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CBSE has alerted Delhi Police to coordinated cyber attacks targeting its Post-Result Services Portal, launched for Class 12 students. The board reported malicious traffic aimed at disrupting services and extracting information. Despite these attempts, CBSE assures that its systems and student data remain secure, with round-the-clock monitoring helping to contain the disruptions.

National Testing Agency (NTA) swiftly addressed a security flaw in its NEETUG portal, identified by a 16-year-old cybersecurity researcher. The vulnerability, which could have exposed sensitive examination-related data, was promptly fixed. This incident occurred amidst a wave of cyber attacks targeting the CBSE website, raising concerns among students and parents.

CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz warns that unchecked AI spending is creating significant security vulnerabilities, not job losses. He likens the rapid evolution of AI-powered cyber threats to the iPhone's disruptive impact, compressing disruption timelines into months. A new AI model can now automate complex attack chains, making anyone a potential cyberhacker, threatening businesses and national security.

The CBSE announced that over 1.6 lakh students successfully submitted applications through its verification and re-evaluation portal between June 2 and June 7, 2026, covering more than 3.8 lakh answer books. The process followed concerns over the board’s new On-Screen Marking (OSM) system and was conducted under the supervision of government agencies and IIT experts. CBSE said the portal remained operational despite cyber threats and clarified that the “Roll Number Not Found” message applied only to ineligible candidates.

President Trump has signed an executive order for early government access to advanced AI models, aiming to assess cybersecurity risks and protect critical infrastructure. This voluntary collaboration with tech firms allows US agencies to review cutting-edge AI up to 30 days before public release, bolstering national security and combating AI-enabled cyber threats.

Despite ongoing questions about its tender process, CBSE will continue using COEMPT Eduteck for answer sheet scanning. A student's blog highlighted alleged changes to tender conditions, sparking political debate and a presentation to a parliamentary committee. CBSE has moved data to its own servers for enhanced security, while the company has faced past scrutiny without proven wrongdoing.

A former IBM executive has filed a whistleblower lawsuit accusing IBM and AT&T of concealing foreign cyber intrusions from the US government. The lawsuit alleges that despite awareness of significant breaches, including those linked to Chinese hackers, the companies continued to secure federal contracts. The Department of Justice declined to intervene in the case, which remains pending.

Cybercriminals are exploiting a new 'Phishing-as-a-Service' tool, Kali365, to bypass Microsoft 365 security, including multi-factor authentication. This sophisticated scam tricks users into authorizing access via a legitimate Microsoft login page, granting hackers persistent entry to emails and files without passwords. Security experts warn this trend is a direct response to improved corporate defenses.

Anthropic has reportedly placed engineers within the NSA to help deploy its advanced 'Mythos' AI for cyber operations, despite an ongoing legal dispute with the Department of War. This 'undercover' collaboration aims to customize AI for national security, with the technology designed for infiltrating foreign networks. The move is controversial given the Pentagon's prior 'supply-chain risk' label on Anthropic.

Social media users are concerned about hackers stealing fingerprints from peace sign selfies, a fear amplified by viral posts. While experts confirm it's theoretically possible to extract fingerprints from high-resolution photos, the real-world risk for average users is minimal and less concerning than existing cyber threats like phishing.

AI company Anthropic is expanding its Project Glasswing, granting access to its advanced cybersecurity model, Claude Mythos Preview, to over 15 new countries. This initiative provides selected organizations with tools to identify software vulnerabilities and enhance cyber defenses. Despite the expansion, Anthropic maintains its stance against public release due to concerns about potential misuse and the lack of robust safeguards.

Gen Subramani’s four-decade military career spans some of India’s most sensitive theatres, including counter-insurgency ops in Northeast, command of a premier strike formation on the Pakistan front, and leadership of 17 Mountain Division that guards the China border