Nintendo Data Breach Tally Reaches 300,000
June 11, 2020, Kathmandu
On April 24th, Nintendo confirmed a hack of over 160,000 gamers’ accounts as hackers exploited the Nintendo Network ID (NNID) login system. The Japanese video game giant stated...
Honda Halts Production After Hit With CyberAttack
10th June 2020, Kathmandu
Honda Motor Company has stopped production after a cyberattack that security researchers suspect to be ransomware.
The company said that it has affected its ability to access computer servers,...
CPA Canada Hit by CyberAttack, Over 329,000 Canadians’ Data Compromised
Jun 9, 2020, Kathmandu
A cyberattack on the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada websportal has compromised the personal information of over 329,000 members and stakeholders.
Reports say that a group of unknown hackers...
Download the Cyber Security Awareness Presentation
8th June 2020, Kathmandu
A Webinar on cyber Security Awareness and Digital Safety is hosted on the 7th of June, 2020. Sthir Yuwa in association with Information Security Response Team Nepal and...
UAE Authorities Tackle Rising Cybercrime Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
June 7, 2020, Kathmandu
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the global population also has to worry about increasing cybercrime. In fact, research group Cybersecurity Ventures predicts that cybercrimes will cost the world around...
Experts Suggest Government for Cyber Defense Preparation
4th, June 2020
Information Security Response Team Nepal (npCert) in association with the Center For Cyber Security Research and Innovation (CSRI) hosted an open discussion on “Role of Ethical Hackers For National...
Discussions from the Webinar on ‘Cyber Security: Are We Protected Enough’
June 2, 2020
Centre for Legal Literacy, Advocacy, and Research (CLAR) hosted an online discussion on ‘Cyber Security: Are we protected enough?’ The webinar was successfully conducted today (June 2) on the...
Samsung Elevates Data Protection for Mobile Devices with New Security Chip Solution
June 2, 2020
The new EAL 6+ certified-SE chip and dedicated software is a standalone security solution for mobile devices and other applications.
Samsung Electronics, a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, today...
Security Guidelines for Websites and Apps Issued by Department of IT
May 31, 2020, Kathmandu
The Department of Information Technology (DoIT), Nepal has issued security guidelines for websites and apps.
Cyberattacks in Nepal is in an increasing trend. So, the department issued these guidelines...
How Protected Is Your Organization From Cyber Attack?
May 31, 2020, Kathmandu
In today's digital age, Cyber Security has increasingly been critical. Cybersecurity challenges has been national security. Organizations, government, and private entities, individual's confidential information, all has been prone...
Beware – Chinese Spyware Have Affected 100 Million Android Users
May 31, 2020, Kathmandu
The recent Android devices have improved security that allows users to control the resources or areas an application can have access to. However, some applications may not even...
Mid-Western University Website Hacked Yesterday, Now Recovered
May 31, 2020, Kathmandu
An anonymous hacker (or a group of hackers) has hacked the Mid-Western University Website yesterday. Here is the link: http://www.mwu.edu.np/
Webinar On Cybersecurity in Nepal: Challenges and opportunities
May 29, 2020, Kathmandu
Engineers' Society Nepal is all set to host a webinar on Cybersecurity in Nepal: Challenges and opportunities on May 31st, 2020 from 12:15 PM.
Here are the details:Topic: Cybersecurity...
HackerOne Hits $100 Million in Bounties, Hacking for a Better World
May 28, 2020, Kathmandu
Hacking for a better world, HackerOne recently reached $100 Million in lifetime bounties since its foundation. In a blog post, they thanked everyone along the journey including their...
Role of Ethical Hacker for National Security Strategic Development
May 27, 2020, Kathmandu
Information Security Response Team Nepal (npCert) in association with the Center For Cyber Security Research and Innovation (CSRI) is all set to host the Role of Ethical Hacker...
