In the upcoming G20 summit of 2023, which will be hosted by India, spear phishing is emerging as a significant threat. The CERT-In, the foremost cybersecurity agency in the country, has recognized this mode of cybercrime as the “primary vector”. Spear phishing attacks are expected to mainly target individuals and organizations associated with the G20 Summit. The suspected perpetrators behind these potential cyber threats are believed to be operating on behalf of North Korea, China, and Russia.
Identifying Spear Phishing Ahead of G20 Summit
Spear phishing is essentially an attempt at deceiving particular individuals or groups into revealing their confidential information online or through email. This is often done by sending emails that appear to come from known contacts. As the G20 summit approaches, it’s crucial to understand and stay vigilant about such cyber threats.
Aymanam in Kottayam: A Showcase of Women’s Talent
Aligning with the Kerala government’s plans of establishing a women-friendly tourism network, state authorities intend to transform the Aymanam village into a hub for women-centric destinations. The village, recognized as a Responsible Tourism (RT) village, will highlight the talents of local women. Remarkably, 80% of the RT units in the village are already under female leadership. The village also falls under the Agri Street project of the State.
Responsible Tourism promotes responsible actions from all parties involved in tourism – operators, hoteliers, governments, local people, and tourists to make the industry more sustainable. It aims to enhance living conditions for locals while also providing excellent experiences for visitors.
205th Anniversary of the Bhima Koregaon Battle
The recent celebration of the 205th anniversary of the Bhima Koregaon battle commemorates the Mahar soldiers who bravely fought against the Peshwa forces in 1818. The ‘Jaystambh’ monument in Bhima Koregaon village pays tribute to the fallen British EIC soldiers from one of the final battles of the Third Anglo Maratha War.
The historical battle saw the British forces, comprising approximately 500 Mahars and 334 other infantrymen, overcoming the 28,000-strong army of Peshwa Bajirao II. This victory effectively put an end to Peshwa domination.
Croatia’s Full Integration as EU Member
On January 1, 2023, Croatia officially adopted the Euro and eliminated numerous border checkpoints to become the 27th member of Europe’s passport-free travel area, which is the world’s largest. The adoption of the Euro will simplify traveling and conducting business abroad for Croatians by eliminating the need for currency exchange.
Croatia joined the European Union in 2013, but the adoption of the Euro required meeting strict economic conditions. These included maintaining a stable exchange rate, controlling inflation, and demonstrating sound public spending.