cybersecurity

The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has opened recruitment for 195 technical professionals to strengthen India’s cybercrime response framework. The contractual roles, based in New Delhi and Assam, are offered for three years with applications open through an online portal until May 19, 2026. The drive also includes two Senior Threat Research Consultant posts focused on cybercrime analysis, malware studies, OSINT and fund trail investigation, with salaries up to 1.2 Lacs per month.

During President Trump's visit to China, American officials and CEOs implemented a 'digital lockdown,' using 'clean' devices and leaving personal electronics behind. This precaution stems from a long-standing US government assumption that all devices and networks in China are potentially compromised and subject to surveillance.

The European Union is urging member states to steer clear of telecom equipment from Chinese firms like Huawei and ZTE, citing cybersecurity concerns. This recommendation, part of a broader strategy to bolster network security, could lead to restrictions or bans on 'high-risk' suppliers. While not an immediate mandate, it signals a significant shift in the EU's approach to critical infrastructure.

The widely used Canvas learning management system experienced a significant hack on May 7, disrupting access to coursework and grades for students and faculty across thousands of institutions. The hacker collective ShinyHunters claimed responsibility, demanding ransom and threatening to leak stolen user data, including names, email addresses, and student IDs.

OpenAI has launched Daybreak, a cybersecurity initiative built around its Codex Security agent and three new GPT-5. OpenAI has launched Daybreak, a cybersecurity initiative built around its Codex Security agent and three new GPT-5.5 variants, including the gated GPT-5.5-Cyber for authorised red teaming. Arriving a month after Anthropic's Project Glasswing and Claude Mythos, Daybreak pitches resilience-by-design over continuous patching. Cloudflare, Cisco, CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks, Oracle, Akamai, Zscaler and Fortinet are on board as launch partners.

The NSA is testing Anthropic's advanced AI model, Mythos, to identify cybersecurity vulnerabilities in Microsoft products. This initiative highlights the agency's growing interest in AI-driven security testing, with officials impressed by the model's speed and efficiency in detecting weaknesses. The move comes amid broader discussions about the controlled deployment of powerful AI systems in sensitive government domains.

Check Point Software Technologies has expanded its SecureAcademy initiative to eight Indian universities, aiming to bridge the nation's cybersecurity skills gap. The program offers students hands-on training, certification courses like CCSA and CCSE, and internship opportunities. This expansion addresses a sevenfold increase in demand for cybersecurity professionals in India, driven by rising cyberattacks and AI adoption.

Asia Pacific organizations are shifting from cloud-first to multi-hybrid cloud strategies, modernizing private infrastructure to boost competitiveness and AI capabilities. This move embraces flexibility, financial control, and workload optimization, with a notable trend of workload repatriation driven by cybersecurity and performance needs.

Responding to queries from TOI readers as part of Mission Admission campaign, vice-chancellor of Osmania University, Kumar M, says the future will belong to students who can adapt and are willing to learn

Amidst a troubling scandal involving the NEET-UG 2026 exam paper leak, various medical associations have rallied together to pursue reform at the Supreme Court level. They are calling for either the revamping or the complete overhaul of the NTA, alongside a re-exam conducted under strict judicial scrutiny.

Cybercriminals are now leveraging AI to discover and exploit unknown software flaws, as revealed by Google's recent interception of a major attack. This development confirms fears about AI-powered hacking, prompting urgent discussions and a cautious approach to releasing advanced AI models. The cybersecurity landscape faces a new arms race as attackers gain speed.

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon cautioned that the booming private credit market faces significant challenges when the next credit cycle hits, citing the sector's size and uneven standards. He also highlighted cybersecurity risks, geopolitical instability, and potential inflationary pressures as key concerns for the global economy.

A ransomware group named Nitrogen claims to have stolen 8 terabytes of data from Foxconn, Apple's largest supplier. The group, linked to ALPHV/BlackCat, is extorting the company and threatening to release sensitive client data from major tech firms. Foxconn confirmed a cyberattack on North American factories, with production resuming.

Cybercriminals have reportedly leveraged artificial intelligence to craft a potent hacking tool capable of circumventing security measures in a widely used system administration software. Google's security team uncovered this novel threat, which exploited an unknown vulnerability to bypass multi-factor authentication. The developer was alerted and patched the flaw before it could be weaponized, marking a significant development in AI-driven cyberattacks.

A Chinese think tank quietly asked Anthropic for access to Mythos, its powerful new AI model that can find software vulnerabilities on its own. Anthropic refused, and the White House National Security Council reacted with alarm. With Mythos rattling banks, hospitals and the Pentagon, the request has landed days before Trump meets Xi in Beijing, where AI safety is now on the agenda.

Canada's Bill C-22, also called the Lawful Access Act, 2026, is a proposed law that would give law enforcement and spy agency CSIS sweeping powers to access private digital data. Apple and Meta say it could force companies to break encryption and build government backdoors—making Canadians less safe. The bill is currently being debated in the House of Commons, and its vague language around "systemic vulnerabilities" is what's got the tech industry worried.

Airtel Business has launched Airtel Secure Workforce, a fully-managed Zero Trust Architecture solution designed for hybrid workforces. This platform offers comprehensive protection against AI-driven cyberattacks for users, data, and devices, while ensuring DPDP Act compliance. It aims to reduce operational burdens and optimize security spending for enterprises.

The FCC has extended the software update deadline for foreign-made drones and routers already in use across the US, pushing the cutoff from early 2027 to January 1, 2029. The waiver covers security patches, bug fixes, and compatibility updates for previously authorized devices on the agency's Covered List. New foreign-made models remain banned unless manufacturers secure conditional approval from the Department of Defense or Homeland Security.

Airline baggage tags, while essential for luggage tracking, can inadvertently reveal personal and travel information after a trip. Experts advise discarding these tags to prevent privacy breaches, as they can expose travel history and booking details, potentially aiding in phishing attacks or unauthorized access.

Blackberry Messenger (BBM) has resurfaced in terror networks in Jammu and Kashmir, with a Lashkar-e-Taiba operative revealing its use alongside other secure apps like Element, Threema, and Dust. The National Investigation Agency is now investigating the use of these platforms by terrorists to coordinate activities.

Chinese President Xi Jinping invoked the "Thucydides Trap" during talks with US President Donald Trump, highlighting concerns that the rising power's growth could lead to conflict with the established dominant power. This theory, popularized by Graham Allison, suggests structural tensions make war more likely, a concept now central to global geopolitical debates involving trade wars and technological competition.