cybersecurity
Recent Highlights
All Stories for cybersecurity
Russian-linked hackers target UK government email accounts in cyber campaign
Tech •A large-scale cyber campaign targeting Fortinet security devices has exposed login credentials linked to UK government bodies, diplomatic staff and critical infrastructure organisations. While there is no evidence that can attribute the breach to the Russian state, the warning is that the ongoing operation poses significant risks to public sector and essential services
How did Instagram run ads promoting child abuse in India?
Fp Explainers •India has issued a notice to Meta after an investigation alleged that Instagram displayed paid advertisements promoting child sexual abuse material. MeitY ordered Meta to remove such Instagram ads and explain within seven days how they were approved
Why has India halted WhatsApp’s username feature before launch?
Fp Explainers •India has halted WhatsApp’s planned username feature, citing concerns about cybercrime, impersonation, and law enforcement challenges. As Meta races to address security concerns, here’s why MeitY has paused the rollout, what the feature does, and how it could influence privacy and online safety in India
US may unveil voluntary AI guardrails for advanced models as early as next week: Report
Tech •The US government is reportedly close to unveiling a voluntary framework for advanced AI systems, as Washington seeks greater oversight of increasingly powerful models. The proposed standards are expected to define testing benchmarks, access controls and release timelines amid growing concerns over national security and the rapid pace of AI development.
White House wants OpenAI to restrict GPT-5.6's initial release: Report
Tech •OpenAI's upcoming GPT-5.6 may not be released like its predecessors. A report claims the White House wants the company to limit early access to a handful of approved partners, underscoring growing concerns in Washington over powerful AI models with advanced cybersecurity capabilities.
US intelligence security agency loses access to Anthropic AI amid government dispute
Tech •A dispute between Anthropic and the Trump administration has unexpectedly affected one of the US intelligence community's most closely watched AI programmes. The loss of access to Anthropic's advanced models comes as security agencies increasingly rely on artificial intelligence to identify cyber threats, analyse intelligence and strengthen digital defences.
Anthropic’s Mythos model found vulnerabilities in classified US government systems, official says
•A US official told The Associated Press on Tuesday that one of Anthropic's artificial intelligence models had identified vulnerabilities in highly sensitive and secure US government computer systems during a testing exercise.
Trump signs quantum technology orders, mandates cybersecurity overhaul by 2031
Tech •The Trump administration has launched a fresh push into quantum technology, signing two executive orders aimed at accelerating quantum computing research and preparing federal systems for the cybersecurity challenges posed by the emerging field. The move signals Washington's growing urgency to maintain a technological edge over global rivals.
From India to Iran: Why is Telegram banned, blocked or restricted across the world?
Fp Explainers •From India's Neet-UG controversy to China's long-standing ban and Pavel Durov's legal troubles in France, Telegram has repeatedly faced scrutiny worldwide. Here's a detailed look at why governments across continents have restricted, blocked, or investigated one of the world's most popular messaging platforms
Hacking group claims major hack of Novo Nordisk and attempted $25 million extortion
•A cyber extortion group has claimed responsibility for stealing more than a terabyte of data from pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk after an alleged $25 million ransom demand went unmet. The hackers say they spent over two months inside the company’s systems and are now considering selling portions of the data.