News for 'cyber attack'

Trump to invite Putin to Washington, DC this year: White House

Trump to invite Putin to Washington, DC this year: White House

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

The announcement comes days after Trump and his Russian counterpart held their maiden summit in Helsinki on Monday.

'Time to play hardball with China'

'Time to play hardball with China'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

'Unless India ups the ante, Beijing will continue to believe its transgressions are cost free and will feel encouraged to do more of the same.'

Threat to Kohli's family: DCW's notice to Delhi cops, Rahul backs him

Threat to Kohli's family: DCW's notice to Delhi cops, Rahul backs him

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

The Delhi Commission for Women Tuesday sent a notice to the city police, taking suo motu cognisance of media reports of threat given to the family of Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli after India's two straight losses in the World Cup.

They are Legion!

They are Legion!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

Are hacker collectives like Anonymous and Legion black hats or white hats, or do they lurk in the space between the two? Dhruv Munjal reports.

10 Smart Tips to Protect Your Social Media Accounts

10 Smart Tips to Protect Your Social Media Accounts

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Avoid clicking on any unknown links from strangers. Use a different, secure password for each social media account you have.

To stop lynchings, Maha police provide WhatsApp helplines

To stop lynchings, Maha police provide WhatsApp helplines

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Police are also roping in fact-checking websites to verify rumours on social media and debunk fake news.

'Terrorists are today being tracked and neutralised'

'Terrorists are today being tracked and neutralised'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

'As far as Kashmir is concerned, a 'solution' was very much in play, and had brought endemic violence across the Jammu and Kashmir regions very much under control before the disruptive adventurism of the present regime resulted in a limited and localised escalation.'

US reaffirms support for India's membership to UNSC, NSG

US reaffirms support for India's membership to UNSC, NSG

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

The Biden administration has reaffirmed its commitment to support India's permanent membership in a reformed UN Security Council and New Delhi's entry to the Nuclear Suppliers' Group.

Gap between internal and external security disappears in hybrid war: Rajnath

Gap between internal and external security disappears in hybrid war: Rajnath

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

He also said the independent media, judiciary, NGOs and dynamic democracy can be misused to destroy the security of a nation.

Mumbai attack e-mails from Pak: Fadia

Mumbai attack e-mails from Pak: Fadia

Rediff.com16 Dec 2008

The email claiming the responsibility for the November 26, Mumbai terror strikes was sent from Pakistan and not from Russia, said ethical hacker and cyber security expert Ankit Fadia.

Snoopgate: No dealing with NSO, says govt source

Snoopgate: No dealing with NSO, says govt source

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

The Indian government is concerned only because Indian names are involved, the source said.

Attacks on Indian websites on the rise

Attacks on Indian websites on the rise

Rediff.com27 Apr 2008

According to statistics of the Computer Emergency Response Team (Cert-In), which handles computer securities incidents in the country, 612 websites were defaced in March compared to 214 websites in February. Website defacement is a form of malicious hacking. It is usually the substitution of the original home page by a system cracker that breaks into a web server and alters the hosted website creating one of his own.

State govts fail to get cracking on cyber crime

State govts fail to get cracking on cyber crime

Rediff.com18 Oct 2010

Even as hackers attacked more than 5,500 websites in the first six months this year, security agencies are groping in the dark to find a way to tackle the problem.

Plea filed in SC seeking SIT probe into Pegasus snooping row

Plea filed in SC seeking SIT probe into Pegasus snooping row

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

The petition, filed by advocate M L Sharma, said the Pegasus scandal was a matter of grave concern and a serious attack upon Indian democracy, judiciary and country's security and the 'widespread and unaccountable' use of surveillance is 'morally disfiguring'

'Why is NTR Jr SILENT?!'

'Why is NTR Jr SILENT?!'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

'NTR Jr should openly disown these so-called fans who are threatening to rape me.' 'His silence says more about him than the abuse of his fanatical fans.'

NTRO ready to roll out but raises more questions than answers

NTRO ready to roll out but raises more questions than answers

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

The National Technical Research Organisation, the ambitious project to protect India's cyber space, is all set to roll out in May. However, experts are sceptical on how the government will maintain a balance between cyber security and civil liberties, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

America rising anew: Biden tells US Congress

America rising anew: Biden tells US Congress

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

Biden said that 100 days since he took the oath of office on January 20 and inherited the worst pandemic in a century and the worst economic crisis in a decade, America is on the move again, turning peril into possibility, crisis into opportunity and setback into strength.

'China-sponsored group snooping on India for a decade'

'China-sponsored group snooping on India for a decade'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

A suspected Chinese government sponsored group is understood to have snooped on inaccessible government computer networks in India for over a decade, a cyber security group claimed.

India raises concern over use of drones by terrorists

India raises concern over use of drones by terrorists

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

The possibility of the use of weaponised drones for terrorist activities against strategic and commercial assets calls for serious attention by the global community, India has told the United Nations General Assembly, a day after two explosives-laden drones crashed into the Indian Air Force (IAF) station at Jammu airport.

India, Israel to expand defence ties; focus on futuristic technologies

India, Israel to expand defence ties; focus on futuristic technologies

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

During the meeting, Gantz emphasised the opportunity to invest further in defence cooperation between the two countries.

