WhatsApp, last month, sued Israeli surveillance firm NSO Group, accusing it of helping those buying its spyware Pegasus break into the phones of roughly 1,400 users across four continents.
'Location is your primary sensitive data in today's time.' 'Location information is taken at a premium today because it can be sold and shared.' 'When we share our locations, the cyber security-aspect becomes very vulnerable.' 'If your identity and location is shared, then it is far easier for a criminal to target you for whatever purpose.'
Norton report says Indians putting themselves at risk over Wi-Fi usage
Virtual currencies don't have any intrinsic value and are not backed by any kind of assets.
There are umpteen cases where travel websites and airlines advertise tickets for unbelievably low prices, without mentioning taxes and other charges.
It will tackle crimes, including those associated with malware, botnets, intellectual property theft and technology facilitated child exploitation.
Report holds Hitachi responsible for debit card data theft. When the data theft came to light, Hitachi had denied that its systems were compromised.
As many as 641 customers across 19 banks have been duped of Rs 1.3 crore using stolen debit card data
Searching for them online will only invite more trouble for you!
The bank's response came to a clarification sought by stock exchange on recent reports on debit cards blocking in the wake of suspected data breach
Look carefully at any ad or pop up that tempts or attracts you with freebies and offers etc. It could be a scam, warns Niranjankumar Upadhye.
The cash crunch following demonetisation and transaction fees that do not cover costs are among the reasons why the sector is struggling.
The NCSS is ready with the 'schematics' that would help government block all porn websites
'There has been a marked increase in four types of cases.' 'One is fraud related to online deliveries, online shopping and online groceries and liquor.' 'Second fake news, third hate speech and fourth sextortion.'
The CIA released 4,70,000 additional files seized in May 2011 when US Navy SEALs burst into the Abbottabad compound and shot dead Laden.
'Mr Modi, unless he changes his approach, may further legitimise the idea that it is perfectly all right for Hindus to dictate terms to the minorities.' 'Indira Gandhi's political expediency did permanent economic damage. Mr Modi's may end up causing permanent social damage,' says T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.
Top predictions for 2015 were attacks on the Internet of Things which would focus on smart home automation, growing attacks on mobile devices, prominent data leaks of 2014 to keep cybersecurity in spotlight this year, scammers to continue to run profitable ransom scams and cloud to take to infinity and beyond.
Microsoft is demanding a jury trial and seeking permanent injunction to restrain and enjoin the defendants from infringement of Microsoft's registered trademarks and from directly or indirectly engaging in false advertising or promotions regarding the quality or security of Microsoft software.
Fraudsters duplicate SIM cards to hack into bank accounts.
The suspected security breach happened through a malware in the systems of Hitachi Payments Services, which serves ATM network of Yes Bank
About 70 per cent of ATMs in India are running on outdated operating systems, which makes it easier for fraudsters to crack them
The US-based firm, however said it does not have any direct evidence of customer data being breached illegally by the government.
India also saw a decline in piracy level to 60 per cent in 2013 from 63 per cent in 2011.
The top three industries in India susceptible to economic crimes are financial services, manufacturing and professional services
Cyber espionage operations dated back to at least 2005
With politicians boosting their social media presence in the poll season using fake online followers, Facebook has started cracking down on fraudulent accounts showing suspicious high number of 'likes'.
A Europe-like cyber security defence alliance is the need of the hour, say banking technology experts.
Ten tips that will protect your private photos from falling prey to Internet hackers
Be cautious when purchasing from little-known Web sites.
Whether it is the virtual world or the physical one using your credit card with a few precautions go a long way in keeping it safe. Be cautious and do not become a statistic in the growing credit card fraud!
Central bank raises red flag, warns of potential risk
'We are in touch independently with leading players, and they are denying it as well.' 'The Indian digital footprint is rising, creating new opportunities.'
From tackling cyber threat to having an an unmanned tank, there's so much DRDO wants to do
Watch out for the dangers you might get into when you immerse yourself into the latest viral game that blends virtual reality with the real world
Available free on Play Store, they add immense value to your overall Android experience
There are 7 key rules one can follow to ensure that the chances of such fraud are almost reduced to a negligible level when shopping online, says Anil Rego
Drones are of course, remotely controlled and modern ships are also chip-driven.
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Did we miss the DeepState's Brazil Model in action in India in 2004 and 2009, asks Rajeev Srinivasan.
