News for 'Cyber'

HC orders removal of defamatory posts against Om Birla's daughter

HC orders removal of defamatory posts against Om Birla's daughter

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The Delhi high court on Tuesday directed X Corp and Google Inc to remove prima facie defamatory social media posts against Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS) officer and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's daughter Anjali Birla.

Germany warns of terrorist threat ahead at EURO 2024

Germany warns of terrorist threat ahead at EURO 2024

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

Germany expects 2.7 million people to attend matches in stadiums across the country and some 12 million in its fan zones for outdoor viewing, including on a long stretch of turf laid out in front of Berlin's Brandenburg Gate.

Rajnath's military mantra: Synergised, swift, proportionate response

Rajnath's military mantra: Synergised, swift, proportionate response

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday called upon the top military brass to analyse the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza as well as the current situation in Bangladesh to "predict" any future problems and stay prepared to deal with the "unexpected".

Suicide Prevention Day: How To Help A Student In Distress

Suicide Prevention Day: How To Help A Student In Distress

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

Failure in examinations, the inability to get an expected score or admission to an educational institution of one's choice often precipitates distress in students and may increase the risk of suicide, warns Dr Rakesh K Chadda.

Govt rolls out cyber security framework

Govt rolls out cyber security framework

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

The framework aims at creating a secure cyber space for users to enjoy confidence in electronic transactions, reports Ajai Shukla

Cyber security: SBI Gen Insurance eyes 30% jump in premium income

Cyber security: SBI Gen Insurance eyes 30% jump in premium income

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

Firms in which IP is critical, such as pharma and research and knowledge-based organisations, were taking the lead in seeking cyber covers to protect their computer systems from hack attacks

SIT arrests two over circulation of videos involving Prajwal Revanna

SIT arrests two over circulation of videos involving Prajwal Revanna

Rediff.com12 May 2024

Two persons -- Chetan and Likith Gowda -- were arrested in Hassan, and they are reportedly associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party in the district, they said.

Indian companies concerned about cyber attacks

Indian companies concerned about cyber attacks

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Globally, the estimated average financial loss from cyber incidents was $2.7 million, a 34-per cent increase over 2013.

Salman home firing: Mumbai police register new case; 1 held in Rajasthan

Salman home firing: Mumbai police register new case; 1 held in Rajasthan

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

The accused made the video on a highway in Rajasthan and uploaded it on his channel.

IAF chief advocates public-private collaboration to explore space potential

IAF chief advocates public-private collaboration to explore space potential

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

In his address, the air chief marshal underlined that with a massive surge of new technologies and opening up of space to private players, there is a "disruption in the established scheme of things".

Man claims hackers placed chip in his body, court orders probe

Man claims hackers placed chip in his body, court orders probe

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

A magistrate court in Mumbai directed police to probe the complaint of a man who claimed some unknown persons had hacked his social media accounts by placing a microchip in his body.

Govt releases national cyber security policy

Govt releases national cyber security policy

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Amid increasing number of cyber attacks and snooping, the government on Tuesday announced the national cyber security policy that aims to protect information and build capabilities to prevent such attacks.

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

FIR lodged against handle promoting deepfake video of Ranveer Singh

FIR lodged against handle promoting deepfake video of Ranveer Singh

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

According to the spokesperson, Singh has filed a police complaint and the FIR has been lodged for further investigation by the cyber crime cell.

Govt admits to cyber-attack on Kudankulam nuclear plant

Govt admits to cyber-attack on Kudankulam nuclear plant

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

There is a secured system to tackle cyber attacks and there is a segregation of nuclear generation from the administrative segment, There is a secured system to tackle cyber attacks and there is a segregation of nuclear generation from the administrative segment, he said.

Probe report blows lid off sexual harassment in Mollywood

Probe report blows lid off sexual harassment in Mollywood

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

The much-awaited report of the Justice Hema Committee, the government-appointed panel in 2019 that studied issues faced by women in the Malayalam film industry, comprises explosive accounts of harassment, exploitation, and ill-treatment being faced by women.

Australia's men's cricket team joins cause to tackle cyber bullying

Australia's men's cricket team joins cause to tackle cyber bullying

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

Research shows that kids who suffer cyberbullying can go through depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues.

$100 million: The heavy price of cyber security

$100 million: The heavy price of cyber security

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

Benefits of demonetisation come at a heavy price for Fintech firms. They will spend a massive amount on securing and reinforcing their cyber security apparatus this financial year. Karan Choudhury reports.

