Why cybercrime is running rampant in India and how to stay secure

Do you suspect that your partner is cheating on you and want to find out the truth by installing spyware on their phone? Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Or, perhaps you are a student who......

How to protect yourself from ransomware hackers

With thousands of people receiving ransom messages from cybercriminals every day, Devangshu Dutta explains how you can defeat the hackers.Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com It's morning. You......

Your data can be kidnapped, too!

Digital extortion, in which hackers lock out all your data and seek ransom, is a real threat today, says Veenu Sandhu. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com. The employees of an ayurveda company in......

India a soft target for cyber criminals, says study

Internet users in India is attracting cyber criminals, as these are first-timers, who can be duped easily Internet giants such as Google, Facebook and Amazon aren’t the only ones seeking to......