News for 'Computer Criminality'

Rizwanur case: Court directs framing of charges

Rizwanur case: Court directs framing of charges

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

A city court on Thursday directed framing of abetment to suicide charge against industrialist Ashok Todi and three others in the case of mysterious death of computer graphics teacher Rizwanur Rahman.

'A Salman Khan movie is like a festival'

'A Salman Khan movie is like a festival'

Rediff.com14 May 2021

'It serves the purpose of entertaining the audiences and distracting them from the reality for at least two hours.'

'Insecure dictator you are': Rahul, Oppn slam Modi over MHA order

'Insecure dictator you are': Rahul, Oppn slam Modi over MHA order

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

The parties, including the Communist Party of India-Marxist, the Samajwadi Party, the Rashtriya Janata Dal and the Trinamool Congress, said they will collectively oppose the Union home ministry's order issued on Thursday.

How a woman inspired this lawyer to help the needy

How a woman inspired this lawyer to help the needy

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

'On that day, I decided no matter what harm comes my way, I am going out to help the poor.'

Most Dangerous Celebs In Cyberspace

Most Dangerous Celebs In Cyberspace

Rediff.com25 Aug 2009

Googling these celebs could harm your PC!

Over 40 million use fake anti-virus software

Over 40 million use fake anti-virus software

Rediff.com21 Oct 2009

According to security experts at Symantec, web users generally get lured by cyber criminals to download and install fake anti-virus software on to their machines, believing they're protecting their PCs from hackers.

Man stabs mom, sister to death near Paris; IS claims attack

Man stabs mom, sister to death near Paris; IS claims attack

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

The Islamic State's Amaq news agency claimed that the attacker was one of the 'fighters for the Islamic State'.

HC seeks govt's reply to FB, WhatsApp pleas against IT Rules

HC seeks govt's reply to FB, WhatsApp pleas against IT Rules

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

The Delhi high court on Friday asked the Centre to reply to pleas by Facebook and WhatsApp challenging the new IT rules for social media intermediaries requiring the messaging app to "trace" chats and make provisions to identify the first originator of information.

Bihar exam row: FIR against toppers

Bihar exam row: FIR against toppers

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

A special investigation team visited the Bihar School Examination Board and quizzed its chairman Lalkeshwar Prasad. The team seized computers and hard disk from the BSEB office.

Record Rs 32,000 Crore Seized in Tax Raids

Record Rs 32,000 Crore Seized in Tax Raids

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

Since arraignment under money laundering is a tougher offence, the CBDT hopes it will also overcome its dismal score sheet to prove satisfactorily to the courts that these cases were genuine ones of tax evasion.

How Goldman Sachs V-P siphoned off Rs 38 cr

How Goldman Sachs V-P siphoned off Rs 38 cr

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

Based on a complaint by the legal head of the company Abhishek Parsheera, a case under various IPC sections including criminal breach of trust and cheating was registered against the two.

Over 700 govt websites hacked since 2012

Over 700 govt websites hacked since 2012

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

The government websites host information for public dissemination.

Cyber-attacks: What Modi must know!

Cyber-attacks: What Modi must know!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

'What we are actually missing in India is a platform wherein the government engages with cybersecurity experts, gets them employed and then utilises their capability to deter such attacks.'

Police organisation looting case: No proof against Bedi

Police organisation looting case: No proof against Bedi

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

Investigators have not found any evidence against Team Anna member Kiran Bedi on allegations that she "looted" various paramilitary forces and police organisations in the name of imparting free computer training under the banner of her NGOs, police sources said on Monday.

Why am I 'singled out', asks Lt Gen Noble Thamburaj

Why am I 'singled out', asks Lt Gen Noble Thamburaj

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

The searches were conducted on Tuesday after CBI registered a case against Lt Gen Thamburaj, Pune-based builder Kalpataru and former Defence Estate Officer S R Nayyar on charges of criminal conspiracy, cheating and misconduct in the out of court land dispute settlement to benefit a private builder to the tune of Rs 46 crore.

CJI raises concern over judiciary infra in presence of Law minister

CJI raises concern over judiciary infra in presence of Law minister

Rediff.com23 Oct 2021

"We are faced with certain hard facts like several courts do not have proper facilities. Some courts function out of dilapidated buildings. Judicial infrastructure is important for improving access to justice," he said.

Russia is 'greatest threat of any nation on earth' to US: FBI chief

Russia is 'greatest threat of any nation on earth' to US: FBI chief

Rediff.com4 May 2017

The FBI chief said that in the last presidential elections, the Russians were not able to change the actual vote tally, but one day they might.

Schoolboy hacks Sirisena's website, requests to postpone exams

Schoolboy hacks Sirisena's website, requests to postpone exams

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

They urged the government to be more careful about cybersecurity and advised the president to hold a snap election.

Nothing can save those with death wish: UP CM on CAA violence

Nothing can save those with death wish: UP CM on CAA violence

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

'If someone comes out to kill an innocent person and he is challenged by police, then either he or the policemen have to die'

IM terrorists learnt bomb-making in Mumbai

IM terrorists learnt bomb-making in Mumbai

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

Judge Vyas observed that it was for the first time that a dozen persons were being convicted for conspiring in a terror attack before they could do any damage.