How to protect yourself from ransomware hackers

How to protect yourself from ransomware hackers

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

With thousands of people receiving ransom messages from cybercriminals every day, Devangshu Dutta explains how you can defeat the hackers.

Ransomware hits 2 lakh in 150 countries

Ransomware hits 2 lakh in 150 countries

Rediff.com14 May 2017

The threat was 'escalating' as cyber experts warned that another attack was imminent in coming days.

'Zoom' is not a safe platform, don't use: MHA to officials

'Zoom' is not a safe platform, don't use: MHA to officials

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Zoom became a popular application for executives conducting meetings while working from home during the countrywide lockdown announced by the central government to contain coronavirus pandemic in the country.

You better stop cybertheft, Obama warns China's Xi

You better stop cybertheft, Obama warns China's Xi

Rediff.com9 Jun 2013

Spread over two days -- Friday and Saturday -- at a picturesque desert resort in Southern California, Obama, 51, and Xi, 59, had several rounds of meetings and a candle-lit dinner spread over nearly eight hours on a range of bilateral, regional and global issues.

Obama vows to hunt terrorists, seeks new war powers

Obama vows to hunt terrorists, seeks new war powers

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

United States President Barack Obama on Wednesday vowed to relentlessly hunt down terrorists from Pakistan to the streets of Paris and called on Congress to approve new war powers against Islamic State militants.

'Media reporting massive lay-offs is wrong'

'Media reporting massive lay-offs is wrong'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

'We are in touch independently with leading players, and they are denying it as well.' 'The Indian digital footprint is rising, creating new opportunities.'

Hackers carry out massive attack on US government; suspicion on China

Hackers carry out massive attack on US government; suspicion on China

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Hackers believed to be working for the Chinese military breached the United States government computers, possibly compromising the personal data of 4 million current and former federal employees.

'Smart' cars at greater risk of being hacked

'Smart' cars at greater risk of being hacked

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Rakotonirainy said it was vital for car makers, government and road safety experts to turn their attention to this global security threat.

UK agrees to support India's defence manufacturing

UK agrees to support India's defence manufacturing

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

After his wide-ranging talks with Modi on the second and final day of his India visit, Johnson said the new defence and security partnership will enable India to strengthen its domestic defence industry as well as help the two countries protect vital shared interests in the Indo-Pacific.

Williams sisters, other US athletes let off by WADA despite positive dope test?

Williams sisters, other US athletes let off by WADA despite positive dope test?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Claiming to have accessed WADA's database, Fancy Bears' hack team claimed to have leaked dozens of files allegedly relating to United States athletes on the internet.

Palghar mob lynching: Maharashtra govt orders high-level probe

Palghar mob lynching: Maharashtra govt orders high-level probe

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

The Palgarh Police arrested 110 people including nine juveniles, in connection with the lynching of three persons by the villagers, suspecting them as thieves

Pakistani hackers deface CBI website

Pakistani hackers deface CBI website

Rediff.com4 Dec 2010

In a major embarrassment, the website of premier investigating agency CBI was hacked on Friday by programmers identifying themselves as "Pakistani CyberArmy".

Journalists move SC seeking inquiry into Pegasus issue

Journalists move SC seeking inquiry into Pegasus issue

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

The petition, likely to come up for hearing within next few days, sought to investigate if the illegal hacking into the phones using the Pegasus spyware represented an attempt by agencies and organisations to muzzle and chill the exercise of free speech and expression of dissent in India.

Going to Brazil? Beware of fake world cup-themed apps

Going to Brazil? Beware of fake world cup-themed apps

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

Security advisors have also cautioned those travelling to Brazil against fake and malicious versions of World Cup-themed apps.

Why India must employ half a million ethical hackers

Why India must employ half a million ethical hackers

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

Several organisations have had to repent for not deploying ethical or white hat hackers to test their internal and external technology infrastructure for vulnerabilities which could be exploited.

6 tech courses that will get you a JOB in 2020

6 tech courses that will get you a JOB in 2020

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Cybersecurity is a great opportunity for you to start your career.

I-T dept to share PAN, bank details with 10 intel agencies

I-T dept to share PAN, bank details with 10 intel agencies

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

The income tax department will share PAN and bank account details of any entity with 10 investigative and intelligence agencies, including the CBI and NIA, under the integrated counter-terrorism platform NATGRID, according to an official order.

'Govt wants 1.38 bn Indians to be yes men of the ruling party'

'Govt wants 1.38 bn Indians to be yes men of the ruling party'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

'It is a sad day when social activists, environmental campaigners, anti-corruption workers are singled out as anti-nationals and then criminalised.'

Challenges before Vikram Limaye, the first outsider to head NSE

Challenges before Vikram Limaye, the first outsider to head NSE

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

On one hand, Limaye will have to battle legacy issues, while, on the other hand, he will have to ensure that the exchange is able to maintain its leadership position.

Chinese hackers target India, Southeast Asia, researchers say

Chinese hackers target India, Southeast Asia, researchers say

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Cyber espionage operations dated back to at least 2005