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DCP Gaurav Rajpurohit Inaugurates Gurugram Cyber Security Internship Program

The 12th Guru Gram Police Cyber Security Summer Internship (GPCSSI 2025) was inaugurated with over 12,000 applicants and 1,100 interns selected nationwide. Interns will undergo intensive cybersecurity training and act as Cyber Ambassadors and Cyber Warriors to promote cyber hygiene. Gaurav Rajpurohit, DCP East, officially opened the 12th Guru Gram Police Cyber Security Summer Internship (GPCSSI 2025) today at DAV Public School in Sector 49. More than 12,000 applications have been submitted for the internship this year. DCP Rajpurohit gave a perceptive speech after the inauguration about the increasing shift from physical to digital threats and the significance of youth cyber knowledge. He emphasised how important it will be for interns to promote cyber hygiene in their communities as Cyber Ambassadors and Cyber Warriors. Over 12,000 applications have been submitted for the internship this year, which is a huge response. 550 Cyber Warriors (including undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate, and working professionals) and 550 Cyber Ambassadors (children from Grades 9–12) were chosen from among these 1,100 interns, ensuring a true pan-India participation. Dr. Rakshit Tandon, ACP Cybercrime, Pranshu Dewan, and DCP East, Gaurav Rajpurohit, customarily lit the lamp to start the ritual. Using video testimonies from former interns who are now thriving in the cybersecurity industry, Dr. Tandon narrated the internship’s inspirational path over the last 12 years. Students from DAV Public School raised awareness of digital hazards and the value of online safety with a potent nukkad natak (street play) on the subject of cybercrime. In his vote of thanks, Charu Maini thanked the students, mentors, and police for their commitment to this admirable cause. According to a Guru Gram police spokeswoman, interns will receive in-depth, practical training in cybersecurity, cyber hygiene, investigations, and tool development over the course of the following month. The program will culminate with a grand closing ceremony on July 2, 2025, and feature guest lectures from national cyber specialists.

Rate Gain launches REMO, its first AI-powered digital employee to enhance workplace communication

Rate Gain launches REMO, its first AI-powered digital employee to enhance workplace communication its first AI-powered digital employee, to boost workplace communication and employee well-being. REMO supports open dialogue, emotional check-ins, and aligns with the company’s AI strategy to enhance human-centric experiences. The first AI-powered digital employee, REMO, has been introduced by Rate Gain Travel Technologies Limited, a global supplier of AI-driven SaaS solutions for the travel and hospitality sector. The program seeks to promote organisational openness, worker well-being, and workplace communication. Developed as an always-on conversational AI, REMO is a member of Rate Gain’s People and Culture team. It gives workers a private, accepting setting in which to discuss professional goals, voice issues, give feedback, and check in on their emotional health. REMO encourages candid discussion and is available at any time to lower obstacles to communication. This rollout is in line with Rate Gain’s overarching AI strategy, which emphasises augmenting rather than replacing the human experience in the workplace. Rate Gain aims to instil empathy, individuality, and psychological safety into its organisational culture by incorporating AI into its internal processes. By providing a scalable internal communication and engagement solution, REMO also demonstrates the company’s efforts to adjust to the demands of a remote workforce. As a tool, it keeps changing in response to employee interactions, giving the business a better understanding of employee expectations and workplace sentiment.

West Bengal, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan are being watched as new hotspots for cybercrime

West Bengal, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan are emerging as new cybercrime hotspots, prompting the Centre to direct immediate crackdowns and faster investigations. The MHA is enhancing inter-state coordination through Joint Cyber Coordination Teams and workshops to tackle the growing threat. The Centre has instructed states to take immediate action by stepping up crackdowns, accelerating investigations, and clearing backlogs in order to stop the problem from getting worse. This is because districts in Rajasthan, West Bengal, and Maharashtra are quickly becoming new hotspots for cybercrime. Sources claim that to combat the growing menace of cybercrime, Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan met at a high level last month with senior officials from hotspot districts and ranges, along with other top officers. Directors General of Police (DGPs), commissioners from every state and Union Territory (UT), their designated state cybercrime chiefs, and officials from areas designated as hotspots for cybercrime attended the meeting. Jharkhand has long been a hotspot for cybercrime, but new hotspots have surfaced in the Bharatpur Range (Rajasthan), Mumbai (Maharashtra), Kolkata (West Bengal), and Dumka (Jharkhand), according to sources. According to sources, district SSPs who were present at the conference were instructed to reduce cybercrime. “To combat cybercrimes quickly, the government has requested that states seek technological assistance from the Centre. A meeting will be scheduled to prioritise the investigation because of new hotspots that have raised worries among cybersecurity organisations, according to a senior official. Under the Indian Cyber Crime Collaboration Centre (I4C), the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has formed seven Joint Cyber Coordination Teams (JCCTs) to improve enforcement and collaboration. These teams work in places that have been identified as having significant levels of cybercrime activity and complicated, multi-jurisdictional issues, such as Mewat, Jamtara, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Chandigarh, Visakhapatnam, and Guwahati. To improve coordination between law enforcement agencies across states and UTs, the MHA reported that seven JCCT workshops were held in Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Guwahati, Visakhapatnam, Lucknow, Ranchi, and Chandigarh.

