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  • CERT-In Finds Multiple Bugs In Microsoft Edge, Advises Users To Update |

    New Delhi: The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), which comes under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, on Monday, warned users of multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) which could allow an attacker to compromise the targeted system.

    The affected software includes Microsoft Edge Stable versions prior to 126.0.2592.68. “Multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) which could allow an attacker to compromise the targeted system,” said the CERT-In advisory.

    According to the cyber agency, these vulnerabilities exist in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) due to “type confusion in V8, inappropriate implementation in WebAssembly, out of bounds memory access in dawn and use after free in dawn”.

    An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by persuading a victim to visit a specially crafted webpage, the agency mentioned. CERT-In advised users to apply appropriate security updates as mentioned by the company.

    Meanwhile, CERT-In has joined hands with financial giant Mastercard to promote cooperation and information sharing in the area of cybersecurity related to the financial sector.

    The two entities will leverage their shared expertise regarding the financial sector in the fields of cybersecurity incident response, capacity building, sharing cyber threat intelligence specific to the financial sector and advanced malware analysis. 

  • IT Ministry, NIXI To Unveil BhashaNet Portal To Boost Digital Inclusion |

    New Delhi: In a bid to advance the vision of digital inclusion, the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) are set to launch the BhashaNet portal on Thursday.

    The launch, on the occasion of the Universal Acceptance (UA) Day, is scheduled to take place at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre in the capital. MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan will be the Chief Guest at the event.

    “Universal acceptance is a pivotal aspect in our journey towards digital inclusivity. Through UA Day, we reinforce our commitment to bridging linguistic divides and ensuring every voice is heard in the digital sphere,” NIXI CEO, Dr Devesh Tyagi, said. (Also Read: Meta Offers To Almost Halve Facebook, Instagram Monthly Fees)

    The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and the Internet Governance division, MeitY, are actively supporting the UA Day. The event will feature engaging sessions, including keynote addresses, panel discussions and technical workshops, led by distinguished speakers from various sectors.

    National Internet Exchange of India and @GoI_MeitY to unveil BhashaNet portal at Universal Acceptance Day for Digital Inclusion across the nation

    Read here: https://t.co/BVmOuRbtdS
    — PIB India (@PIB_India) March 20, 2024

    These discussions will focus on the significance of UA and the steps needed to achieve widespread acceptance, said the IT Ministry.

    Set up on June 19, 2003, the NIXI is tasked to increase internet penetration and adoption in the country by facilitating various infrastructure aspects to enable the internet ecosystem to be managed and used by the masses. (Also Read: What Is WhatsApp Honey Trap Scam? How To Get Out Of It With Ease)

    It offers IXPs towards building Internet Exchange Points, the .IN Registry towards building the .in domain digital identity, IRINN towards IPv4 and IPv6 addresses adoption, and Data Centre services under NIXI-CSC towards data storage services.

  • Government sent notice to X, YouTube and Telegram, child sexual exploitation content will have to be removed from the platform

    Government sent notice to X, YouTube and Telegram, child sexual exploitation content will have to be removed from the platform

    Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Electronics and IT, Rajeev Chandrashekhar said that action will be taken against those who do not comply with the rules.

    New Delhi:

    The government has issued notices to social media platforms ‘X’ (earlier Twitter), YouTube and Telegram to remove child sexual abuse material from their platforms in India. Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Rajiv Chandrashekhar said that if social media companies do not act swiftly, their ‘protection’ under Section 79 of the Information Technology Act will be withdrawn. This means that these platforms can be prosecuted under directly applicable laws and regulations. Even if they have not uploaded the content.

    The statement said, “The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has issued a notice to social media companies X, YouTube and Telegram. In this, they have been warned to remove Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) from their platforms on the Indian Internet. The notices given to these platforms emphasize the importance of removing any CSAM or disabling access to them with immediate effect.

    The ministry said that non-compliance with the notice will be considered as a violation of Rule 3(1)(b) and Rule 4(4) of the IT Rules, 2021. The ministry has warned the three social media intermediaries that any delay in complying with the notice will lead to withdrawal of the protection given to them under Section 79 of the IT Act, which currently protects them from legal liability.

    Rajeev Chandrashekhar, Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Electronics and IT, said, “The government is committed to creating a safe and reliable internet under the IT rules. The rules laid down under the IT Act place strict expectations on social media intermediaries to ensure that they maintain their “Criminal or harmful posts should not be allowed on the platform.”

    The Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000 has provisions to ban obscene material, including child sexual abuse material. Under Sections 66E, 67, 67A and 67B of the IT Act, provisions have been made for strict penalties and fines for online broadcasting of obscene or indecent material.

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