45 specialists to join Modi govt in major lateral entry push

45 specialists to join Modi govt in major lateral entry push

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Forty-five specialists will soon be joining key posts of joint secretaries, directors and deputy secretaries in different central ministries as part of the Modi government's ambitious plan to infuse fresh talent to further improve ease of governance.

Government plans cyber security cess on e-payment cos

Government plans cyber security cess on e-payment cos

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

Experts believe that the government needs more innovative ways to secure the cyber space in the country and a cess is more like a punishment which would not help in the long run.

RBI Flags Concern Over Illegal Accounts

RBI Flags Concern Over Illegal Accounts

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

'We found certain banks having lakhs of such accounts with apparently no valid reason.'

How India can fight cyber terror

How India can fight cyber terror

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Like China, India needs to encourage 'hacker clubs' in view of the challenges of virtual terrorism, says Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd)

41 airports across India get hoax bomb threat emails, security beefed up

41 airports across India get hoax bomb threat emails, security beefed up

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Security was beefed up as agencies swept the airport terminals after the emails were received around 12.40 pm from the ID exhumedyou888@gmail.com.

Aamir Khan deepfake video: Mumbai Police registers FIR

Aamir Khan deepfake video: Mumbai Police registers FIR

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

In the purported 27-second clip, which seems to have been edited using artificial intelligence (AI), Khan could be seen talking about staying away from rhetoric (jumla).

6 Jobs That Can Get A Six-Figure Salary

6 Jobs That Can Get A Six-Figure Salary

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Nikhil Anand, senior vice president, operations, at NLB Services explains why professionals who are adept at data, cloud computing and cybersecurity will earn well in 2024.

Mumbai's vanishing cyber cafes

Mumbai's vanishing cyber cafes

Rediff.com15 Aug 2003

Art 370 verdict: Security beefed up in Kashmir, but no curbs

Art 370 verdict: Security beefed up in Kashmir, but no curbs

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

However, there is no restriction on the movement of people anywhere in the valley, the officials said.

Govt releases National Cyber Security Policy 2013

Govt releases National Cyber Security Policy 2013

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Kapil Sibal said there will be multiple places from where cyber war could take place, it will involve individuals, sections of society, businesses, terrorists, drug dealers and those who want to generate violence.

After Delhi, schools in Ahmedabad get bomb threat mails

After Delhi, schools in Ahmedabad get bomb threat mails

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Polling in 25 Lok Sabha seats in Gujarat will be held on May 7.

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.

RBI seeks cyber security experts for IT arm

RBI seeks cyber security experts for IT arm

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

The cell was formed after attacks on the Bangladesh central bank by international hacker groups siphoned off millions of dollars.

How India plans to fight cyber attacks

How India plans to fight cyber attacks

Rediff.com9 May 2013

India would require about 500,000 cyber security experts by 2015.

India Inc faces a cyber attack every 10 hours

India Inc faces a cyber attack every 10 hours

Rediff.com3 May 2016

India continues to rank as the third top source of overall malicious activity including spam, malware, phishing hosts and bots

How AIIMS Plans To Battle Cyberattacks

How AIIMS Plans To Battle Cyberattacks

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

The second cyber attack on AIIMS took place just last fortnight, but the hospital's cyber security systems were able to successfully thwart this attempt.

RBI asks lenders to put in place cyber security policy

RBI asks lenders to put in place cyber security policy

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

The central bank asked lenders to specify potential risks as low, moderate, high and very high

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

Unprecedented cyber attacks wreak global havoc, India hit too

Unprecedented cyber attacks wreak global havoc, India hit too

Rediff.com13 May 2017

Security researchers with Kaspersky Lab have recorded more than 45,000 attacks in 99 countries, including the UK, Russia, Ukraine, India, China, Italy, and Egypt.

China sets up first cyber base

China sets up first cyber base

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

The Chinese military has opened its first cyber base headquarters but has assured that the facility was not aimed at launching cyber war.

Army Chief In South Korea; Kim Celebrates In North

Army Chief In South Korea; Kim Celebrates In North

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

General Manoj C Pande, India's chief of army staff, visited military establishments in South Korea and interacted with the republic's senior military leadership.

Hindutva outfit demands stringent OTT laws 'as in UAE'

Hindutva outfit demands stringent OTT laws 'as in UAE'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

The outfit suggested that the government amend the Information Technology Act to classify all such content as pornography, which people should only be able to access by punching in their Aadhaar details or their fingerprints. Archis Mohan reports