Security Audit of 94 Government Websites, Digital Signature Number Exceeds 1K
May 27, 2020, Kathmandu
According to the public Economic Survey released by the Ministry of Finance (MoF), the government has promoted the use of digital signature in 50 places. In this context,...
Border Issue Increase Cyber War Between Nepal and India
May 27, 2020, Kathmandu
The Indian-Nepali debate over social networking sites is not a very uncommon sight to see. The Indian refers to Nepali citizens as Kanchas (Gatekeeper) and Nepali calling them...
CSRI Proposed Suggestions Regarding Policies, Programs, and Budget to the Ministry of Finance
May 26, 2020, Kathmandu
Center for Cyber Security Research and Innovation (CSRI) handed over a letter to the Ministry of Finance on May 25 (Monday). The presented letter comprises suggestions on government...
Cyberthreat Prevails as Indian Hackers Hack 45+ Nepali Websites
May 25, 2020, Kathmandu
Website breaches and data dumps continue to be one of the biggest cyber threats in the case of Nepal. Since the very beginning of the lockdown, we have...
Online Presentation: “Securing Ourselves Against Digital Threats”
May 25, 2020, Kathmandu
Are you working from home or use the internet for professional purposes? Have you taken sufficient precautions to protect your data? Every online user or organization is at...
HDFC Bank Data Hack Leads to 2K+ Aadhar Card Details Leak
May 22, 2020, Kathmandu
On an ongoing cyber war between Nepali and Indian hackers, an anonymous hacker @Omsec5 claims to have hacked HDFC Bank’s data. Along with the link to the leaked...
Cyber War Has Been Started Between Indian and Nepalese Hackers
May 22, 2020, Kathmandu
In the last few days, border issue between India and Nepal has gone on top after publishing an official map of Nepal by Nepal government including its own...
Nepal National Library Hacked By Shamharoosh
May 21, 2020, Kathmandu
An anonymous hacker (or a group of hackers) that goes by the name "Shamharoosh" has hacked the National Nepal Library website. The home page of the site displays...
Botanical Research Centre Website Hacked by “Indian Cyber Troops”
May 21, 2020, Kathmandu
An Indian hacker group “Indian Cyber Troops” have hacked dprobanke.gov.np, a government website of Botanical Research Center, Banke.
The hacker group confirmed the hack on a Facebook post with...
European Supercomputers Hacked to Mine Cryptocurrency
18th May 2020, Kathmandu
Multiple Supercomputers across Europe have been hacked in the past few days to mine cryptocurrency. Hackers have generated a malware attack, which led to the shutting down of...
Fraud Alert; Scammers Using the Name of Khalti to Scam Users
18th May 2020, Kathmandu
Some scammers are using the name of Khalti to scam Khalti users. This news came to light recently.
The digital wallet company Khalti has a wide audience and a...
Prof. Dr. Subarna Shakya Is a Newly Elected President Of CSRI
16th May 2020, Kathmandu
First CSRI Annual General Meeting Conducted Through Videoconference, Prof. Dr. Subarna Shakya is the New President of CSRI Nepal.
Center for Cyber Security Research and Innovation Nepal (CSRI) focuses...
Anonymous User Leaks 500 People’s Private Information on Twitter
16th May 2020, Kathmandu
An anonymous user that goes by the username @LKhyah on Twitter has leaked data of 500 people through Twitter. The person has posted a link to Medium that...
eLearning Nepal: Our Company’s Official Domain Name Hijacked
15th May 2020, Kathmandu
eLearning Nepal’s official domain name (http://elearning.edu.np) was hijacked as claimed by the company’s Facebook page. The company is Nepal’s leading eLearning solution provider registered at the Office of...
Cybersecurity at Priority in the Forthcoming Budget!
14th May 2020, Kathmandu
In the forthcoming budget, Cybersecurity will receive priority and Digital Nepal Framework will be integrated.
Dr. Yubaraj Khatiwada, Minister of Finance, Communications, and Information Technology said that cybersecurity will...