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Cyber Review - (February- March, 2025)

National Bharat launched deepfake detection technology— Vastav AI On 10 March 2025, Zero Defend Security introduced Vastav AI, Bharat’s pioneering deepfake detection system, representing a notable advancement in cybersecurity. This cloud-based...

May 2 , 2025

Cyber Review - September 2024

National Star Health sues Telegram after a hacker used app’s chatbot to leak data Bharat’s insurance company— Star Health has sued Telegram application and an unknown hacker who was using chatbots on the messaging app to leak personal consumer data...

October 28 , 2024

Science and Technology (S&T) Digest (16-31 July 2024), Issue 42

In this Issue I. Defence and Security Sudarshan S-400 'Shot Down' Almost Entire 'Enemy' Package in Exercise India Tests Missile Shield against 5,000 km Class Ballistic Missiles DRDO's Advanced Tech Collaborations in Ai, Robotics, and...

August 14 , 2024

Cyber Review - July 2024

National China-backed Phishing attack targeted Bharat’s “India Post” system users. Smishing Triad— a China-based hacking group waged text message-borne phishing attacks against individuals in Bharat, using the “India Post” messaging system as a lure...

August 14 , 2024

Building Capabilities and Capacities for India - Policy suggestions for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Government 2024

The Vivekananda International Foundation has published a report Building Capabilities and Capacities for India: Policy Suggestions for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Government 2024. It makes several policy suggestions in areas ranging from...

July 11 , 2024

Building Capabilities and Capacities for India - Policy suggestions for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Government 2024

July 4 , 2024

Neighborhood News Digest- 16 May 2024

Afghanistan Russia offers aid to Afghanistan after devastating floods – Khaama Press Maria Zakharova, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, announced that Russia is prepared to help Afghanistan after severe floods hit several...

May 16 , 2024

Ideating an Indian Cyber Cluster Model with Global Partnerships

With rapidly evolving and emerging cyber technologies like Artificial Intelligence and Internet-of-Things (IoT), human interaction with the digital domain is now ubiquitous. In parallel, cyber criminals today seek new and sophisticated ways to...

August 10 , 2023

Science and Technology (S&T) Digest 1-15 July 2023, Issue 17

In this Issue I. Defence and Security MoD & HAL Sign Contract for Two Upgraded Dornier Aircraft for ICG DAC Approves Procurement of 26 Rafale Marine Aircraft from France ‘SAGAR SAMPARK’ Navigation Satellite System to Strengthen Maritime Sector...

August 7 , 2023

VIF Cyber Review: May 2022

NATIONAL CERT-In issued advisory on Mobile-based Malware On 30 May 2022, Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) issued advisory on mobile-based malware, along with methods and countermeasures. With the advent of smartphones and high-speed...

June 10 , 2022