Samsung nears wide-ranging deal with Perplexity for AI features

Samsung is nearing a major deal to invest in and integrate Perplexity AI’s search technology across its devices, including the Galaxy S26 and Bixby assistant. The partnership may reduce Samsung’s reliance on Google and marks Perplexity’s largest mobile collaboration to date. Samsung Electronics is close to signing a comprehensive agreement to invest in Perplexity AI and integrate the artificial intelligence startup’s search technology at the forefront of the South Korean company’s products. According to people with knowledge of the situation, the two businesses are negotiating to integrate Perplexity’s search capabilities into the Samsung web browser and preload the startup’s software and assistant on future Samsung devices. According to insiders who asked not to be named because the discussions are confidential, the companies have also talked about integrating Perplexity’s technology into Samsung’s Bixby virtual assistant. According to the sources, Samsung intends to make the Perplexity integrations public as early as this year to make the service the default assistant choice for the Galaxy S26 phone line, which is scheduled to go on sale in the first half of 2026. The precise specifics, however, are still subject to change as they have not been finalised. According to the sources, the IT behemoth is also anticipated to be among the largest backers of Perplexity’s upcoming investment round. At a $14 billion valuation, the business is in advanced talks to raise $500 million. The extensive partnership might help Samsung lessen its reliance on Google, a division of Alphabet Inc., and open the door for it to collaborate with a variety of AI developers, much like Apple Inc. does with its products and services. The agreement, which comes after a recent integration agreement with Motorola, would be Perplexity’s largest mobile cooperation to date. Perplexity and Samsung representatives choose not to comment. Earlier this year, in April, the two businesses began talking about a cooperation. According to the persons, the two parties met in South Korea in recent weeks and are now nearing a deal. According to the sources, Samsung and Perplexity have also talked about developing an AI-powered operating system and an AI agent app that can access features from Perplexity and other AI helpers. Apple has expressed interest in collaborating with Perplexity as well. Perplexity has been proposed by the iPhone manufacturer as a Google Search substitute and as a replacement for ChatGPT integration in the Siri voice assistant. During recent testimony at a Google antitrust lawsuit, Apple’s senior vice president of services, Eddy Cue, stated, “We’ve started some discussions with them about what they’re doing because we’ve been pretty impressed with what Perplexity has done.” How Perplexity’s relationship with Samsung, one of Apple’s most ardent competitors, might impact that is unknown.

Apple’s ‘Big AI’ problem that Google, Microsoft and Amazon do not have to deal with

