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WhatsApps end-to-end encryption relies on the generation of unique security keys, using the Signal protocol that are traded and verified between users to guarantee communications are secure.

Cryptographer discovers backdoor' in Whatsapp

The design decision referenced in the Guardian story prevents millions of messages from being lost.

18 Jan 2017 4:20 AM IST

The Wikileaks documents described how the Central Intelligence Agency had learned more than a year ago how to exploit flaws in Ciscos widely used Internet switches, which direct electronic traffic, to enable eavesdropping.

Uncomfortable truths exposed about US cyber defence after scramble at...

A major US company had to rely on WikiLeaks to learn about security problems well-known to US intelligence agencies

29 March 2017 7:42 PM IST

The kind and the scale of these cyber weapons was such that even the CIA lost control of majority of its hacking arsenal which includes state of the art malware, viruses, Trojans and weaponised zero day exploits which can be worth millions of dollars each in dark web.

Top five tips to avoid ransomware

Here's our quick guide to ransomware what it's all about, and five top tips on how you can prevent becoming a victim of...

27 March 2017 12:49 PM IST

Travellers wait outside the Orly airport in Paris. (Photo: AFP)

Paris Orly airport attacker shot dead

At the airport, the man knocked the soldier to the ground and grabbed at her rifle, a senior military source said.

19 March 2017 6:38 AM IST

It is a good practice to frequently cross-checking your social media security section to make sure there are no backdoors opened.

Online security: Restrict app permissions, be safe

Quick login to websites using social media accounts is good, but can be risky at times.

18 March 2017 2:48 PM IST

Police officers man a cordon near the Seven Sisters Road at Finsbury Park where a vehicle struck pedestrians in London on Monday, June 19, 2017. (Photo: AP)

UK launches new fund to counter hate crimes after London mosque attack

Eligible religious organisations can apply for a range of security measures, such as CCTV cameras, and protective...

2 July 2017 6:25 PM IST

The hacker believed somebody had to stand up to those spreading hate (File Photo)

Hospitals hit by cyber attack: UK National Health Service

Britain's National Cyber Security Centre said attack was apparently caused by a piece of malware, Wanna Decryptor.

12 May 2017 9:16 PM IST

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India, US exchange views on bilateral maritime cooperation

The second round of the India-US Maritime Security Dialogue was held on May 9 and 10 in Newport, Rhode Island.

11 May 2017 2:35 PM IST

WhatsApp has planned to permanently pull out from certain mobile operating systems.

WhatsApp rolls out two-step verification for Android users

Users will now have to enter a six digit code when setting up WhatsApp on a new device with the same phone number.

12 Nov 2016 12:18 PM IST

Justin Bieber (Photo: AFP)

Justin Bieber gets heavy security cover

Around 1,500 security personnel, including 500 policemen will be deployed.

10 May 2017 3:21 AM IST

The hacker believed somebody had to stand up to those spreading hate (File Photo)

HP updates driver, fixes keylogger issue

The keylogging function has been around since an updated version that was released in December 2015

15 May 2017 4:35 PM IST

RBI has also reported that the general public has withdrawn Rs. 1,03,316 crore from their accounts either over the counter or through ATMs during this period.

RBI goes for security upgrade for note storage, transportation

As part part of remonetisation, the RBI (till March 3, 2017) had injected Rs 9.26 lakh crore into the system.

14 May 2017 1:50 PM IST