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India’s cyber security agency CERT-In warns of ‘multiple vulnerabilities’ in Google Chrome | Indiablooms

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New Delhi: CERT-In Thursday released a high-severity alert about “multiple vulnerabilities” discovered in the widely used web browser Google Chrome, media report said.

Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) said that these vulnerabilities have the potential to enable a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and induce a denial-of-service situation on the targeted system.

CERT-In is the national nodal agency for responding to computer security incidents as and when they strike.

According to a vulnerability advisory issued on Wednesday by CERT-In, a remote attacker could potentially exploit specific vulnerabilities by sending a specially crafted request to the targeted system. Users are advised to “implement appropriate updates as provided by the vendor.”

In technical terms, the affected software includes “Google Chrome versions prior to 118.0.5993.70/.71 for Windows” and “Google Chrome versions prior to 118.0.5993.70 for Mac and Linux”.

“Multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in Google Chrome which could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and cause denial of Services (DoS) condition on the targeted system,” CERT-In said on its website, which lists and updates users with vulnerability notes and advisories.

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Pakistan Telecom Authority asked to suspend mobile phone services in Islamabad as security measure for OIC meeting | Indiablooms

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Islamabad/IBNS: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has been directed to suspend cellular services in certain areas of Islamabad city ahead of the   Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) conference from Dec 17 to 19, according to media reports.

Moreover, the capital administration on the recommendation of the Foreign Office may announce a local holiday on Monday (Dec 20), reports Dawn News.

The interior ministry has asked the PTA to suspend mobile phone service and it is likely that the service will be suspended around routes the delegates will be using and adjacent to areas where they will be staying, the newspaper reported.

The Red Zone will remain sealed as a security measure for the conference.

Officials of the local administration and police told Dawn News that the Red Zone will be sealed for foolproof security of visiting delegates from 62-member states of the OIC.

Well-equipped policemen along with personnel of paramilitary troops and army are being deployed to the entry points of the Red Zone, they added.

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Data Protection is crucial for country’s security : Bipin Rawat | Indiablooms

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Thiruvananthapuram/UNI: Highlighting the need to modernise the IT Act in the country, Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat on Friday said ‘Data Protection’ is important for the country’s Security.

Stating that formulation of a Cyber Security Policy at the National level is in its final stage, Bipin Rawat said data security is essential for personal security and National security.

Gen Rawat said this while delivering the inaugural address at the 14th edition of ‘c0c0n-2021’, the annual Hacking and Cyber Security Briefing, hosted by the Kerala police in association with the Society for the Policing of Cyberspace( POLCYB ), a not-for-profit society based in British Columbia, Canada and Information Security Research Association (ISRA), a non-profit organisation.

During the COVID era, living conditions have been changed and more and more people switched over to Internet platforms, and subsequently the crime rate has also been multiplied, he underlined.

“As large number of people depend on online jobs, private data became publicly available leading to serious cyber crimes. Hence, all agencies should work together for ensuring cyber security.”

Appreciating the efforts of the Kerala Police for organizing the event, the Chief of Defence Staff said c0c0n has been gaining popularity for the past 13 years.

That proves the public’s confidence in Cyber Security Conferences, he said and wished that it would benefit more people.

Kerala DGP Anil Kant delivered the introductory speech. Manoj Abraham, ADGP and Vice Chairman c0c0n organizing committee, explained the features of the 14th Edition of c0c0n conference.

President of ISRA (Information Security Research Association) Mr Manu Zacharia -co-organizer of the c0c0n conference and Ms Bessie Pang, one of the founders and Executive Director of The Society For The Policing Of Cyberspace (POLCYB) also spoke during the Inaugral Ceremony.

Jeff Jarrett, WWE Hall of Fame & Professional Wrestling Promoter and Executive, attended as a Celebrity Guest.

Tech Mahindra Managing Director and CEO C.P. Gurnani also delivered keynote speeches on various topics.

The head of cyber security of the UAE government, Dr. Mohammed Al Kuwaiti, Chairman…

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