Apple faces a significant AI disadvantage due to limited infrastructure, delayed investments, and reliance on rivals like Google for AI resources. Meanwhile, competitors like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon lead with robust AI ecosystems, cloud infrastructure, and advanced models. Apple is allegedly at a disadvantage in the AI space, even though IT behemoths like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon are making quick progress in this area. According to a recent analysis, the iPhone manufacturer lacks the necessary infrastructure and sustained investment in fundamental AI technologies that its rivals have spent years, if not decades, creating, despite its efforts to advance AI programs. For instance, Apple postponed its intended redesign of Siri earlier this year because the update, which was supposed to bring Siri into the age of generative AI, wasn’t yet complete. According to a Business Insider story, Apple could have to create essential AI components from scratch if it hopes to modernise Siri to the level of its rivals. This would be costly and time-consuming, and it might take years. If not, it might have to rely more on rivals or buy out start-ups in bulk to catch up. Google’s decades-long head start in AI technology Certain AI building elements are necessary for the creation of a successful AI product. While Microsoft and Amazon have some of the fundamental AI building blocks in place, Google already has almost all of them. Google can introduce AI consumer tools like Veo, Flow, and Imagen because it owns the deep stack of technologies that underpin its AI building blocks, including data, chips, data centres, cloud businesses, and ways to distribute the goods. Transformer, the ground-breaking architecture underlying contemporary generative AI, was created by Google in 2017. Since their introduction in 2016, Google’s AI processors, known as Tensor Processing Units (TPUs), have become essential components of both Google products and third-party developers’ use of Google Cloud. Decades of data collection and online indexing are also advantageous to Google. In order to make these tools available to clients, the company uses data centres, a cloud business, and a massive dataset to train its potent AI models. How Amazon and Microsoft are thriving in this space while Apple is not Some of these foundational components, such as cloud infrastructure, AI models, specialised AI teams developing the technology, and even relationships, are shared by Amazon and Microsoft. In contrast, Apple does not have this kind of infrastructure or access, and it lacks many of these resources. Apple still depends on Google data centres for services like iCloud backups since it does not have enough large-scale data centres of its own. Apple even asked to use Google’s TPUs for recent AI training, thereby stealing infrastructure from a direct competitor. According to reports, Apple is lagging behind Google by almost seven years in the development of AI chips for data centres. Despite having access to vast amounts of data from its devices, Apple has been cautious about using such data for AI training because of its privacy-first principles. Its capacity to create and improve large-scale models is thus limited. Additionally, according to the report, Apple has fallen behind in terms of attracting and keeping elite AI talent. How may this be a risk to Apple Apple’s delayed investment in AI infrastructure may become a major issue if generative AI ends up changing how people use computers, including laptops and smartphones. Apple is still putting the fundamentals together, while other tech behemoths are introducing complete, powerful AI systems.

Telangana sees 11 per cent dip in cybercrime cases during January to April period of 2025

Telangana saw an 11% drop in cybercrime cases and a 19% reduction in financial losses between January and April 2025, attributed to data-driven enforcement and increased public awareness. Arrests tripled, recovery rates improved, and swift action aided by advanced analytics and inter-agency coordination boosted case closures. Hyderabad: Telangana reported an 11% drop in cybercrime incidents during the first four months of this year, compared to a 28% spike during the same period last year. Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) Director Shikha Goel credited the decrease to swift action, data-driven enforcement, and increased awareness. Shikha Goel stated, “The bureau attributes this progress to a combination of proactive investigations, public awareness campaigns, and strategic operations driven by data analytics and inter-agency collaboration.” Between January and April 2025, Telangana’s overall losses from cybercrimes decreased by 19% compared to 2024. In comparison to the preceding quarter (September to December 2024), this represents a decrease of more than 30%. During the same year, financial losses attributable to cybercrime increased by 12% nationwide. According to the official, Telangana increased its percentage of recovery (POH) of lost funds from 13% in 2024 to 16% in 2025, indicating better complaint handling and collaboration with banks and platforms. While the number of arrests tripled, from 230 in early 2024 to 626 in 2025, the number of FIRs climbed from 6,763 in 2024 to 7,575 in 2025, raising the conversion rate from 18 to 19 per cent. Shikha Goel stated, “The TGCSB’s efforts to adopt data-backed tracking, improve coordination with district police, and streamline processes greatly contributed to higher case closures and quicker action against cyber criminals.” In addition to real-time cooperation with banks and service providers, which enhanced fraud identification and transaction blocking, the official claimed that the state-wide awareness campaigns, the introduction of the 1930 chatbot, and the upgraded IVR system all contributed to a reduction in reporting time. “To assist enforcement teams in effectively identifying and apprehending cybercriminals, advanced analytics, digital profiling, and OSINT tools are being implemented,” the TGSCB Director continued.

