The Punjab National Bank (PNB), one of India’s top public sector banks, has launched its inaugural Cybersecurity Hackathon 2024-25, with the objective of combating the rise in cybercrime. The hackathon invites innovators, researchers, and academicians to devise next-generation antivirus tools and robust cybersecurity frameworks, among other things, to tackle malware threats. The initiative also underscores the importance of financial institutions collaborating with tech innovators to stay ahead of these threats.
Malware Used to Steal Rs 4,100 Crore in Cryptocurrency in 2024
Cryptocurrency theft reached unprecedented levels in 2024, with over Rs 4,100 crore stolen from over 3.3 lakh victims, says anti-scam firm Scam Sniffer. Wallet drainer
