59+ min ago   (333+ words) The Data Protection Authority (DPA) has issued Personal Data Protection Circular No. 01/2026, providing guidance to Ministries, Government Departments, Provincial Councils, Local Authorities, Public Corporations, Statutory Institutions and State-Owned Enterprises (Public Authorities) for the implementation of the Personal Data Protection Act…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago   (716+ words) Meta said on Wednesday one of its AI models hacked another company during cybersecurity testing, fanning concerns about how developers can contain increasingly capable AI systems after similar incidents at rivals Anthropic and OpenAI. The incidents at Meta and Anthropic…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago   (523+ words) Minister Chandana Abeyrathne stated that a formal complaint has been lodged with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) regarding an apparent cyberattack targeting the official website of the Ministry of Public Administration. The Minister noted that the complaint was filed through the…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (973+ words) The top U.S. commander for the Middle East has warned troops that cellphone videos shared online can ​help Iran target American bases, and sources told Reuters some deployed personnel could soon be ordered to surrender their phones. Any crackdown on mobile…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (367+ words) A risk of cyberattacks targeting the Sri Lankan Parliament's digital systems has been identified in the Parliament's 2025 Annual Performance Report. According to the report, the Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) conducted an assessment of Parliament's information and cybersecurity…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (872+ words) Indian activists are challenging Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government over the use of AI-powered surveillance used at the largest youth protest in decades, with one court case set to become a test of federal powers even after agitation ended. The…...

2+ week, 19+ hour ago   (499+ words) Google has introduced a new selfie video feature that allows users to verify their identity and regain access to their accounts when they are locked out, forget their password, or cannot use their usual phone, computer, or two-factor authentication apps....

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (612+ words) China has reaffirmed its strong commitment to cracking down on telecommunications and online fraud, while pledging to further strengthen law enforcement cooperation with Sri Lanka. In a statement, China noted that it is closely monitoring recent reports of Sri Lankan…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (499+ words) The Cabinet of Ministers has granted policy approval for the establishment of the Chartered Institute of Computing Sri Lanka (CICSL), marking a significant step towards strengthening the professional framework of the country’s information technology sector. Deputy Minister of Digital Economy…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (730+ words) Almost 3,000 websites have been blocked or seized for illegally streaming World Cup matches, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) has said. More than 1,000 domains were shut down in the US alone during the tournament, with a similar number blocked in…...