News for '-security-breach'

Quality of fake notes very good: ATS

Quality of fake notes very good: ATS

Rediff.com3 Jul 2009

Fake Indian currency notes of Rs 1,000 seized in Mumbai recently were unlikely to have been made in a small private press, a senior police official said on Friday.

Cyber crime should get priority attention: Patil

Cyber crime should get priority attention: Patil

Rediff.com12 Sep 2007

Growing instances of such crimes constantly remind us the need to create a culture of cyber security awareness and need to evolve effective preventive measures, he said.

Theft at Chennai's Kapaleeswarar temple

Theft at Chennai's Kapaleeswarar temple

Rediff.com17 Apr 2008

One of the 'hundis' (chest) at the famous Kapaleeswarar temple in Chennai was found broken and valuables contributed by devotees stolen, the police said. The incident occurred even though three security men were posted inside the temple and closed circuit television cameras were placed in different corners of the temple. Following the incident, the police sealed all the entry points to the temple to carry out investigations.

Rajan asks banks to improve cyber security systems

Rajan asks banks to improve cyber security systems

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Rajan said the RBI is working on upgrading the capabilities of its inspectors to undertake bank system audits as well as to detect vulnerabilities in them

2 held with pistols in Rahul's Faizabad night-halt

2 held with pistols in Rahul's Faizabad night-halt

Rediff.com4 May 2007

Prima facie, Kumar does not see any possibility of there being part of a larger design or conspiracy. "But we cannot take any chances and now law will take its own course against them", he added.

ISIS 'Cyber Caliphate' hacks more than 54,000 Twitter accounts

ISIS 'Cyber Caliphate' hacks more than 54,000 Twitter accounts

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

In a security breach, ISIS militants have reportedly hacked tens of thousands of Twitter accounts.

Friends, relatives of trespassing girls questioned

Friends, relatives of trespassing girls questioned

Rediff.com2 Aug 2006

Extensive questioning of two friends of the duo was done to ascertain and verify the facts and statements given by Yogita and Veena, they said adding the father of one of the two girls was also being questioned.

NSA spying: France summons US envoy over Wikileaks claims

NSA spying: France summons US envoy over Wikileaks claims

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

France summoned the US ambassador to the Foreign Ministry today following revelations by WikiLeaks that the US National Security Agency eavesdropped on the past three French presidents. The NSA eavesdropped on the last three French presidents - Francois Hollande, Nicolas Sarkozy and Jacques Chirac between 2006-12.

Karnataka Lokayukta stabbed in office

Karnataka Lokayukta stabbed in office

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

P Vishwanatha Shetty is stated to be out of danger.

PM house breach: Delhi police assures action

PM house breach: Delhi police assures action

Rediff.com2 Feb 2007

Bhura has been giving different versions to the Delhi police officials who questioned him along with the intelligence agencies through the night about the motive of moving around the prime minister's residence when he was not posted there.

BPO growth in India will slow down: Forrester

BPO growth in India will slow down: Forrester

Rediff.com11 Jul 2006

The growth of offshore business process outsourcing industry in the country is likely to further slow down over the next one year amid concerns over data security breach, high attrition rates and staffing costs, rising competition and continuing marg

You'll face consequences for misuse of your ID, password: I-T Dept

You'll face consequences for misuse of your ID, password: I-T Dept

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

The taxman asked users to secure their password with at least eight characters in length and a combination of lower case, upper case, numeric and special characters.

Were terrorists already inside Pathankot air base a day prior to attack?

Were terrorists already inside Pathankot air base a day prior to attack?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

The terrorists who struck at the Indian Air Force base in Pathankot on Saturday and who are believed to be from Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad terror outfit may have stationed themselves within the complex since January one itself apparently unnoticed.

Adobe warns of security flaw to software

Adobe warns of security flaw to software

Rediff.com7 Jul 2005

A security flaw in the popular document-sharing software, Adobe Reader, could be exploited to seize control of a computer system, according to the software's maker.

Jammer vehicle not used by Naidu's convoy

Jammer vehicle not used by Naidu's convoy

Rediff.com2 Oct 2003

The jammer can disrupts all electronic signals.

Indian customers are biggest victims of banking frauds

Indian customers are biggest victims of banking frauds

Rediff.com30 May 2018

One of every four people in the 27-37-year age group, the most prolific in using digital banking apps, reported a fraud in the past year

5 tips for cashless India to protect online data

5 tips for cashless India to protect online data

Rediff.com8 Jan 2017

If you think nobody will ever try to breach your data online get out of your shell. NOW!

Everybody has the right to eat beef: NDA minister

Everybody has the right to eat beef: NDA minister

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

Union minister Ramdas Athawale said 'so-called' cow vigilantes are like 'nar-bhakshaks'.

6 anti-hacking solutions for Rahul Gandhi

6 anti-hacking solutions for Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

Here are six ways your online account can be hacked into, and some simple yet effective ways to protect your Internet avatar.

Here's a cyber security roadmap for the financial sector

Here's a cyber security roadmap for the financial sector

Rediff.com21 Oct 2018

Traditionally, financial institutions have operated risk functions in silos. However, the nature of unknown threats today requires industry participants to work together, says Vikram Limaye.

