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Facebook, Twitter users vulnerable to cyber crimes

Facebook, Twitter users vulnerable to cyber crimes

Rediff.com2 Feb 2010

According to the survey by global IT security and data protection firm Sophos, criminals have increasingly focused attacks on users of social networking sites in last 12 months with an explosion in reports of spam and malware.

IPO Is Right Time For LIC To Take Hard Decisions

IPO Is Right Time For LIC To Take Hard Decisions

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

LIC identifies the problems well, but what the markets will watch is how nimble it is with the solutions.

7 jobs in DEMAND

7 jobs in DEMAND

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

There will be a huge market for healthcare professionals, data and security experts and digital marketers, says Navneet Singh, founder, Avsar HR Services.

2022: 10 Important Career Skills to Succeed

2022: 10 Important Career Skills to Succeed

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

Leadership, teamwork, communication, productivity, and wellness skills are essential for every employee's success.

This path-breaking vaccine may win a Nobel, and it's for not Covid

This path-breaking vaccine may win a Nobel, and it's for not Covid

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

The new malaria vaccine (RTS.S/ AS01, tentatively brand-named Mosquirix) is the very first one to offer immunity against a parasite -- specifically the plasmodium falciparum parasite, which is the deadliest of the five parasites that cause malaria.

States begin to reimpose curbs as new variant sparks alert

States begin to reimpose curbs as new variant sparks alert

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Alert to the looming threat from the 'Omicron' variant, states began to re-tighten curbs and urgently trace people who arrived from abroad in the last one month while a demand to not allow flights from the affected countries was made by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai.

Djokovic sorry for mistakes; visa for Australian Open still in doubt

Djokovic sorry for mistakes; visa for Australian Open still in doubt

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Novak Djokovic blamed "human error" on Wednesday for a mistake in his Australian immigration paperwork and apologised for breaking isolation for a photoshoot when he had COVID-19 last month.

Time For RBI To Change Penalty Rules

Time For RBI To Change Penalty Rules

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Penalty must act as a deterrent. If it is too low, it could encourage the regulated entities to lap up penalty instead of complying with the norms, suggests Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

How Covid took devastating turn in 2021

How Covid took devastating turn in 2021

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

A second wave of Covid driven by the Delta variant engulfed the country in May-June bringing the health system to its knees and leaving people gasping for help.

Is contactless payment safe?

Is contactless payment safe?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Almost all banks that issue contactless cards provide users with a 100 per cent liability cover.

For 5G stake Huawei willing to bend backwards

For 5G stake Huawei willing to bend backwards

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Huawei willing to place its software code with government.

US blacklists Huawei, places it on entity list

US blacklists Huawei, places it on entity list

Rediff.com16 May 2019

The Department of Commerce alleged that Huawei was engaged in activities that are contrary to US national security or foreign policy interest.

'BJP is prepared to take strong decisions'

'BJP is prepared to take strong decisions'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

'In AAP, those who are in charge of a particular state provide information to Arvind Kejriwal. 'In the BJP, several organisations convey what is happening on the ground to the top leadership.' 'There are so many channels through which issues are being understood.'

Focus on double vaccination first: Experts amid calls for booster

Focus on double vaccination first: Experts amid calls for booster

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

'Scientific data has proven that masks can reduce COVID-91 transmission by 53 per cent...A booster dose of vaccine, even if it works, is just a temporary fix'

Despite Covid-19, FDI into India rose by 13% in 2020

Despite Covid-19, FDI into India rose by 13% in 2020

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Foreign Direct Investment into India rose by 13 per cent in 2020, boosted by interest in the digital sector, and while fund flows "declined most strongly" in major economies such as the UK, the US and Russia due to the Covid-19 pandemic, India and China "bucked the trend", the UN has said.

Zomato IPO: What leading brokerages say

Zomato IPO: What leading brokerages say

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Zomato's initial public offer (IPO) is scheduled to open for subscription on July 14 and is priced between Rs 72 - 74 per share. At the upper end of the price band of the offering, the company aims to raise Rs 9,350 crore. Most analysts have given a 'subscribe' rating to the issue for listing gains.

Omicron: Govt to review decision on restarting international flights

Omicron: Govt to review decision on restarting international flights

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

After a long hiatus of more than 20 months, the government had on November 26 announced the resumption of scheduled international commercial flights from December 15.

SBI's digital transactions are as high as 67% now

SBI's digital transactions are as high as 67% now

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

The country's largest lender State Bank of India has seen a perceptible increase in the number transactions happening at its multiple digital channels, with the percentage moving from 60 per cent in the pre-pandemic period to 67 per cent currently, chairman Dinesh Khara said. The rise in the number of digital transactions at the bank was largely driven by pick up in e-commerce during the pandemic-induced lockdown, which restricted movement, he said.

Toolkit row: Twitter calls out intimidation by police

Toolkit row: Twitter calls out intimidation by police

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Twitter said it will continue to be strictly guided by principles of transparency, a commitment to empowering every voice on the service, and protecting freedom of expression and privacy under the rule of law.

