News for 'Computers and Security'

India lags peers in heading back to office amid COVID-19

India lags peers in heading back to office amid COVID-19

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Other countries with a large number of cases including Brazil, Russia, Spain and the United States of America, all have more people heading to work.

At a Glance: Jio's stake sale

At a Glance: Jio's stake sale

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Jio Platforms is expected to use its 388 million mobile phone subscribers as the cornerstone of an e-commerce and digital services business to rival Amazon and Walmart's Flipkart.

Flipkart 'beaten' by govt e-commerce platform

Flipkart 'beaten' by govt e-commerce platform

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Three years and Rs 28,710 crore worth of transactions later, it has more than double the number of sellers than Flipkart.

10 Tips to CRACK A Job Interview

10 Tips to CRACK A Job Interview

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

To land a job in a competitive field, graduates must go beyond the obvious and prepare extensively, adbises Vijay Gupta, director-global human resources, Rahi Sytems, a global IT services and solutions company.

Mamata stuns BJP, leads TMC to landslide victory in Bengal

Mamata stuns BJP, leads TMC to landslide victory in Bengal

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Belying all expectations, the Trinamool Congress registreted a landslide victory in West Bengal assembly elections, overcoming the might of the Bharatiya Janata Party after a bitter campaign that had turned into a virtual duel between Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

How Aditya Puri 'built' the HDFC Bank

How Aditya Puri 'built' the HDFC Bank

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

Puri gave up the comforts of Citibank to set up a new-age bank from a rat-infested room in the Kamala Mills Compound in Worli, Mumbai and build a marquee brand. A look at his 26-year stint as HDFC Bank's boss.

Cyber criminals thrive in India; 10 major attacks in 12 months

Cyber criminals thrive in India; 10 major attacks in 12 months

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

India needs to follow countries such as Singapore who have and are further bolstering their cyber security apparatus.

Govt orders Twitter to ban handles suggesting 'farmer genocide'

Govt orders Twitter to ban handles suggesting 'farmer genocide'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

The government on Wednesday ordered Twitter to immediately take down handles and hashtags that suggested a farmer genocide was being planned, saying such misinformation and inflammatory content will incite passion, and impact public order.

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.

Ask Ajit: 'Want to invest Rs 2 lakhs, please advise'

Ask Ajit: 'Want to invest Rs 2 lakhs, please advise'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

HC seeks Centre's reply on plea challenging new digital media rules

HC seeks Centre's reply on plea challenging new digital media rules

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

The Delhi high court on Tuesday sought the Centre's response on a plea challenging the new Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, which seeks to regulate digital news media.

Let's build technology that gets the best of humanity: Nadella

Let's build technology that gets the best of humanity: Nadella

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

Nadella showcased improvements to Cortana and announced previews of new cloud services.

Tech Mahindra makes changes in Satyam open offer

Tech Mahindra makes changes in Satyam open offer

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

In a filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange, Satyam Computer said the last date by which letter of offer will be dispatched to the shareholders has been revised to June nine, from the earlier scheduled date of June three. Further, the last date of withdrawal by shareholders has also been revised to June 26, from the earlier June 27.

Who knows when Aadhaar will be fixed?

Who knows when Aadhaar will be fixed?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

'Apparently the entire biometric database's demographic data is available, which means that every Aadhaar signup is wide open to identity theft.' 'The commoditisation of the method -- selling the log-in for Rs 500 -- indicates that scammers have already harvested whatever they wanted,' points out Devangshu Datta.

Raju to meet Sebi officials on Saturday

Raju to meet Sebi officials on Saturday

Rediff.com9 Jan 2009

Ramalinga Raju's lawyer S Bharat Kumar told the media after his meeting with the Sebi officials that he had sought three day's time for Raju's appearance but they granted time only till tomorrow

Banned Chinese apps may shift servers to India

Banned Chinese apps may shift servers to India

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

The Indian authorities feared that these apps were transferring consumer data to locations outside the country, especially China, in an unauthorised and surreptitious manner. With servers in India, the data of local consumers would be stored in the country.

1 of 5 Indians to share personal data for free Wi-Fi

1 of 5 Indians to share personal data for free Wi-Fi

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

Norton report says Indians putting themselves at risk over Wi-Fi usage

Virtual SIMs used in Pulwama attack, India to seek US help

Virtual SIMs used in Pulwama attack, India to seek US help

Rediff.com24 Mar 2019

The number is linked to social networking sites like WhatsApp, Facebook, Telegram or Twitter. The verification code generated by these networking sites is received on the smartphone and the user is ready.

Amazon arm to set up data centre in Hyderabad

Amazon arm to set up data centre in Hyderabad

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Amazon Web Services (AWS) on Friday announced setting up of its second data centre region in India in Telangana that will be operational by mid-2022, and will see the tech giant investing about Rs 20,761 crore. While AWS did not comment on the investment detail, Telangana IT and Industries Minister KT Rama Rao tweeted that AWS will invest Rs 20,761 crore ($2.77 billion) to set up multiple data centres in the state.

