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What is ‘GhostPairing’ and why is CERT-In warning Indian WhatsApp users about it?

December 28, 2025 9:23 am

'GhostPairing' allows cybercriminals to take complete control of WhatsApp accounts without requiring passwords or SIM swaps, according to CERT-In.

Microsoft said it was aware that the information it provided its partners could be exploited, "which is why we take steps – both known and confidential. (Image: Reuters)

CERT-In flags serious vulnerabilities in Microsoft products, urges users to update immediately

August 22, 2025 9:51 am

The Computer Emergency response Team (CERT-In) has issued a high-risk security alert for Microsoft users, asking them to update their products with the newest security patches to prevent their system from being compromised.

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CERT-In warns of multiple security flaws in Google Chrome; here’s what you should know

May 19, 2025 2:31 pm

The cybersecurity watchdog has pointed out that a few security vulnerabilities in Google Chrome are being actively exploited by hackers.

Crypto being named as an anticipated cybersecurity threat in 2025 within the report stands out.

Crypto poses cybersecurity risks to India’s financial sector: Digital Threat Report 2024

April 09, 2025 6:41 pm

The report also noted the targeting of crypto exchanges by threat actors as an emerging and more profitable shift in tactics.

The systems have now recovered as both CrowdStrike and Microsoft released official fixes even as some organisations continue to recover from the mega technology meltdown.

CERT-In says global outage being leveraged to launch phishing attacks against CrowdStrike users

July 28, 2024 8:39 pm

The world suffered a major computer systems outage on July 19 due to a faulty update to the CrowdStrike Falcon Sensor software leading to crash of Microsoft Windows operating system.

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Both Home and IT ministries pitch for control of nodal cyber security watchdog Cert-In

July 13, 2024 11:05 am

The back and forth exemplifies the evolving complexity of the online world, especially when harms are involved, where multiple stakeholders have to work together and often with different approaches and mandates.

CERT-In sounds alarm on ‘critical’ Microsoft product flaws allowing code execution, data theft

April 15, 2024 8:22 am

If you use Microsoft software, you need to update immediately. Severe vulnerabilities affecting Windows, Office, Edge, and more could allow attackers to steal data, bypass security, and execute malicious code.

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Indian government issues high-risk alert for Google Chrome users: Here's what you should do

February 23, 2024 12:08 pm

India's Computer Emergency Response Team has advised Google Chrome users on Mac, Windows and Linux to immidiately update their browser to the latest version citing several security vulnerabilities.

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Govt takes apex cyber security agency out of public’s right to know

November 25, 2023 7:56 am

The Centre has used its powers given under sub-section (2) of Section 24 of the RTI Act to exempt CERT-In from the purview of the transparency law. Using those powers, the Centre has included CERT-In at serial number 27 in the Second Schedule of the RTI Act.