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No more bulk sim card connections: Centre’s step to curb cyber frauds
Introduction Admitting widespread digital fraud, the centre has taken a step through the Department of Telecommunication (DoT). Now Department of Telecommunication requires mandatory registration and verification of ‘sim dealers’. Such verification of sim card dealers...
TRAI to enhance the quality of telecommunication services
Introduction The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India(TRAI) has taken the initiative to simplify the regulatory framework for Quality-of-Service (QoS). It proposed to have single regulation dealing with Quality-of-Service standards for all voice and data services for...
Centre Proposes New Bills for Criminal Law
Introduction Criminal justice in India is majorly governed by three laws which are – Indian Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code and Indian Evidence Act. The centre, on 11th August 2023’ Friday, proposes a new bill in parliament Friday, which is replacing the country’s...
MoD to Deploy a New OS
Introduction Cyberspace is the new and the fifth dimension of warfare as recognised by the UN. In recent times we have seen a significant rise in cyber attacks on nations' strategic interests and critical infrastructure. The scope of cyberwarfare is increasing rapidly...
Companies require a Valid license for the Import of laptops & tablets
Introduction Recently the Indian Government banned the import of Laptops and tablets in India under the computers of HSN 8471. According to the notification of the government, Directorate General of foreign trade, there will be restrictions on the import of Laptops,...
DPDP Bill 2023 A Comparative Analysis
THE DIGITAL PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION BILL, 2022 Released for Public Consultation on November 18, 2022 THE DIGITAL PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION BILL, 2023 Tabled at LokSabha on August 03. 2023 Personal data may be processed only for a lawful purpose for...
Cyber Grand Theft Auto and Cyber Narcotics
Introduction The automobile industry has seen massive growth and technological advancements since Karl Benz created the first car. The industry has been strengthened by various car and automobile manufacturers who have created marvellous machines since the previous...
DPDP at LokSabha: The CyberPeace Outlook
Introduction Data protection has been a critical aspect of advocacy and governance all across the world. Data fuels our cyber-ecosystem and strengthens the era of emerging technologies. All industries and sectors are now dependent upon the data of the user. The...
Alterations in Personal Data Protection Bill
Introduction The appeal is to be heard by the TDSAT (telecommunication dispute settlement & appellate tribunal) regarding several changes under Digital personal data protection. The Changes should be a removal of the deemed consent, a change in appellate...
Misinformation on Internet
Introduction We consume news from various sources such as news channels, social media platforms and the Internet etc. In the age of the Internet and social media, the concern of misinformation has become a common issue as there is widespread misinformation or fake...
Barbie malware
Introduction The ‘Barbie’ fever is going high in India, and it's hype to launch online scams in India. The cybercriminals attacking the ‘Barbie’ fans in India, as the popular malware and antivirus protection MacAfee has recently reported that India is in the top 3rd...
Chinese Clandestine APT41 Group Activities
Introduction A famous quote, “Half knowledge is always dangerous”, but “Too much knowledge of anything can lead to destruction”. Recently very infamous spyware and malware named WyrmSpy and Dragon Egg were invented by a Chinese group of hackers APT41. The APT41 is a...