News for 'Computers and Security'

Centre hopeful of SEC leniency on Satyam

Centre hopeful of SEC leniency on Satyam

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

The Union government on Monday indicated it was hopeful of a favourable reply from the US Securities and Exchange Commission to a request for being lenient on scam-hit Satyam Computers, thereby allowing it to remain on the rehabilitation track."We are expecting to get a fair judgment (from the SEC)," ministry of corporate affairs' Secretary, R Bandyopadhyay, said here at an interactive session organised by the Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

e-greetings may spring a Trojan trap

e-greetings may spring a Trojan trap

Rediff.com15 Feb 2007

In this age of virtual reality, expressing your affection for the loved ones has never been easier.

Xiaomi to set up India customer data centre

Xiaomi to set up India customer data centre

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

ndian media reported last week that the country's air force had issued alerts to its personnel and their families against using Xiaomi phones on security concerns.

New Jersey township's tribute to slain engineer

New Jersey township's tribute to slain engineer

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

The Federation of Indian Associations has come out with proposals to perpetuate the memory of murdered Old Bridge, New Jersey, computer science engineer Divyendu Sinha and to enhance safety and security in the neighborhood after a meeting with township Mayor James Phillips last week.

The real issue with Electronic Voting Machines

The real issue with Electronic Voting Machines

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

Rajeev Srinivasan on how EVM problems are much bigger than technology or politics.

'Let govt ensure MSP is a legal right just like MRP'

'Let govt ensure MSP is a legal right just like MRP'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

'Government is saying that I will not be responsible for ensuring you get MSP but traders and large corporate will be responsible. 'India now is the only country that is saying such things'

Chinese 'attackers' hack Indian embassy's website

Chinese 'attackers' hack Indian embassy's website

Rediff.com18 Apr 2010

The website of the Indian embassy in Moscow has been attacked twice by Chinese hackers, prompting the mission to boost its cyber security.

Scientist finds problems in US passports

Scientist finds problems in US passports

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

An Israeli scientist has revealed security holes in America's passports and "smart cards".

Former NSC official sent to police custody

Former NSC official sent to police custody

Rediff.com7 Jul 2006

The former navy commander, who resigned and joined the US-based software company, allegedly introduced US diplomat Rosanna Minchew to "contacts" in the NSCS.

The IT outsourcing story is intact

The IT outsourcing story is intact

Rediff.com17 Mar 2009

Analysts see HCL's Rs 1,780 crore deal with Reader's Digest and another half-a-dozen big deals signed in the past three months by Indian IT firms, encompassing both global and domestic markets, as evidence that the outsourcing story continues to progress as the best option for companies to cut costs in the current difficult economic environment.

HCL bags $350 mn Reader's Digest contract

HCL bags $350 mn Reader's Digest contract

Rediff.com16 Mar 2009

As part of the engagement, HCL Technologies would provide application development and infrastructure support across the application stack of Oracle, open technologies, main frame, infrastructure support for network, security, storage, end user computing and data centres, HCL said in a statement.

Nadella on how Microsoft plans to transform the world

Nadella on how Microsoft plans to transform the world

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

We are not pursuing AI to beat humans at games. We are pursuing AI so that we can empower every person and every institution that people build, said Nadella

UK: Job ad seeking Indians sparks race row

UK: Job ad seeking Indians sparks race row

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

A job advertisement by a US IT major seeking someone "preferably of Indian origin" has sparked a racism row in London with the equality watchdog accusing the firm of violating British laws.

Sheena Bora Trial: The secretary didn't know it was forgery

Sheena Bora Trial: The secretary didn't know it was forgery

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

'After Indrani's arrest did you go to the police and say I did this kind of forgery?'

Kerala seeks NIA probe after 'suspicious trawler' seized

Kerala seeks NIA probe after 'suspicious trawler' seized

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

A case against the crew were registered under sections of Maritime Zones Act, Suppression of Unlawful Activities Against Safety of Maritime Act.

Cybercriminals hold SMEs to ransom

Cybercriminals hold SMEs to ransom

Rediff.com8 Oct 2009

As organisations tighten their belts during the current financial crisis, ransomware attacks could cause fragile companies to succumb to criminals who request massive pay-offs to avoid devastating consequences.

Indian pleads guilty in brokerage hacking scam

Indian pleads guilty in brokerage hacking scam

Rediff.com6 Feb 2010

Jaisankar Marimuthu, who was extradited to the US for trial, pleaded guilty on Friday to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, securities fraud, computer fraud and aggravated identity theft, and to one count of aggravated identity theft before US District Magistrate Judge FA Gossett III in Omaha, Nebraska.

Why Cisco is wooing hi-tech start-ups in India

Why Cisco is wooing hi-tech start-ups in India

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

It is eyeing the transportation and infrastructure modernisation opportunity in the country, expected to attract $500 billion in investment over the next five years.

How your cellphone is ruining your love life

How your cellphone is ruining your love life

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

If you're guilty of phubbing, that is snubbing others by constantly looking at your cellphone, then you may want to change your ways soon as a recent survey confirms that cellphones are damaging romantic relationships and leading to higher levels of depression.