Ransomware hits 2 lakh in 150 countries

Ransomware hits 2 lakh in 150 countries

Rediff.com14 May 2017

The threat was 'escalating' as cyber experts warned that another attack was imminent in coming days.

Govt moves to rein in social media before Lok Sabha polls

Govt moves to rein in social media before Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com25 Dec 2018

'Before the elections, fake news can create law and order hassles and that is the reason they want social media firms to follow the amended IT Act.'

Quick Heal detects virus that demands a $300 ransom

Quick Heal detects virus that demands a $300 ransom

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

Ramsomware, a kind of malicious software, is designed to block access to a computer until a certain sum of money is paid.

Reason #2659 to stay off Facebook: You're likely to get conned

Reason #2659 to stay off Facebook: You're likely to get conned

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

A study has revealed that Facebook users are more likely to fall for social media scams.

6 smart tips to make secure payments online

6 smart tips to make secure payments online

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Do not trust any incoming phone calls or mails that ask you to install any file or programme, warns Niranjan Upadhye, general manager-fraud risk management, Worldline India.

Cybercriminals targetting PDA, smartphone users

Cybercriminals targetting PDA, smartphone users

Rediff.com27 Nov 2009

This was against the earlier trend of cybercriminals accessing personal computers of individuals for financial gain, says a study.

Satyam scam: CBI arm played crucial role in building case

Satyam scam: CBI arm played crucial role in building case

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

This is one of the major corporate frauds in the country.

Court to fix date for Satyam verdict on June 26

Court to fix date for Satyam verdict on June 26

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

Raju was arrested by the Crime Investigation Department of Andhra Pradesh Police two days later along with his brother.

Elgar Parishad case: HC dismisses Gautam Navlakha's bail plea

Elgar Parishad case: HC dismisses Gautam Navlakha's bail plea

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

Navlakha approached the HC last year, challenging the special NIA court's order of July 12, 2020 that rejected his plea for statutory bail.

Hyderabad: NIA raids ISIS suspects' house, recovers 17 live ammunition

Hyderabad: NIA raids ISIS suspects' house, recovers 17 live ammunition

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Taking forward its probe into the activities of Islamic State following the arrest of its five alleged operatives in Hyderabad, the National Investigation Agency on Tuesday searched various locations in the city and recovered 17 rounds of ammunition, besides computers and scanners which were used for online communication.

India: A major hub for cybercrime

India: A major hub for cybercrime

Rediff.com20 Aug 2009

India is fast emerging as a major hub of cybercrime as recession is driving computer-literate criminals to electronic scams, claimed a study by researchers at the University of Brighton.

India major hub for cybercrime

India major hub for cybercrime

Rediff.com19 Aug 2009

India is fast emerging as a major hub of cybercrime as recession is driving computer-literate criminals to electronic scams, claimed a study by researchers at the University of Brighton.

How a dreaded Naxalite was captured

How a dreaded Naxalite was captured

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

Hidma Madavi, who had a Rs 12 lakh reward on his head, was arrested without a single bullet being fired.

Satyam fiasco: CID begins probe

Satyam fiasco: CID begins probe

Rediff.com9 Jan 2009

Director general of police S S P Yadav will personally supervise the investigation, highly-placed police sources told PTI.

First online murder may happen soon: Experts

First online murder may happen soon: Experts

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

The world's first 'online murder' via a hacked internet-connected device could happen by the end of 2014, warn experts.

Slam dunk for Satyam

Slam dunk for Satyam

Rediff.com15 Apr 2009

Satyam has been saved. It has a credible owner after an auction in which reputed companies had bid, it has survived the last three months without much loss of business or desertion by staff, it has coped with a severe cash crunch and a national asset can now be re-built into an IT services powerhouse.

FBI probes hacking at Citibank

FBI probes hacking at Citibank

Rediff.com22 Dec 2009

FBI is probing a computer-security breach targeting Citibank that resulted in a theft of tens of millions of dollars by hackers who appear linked to a Russian cyber gang, according to a media report.

Maytas probed by CID: Andhra CM

Maytas probed by CID: Andhra CM

Rediff.com21 Jan 2009

Referring to the various infrastructure projects being executed by Maytas and its joint venture partners in the state, the chief minister said: "If we have genuine doubt about their capabilities, we will look at alternatives. If work can go without any problem, we will continue. We will only see that there is no risk to the government."

Rajus, Srinivas move higher court for bail

Rajus, Srinivas move higher court for bail

Rediff.com11 May 2009

Disgraced Satyam founder B Ramalinga Raju, his brother Rama Raju, and IT firm's former CFO Vadlamani Srinivas moved their bail applications in the IV Additional Metropolitan Sessions judge in the Nampally criminal court complex. Their bail pleas were rejected by the designated court for CBI (XIV Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate).

CBI asked to probe Satyam scam

CBI asked to probe Satyam scam

Rediff.com17 Feb 2009

Replying to supplementaries during Question Hour in the Rajya Sabha, corporate affairs minister Prem Chand Gupta said while the Serious Fraud Investigation Office under his ministry had been given three-months to wrap up its probe into the Satyam scam, no time-frame has been set for CBI.