MeitY reaches out to RBI, others against Wanna Cry ransomware
The IT ministry has reached out to key stakeholders like RBI, National Payments Corporation of India, NIC and UIDAI (Aadhaar) to advise them to protect their systems against 'Wanna Cry' ransomware to ensure that the digital payments ecosystem in the country is protected.
May 14, 2017, 20:52 PM IST
High Court allows service of summons via WhatsApp
The Delhi High Court has allowed the use of social network like Whatsapp and email in judicial proceedings.
May 04, 2017, 21:51 PM IST
Europe 'hub' for child sexual abuse content: Report
Europe is becoming a global hub for the hosting of child sexual abuse images and videos, suggests a report.
Apr 03, 2017, 14:58 PM IST
In the name of surveillance
The Essar leaks — a series of damning revelations on the illegal phone-tapping of politicians and industry leaders by the corporate giant — have wreaked the sort of havoc that the proverbial Pandor
Jul 04, 2016, 12:25 PM IST
Websites offering escort services to vanish as govt orders 'immediate blocking'
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) have been directed by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology to immediately block some 240 websites that allegedly offer escort services.
Jun 14, 2016, 09:46 AM IST
Why is VPN services gaining ground in India?
New Delhi: At a time when security has become the foremost concern in browsing or sharing data online, people in India are progressively turning to virtual private network (VPN) services for anonymous and safe Internet experience.
Jun 01, 2016, 12:31 PM IST
Pornography: Soon, parental censorship to ensure kids safety online
Under the new plan, consumers can choose to opt for the control on a daily, weekly or monthly basis as with any other value-added service.
Jan 19, 2016, 13:53 PM IST
Ex-telecom secretary Farooqui appointed Broadband Forum Chairman
Former telecom secretary M F Farooqui has replaced Shyamal Ghosh and has become a Chairman of Broadband India Forum (BIF) that aims to boost broadband services and infrastructure in the country
Oct 11, 2015, 13:13 PM IST
SMS-based investment scams: Sebi seeks help from telcos, banks
Concerned over a spurt in investment scams perpetrated through SMSes, WhatasApp and social media, Sebi has beefed up its surveillance on such platforms and is seeking greater cooperation from the mobile and internet service providers, as well as banks, to nail the culprits.
Sep 27, 2015, 20:27 PM IST
100.76 mn broadband subscribers in India till April
The top five service providers constituted a 83.40 percent market share of the total broadband subscribers at the end of April 2015, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) said.
Jun 20, 2015, 19:32 PM IST
Block websites of Uber, Ola Cabs in Delhi: DoT asks ISPs
The Department of Telecom (DoT) has issued a letter to Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to block websites of taxi operators Uber, TaxiForSure and Ola Cabs, following a request from the Delhi government.
May 14, 2015, 21:23 PM IST
US telecoms to battle Obama Internet plan in courts, Congress
The US telecommunications industry plans to fight tooth and nail against President Barack Obama`s call for stricter regulations on Internet service providers, taking its case to regulators, courts and Congress.
Nov 12, 2014, 10:11 AM IST
