Could 2016 see the first cyber attacks on wearables?
The only way to protect a computer from ransomware is to make sure it is fully up to date in terms of virus protection and software patches
Nov 13, 2015, 09:01 AM IST
Private reporting helpline to check cyber crime
Rampant crime over cyberspace and inability of the police in dealing with such cases have led to the setting up of this helpline.
Nov 08, 2015, 10:22 AM IST
Cyber crime has become a big threat: Rajnath Singh
Inaugurating an information security conference -- 'Ground Zero Summit-2015', the Home Minister said the government was concerned about cyber security and steps have been taken in this regard.
Nov 05, 2015, 23:49 PM IST
Google, WhatsApp, Facebook accused of breaching user's privacy
Cyber security firm Avast has alleged that Google, WhatsApp and Facebook spy on their users to find out their interest for serving targeted advertisements but their users are well aware about this.
Oct 28, 2015, 20:03 PM IST
50 percent Indian children trust strangers on web: Study
The study also surveyed the concerns of parents, revealing that when it comes to online activity, 48 percent parents believe that the worst thing to happen to their children is interacting with strangers online.
Oct 27, 2015, 18:35 PM IST
Kerala to commission 'CyberDome' to fight online crimes
The CyberDome, coming up in the premises of IT hub Technopark, will be the first such high tech public-private partnership centre in the country.
Oct 16, 2015, 16:36 PM IST
Indian firms increase cyber security budgets: Report
Organisations in India are looking towards innovative cybersecurity solutions to combat the increasing threats of cyber attacks.
Oct 13, 2015, 18:26 PM IST
Significant friction points between US and China: Official
Referring to the statements made by the Chinese President during his recent state visit to the White House, Russel hoped that China will take into account the US concerns.
Oct 03, 2015, 05:39 AM IST
Innovative ideas needed to tackle cyber threats: Deputy NSA
Highlighting that technology was far ahead of law, its enforcement and policy making, Deputy National Security Adviser Arvind Gupta today said innovative approaches were required to handle issues relating to cyber security.
Sep 29, 2015, 22:55 PM IST
Attention hackers! Hack Apple iOS 9 and get $1 million
Computer security firm Zerodium on Tuesday offered a USD 1 million bounty to hackers who can find a way to breach Apple's latest iOS 9 mobile operating system.
Sep 22, 2015, 23:34 PM IST
Encryption policy: Govt trying to restrict internet freedom?
The department of electronics and information technology (DeitY) recently released the draft of the National Encryption Policy seeking methods of data encryption of data and communications used by
Sep 22, 2015, 19:36 PM IST
Encryption policy: Govt trying to restrict internet freedom?- Part II
The department of electronics and information technology (DeitY) recently released the draft of the National Encryption Policy seeking methods of data encryption of data and communications used by
Sep 22, 2015, 19:35 PM IST
Pentagon designing cyber ''scorecard'' to stay ahead of hackers
The US Defense Department is building a massive, electronic system to provide an overview of the vulnerabilities of the military`s computer networks, weapons systems, and installations, and help officials prioritize how to fix them, the deputy commander of US Cyber Command said on Thursday.
Sep 18, 2015, 10:05 AM IST
China, US reach consensus on cyber security
China and the US have reached an important consensus on combating cyber crimes, the media reported on Sunday.
Sep 13, 2015, 14:22 PM IST
Strengthening network key to insurance sector growth: Report
Insurers should embrace the digital space with a resilient cyber security framework to disrupt the traditional business structures, it said, adding that cyber-security is a key risk area for insurance.
Aug 30, 2015, 13:15 PM IST
Two IT firm employees arrested for source code theft
The Cyber crime branch has arrested two employees of a Gurgaon-based software company over allegations of source code theft.
Aug 11, 2015, 15:03 PM IST
SEBI lays out cyber security policy for exchanges, others
To protect the securities market from cyber threats, regulator SEBI Monday asked stock exchanges and other key entities to put in place necessary framework to safeguard systems, networks and databases from such attacks.
Jul 06, 2015, 22:02 PM IST
China says up to United States to resume cyber security talks
It is up to the United States to create conditions to resume regular talks on cyber security, China`s foreign ministry said on Tuesday, as the two countries began three days of high-level meetings in Washington.
Jun 23, 2015, 18:25 PM IST
45% cos admit inability to measure cyber security risk: Survey
When it comes to cyber security, 45 percent organisations admit to their inability to measure, assess and mitigate risk, describing their capabilities in this area as "non-existent", a survey said Wednesday.
Jun 17, 2015, 19:04 PM IST
Online Ads pose biggest security threats in 2015: Report
Online and mobile ads posed one of the biggest threats for IT security this year, cyber security Trend Micro said in its latest report.
Jun 17, 2015, 18:49 PM IST