SAT allows PW access to former Satyam brass

SAT allows PW access to former Satyam brass

Rediff.com2 Jun 2011

The Securities Appellate Tribunal on Wednesday directed the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to allow PW cross-examination of former key executives of Satyam - former chairman Ramalinga Raju, former managing director Rama Raju, former chief financial officer (CFO) Vadlamani Srinivas and former vice-president (finance) G Ramakrishna.

Hindu Sena vandals target Pakistan airlines office in Delhi

Hindu Sena vandals target Pakistan airlines office in Delhi

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

A right-wing group on Thursday vandalised the office of Pakistan International Airlines in New Delhi prompting Islamabad to take up the issue with the ministry of external affairs.

Why MF stocks may see significant changes

Why MF stocks may see significant changes

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

The mid-cap universe - comprising firms that rank 101-250 in terms of m-cap - could see as many as 17 new stocks move out. Similarly, over half a dozen stocks could exit the large-cap universe, which is defined as the top 100 entities in terms of m-cap.

Banks, exchanges come under cyber attacks

Banks, exchanges come under cyber attacks

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Axis Bank recently informed the Reserve Bank of India that it had experienced a cyber attack, while the State Bank of India said it was re-issuing over 600,000 debit cards because of a potential security breach.

Beware! India faces cyber THREATS from 20 nations

Beware! India faces cyber THREATS from 20 nations

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

With India becoming the second-biggest victim of cyber-attacks after the United States, the government wants to install a foolproof security cover; but it could invade the privacy of Indians, says Ajai Shukla

Can India win an Olympic Medal in Climbing?

Can India win an Olympic Medal in Climbing?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

While sport climbing made its debut in the Olympics only this year, it has had a popular home in India for many years now.

With IT's spread, cyber attacks also expanding: Report

With IT's spread, cyber attacks also expanding: Report

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

A new breed of hackers has emerged, whose main aim is not necessarily financial gain but causing disruption

Pulwama probe: NIA used DNA tests to trace evidence

Pulwama probe: NIA used DNA tests to trace evidence

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

The case posed unique challenges, such as a lot of evidence having blown to pieces in the suicide attack and seven accused being subsequently killed in encounters. However, the central agency used forensic tests including DNA profiling of the meagre evidence to breach the dead ends.

In India, only 10 pc Wi-Fi networks are safe

In India, only 10 pc Wi-Fi networks are safe

Rediff.com24 Sep 2008

If you are a wireless (read Wi-Fi) internet user, you could easily be the next victim of a terrorist who accesses your computer to send emails, which can get you into trouble with authorities as was the case with some users in Mumbai.

Cyber attacks leading threat against US: Spy agencies

Cyber attacks leading threat against US: Spy agencies

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

Say technology is evolving so quickly it is hard for security experts to keep up.

Son tops CBSE exam as father takes on Naxals in Chhattisgarh

Son tops CBSE exam as father takes on Naxals in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com29 May 2013

As his father takes on the Naxals in Chhattisgarh, Sopan Khosla has scored his own victory.

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.

Expert speak: Useful tips to beat PC hackers

Expert speak: Useful tips to beat PC hackers

Rediff.com11 Dec 2007

Do you know that hackers around the world are always on the prowl to enter your computer and filch personal data? But there are ways in which you can beat these hackers.

Obama appoints Indian American to national science board

Obama appoints Indian American to national science board

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

Dr Sethuraman 'Panch' Panchanathan, senior vice president, Office of Knowledge Enterprise Development, ArizonaStateUniversity, was last week appointed to the United States National Science Board by President Barack Obama.

'Is mobile banking as safe as net banking?'

'Is mobile banking as safe as net banking?'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

In an online chat with readers on April 27, Sameer Ratolikar, Chief Information Security Officer, HDFC Bank, answered readers' queries on how to secure their online banking transaction.

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.

India successfully test-fires supersonic interceptor missile

India successfully test-fires supersonic interceptor missile

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

"It was a direct hit and grand success," defence sources said after the test launch.

WSJ says it too was attacked by Chinese hackers

WSJ says it too was attacked by Chinese hackers

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

Spokesperson said the hackers wanted to monitor the daily's coverage of China.

PCs in India less prone to virus attacks

PCs in India less prone to virus attacks

Rediff.com24 Sep 2007

The US accounted for the biggest share of all malicious activity (30 per cent), while Israel had highest malicious activity per internet user. China, accounting had the highest number of Bot-infected computers.

'We will sacrifice our lives for our mother Ganga'

'We will sacrifice our lives for our mother Ganga'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

'The present government swears by Hinduism. But we lost three of our sants during earlier BJP regimes.'

Microsoft to release an update for IE

Microsoft to release an update for IE

Rediff.com21 Sep 2012

Microsoft had began offering a temporary patch for the problem on September 19.