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In an exclusive interview, we dive into the dynamic world of cybersecurity with Viktor Markopoulos, who shares his experiences, hurdles, and perspectives on the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, especially in the context of Bangladesh and developing nations.

Through an unprotected database connected to its systems, the National Telecommunication Monitoring Centre (NTMC), an intelligence organisation in Bangladesh that gathers information on people's cell phone and internet usage, has been disclosing people's personal information for months

“People’s personal data” linked to the National Telecommunications Monitoring Centre, the state’s lawful communication interception and intelligence agency, have been leaked.

A security researcher said he discovered millions of Chinese citizen identity numbers spilling online after an e-commerce store left its database exposed to…

The internet-connected database contained 3.3 million orders over a five-year span, but was not protected with a password.

DSA's replacement, named the Cyber Security Act (CSA), is already another disappointment.

Bangladesh data leak: Bangladesh’s digital infrastructure and cybersecurity are facing significant challenges, leading to concerns about its safety and vulnerability. As the country approaches a crucial parliamentary election, there has been a worrisome increase in data leaks and cyberattacks. A recent incident involved a suspected leak of personal data belonging to 50 million

It is one thing to become a direct victim of cyberattacks. But when weak cyber infrastructures leave your data exposed, and when you fail to even acknowledge or spot an attack, let alone fight it, they go on to highlight the extent of carelessness the government shows when handling the citizens’ personal, sensitive information.

Personal details of Bangladeshi citizens found online by researcher included full names, phone numbers, email addresses, and national ID numbers.

Bangladesh's government took down the website that leaked citizens' personal information after TechCrunch reported the leak.