NRI crashes SUV into Wagah border gate and almost makes it into Pakistan

NRI crashes SUV into Wagah border gate and almost makes it into Pakistan

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

In a major security breach at the Wagah-Attari border crossing with Pakistan, an NRI crashed his SUV into the security gates at the Attari Joint Check Post in the wee hours of Monday and reached the Zero line at the International Border.

WATCH: When Obama was caught on camera pumping iron

WATCH: When Obama was caught on camera pumping iron

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

He may be the president of the United States of America but he is no different from an ordinary man when it comes to lifting weights, grimacing and panting.

Card data breach: Govt promises prompt action

Card data breach: Govt promises prompt action

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

As many as 641 customers across 19 banks have been duped of Rs 1.3 crore using stolen debit card data

Why Microsoft buying LinkedIn raises many red flags

Why Microsoft buying LinkedIn raises many red flags

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Buying LinkedIn means Microsoft will control the best-known network.

Duleep Trophy: Jadeja's five-for puts Blues in winning position

Duleep Trophy: Jadeja's five-for puts Blues in winning position

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Spinner Ravindra Jadeja reaped rich dividends for reading the pitch well and grabbed 5 for 95 as India Blue looked all set to win the first-ever day/night Duleep Trophy, having secured a huge 337-run first-innings lead.

Murder accused places turban on Rajnath's head, stirs row

Murder accused places turban on Rajnath's head, stirs row

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

A controversy has erupted over a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh activist and accused in a murder case placing a turban on the head of Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh during his visit to Thiruvananthapuram last week. The incident, which has also raised security issues, happened when Singh visited the SreePadmanabhaswamyTemple last Saturday.

SBI says customers can use debit cards without concern

SBI says customers can use debit cards without concern

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

The bank's response came to a clarification sought by stock exchange on recent reports on debit cards blocking in the wake of suspected data breach

Why passengers can't de-board delayed flights

Why passengers can't de-board delayed flights

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

The good news is that the government has taken notice of the pain and has formed a task force to improve operating procedure during foggy days.

The tech-armed fortress that are our data centres

The tech-armed fortress that are our data centres

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

From round-the-clock surveillance of people and equipment to choosing the right materials for the building that contains the servers that store data, these facilities are truly state-of-the-art.

Prankster ruins May's major speech in UK

Prankster ruins May's major speech in UK

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

He was arrested by Swiss authorities for trespassing at the event in July 2015 but later released.

8 golden rules for safe digital transactions

8 golden rules for safe digital transactions

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Since payment alternatives such as UPI, e-wallets and USSD - based mobile banking through different platforms are directly or indirectly linked to the user's bank account one needs to be extra careful to keep hackers at bay, explains Adhil Shetty, CEO, BankBazaar.

JNU student leader Umar Khalid shot at near Parliament, escapes unhurt

JNU student leader Umar Khalid shot at near Parliament, escapes unhurt

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

The JNU student leader said, "There is an atmosphere of fear in the country and anybody who speaks against the government is threatened."

AAP MP Bhagwant Mann in fresh controversy

AAP MP Bhagwant Mann in fresh controversy

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

Media persons had on Friday filed a complaint against Mann who along with his supporters allegedly misbehaved with them and used derogatory remarks against the media at a political rally in Bassi Pathana on Thursday.

Why Indian telcos love China's Huawei, ZTE

Why Indian telcos love China's Huawei, ZTE

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

'The huge amount of investments being made by telcos in India for telecom gear, there is no way this demand could be met only by Europeans.' 'The Chinese are quick in installation and offer great value for money.'

2nd ODI: Ruthless Rohit double ton leads India to series-levelling win

2nd ODI: Ruthless Rohit double ton leads India to series-levelling win

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

Skipper Rohit Sharma rose to the occasion when it mattered most as his record breaking third double hundred guided India to a series-levelling 141-run win against Sri Lanka in the second ODI in Mohali on Wednesday.

STOP using private e-mail services: Govt tells ministries

STOP using private e-mail services: Govt tells ministries

Rediff.com25 Dec 2014

The government has asked all central and state departments and ministries to stop using private email services for official communication and instead use indigenous services provided by NIC, to prevent "misuse" or "leakage" of classified data.

Armed man outside White House refuses to stop, shot at

Armed man outside White House refuses to stop, shot at

Rediff.com21 May 2016

A White House official said 'no one within or associated with the White House was injured, and everyone in the White House is safe and accounted for'.

Draft data protection bill provides for Rs 15 cr fine for violation

Draft data protection bill provides for Rs 15 cr fine for violation

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

The report touches on variety of issues including consent, rights of children, data protection authority and right to recall data.

EPFO dumps CSC Aadhaar services after data theft

EPFO dumps CSC Aadhaar services after data theft

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Unique Identification Authority of India said the alleged data breach took place on a website that does not belong to it.

Buckingham Palace breached, 2 held

Buckingham Palace breached, 2 held

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

British authorities on Saturday said the shocking break-in incident took place on Monday night in which at least one man climbed a wall and kicked open a door to gain entry to the high-security palace.