DATA BREACH
Car rental platform Zoomcar says hackers accessed personal data of 8.4 million users
Zoomcar, a car-sharing platform, informed about a data breach where a third-party entity accessed personal data of 8.4 million customers. The compromised information includes names, phone numbers, and addresses. Car registration numbers and email addresses were also affected. The company detected the breach after employees received suspicious messages. Zoomcar has initiated its incident response plan following the discovery.
Amtek ex-boss Arvind Dham's interim bail plea dismissed by SC in Rs 2,700-crore fraud case
The Supreme Court denied interim bail to Arvind Dham, former chairman of Amtek Group, in a Rs 2,700-crore bank fraud case, citing abuse of court process. Dham's plea for medical bail was previously rejected, and the court noted his attempt to seek relief after dismissal.
Sensex jumps over 500 pts, Nifty above 24,850; IT stocks shine
Indian benchmark indices rebounded on Monday, recovering from previous losses despite escalating Israel-Iran tensions impacting global markets. The BSE Sensex and Nifty50 both saw gains, while Asian markets remained subdued. Oil prices surged due to supply disruption fears, negatively affecting India's import bill. Experts suggest viewing market uncertainty as a buying opportunity for long-term investors, particularly in financials.
Washington Post investigating cyberattack on journalists' email accounts, source says
According to the report, staffers at the Washington Post were told the intrusions compromised journalists' Microsoft accounts and could have granted the intruder access to work emails. The reporters whose emails were targeted included members of the national security and economic policy teams, including some who write about China, the report added.
Where is Nifty heading this week amid rising tensions and market uncertainty?
The Nifty is facing resistance around 25,200-25,300 amid geopolitical concerns, leading to a cautious short-term outlook with support near 24,500-24,000. Analysts suggest a tactical approach, avoiding aggressive bets until clearer signals emerge. Bank Nifty reversed after hitting a high, and traders should monitor key levels for potential shorting opportunities.
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Fed meeting outcome among 6 factors likely to impact D-Street activity this week
Markets faced sustained pressure throughout the week, slipping by over a percent amid escalating geopolitical tensions and uncertain global signals. After a tepid start, benchmark indices steadily moved lower as volatility picked up, eventually closing near their weekly lows.
Charting the global economy: Israeli airstrikes boost oil prices
Following Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, crude oil prices surged, and investors sought refuge in gold. US economic data indicated a slower-than-expected rise in underlying inflation, potentially pressuring the Federal Reserve to consider lowering interest rates. Meanwhile, the UK economy contracted due to tax increases and US tariffs, while Chinese exports to the US experienced a significant decline.
AI tools collect and store data about you from all your devices, here's how to be aware of what you're revealing
AI tools are now embedded in daily life, collecting data through smart devices and platforms. While they offer convenience, all of this brings up serious privacy concerns for people and governments on how AI tools collect, store, use and transmit data.
Are AI models cannibalising their own creations? With the internet flooded by AI content, experts warn of a looming collapse
Veteran tech journalist Steven Vaughn-Nichols highlights a looming crisis: AI models are trapped in a feedback loop, learning from other AIs instead of real people. The result? Garbage in, garbage out. Despite fixes like RAG, unsafe and incoherent responses are rising. The AI boom may bust unless humans keep creating authentic content to feed the machines.
Retail inflation eases to over six-year low of 2.82% in May
India's retail inflation saw a significant drop to a six-year low of 2.82% in May, according to government data. Consequently, the RBI revised its FY26 CPI inflation forecast downward to 3.70%. While acknowledging global uncertainties, the RBI projects further easing of price pressures, citing broad-based moderation in inflation over the past six months.
White House Wi-Fi blunder? Trump allegedly ignored cybersecurity warnings while installing Musk's Starlink
The Trump administration reportedly permitted the installation of a Starlink terminal at the White House, raising cybersecurity concerns due to lax security protocols. The "Starlink Guest" network lacked proper authentication, potentially allowing unauthorized access and data leaks.
Crypto prices today: Bitcoin tops $110,500; Ethereum, Altcoins rally up to 11% ahead of US inflation data
Bitcoin surged past $110,000 amidst anticipation for US inflation data and US-China trade discussions. Ethereum and several altcoins, including Solana and Cardano, also experienced significant gains. Market sentiment was boosted by easing geopolitical tensions and substantial institutional investment, potentially paving the way for new all-time highs for Bitcoin.
GIFT Nifty up 60 points; here's the trading setup for today's session
Domestic markets closed higher, fueled by positive sentiment following the RBI's rate cut and strong global cues, including robust US jobs data and optimism surrounding US-China trade talks. Analysts anticipate a continued upward trend in the market, supported by favorable domestic factors. The rupee strengthened, and both FIIs and DIIs were net buyers.
