HDFC Bank has invested in QNu Labs, an Indian start-up specialising in quantum-safe cybersecurity solutions. The investment is part of HDFC Bank’s focus on supporting indigenous technology initiatives aimed at enhancing digital security. QNu Labs, founded in 2016 and incubated at IIT Madras Research Park, develops full-stack cybersecurity platforms based on quantum technologies. Its flagship…
Nvdia push response to allegations from Chinese state media that its H20 artificial intelligence chips are a national security risk for China. Earlier in the day, Reuters reported Yuyuan Tantian, an account affiliated with Chinese state broadcaster CCTV, said in an article published on WeChat that the Nvidia H20 chips are not technologically advanced or environmentally…
The draft of the telecommunciation cybersecurity rules was released on June 24 Several major digital platforms have flagged concerns over the draft Telecom Cybersecurity Rules, 2025, warning that the proposed framework could impose steep compliance costs and introduce regulatory ambiguities that outweigh the intended benefits. The rules impose additional obligations on any digital platform that uses…
Harmony SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) is a cloud-delivered security platform that integrates multiple network security functions into a unified system. Check Point Software Technologies has introduced an India-based data residency instance of its Harmony SASE platform. This is aimed at supporting local regulatory requirements and growing demand for secure cloud adoption. The move marks…
The primary goal is to enhance user confidence and security by ensuring that customers always see the verified, official name of the payment recipient. This change aims to reduce fraud and errors in any type of digital transactions. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), which oversees digital payment systems such as Bharat Bill Pay,…
sAxess App launch Serenity, recently announced the launch of the sAxess App on the App Store® to enhance cybersecurity through fingerprint authentication, cryptocurrency management & data protection The launch delivers the world’s first app to offer external access exclusively through biometric authentication via a physical card, eliminating traditional passwords entirely. With data breaches increasingly tied…
Japanese IT services firm NTT Data is creating a large deals hub in India as part of its global growth unit to win large stack deals worth at least $100 million, said a senior executive. The global technology services and consulting company is also vying for $1 billion-plus deals, said Chaturvedi, who is also the…
Australian financial services firm FIIG Securities faces legal action from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) following a cybersecurity breach that exposed sensitive information of 18,000 clients. The Australian securities watchdog said on Thursday it is taking fixed-income broker FIIG to court, alleging it failed to implement adequate cybersecurity measures over a four-year period,…
Forcepoint Unveils AI-Powered DDR for Continuous Data Risk Intelligence and Remediation Global security leader Forcepoint today announced the launch of its next-generation Data Detection and Response (DDR), bringing AI-powered speed and precision to data classification, risk analysis and automated remediation. Unlike traditional DDR solutions that rely on outdated, imprecise classification methods to identify data security risks, Forcepoint DDR…
Microsoft has made a significant leap in quantum computing with the introduction of Majorana 1, a revolutionary quantum chip powered by a new topological core. This development could bring practical quantum computing much sooner than expected. Here are the five most important things to know about this breakthrough: 1. A Brand-New State of Matter For…