Apple updates Logic Pro for Mac and iPad with more features: What is new

Apple updated Logic Pro for Mac and iPad with enhanced Stem Splitter, Flashback Capture, new sound packs, and MIDI Learn support on iPad. The update, free for current users, adds powerful tools for music creators, remixers, and producers. Apple has shown a number of upcoming features for Logic Pro for Macs and iPads. The Stem Splitter tool in Logic Pro has been improved to better isolate distinct instrument tracks in versions 11.2 for Macs and 2.2 for iPads. Flashback Capture is a notable enhancement that enables users to retrieve audio and MIDI even if they forgot to hit record. Additionally, Apple has released new sound packs, such as Magnetic Imperfections and Dancefloor Rush. Logic Pro for Mac and iPad: What’s new Updated Stem Splitter: According to Apple, the Stem Splitter tool now functions better with older demos and recordings. Additionally, it supports the separation of piano and guitar sounds into distinct audio tracks, or stems. Users can more easily separate particular instruments or vocals as a result. Additionally, Apple has included quick presets to assist users in creating typical audio versions, such as instrumental or a cappella tracks. Users can now remove specific portions of a song using a new “submix” export option. For instance, they might remove the drums and bass for a remix or the vocals to create an instrumental version. Flashback Capture: Musicians may retrieve performances even if they forgot to press the record button, thanks to the new Flashback Capture feature. Both MIDI and audio can be restored by users with a straightforward key command or control bar button. Each take is automatically saved into a folder by Flashback Capture if the Cycle mode is enabled. New Sound Packs: Apple is also adding new sound packs for music creators: Dancefloor Rush (Mac and iPad): Over 400 loops and drum kits designed for electronic and drum-and-bass music. Magnetic Imperfections (Mac only): Adds the sound of old-school analogue tape with an unpolished, gritty texture. Tosin Abasi (Mac only): Features signature metal guitar tones, amps, effects, and riffs from the progressive metal guitarist. Learn MIDI on iPad: Previously available only on Mac, the Learn MIDI tool now comes to iPad. It allows users to link physical knobs, buttons, and sliders on MIDI devices to control instruments and plug-ins in Logic Pro, offering more hands-on control during music production. Logic Pro for Mac and iPad: Price and availability Logic Pro for Mac (v11.2): Free update for current users. New users can buy it for $199.99 via the Mac App Store. It’s also part of the Pro Apps Bundle for Education. Logic Pro for iPad (v2.2): Free update for existing users. New users can get it on the App Store for $4.99 per month or $49 per year, with a one-month free trial. Requirements: Logic Pro for Mac requires macOS Sequoia 15.4 or later Logic Pro for iPad needs iPadOS 18.4 or later

India’s national cybersecurity competition, Hack Sky, is launched by Kaspersky and MIT Bengaluru

Kaspersky and MIT Bengaluru have launched Hack Sky, a national 48-hour hackathon from July 29–30, 2025, to train young cybersecurity talent against real-world digital threats. The event includes AI, infrastructure, and social engineering challenges, with prizes and expert mentoring for winners. A new effort is bringing India’s most talented young people to the forefront of digital defence as cyberattacks increase in complexity and impact. Global cybersecurity pioneer Kaspersky and the Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), Bengaluru, are collaborating to develop Hack Sky, a 48-hour hackathon that will be held nationwide on the MIT Bengaluru campus from July 29 to 30, 2025. Students, young professionals, and cyber enthusiasts between the ages of 16 and 25 are invited to participate in this intense, real-world cybersecurity competition to put their talents to the test, create workable defences, and tackle new digital threats, such as deep fake misinformation, industrial infrastructure attacks, and scams powered by artificial intelligence. “Developing the next generation of cybersecurity professionals is crucial as cyber threats become more sophisticated and widespread,” stated Evgeniya Russkikh, Head of Cybersecurity Education at Kaspersky. “Hack Sky is a platform that allows researchers, coders, and aspiring white-hat hackers to address real-world threats and create meaningful solutions.” A Hackathon with Real-World Impact Hack Sky is a challenge based on the actual cybersecurity battlefield; it’s not only about code. Three challenging challenge tracks are part of the hackathon, which was created by Kaspersky’s worldwide team: Under Siege: Participants will identify weaknesses and create defence plans for Industrial Control Systems (ICS), which are the foundation of vital infrastructure. AI vs. AI: This track challenges participants to develop tools to identify and neutralise a new type of digital deceit, including deep fakes, false information, and scams created by artificial intelligence. Trapping the Honey Trapper: This task, which tests social engineering defence, focuses on spotting and stopping phoney identities and online traps intended to trick people and obtain private information. The winning team or individual will receive ₹1 lakh in cash, cybersecurity training from Kaspersky, and one-on-one mentoring from top international experts as part of the grand prize. MIT Bengaluru, MAHE, supports the prize, demonstrating the school’s dedication to providing tech education that is relevant to the industry. A Growing Cybersecurity Ecosystem In October 2024, Kaspersky and MIT Bengaluru signed a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which Hack Sky abides by. The collaboration seeks to create a long-term cybersecurity innovation pipeline by exchanging knowledge, developing curricula, and providing skills training. “Hack Sky is a Launchpad, not just a competition,” stated Dr. Iven Jose, Director of MIT Bengaluru. “We’re connecting academia and industry with this event, assisting students in solving high-impact problems and providing them with hands-on experience in the future of cybersecurity.” Beyond the Hackathon: Gamified Learning On July 31, one day after the hackathon ends, Kaspersky will organise its well-liked Kaspersky Interactive Protection Simulation (KIPS) to wrap up the event. In a high-stress setting, this gamified cybersecurity training experience helps participants develop their strategic thinking and incident response skills by simulating actual corporate intrusions.