All you want to know about Reit

All you want to know about Reit

Rediff.com14 May 2019

'Many of the challenges of investing in commercial real estate get taken care of when an investor takes the Reit route,' points out Suraj Nangia.

PHOTOS: Despite long wait, celebrations went on

PHOTOS: Despite long wait, celebrations went on

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

Patriotic fervour prevailed at the border with border residents singing songs, beating drums and carrying the tricolour in their hands.

'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.'

Sebi authorises mobile trades

Sebi authorises mobile trades

Rediff.com28 Aug 2010

In a move that would give a big boost to equity trading, the Securities and Exchange Board of India on Friday permitted mobile trading and smart order routing between stock exchanges.

Cyberspace: Ash, Yuvraj most 'dangerous' celebs

Cyberspace: Ash, Yuvraj most 'dangerous' celebs

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

For the second time in a row, McAfee researched India's glamorous celebrities from the world of cinema, cricket and politics to reveal the most risky celebrities on the web.

London airspace's closure leads to massive flight disruptions

London airspace's closure leads to massive flight disruptions

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

London's airspace, one of the world's busiest travel routes, was temporarily closed on Friday due to a computer failure, causing severe disruptions in domestic and international flight operations.

Why sarkari websites get hacked so often!

Why sarkari websites get hacked so often!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2013

Many servers that host government websites are plagued by various problems like obsolete software and poor secure coding, making them vulnerable to cyber attacks, a study has said.

Satyam to delist ADS from NYSE Euronext

Satyam to delist ADS from NYSE Euronext

Rediff.com21 Apr 2009

IT firm Satyam Computer on Tuesday said the delisting of the company's American Depository Shares from NYSE Euronext has been approved.

Lessons to ensure a safer future for Indian farmers

Lessons to ensure a safer future for Indian farmers

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Commercial banks are also expected to be soft on loan repayments and restructure the loans, if not write them off.

NIA takes Kashmir terror financing case from Delhi Police

NIA takes Kashmir terror financing case from Delhi Police

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

The officials said the case was re-registered by the NIA recently and it has initiated investigations into it.

Beware of these 14 cyber threats!

Beware of these 14 cyber threats!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2009

Cyber threats continue to haunt internet users across the world.

Microsoft to offer low-cost broadband in 5 lakh villages: Nadella

Microsoft to offer low-cost broadband in 5 lakh villages: Nadella

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

Microsoft would announce availability of its cloud services operating out of India's data centers.

SEBI questions Satyam accused

SEBI questions Satyam accused

Rediff.com18 Feb 2009

The Sixth Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate on Wednesday allowed Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to quiz Satyam Computer's former CFO Vadlamani Srinivas and ex-Price Waterhouse partners S Gopalakrishan and Talluri Srinivas.

NYSE raps Satyam for not filing annual report

NYSE raps Satyam for not filing annual report

Rediff.com21 Oct 2009

The NYSE also warned that an 'LF' indicator would be appended to the company's trading symbol and profile, date and news pages provided by the Exchange, Satyam announced in a filing to the BSE and NSE on Tuesday.

21st century is India's century: IBM chief

21st century is India's century: IBM chief

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

With strong GDP growth, expanding base of start-ups and growing trend of new technologies like cloud in the country, the 21st century is Indian century, IBM chief Virginia Rometty said.

Aditya Puri's dream for HDFC Bank: Indian Alibaba

Aditya Puri's dream for HDFC Bank: Indian Alibaba

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Tamal Bandyopadhyay details HDFC Bank's digital journey.

Mammooty questioned over Muslim name at NY airport

Mammooty questioned over Muslim name at NY airport

Rediff.com6 May 2009

Malayalam superstar Mammooty had a harrowing experience when he was questioned by officials at the John F Kennedy International Airport on his arrival in New York, over his Muslim name in his passport. Mammooty, 56, was 'separated for questioning' for two hours by security officials after part of his official name, Muhammadkutty Ismail, popped up on the computer screen at the immigration counter while his travel documents were being screened.

Burglary inside Rashtrapati Bhavan!

Burglary inside Rashtrapati Bhavan!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2009

The office of Wing Commander Vikram Dutta, which is located in the health club of the Presidential Estate, was burgled on Wednesday and the thieves walked away with his computer, police officials said.

Piracy rates in India falls to 60% but costs industry $2.9 bln

Piracy rates in India falls to 60% but costs industry $2.9 bln

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

India also saw a decline in piracy level to 60 per cent in 2013 from 63 per cent in 2011.

Using Facebook, Twitter? Beware of virus!

Using Facebook, Twitter? Beware of virus!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

The government has warned the users of social networking sites such as Facebook, Myspace and Twitter of a virus that is spreading through these sites targeting the members.

6,000 new malware pieces everyday

6,000 new malware pieces everyday

Rediff.com6 Aug 2009

With malware makers aiming to create as many as 6,000 new pieces of malware per day, the growth of malicious software continues to accelerate.