What is Palantir? Meet the AI tech titan powering Trump-era surveillance and data operations
Donald Trump initiated a data exchange program among federal agencies. Palantir Technologies, co-founded by Peter Thiel, supports this. Palantir secured a substantial government contract. The firm gathers data for agencies like Homeland Security. This initiative aims to streamline data collection.
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Tuesday
Indian markets ended higher on Monday, with Nifty reaching an eight-month high and banking stocks rallying to record levels, driven by RBI’s surprise easing, strong U.S. jobs data, and progress in global trade discussions.
Market Wrap: D-St ends higher as RBI easing, U.S. jobs data fuel rally; Sensex adds 256 pts, Nifty hits 8-month high
Indian benchmark indices ended Monday’s session in the green, with the banking index surging to a record high during the day, lifted by the Reserve Bank of India’s surprise policy easing, upbeat U.S. jobs data, and progress in U.S.-India trade talks.
Gold Price Prediction: Gold prices recover from day’s low, silver hits new peak at Rs 1,06,436/kg. What’s ahead?
Gold prices experienced a decline after reaching a multi-month peak on MCX. Profit booking led to a fall in gold futures. Silver, however, remained strong, hitting a lifetime high. Experts suggest that gold and silver prices will likely remain volatile. Factors such as the dollar index and geopolitical tensions will influence the market.
Indian banks must urgently embrace AI, privacy technologies to comply with DPDP Act: Report
Indian banks must urgently adopt artificial intelligence (AI), privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs), and privacy-by-design strategies to effectively comply with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA), according to a report released by Protiviti.
Bengaluru tech drama: How an ex-employee sabotaged company after being laid off
Kirana-Pro, a Bengaluru-based startup, experienced a significant data loss. Initial suspicions pointed to external hackers. However, internal investigations revealed a former employee, Lava Kumar, as the prime suspect. Kumar's role became redundant after a company restructuring. Tensions arose post-departure, but discussions reportedly resolved the issues. The company is focusing on recovery and emphasizing the importance of clear data protocols.
India's digital forensics market to triple global growth, hit $1.39 billion by FY30: Report
Mobile forensics now dominates the sector, accounting for about 51% of the market, driven by the boom in smartphone usage, digital payments and mobile-centric cybercrime. With 81% of demand coming from the public sector, particularly law enforcement, the report highlights the growing reliance on forensic tech to combat sophisticated digital threats.
Social Security privacy concerns mount as US Supreme Court authorises DOGE's access to data of millions of Americans
The US Supreme Court has ruled in favour of the Trump administration in two major cases involving the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), granting it broad access to Social Security data and shielding it from transparency obligations under the Freedom of Information Act. These rulings, passed by the conservative majority, enable DOGE—once headed by Elon Musk—to gather sensitive personal data while exempting it from disclosure laws, sparking privacy concerns and escalating political and legal disputes.
‘If cyber crime was a country, it would be the third largest GDP”
In a powerful keynote at TiEcon 2025, Vasu Jakkal, Corporate Vice President (CVP) of Security at Microsoft, covered all bases ranging from the literal cost of cyber crime and the pivotal role of security in artificial intelligence (AI) to autonomous AI agents and predictive threat mitigation.
After Operation Spiderweb and the Kerch bridge blast, Ukraine now hacks Russia's Tupolev bomber produce
Ukraine's HUR hacked Tupolev, a major Russian aircraft manufacturer. The cyber operation secured 4.4 GB of internal data. This included personnel files and confidential communications. The hack exposed details of engineers working on strategic bombers. Ukrainian operatives replaced Tupolev's website with a symbolic image.
Building resilient AI strategies for Indian enterprises
The EU's AI Act of 2024 can inspire AI regulation. India's AI market is set for substantial growth. The IndiaAI Mission is funding privacy and security solutions.
Reddit users' comments were used to train AI Chatbot, social media platforms sues artificial intelligence company
Reddit has previously entered licensing agreements with Google, OpenAI and other companies that are paying to be able to train their AI systems on the public commentary of Reddit's more than 100 million daily users.
Australia shares close higher after weak growth data bolsters rate cut hopes
Australian stock market saw gains today. Banking and consumer sectors led the surge. This happened after economic data indicated slow growth in the first quarter. Hopes for a rate cut by Reserve Bank of Australia increased. Commonwealth Bank of Australia's market value crossed A$300 billion. New Zealand's benchmark S&P/NZX 50 index also rose.
Cartier reports some customer data stolen in cyberattack
The company said it had further enhanced the protection of its systems and data, as well as informed the relevant authorities, and was also working with "leading external cybersecurity experts." The attack is the latest case of a company being targeted by cyber criminals.
Urgent alert for Americans as 184 million passwords leak in major data breach - what you must do now
A big password leak exposed 184 million records from major sites like Google and Apple. Experts say this is very risky and can lead to hacking or fraud. Users are urged to change passwords, use two-factor login, and freeze their credit for safety.
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