Cyber Attack  

Know what digital arrest is and note down tips on how to protect yourself from fraud.

A ransomware attack is a type of malware that locks your computer files and asks for money to unlock them. This type of attack is often referred to as digital kidnapping.

WhatsApp has introduced a new feature called Context Cards to protect users from frauds and scams. It helps users make informed decisions about whether to join certain groups or not.

India ranks 10th in the list of cybercrime worldwide, according to a study published by the Department of Sociology, University of Oxford. Russia topped the list followed by Ukraine, China, and the US. 

Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has recently issued advisories for Android, Chrome for desktop, and Mozilla Firefox users. The severity of the risks is high, and the threat can affect users nationwide, compromising sensitive data. 

In this age, learning how to prevent cybercrime is just as important as using any media. Equip yourself with basic knowledge about cybercrime and the steps you can follow to register a complaint.

The Kudankulam nuclear plant is back in the news today. Amidst reports of a cyber-attack, the plant denied rumours. A statement by the Training Superintendent and Information Officer R Ramdoss said that some false information is being propagated on social media platforms, electronic and print media.

Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant has denied that it was the target of a cyber attack. It said clarifying that its network is stand alone and is not connected to the outer internet. The ICC has banned Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan from all cricket for two years, with one year of that suspended, after he accepted three charges of breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code. MyNation in 100 seconds brings you the top news of the day.

Twitter was filled with speculation of a cyber attack taking down the plant's systems. Officials at the power plant said its systems are not linked to the outer internet and are safe.