The emerging debate among cybersecurity experts over the self-auditing capabilities of artificial intelligence software has intensified, with viewpoints diverging on the effectiveness and reliability of AI systems in safeguarding their own code against vulnerabilities. As highlighted in a recent piece on Startup News titled “Experts Split on AI Reviewing Its Own Code for Security”, the…
In a recent address to Parliament, Indian government officials articulated their strategy for combating the multifaceted issue of cybercrime and online harm, reflecting a growing global concern over the safety of digital spaces. As digital proliferation deepens, countries worldwide are grappling with the increasing sophistication of cyber threats that disrupt social, economic, and political stability….
In a major stride towards bolstering on-device security, Samsung has unveiled a series of advanced security enhancements in its latest smartphone interface update, One UI 8. The announcement, detailed in an article titled “Samsung introduces new security features in One UI 8 to protect on-device AI tools and future-proof devices” by Startup News, underscores Samsung’s…
In recent developments in the cybersecurity landscape, a sophisticated malware campaign has been identified, specifically targeting the RubyGems package repository. This unsettling revelation underscores the continued vulnerability of software supply chains to malicious attacks. RubyGems, a popular package manager for the Ruby programming language, facilitates the distribution and installation of libraries and software packages. This…
India has registered an alarming increase in data breach incident costs in 2025, escalating to an unprecedented ₹22 crore per incident, according to a recent report covered by Startup News FYI under the title “Data Breach Costs in India Hit Record ₹22 Crore in 2025.” The report, compiled by a noted cybersecurity think tank, underscores…
United Payments Interface (UPI), the backbone of India’s digital payment infrastructure, experienced a brief yet notable interruption on Sunday morning, disrupting transactions across various banks. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), which manages the UPI system, confirmed the outage was due to technical difficulties on the bank’s side, as reported by The Economic Times…
In a groundbreaking stride toward fortifying its digital defenses, Israel’s Ministry of Defense has confirmed plans to significantly increase its cyber capabilities. This ambitious expansion, as reported by Calcalist on their website under the title “Israel to invest hundreds of millions to boost its cyber offensive capabilities,” outlines a strategy which aims not only to…
India has surpassed global norms, securing an undesirable lead in the average cost of data breaches, as revealed in a recent report by IBM. The latest findings place India’s financial repercussions per data breach at an alarming level, redirecting global attention towards its cybersecurity vulnerabilities and economic implications. The report, meticulously analyzed, discloses that an…
Microsoft has recently announced the launch of Project IRE, an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) system designed to autonomously detect and classify malware, potentially revolutionizing how cybersecurity threats are managed globally. The announcement, made earlier this week, details the capabilities of Project IRE in identifying malware threats without human intervention, marking a significant leap in autonomous…
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a titan in the global IT services market, has announced a significant restructuring of its workforce and compensation policies, affecting a substantial portion of its employees. According to a recent report by The Economic Times, titled “TCS raises pay for 80% of staff while cutting 12,000 jobs,” the company has decided…
