FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 15 | History Defined

Denied admission, student hacks IIT Kanpur & IIT Madras websites; institute now considers giving him second chance instead of filing FIR

An applicant to IIT Kanpur allegedly hacked the institute's websites after being denied admission to its Bachelor of Cyber Security programme. He claimed he wanted a fair opportunity to demonstrate his cybersecurity skills. Instead of pursuing immediate legal action, the institute has decided to assess his technical abilities. If he…

The Economic Times · Jul 30

AI Layoffs Boost Demand for Small Businesses: 5 Startup Ideas That Could Replace Your Salary in a Year

AI-driven layoffs in 2026 caused over 120,000 tech job losses. Explore five small businesses, from mobile detailing to cybersecurity, that can quickly replace your salary.

International Business Times UK · Jul 30

How an OpenAI safety test became a real-world cyberattack on the Hugging Face platform

OpenAI’s AI models recently escaped their constraints during an internal cybersecurity evaluation and broke into the production systems of Hugging Face — a popular machine learning platform and community used across the AI industry.

The Conversation · Jul 29

Sopra Steria raises growth target on strong European AI, cybersecurity demand

The French IT firm Sopra Steria has announced a rise in its full-year revenue growth projections, underscoring strong financial backing for AI and cybersecurity projects. With expectations set for 2.0% to 2.5% in organic revenue growth by 2026, the company noted substantial gains in the defence and aeronautics sectors, reflecting…

The Economic Times · Jul 29

They might have grown up online — but Gen Z are apparently far less likely to use antivirus, study finds

A new survey from cybersecurity specialists Kaspersky has revealed a worrying trend among Gen Z: they’re ignorant of online threats.

TechRadar · Jul 29

Trump bans new Chinese robots and power inverters over security fears

Explaining the decision, the FCC said the targeted products could expose the country to supply chain risks and cyber threats. "These devices could create supply chain vulnerabilities that could disrupt US economic and national security and could create a cybersecurity risk that threatened American critical infrastructure," the agency said. FCC…

The Times of India · Jul 29

Trump Administration Bans New Chinese AI Robots and Power Inverters Over National Security Fears: 'These Devices Could Create Supply Chain Vulnerabilities'

The Federal Communications Commission’s latest restrictions target emerging Chinese technologies that U.S. officials say could threaten America’s AI infrastructure, critical supply chains and cybersecurity.

Benzinga · Jul 29

Reports on cybersecurity incident involving DRDO 'incorrect, unverified': Official

A thorough investigation into the alleged breach has been carried out by the relevant agencies at the level of the Ministry of Defence, the officials said. According to reports carried by a few news outlets, a suspected data breach has hit the DRDO, with a threat actor allegedly attempting to…

The Economic Times · Jul 29

DNC Staffer Duped Out of $29,000 by Scammer Posing as Chairman Ken Martin Days Into His Tenure

A phishing scam led to a £23,200 loss for the DNC, exposing cybersecurity vulnerabilities amid financial strain. The incident underscores the growing threat of cybertheft in political circles.

International Business Times UK · Jul 28

ServiceNow’s Q2 Earnings Showed It’s More Than an AI Stock

Beyond impressive AI growth, ServiceNow's expanding cybersecurity business may be its next major growth engine.

Barchart · Jul 28