Twenty-five years ago, a single law laid the foundation for a nation’s digital awakening. Today, India stands as one of the world’s most dynamic digital economies — a story of law, innovation, and inclusion woven together by technology. 25 Milestones at a Glance IT Act, 2000 IT (Amendment) Act, 2008 Section 66A and the free…
Cybercrime has become one of the defining threats of the digital age. From global corporations to everyday individuals, no one is immune to its reach or impact. In 2025, this menace has escalated beyond traditional financial fraud to encompass ransomware, data breaches, extortion, espionage, and attacks on entire national infrastructures.[1][2][3] Global Impact and Financial Damage…
India’s Digital Forensics Market Set to Skyrocket to ₹11,829 Crore by 2030 India’s digital forensics market is on a high‑growth trajectory, projected to reach US $1.39 billion (₹11,829 crore) by fiscal year 2029–30, expanding at an impressive ~40% CAGR—well above the global rate of ~11% (Business Standard). Growth Drivers & Market Highlights $266 million (FY 2025) market size…
How China Accuses the U.S. of Exploiting Microsoft Email Server Vulnerabilities Background Earlier this week, China’s Cyber Security Association—linked to its Cyberspace Administration—issued a striking allegation: the United States allegedly exploited vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange email servers to conduct cyberattacks and extract military data from Chinese defense firms. These claims, outlined on August 1, 2025,…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming central to how global organizations defend against cyber threats—while simultaneously introducing new vulnerabilities. Trend Micro’s recent research illuminates this delicate balance. Rapid Adoption Across the Board 81% of global firms already incorporate AI tools into their cybersecurity strategies, with another 16% exploring deployment (axios.com, prnewswire.com). Nearly all (97%) see AI…
From Instagram to Bank Accounts: 16 Billion Passwords Leaked in Silent Cyber Breach In a shocking development, over 16 billion passwords have reportedly been leaked on the dark web following a silent global cyberattack. The breach impacts various popular platforms—including Instagram, Gmail, Facebook, banking apps, and cloud storage services—raising serious concerns over online safety and…
🐷 What Are “Pig Butchering” Scams? “Pig butchering” scams are long-con frauds where criminals build fake online relationships—often romantic—to trick victims into investing in bogus crypto platforms. Victims are “fattened up” with fake profits before being scammed out of their savings. According to the U.S. Treasury, more than $200 million in American funds were stolen…
TRAI and RBI Join Hands to Tackle Spam Through a Digital Consent Pilot Spam messages and fake calls have become a major issue in India. Therefore, to fight this growing problem, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) have started a Digital Consent Acquisition and Management Pilot. This…
Microsoft released its June 2025 Patch Tuesday update, addressing 67 vulnerabilities across its ecosystem, including a critical zero-day vulnerability (CVE‑2025‑33053) currently being exploited in the wild. IT admins and cybersecurity teams are urged to apply these patches immediately to safeguard systems from active threats. 🔗 Source: Krebs on Security 🚨 Highlighted Vulnerabilities 1. CVE-2025-33053: WebDAV…