The technology change has brought challenges to all sectors. Many sectors are struggling to adapt and some are facing a crisis. Telecom operators are also affected as people are using talktime and SMS less. The usage has decreased significantly in the past year. People nowadays prefer using data-based communication applications …
Read More »Talk time decreased 841 crore minutes, SMS by 708 crore
12th Election in Bangladesh
Election ads campaign on Meta, cost $45 thousands for 7 days
In the last seven days (December 27-January 2), about 45 thousand US dollars were spent on the election campaign on social media Facebook. According to the data of Matter Ad Library, Bangladeshis have spent this dollar on advertising during the period from December 27 to January 2. These advertising dollars …
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BD CIRT REPORT
Ongoing Phishing Campaign targeting Bangladesh by APT group SideWinder
Cyber Threat Intelligence Unit of BGD e-GOV CIRT has detected a suspicious ongoing phishing campaign by APT group named as SideWinder targeted at Bangladeshi entities such as Bangladesh Armed Forces Division (AFD) and Law Enforcement Agencies. The group is known as a highly active hacker group who has shown the …
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Deep fake video
Tanjin Tisha’s deep fake porn video goes viral
A deepfake video of actress Tanjin Tisha went viral on social media. The video was shared on multiple Facebook pages and personal profiles, but it was edited with Tisha’s face placed over another woman’s face. The video was edited and shared from the Facebook page “Sushmita”. It was posted on …
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12th Election
EC Instruct to send voting results of remote areas through WhatsApp
The Election Commission‘s Deputy Secretary Atiyar Rahman has instructed the returning officers to act on the issue. During the 12th National Assembly elections, there might be delays in delivering election materials to the polling stations in the hill districts of Padma, Meghna, and Jamuna, as well as the coastal districts …
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Land ministry to present
2nd generation naming system “Smart Mutation” coming soon
The Ministry of Lands is going to present the next (2nd) generation naming system Smart Mutation to the citizens of Bangladesh soon. Land Minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury ordered to develop this system to facilitate mutation application more easily, quickly and safely. A demo of the ‘Smart Mutation’ system was on display …
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Embarking cybersecurity journey
CTF at Khulna Division, registration open
Embark on a cybersecurity journey with Game of Riddles 2024, the first-ever Cyber Security Competition and Conference in Khulna Division Organized by Cyber Security Community Khulna, with technical support and co-organization by VulnSys. Join for a fusion of a cutting-edge Cyber Security Capture The Flag (CTF) Competition and an enlightening …
Read More »Registration open for KnightCTF 2024
The much-anticipated KnightCTF 2024 is finally open a registration link for the CTF enthusiasts those who are waiting to prove your competence as a cyber warriors. The event is hosted by KnightCTF squad. Event detail: 📅 Event Start: January 20, 2024, at 09:00 PM (Bangladesh Standard Time) ⏳ Event End: …
Read More »Cyber security seminar held at Coxbazar
A seminar on cyber security was held at Submarine Cable Landing Station, Cox’s Bazar on 24th December 2023 organized by National Cyber Security Agency in collaboration with Submarine Cable Landing Station Authority and Directorate of ICT, Cox’s Bazar. Abu Sayed Md. Kamruzzaman NDC, Director General of National Cyber Security Agency …
Read More »Brac Bank suspense Int’l cash withdraw
BRAC Bank stopped cash withdrawals using its cards abroad. This is to promote the use of digital and electronic payment methods and discourage cash transactions, Selim RF Hussain, the managing director of BRAC Bank, made this statement. He said that electronic debits or payments will still work outside Bangladesh, but …
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