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Hackers used the global SWIFT bank messaging service to initiate a series of fraudulent transactions.

Cyber Security in India: The Year that Was

SMEs suffer the most from irredeemable loss to data and reputation.

1 Dec 2018 5:28 PM IST

Roskomnadzors head, Alexander Zharov, said in a letter published on the regulators website that time was running out for Telegram to provide the necessary information.

Telegram: The new channel of choice for conducting cyber crime

Due to its enhanced security capabilities, some hosted chat groups have emerged as a alternative to the secretive forums...

14 May 2018 1:37 PM IST

Union Textiles Minister Smriti Irani

It's time to frame laws for digital media: Smriti Irani

She said the Indian media industry looked upon the digital world not only as a challenge but also as an opportunity.

11 May 2018 2:07 AM IST

Established by a General Assembly resolution, the expert group brings together diplomats, policy makers and experts from around the globe to discuss the most pressing challenges in cybercrime today.

To stop cybercrime, let's take action where we can

As a direct result of our capacity-building efforts in one country, a high-risk paedophile with over 80 victims was...

4 May 2018 12:59 AM IST

The year, 2017, witnessed a variety of cybercrime spanning from malware attacks to data breaches Equifax, Deloitte and Verizon being the most notable firms to face breaches while Maersk, Merck, and FedEx were victims of ransomware.

5 platforms for SMEs to remain secure against cybercrime

A survey revealed that 58 per cent of cyber attacks were targeted at SMEs.

16 Jun 2018 11:23 AM IST

Union Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba said, Jamtara is a sleepy town in the tribal region of Santhal Pargana. It still continues to be an obscure town. But has gained notoriety as cybercrime hub. (Photo: India Rail Info)

This Jharkhand's town is the cybercrime capital of India

Home Secy Rajiv Gauba said more than half of India's crimes committed by fraudsters posing as bank managers were traced...

1 Jun 2018 5:39 PM IST

Reddit learned on June 19 an attacker compromised a few of its employees accounts between June 14 and June 18.

Reddit says user data between 2005 and 2007 breached

A copy of an old database backup containing very early Reddit user data from 2005 through May 2007 was accessed by the...

2 Aug 2018 8:06 AM IST

If the hackers keep running 24,000 sprinklers, it can make an enormous water reservoir empty in just a few hours. (Photo: Pixabay)

Hackers are now using farm sprinklers as cyber weapon

Researchers have found a glitch in commercial irrigation system which can allow hackers to get access to the sprinklers.

11 Aug 2018 5:16 PM IST

After analysing the top 100 free apps in the Google Play and Apple App Stores, Norton found many apps may be requesting risky permissions or excessive access to users personal information. (Photo: Pexels)

Norton shares stats on how much personal info your apps gather, and...

One should take time to understand why an app is unnecessarily gathering additional data.

20 Aug 2018 4:11 PM IST

In the year 2016, nine complaints were received and among them only one was substantiated and 8 were non-substantiated. (Representational image)

Victims of sexual abuse can now file complaints online

The database will include offenders convicted under charges of rape, gang rape, POCSO and eve-teasing.

21 Sept 2018 5:05 AM IST

Russia, which has denied hacking U.S. systems, has been accused of interference in the U.S. presidential election by hacking American political sites and email accounts. (Photo: Representational Image)

Spammers cashed in on WannaCry epidemics to promote fraudulent...

In Q2 2017, cyber criminals involved in spam distribution tried to capitalize on public fears when the WannaCry...

23 Aug 2017 4:54 PM IST

Following is a list of companies and organisations that have reported being hit by cyber attacks.

White House investigating email prank against top officials

The White House acknowledged that top officials, including President's homeland security adviser, responded to a email...

2 Aug 2017 2:01 PM IST