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  • TikTok Usage Banned on Irish Government Devices Amid Cybersecurity Concerns

    The state body responsible for advising the Irish government on cyber security recommended on Friday that staff at government departments and state agencies not use Chinese-owned video app TikTok on official devices. A number of Western countries including Britain, the US and other European Union member states have barred TikTok over security concerns. The EU’s […] More

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    India’s Healthcare Ecosystem Demands A Robust Cybersecurity Infrastructure: Here’s What The Experts Say

    The healthcare sector has been experiencing a surge in cyberattacks, making it one of the most vulnerable segments due to the sensitive nature of the data they handle. Recent incidents such as the Sun Pharmaceuticals attack by the ALPHV Ransomware Group, AIIMS cyber-attack, and Safdarjung Hospital’s hacking attack have put a spotlight on the need […] More

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    Should the US Ban TikTok? Can It? a Cybersecurity Expert Explains the Risks the App Poses and the Challenges to Blocking It

    TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on March 23, 2023, amid a chorus of calls from members of Congress for the federal government to ban the Chinese-owned video social media app and reports that the Biden administration is pushing for the company’s sale. The federal government, along with […] More