Cyber-attacks on India continue even after the understanding with Pakistan: Cyber officials

Cyber-attacks on Indian government sites persist despite de-escalation with Pakistan, with threats emerging from Bangladesh, the Middle East, and beyond. Maharashtra Cyber has intensified efforts against cyber fraud, misinformation, and cyber slavery, saving ₹600 crore since 2019. Maharashtra On May 26, cyber officials said that even after India and Pakistan, hackers from Bangladesh, the Middle East, and the surrounding nations are still attacking Indian government websites, agreed to halt military hostilities. According to officials, just 150 out of the 1.5 crore cyberattacks that were launched after the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam were successful. A top officer from the Maharashtra Cyber Department denied claims to reporters that hackers had stolen information from Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, targeted the Election Commission website, and hacked aviation and municipal systems. Investigating cybercrime and upholding security are the responsibilities of Maharashtra Cyber, a central organisation under the Maharashtra government. “The analysis discovered that when India-Pakistan hostilities ceased, cyberattacks on Indian government websites decreased, though they did not entirely stop. Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Morocco, and other Middle Eastern nations are still launching these attacks,” the person stated. According to him, 38 out of 83 fake news items have been removed by Maharashtra Cyber, which has started a focused effort against false information on social media. Under the “Nation First Fact First” campaign, the cyber department will combat false information about the Indian government and military, the official continued. Specialised helplines were established to educate the public about online fraud. To get emergency assistance, citizens can ring 1930 or 1945. The official stated that approximately 100 phone lines are operational at the same time and that analysts contact the caller after receiving the distress call. He stated that both the 1930 and 1945 numbers receive 7,000 calls per day. Since 2019, cyber officials have prevented cyber fraud by taking prompt action against cybercriminals, saving Rs 600 crore. “In the last six months, Rs 200 crore has been saved”. According to authorities, a 39-year-old CA student was detained in Indore for reportedly using seven profiles on X to disparage Hindu deities. Since 2021, the accused has reportedly insulted Hindu deities. BJP MP Medha Kulkarni brought this matter to the attention of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. According to the official, Maharashtra Cyber has rescued six young people from Maharashtra who were ensnared in cyberslavery in Laos. If the confined teenagers refused to commit cybercrimes, they were tormented by being shocked with electricity and having their nails pulled out. According to him, Maharashtra Cyber has learned that 29 Indians are ensnared in cyberslavery in the Southeast Asian nation.

Andhra police arrest international cyber fraud syndicate, 33 held

Andhra police busted an international cyber fraud ring posing as Amazon support, arresting 33 and seizing tech gear and cash. The gang targeted US citizens via VoIP scams. An alleged worldwide cyber fraud gang based in Achyutapuram, Andhra Pradesh, has been busted by the police, who have arrested 33 individuals and confiscated expensive tech equipment and Rs 3 lakh in cash. Following a Village Revenue Officer’s report and information, Anakapalli district Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Vishnu Swaroop conducted concurrent searches at three key locations on 22 May. Computers, network equipment, and upscale furniture were among the items confiscated. Swaroop told PTI on Friday that this was a full-fledged contact centre that used Amazon support as a front to target US individuals with impersonation and Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) fraud. Police claim that job seekers were recruited via internet job boards, educated in impersonation tactics, and then used in scam calls to obtain private financial data from US citizens. Food and lodging were given to the recruits, who were primarily from Assam and northeast India. He claimed that after a week of training, they were on calls the following week. The fraud had four layers: managers, American bank representatives, and dialers impersonating Amazon assistance used “gift card redemptions” and other strategies to trick unsuspecting Americans.

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