News for 'Computer Criminality'

Navinder Sarao never drove a car or wore fancy clothes: Neighbours

Navinder Sarao never drove a car or wore fancy clothes: Neighbours

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Sarao was described as a fun guy, outgoing and talkative by other members of the tight knit South Asian community.

2 arrested in connection with seizure of Rs 5.63 cr in new notes

2 arrested in connection with seizure of Rs 5.63 cr in new notes

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

The money was allegedly diverted by an ATM servicing company in criminal conspiracy with bank officials.

Apple promises fix very soon for Macs with failed encryption

Apple promises fix "very soon" for Macs with failed encryption

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

Apple Inc has said it will issue a software update very soon to cut off the ability of spies and hackers to grab email and other sensitive data from Mac computers.

'These MPs should NEVER be allowed to enter Parliament again'

'These MPs should NEVER be allowed to enter Parliament again'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

K T Rama Rao, leader of the Telangana Rashtra Samiti, the party which has been at the forefront of the fight for a separate state of Telangana, tells Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa that they will ensure that the contentious bill is passed in Parliament at any cost.

'This govt is destroying all democratic institutions'

'This govt is destroying all democratic institutions'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

'Anybody and everybody who opposes this government for whatever reasons will be branded a terrorist and charged in such a manner that all human rights will be taken away.'

German minister resigns over child pornography 'probe leak'

German minister resigns over child pornography 'probe leak'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2014

Chancellor Angela Merkel-led new German government has been jolted by its first political crisis after a minister resigned over claims he leaked confidential information about an international child pornography probe involving an Indian-origin ex-member of parliament.

Indian American actor gets 7 years for extortion

Indian American actor gets 7 years for extortion

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

Indian-American actor Vivek Shah, 26, of West Hollywood, California, was sentenced to 7 years and 3 months in federal prison for orchestrating a multimillion-dollar extortion scheme.

IPL betting: ED nabs bookie; conducts searches in multiple cities

IPL betting: ED nabs bookie; conducts searches in multiple cities

Rediff.com22 May 2015

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday arrested a suspected Delhi-based bookie after launching searches in multiple cities.

Mueller probe found 'no evidence' of Trump's collusion with Russia: AG

Mueller probe found 'no evidence' of Trump's collusion with Russia: AG

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

He, however, said the Russian government sought to interfere in US election process.

Pachauri quizzed for the third time in sexual harassment case

Pachauri quizzed for the third time in sexual harassment case

Rediff.com12 Jul 2015

Former TERI head RK Pachauri on Sunday faced third round of police questioning at his residence n the alleged sexual harassment case registered against him by a woman researcher.

Is North Korea behind ransomware attack?

Is North Korea behind ransomware attack?

Rediff.com16 May 2017

PIO finds similarities between WannaCry code and other tools created by Lazarus Group in the past.

'I earned a lot at 13, it's a lot more at 24'

'I earned a lot at 13, it's a lot more at 24'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Meet Ankit Fadia, the ethical hacker who has been appointed as one of the brand ambassadors for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Digital India programme.

India's biggest corporate scamster is a free man today

India's biggest corporate scamster is a free man today

Rediff.com11 May 2015

Raju and his brother B Rama Raju were told to furnish personal bonds of Rs 100,000 each

IT ministry asks Twitter to reinforce security

IT ministry asks Twitter to reinforce security

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

'If there are any incidents of cyberattacks, they should immediately inform CERT.'

Be wary of fake I-T refund emails

Be wary of fake I-T refund emails

Rediff.com4 May 2016

Govt steps up security to check criminals seeking bank details of taxpayers

How to protect your online data from hackers

How to protect your online data from hackers

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

Beware, it's not just criminals who want your data!

Pachauri questioned by Delhi Police

Pachauri questioned by Delhi Police

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

Former TERI director Pachauri was on Wednesday questioned by Delhi Police in connection with the alleged sexual harassment case lodged against him by a woman research analyst.

Switzerland may tighten anti-money laundering rules

Switzerland may tighten anti-money laundering rules

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

Switzerland may tighten its anti-money laundering laws after a report by a government-appointed group found the country was still subject to financial crime.

India's SHAME! 100 men offered to pay this '10-yr-old girl' to strip

India's SHAME! 100 men offered to pay this '10-yr-old girl' to strip

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

More than 100 Indians were among the 1,000 men caught trying to pay a computer-generated 10-year-old Filipina girl called Sweetie to perform sex acts online.

2 more 'significant arrests' made in UK terror attack case

2 more 'significant arrests' made in UK terror attack case

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Metropolitan Police Acting Deputy Commissioner and Head of Counter Terrorism Mark Rowley said in a statement that a total of nine persons remain in custody and one woman has been released on bail.

Lawyer behind petition against AAP MLAs says book inspired him

Lawyer behind petition against AAP MLAs says book inspired him

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

Prashant Patel said 'Delhi Sarkar Ki Shaktiyaan aur Simayen' by S K Sharma, a former secretary in the Delhi legislative assembly -- released in June 2015, was the inspiration behind his petition.

