Government panel examining various aspects of virtual currencies
RBI Governor Urjit Patel earlier this month had informed a parliamentary panel that it is keeping a close watch on transactions involving crypto currencies.
Jul 28, 2017, 15:34 PM IST
India worst hit by Petya in APAC, 7th globally: Symantec
India has been the worst hit in the Asia Pacific region by the 'Petya' ransomware that has claimed thousands of victims globally.
Jun 29, 2017, 13:24 PM IST
Not much impact of malware attack on India yet: IT minister
The government on Wednesday said it has initiated proactive measures and is keeping a close vigil on the ransomware attack that has hit Europe, maintaining that there is no large-scale impact on India yet.
Jun 28, 2017, 13:25 PM IST
Petya Ransomware hits India's Jawaharlal Nehru Port, operations suspended
The ransomware is similar to WannaCry in terms of demanding bitcoins to unlock the encrypted files.
Jun 28, 2017, 09:23 AM IST
Digital gold fever grips Japan, bitcoin value skyrockets
People in Japan can now pay in restaurants and shops and also settle their utility bills using bitcoins, a digital currency that Tokyo legalised as a valid form of payment along with other digital monies.
Jun 02, 2017, 18:44 PM IST
WannaCry Ransomware attack: All you need to know
Ransomware is a type of malicious software that carries out the cryptoviral extortion attack from cryptovirology that blocks access to data until a ransom is paid and displays a message requesting payment to unlock it. Simple ransomware may lock the system in a way which is not difficult for a knowledgeable person to reverse.
May 15, 2017, 17:25 PM IST
Wipro steps up security after getting Rs 500-cr extortion email warning 'toxic protein drug' attack
IT major Wipro on Saturday said it has augmented security measures at all its office locations after receiving a "threatening letter from an unidentified source".
May 07, 2017, 10:46 AM IST
Nasdaq to provide trading technology for bitcoin marketplace: Report
Nasdaq OMX Group Inc agreed to provide a startup the core technology to power a marketplace for trading bitcoins and related digital-currency assets, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Mar 24, 2015, 08:56 AM IST
Investors robbed of $11 mn Bitcoins in four years: Study
Frauds such as online ponzi schemes have skimmed at least $11 million in Bitcoin deposits from unsuspecting cyber customers over the past four years, a study says.
Jan 31, 2015, 13:45 PM IST
US to auction 50,000 bitcoins seized in Silk Road case
The latest batch of bitcoins was found on computer hardware authorities said belonged to Ross Ulbricht, who prosecutors accuse of creating the underground website.
Nov 18, 2014, 10:01 AM IST
Bitcoin club loses steam; market value tanks over $5-bn
The value of many popular virtual currencies including Bitcoin, Ripple, Dogecoin and Litecoin has crashed by 50-60 per cent from their peaks early in 2014
Nov 16, 2014, 12:49 PM IST
EU banks watchdog advises lenders to shun bitcoins
Bitcoin started circulating in 2009, and acceptance has been growing as more merchants allow customers to pay for goods and services in the currency.
Jul 04, 2014, 20:33 PM IST
Swiss money trail: From gold & diamond to stocks & bitcoins
As Switzerland commits to cooperate in India's fight against black money, a new strategy of 'layering' through gold and diamond trade has come to light at Swiss banks to thwart any attempt for identification of real beneficiary owners of funds entrusted with them.
Jun 29, 2014, 19:05 PM IST