IBM launches business solution centre in B'lore

IBM launches business solution centre in B'lore

Rediff.com9 Mar 2006

The Bangalore centre will allow IBM consultants to develop and deploy solutions in over 50 key business areas such as Consumer Driven Supply Chain Optimisation, Banking Risk and Compliance and Retail Merchandising.

ASK HR GURU: My company doesn't give leave benefits

ASK HR GURU: My company doesn't give leave benefits

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

HR Guru Mayank Rautela offers practical advice.

Ask Mayank: How can I be SUCCESSFUL?

Ask Mayank: How can I be SUCCESSFUL?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

HR Guru Mayank Rautela offers practical advice.

As data hacks rise, firms turn to bug bounty hunters

As data hacks rise, firms turn to bug bounty hunters

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Bug bounty hunters or independent ethical hackers are certified cybersecurity professionals or security researchers who crawl the web, scanning the systems for gaps through which hackers can sneak in and alert the companies, says Shivani Shinde.

Should Infosys go back to Nandan Nilekani?

Should Infosys go back to Nandan Nilekani?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

Nilekani has kept pace with technology advances, has been instrumental in digitalising the country, and is well-networked with the bureaucracy and global leaders

China can't bully countries in the Himalayas: US

China can't bully countries in the Himalayas: US

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

The US attacked China for its aggressive moves against its neighbours, including "instigating" a deadly confrontation with India in eastern Ladakh

Banks recall over 32 lakh debit cards; govt seeks details

Banks recall over 32 lakh debit cards; govt seeks details

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

The suspected security breach happened through a malware in the systems of Hitachi Payments Services, which serves ATM network of Yes Bank

Pak demands India's removal from FATF's review body

Pak demands India's removal from FATF's review body

Rediff.com10 Mar 2019

Pakistan has been scrambling in recent months to avoid being added to a list of countries deemed non-compliant with anti-money laundering and terrorist financing regulations.

Cyber security: Why banks may be vulnerable

Cyber security: Why banks may be vulnerable

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

'There's a huge need for advancements in current security incident logging and monitoring practices.'

Urgently needed: National coronavirus crisis council

Urgently needed: National coronavirus crisis council

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

'The prime minister's announcement of a nation-wide shutdown was eloquent, but should have been more clearly phrased to avoid police overreach.' 'Migrant labour should have been allowed adequate notice and transport options to get home,' notes Rahul Jacob.

EU move for Basel-II may hit commodity trade

EU move for Basel-II may hit commodity trade

Rediff.com5 Apr 2007

The European Union's push to introduce new capital requirements for banks through the Basel-II (Revised international capital framework) pact may hit specialist commodity traders, such as large oil companies.

Meet Vijaya Gadde, who spearheaded ban on Trump's Twitter account

Meet Vijaya Gadde, who spearheaded ban on Trump's Twitter account

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Hyderabad-born Gadde, 45, is Twitter's legal, public policy and trust and safety lead.

Which way is Covid-19 headed?

Which way is Covid-19 headed?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

The disease could go down several paths. One possibility, the least likely, is that it will just disappear. The most likely is that it will have seasonal impact, says Devangshu Datta.

Has Pakistan Learnt Its Afghan Lessons?

Has Pakistan Learnt Its Afghan Lessons?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

Imran Khan knows Pakistan is holding a strong hand and doesn't have to flaunt it while claiming victory. But Pakistan has learned from the experience of the 1990s -- high risk of going out on a limb, asserts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

What India needs for economic stability: Rajan has the answer

What India needs for economic stability: Rajan has the answer

Rediff.com26 May 2016

He added that the risks can increase if the Chinese slowdown gathers more speed.

China's new nuke-capable missile can strike from space

China's new nuke-capable missile can strike from space

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

In the test, a space rocket boosted a hypersonic glide vehicle, one capable of carrying a nuclear device, which circled the globe before impacting.

3 reasons why IITians make better entrepreneurs

3 reasons why IITians make better entrepreneurs

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

Be it for the organisation they work for, or for their own venture, if they believe in an idea, they work relentlessly towards it.

Nadella exhorts Indian firms to develop own tech

Nadella exhorts Indian firms to develop own tech

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

Leaders need to be ready to adapt to technological changes as quickly as possible, while they build the tech capabilities, Nadella said.

Can COVID-19 live in your fridge?

Can COVID-19 live in your fridge?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

'The majority of transmission will be via people who are within two metres of one another.' 'The closer you are, the more likely that you'll be infected.'

'India can no longer afford to go soft on China'

'India can no longer afford to go soft on China'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

'India cannot allow Beijing's policy of stabilising and destabilising the border at will to perpetuate its own ends.' A riveting excerpt from Manish Tiwari's 10 Flashpoints; 20 Years National Security Situations That Impacted India.

Twitter suspends 500 accounts, restricts few others on govt request

Twitter suspends 500 accounts, restricts few others on govt request

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Twitter on Wednesday said it has suspended over 500 accounts, and blocked access to several others within India as it partly acceded to a government order to curb spread of misinformation and inflammatory content around farmers' protests.