Pachauri gets interim protection from arrest in sexual harassment case

Pachauri gets interim protection from arrest in sexual harassment case

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

TERI Director-General R K Pachauri was on Monday granted interim protection from arrest till February 26 by a Delhi court.

ED recovers diamonds, rubies from bizman Paras Mal Lodha's bank locker

ED recovers diamonds, rubies from bizman Paras Mal Lodha's bank locker

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

The ED is investigating Lodha after it booked him on criminal charges for his alleged involvement in two high-profile black money cases of illegal conversion of old notes post demonetisation.

Govt drafts new IT rules to curb social media misuse; experts flag privacy concerns

Govt drafts new IT rules to curb social media misuse; experts flag privacy concerns

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

Experts warned that amendments, which would allow traceability of "unlawful content", invade personal privacy and free speech.

CBI arrests Kejriwal's principal secy, 4 others for graft

CBI arrests Kejriwal's principal secy, 4 others for graft

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

CBI sources said that Kumar has been charged with abusing his official position to award contracts to M/s Endeavour Systems Pvt Ltd and securing government tenders worth Rs 9.5 crore between 2007 and 2014 for the company.

US tech industry appeals to Obama to keep hands off encryption

US tech industry appeals to Obama to keep hands off encryption

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

The White House has not spelt out regulatory or legislative steps.

Jaitley CDR case: Six persons sent to 3-day police custody

Jaitley CDR case: Six persons sent to 3-day police custody

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

Six persons, including three Delhi Police personnel, were remanded in three-day police custody by a court for allegedly obtaining call detail records of Bharatiya Janata Party leader Arun Jaitley.

Just wanted to run a good school, says Tri-Valley Univ owner as trial begins

Just wanted to run a good school, says Tri-Valley Univ owner as trial begins

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

The jury trial of Susan Xiao Ping Su, the president and owner of the now shutdown Tri-Valley University in California, began on March 3.

Did outgoing PM's team hijack over a million Twitter followers?

Did outgoing PM's team hijack over a million Twitter followers?

Rediff.com21 May 2014

Pawan Duggal, an expert on cyber law, speaks to Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa about the legal ramifications of renaming the PMO's verified Twitter handle.

Sexual harassment case: Pachauri questioned for 'brief' period

Sexual harassment case: Pachauri questioned for 'brief' period

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Former TERI director R K Pachauri was on Friday questioned for the second time by Delhi Police in connection with the alleged sexual harassment case lodged against him by a woman research analyst.

Top science careers to pursue after class 12

Top science careers to pursue after class 12

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Think beyond engineering and medicine.

Mamata turns street fighter for cop she once refused to trust

Mamata turns street fighter for cop she once refused to trust

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Rajeev Kumar, the Kolkata police commissioner, is known for his impeccable investigating and electronic surveillance skills.

How Sarao 'spoofed, layered' his way to $1-mn flash crash gain

How Sarao 'spoofed, layered' his way to $1-mn flash crash gain

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Navinder Singh Sarao used a couple of fairly simple techniques.

Terrorist for one nation can't be martyr for another: Rajnath to Pak

Terrorist for one nation can't be martyr for another: Rajnath to Pak

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Stringent action should also be taken against persons involved in terrorism and their extradition should be ensured, he said.

MH370 pilot 'chief suspect' in case of foul play: Report

MH370 pilot 'chief suspect' in case of foul play: Report

Rediff.com22 Jun 2014

The captain of Flight MH370 has been identified as the prime suspect by a Malaysian police investigation into the disappearance of the plane after checks cleared all other people on board, a media report said on Sunday.

Ex-diplomat gets 3 years in jail for spying for Pakistan

Ex-diplomat gets 3 years in jail for spying for Pakistan

Rediff.com19 May 2018

Madhuri Gupta, who had served at the Indian high commission in Islamabad, was convicted under Sections 3 and 5 of the Official Secrets Act which attract a maximum sentence of three years and fine or both.

CBI files FIR in Air India software procurement 'scam'

CBI files FIR in Air India software procurement 'scam'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

The CVC had asked the CBI to probe the 'irregularities in the tendering process and award of contract and undue benefit caused to the SAP/IBM'.

Crime not suspected in New York Stock Exchange glitch: Source

Crime not suspected in New York Stock Exchange glitch: Source

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Technical fault was the reason behind it.

After Rahul Gandhi, Congress hacked on Twitter, government investigates

After Rahul Gandhi, Congress hacked on Twitter, government investigates

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

The ministry of electronics and IT has started probe into hacking of Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi's official Twitter account.

More trouble for FIFA...Swiss authorities examine grants

More trouble for FIFA...Swiss authorities examine grants

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Swiss authorities are examining development grants made by FIFA around the world as part of their investigation.