Infosys has launched a new Centre for Advanced AI, Cybersecurity, and Space Technology in Hubballi, Karnataka, marking a strategic step in the company's decentralised expansion across tier-2 cities. The facility is part of Infosys Living Labs and aims to serve as both a client delivery unit and a hub for applied research and academic collaboration. Expanding innovation capacity beyond metros The Hubballi centre reinforces Infosys’ strategy...

With cybercrime cases rising sharply across India, the government is intensifying efforts to safeguard telecom users from fraud and identity misuse. Through coordinated action by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), a suite of AI-powered systems, strict KYC reforms, and real-time reporting tools is being rolled out to curb misuse of mobile networks for financial and identity fraud. AI...

By Vijeth Shivappa In today's fast-paced financial environment, the risk of financial crimes such as money laundering has significantly increased. Financial institutions face immense pressure to comply with regulatory requirements and protect themselves from these crimes. Anti-Money Laundering (AML) software is essential in this battle. With the growing significance of Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT), and Counter-Proliferation Financing (CPF) compliance, it is...

Google has confirmed that it will sign the European Union’s voluntary AI code of practice, a framework designed to help tech companies align with the EU’s landmark Artificial Intelligence Act. While supporting the initiative, Google has also raised concerns that certain provisions may hinder innovation and delay AI development in Europe. Voluntary code aims to guide AI compliance in Europe The AI code of practice was...

India’s leading telecom operators, Airtel and Reliance Jio, are facing serious privacy concerns after reports emerged that they have been mandating Aadhaar-based facial authentication for SIM issuance and replacements—without informing or obtaining consent from users. The practice contradicts existing guidelines from the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), which states that face authentication is strictly optional. Face scans enforced silently, bypassing user awareness Investigations in multiple...

By Vijeth Shivappa AI's rapid advancement has raised significant ethical and technical concerns, necessitating standards to balance innovation with responsibility. These standards provide a structured framework for organizations to develop and deploy AI systems that are trustworthy, compliant, and beneficial to society. They are developed by international organizations, governments, and industry bodies, reflecting a global effort to mitigate risks and maximize rewards. Research suggests several...

A sharp rise in ransomware attacks has been recorded across the oil and gas industry, with a staggering 935% increase in incidents between April 2024 and April 2025, according to a new report by cybersecurity firm Zscaler. The surge is attributed to expanding automation in industrial control systems and an evolving threat landscape where attackers are prioritising data theft over traditional encryption. Critical infrastructure exposed...

A widespread cyber campaign exploiting vulnerabilities in Microsoft SharePoint has impacted over 90 state and local government entities in the United States, according to a nonprofit group supporting cybersecurity collaboration across regional agencies. Incident Monitoring and Scope The Center for Internet Security (CIS), which operates an information-sharing network for public sector organizations, confirmed that more than 90 governmental bodies were identified as targets. While the scale...

Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has revealed that recent ToolShell attacks exploiting Microsoft SharePoint vulnerabilities stem from an incomplete fix for CVE-2020-1147, a flaw first identified five years ago. The recycled vulnerability has led to a surge in cyberattacks globally, with attempted breaches detected in countries such as Egypt, Russia, Vietnam, and Zambia. Targeted sectors include government, finance, and agriculture. Vulnerability patch found...

A recent breach of Amazon AI-powered code generation tool has put the spotlight on a growing blind spot in software development: security risks stemming from automated code suggestions. A hacker managed to infiltrate a plugin of Amazon’s Q Developer tool via a public GitHub repository, embedding malicious prompts that instructed the system to delete local files on users' machines. The breach highlights a broader...