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Cyber Security Bill: Govt. to tighten cyber defence as digital economy grows
3+ hour, 48+ min ago (1245+ words) 22 Feb 2026 | By Faizer Shaheid The Government is planning to introduce pivotal legislative and infrastructure initiatives to secure its rapidly expanding digital economy. At the forefront of this national initiative is the proposed Cyber Security Bill, a legal framework designed to…...
Public Security Ministry: CID investigates Ministry website breach
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (129+ words) The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an inquiry following reports that the official website of the Ministry of Public Security was targeted by external parties. According to a statement from the Police Media Division, multiple instances of unauthorised access to…...
2025: 12,650 complaints to CERT
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (145+ words) Cybercriminals continue to employ increasingly sophisticated and fraudulent methods to take advantage of the growing reliance on digital platforms for communication, trade, and financial activities. Particularly vulnerable groups, such as young people who might not be sufficiently informed of online…...
Sri Lanka CERT receives over 12,600 cyber complaints in 2025
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (125+ words) 01 Jan 2026 | BY Staff Writer Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (CERT) has received more than 12,650 complaints related to social media misuse and cyber incidents in 2025. Sri Lanka CERT stated most complaints involved fake and hacked social media accounts, online financial…...