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After US ban Israel distances itself from Pegasus-maker NSO

After US ban Israel distances itself from Pegasus-maker NSO

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

"NSO is a private company, it is not a governmental project and therefore even if it is designated, it has nothing to do with the policies of the Israeli government," Israel's Foreign Minister, Yair Lapid, said at a joint press conference with Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Finance Minister Avigdor Lieberman at the Prime Minister's Office on Saturday evening.

How to stay secure as cybercrime runs rampant in India

How to stay secure as cybercrime runs rampant in India

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

Like software-as-a-service (SaaS), CaaS has emerged as a well-orchestrated ecosystem for cybercriminals.

Pegasus scandal: Israel launches probe against NSO

Pegasus scandal: Israel launches probe against NSO

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

Representatives of several bodies visited the office of NSO to assess the allegations raised in regards to the company on Wednesday, a spokesperson for Israel's Ministry of Defence said.

Beware! Reserve Bank does not give lottery prizes

Beware! Reserve Bank does not give lottery prizes

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Fraudulent emails exhorting people to deposit cash for reward are on the rise.

Why cybercrime is running rampant in India and how to stay secure

Why cybercrime is running rampant in India and how to stay secure

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Do you suspect that your partner is cheating on you and want to find out the truth by installing spyware on their phone? Or, perhaps you are a student who wants to get out of an online classroom so you can play an online game with friends? How about some Zoom raiding for a mere Rs 50-100? Or, are you a person who wishes to hack into someone's phone or laptop, and steal their financial details? Crimeware-as-a-Service (CaaS) allows you to do all this and more.

Israel to probe misuse of Pegasus, review licensing process

Israel to probe misuse of Pegasus, review licensing process

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

The alleged use of the Pegasus software to spy on journalists, human rights defenders, politicians and others in a number of countries including India triggered concerns over issues relating to privacy.

India, China agree to share intelligence on terrorists

India, China agree to share intelligence on terrorists

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

Both sides to enhance cooperation in combating international terrorism.

Ok Computer review

Ok Computer review

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Ok Computer could have been our answer to every futuristic film in Hollywood, but it ends up becoming just an aspiration gone awry.

Ex-Maharashtra ATS chief Himanshu Roy commits suicide

Ex-Maharashtra ATS chief Himanshu Roy commits suicide

Rediff.com11 May 2018

Mumbai police, citing his suicide note, said the 1988-batch Indian Police Service officer took the extreme step 'out of frustration' due to his illness.

Parliament, Executive shouldn't interfere in Judiciary: CJI

Parliament, Executive shouldn't interfere in Judiciary: CJI

Rediff.com15 Aug 2014

A day after Parliament approved scrapping of collegium system for appointment of judges in higher courts, the Chief Justice of India R M Lodha on Friday said Parliament and Executive should not interfere in the domain of Judiciary.

Ambani bomb scare: 'Jaish-ul-Hind's Telegram channel created in Tihar'

Ambani bomb scare: 'Jaish-ul-Hind's Telegram channel created in Tihar'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

A Mahindra Scorpio car with gelatin sticks was found parked near "Antilia", the multi-storey residence of Ambani, in south Mumbai on February 25.

Protests over cop action on Goan youth for anti-Modi comments

Protests over cop action on Goan youth for anti-Modi comments

Rediff.com24 May 2014

Political parties and social activists on Saturday protested police action against a Goan youth, who had allegedly posted comments against prime minister designate Narendra Modi on Facebook in March when the Lok Sabha campaign was on.

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

India, Egypt to step up defence ties, fight crime together

India, Egypt to step up defence ties, fight crime together

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

The two countries also decided to expand trade and commercial ties holding that there are opportunities to exploit untapped economic potential in the two countries.

Facebook bans BJP's Raja Singh, MLA says he had no account

Facebook bans BJP's Raja Singh, MLA says he had no account

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

Facebook -- which counts India among its largest markets with over 300 million users -- has been in the eye of a storm after a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report alleged that the social media platform's content policies favoured the ruling party in India. The report had accused Facebook of ignoring posts containing hate speech by BJP MLA Raja Singh. Since then, the ruling BJP and Congress have been trading barbs over the social media giant's alleged political bias.

How to ensure your bank account remains safe

How to ensure your bank account remains safe

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

With cyber criminals becoming savvier by the day, learning how to safeguard yourself is imperative.

Kangana: I felt naked when the letters were exposed

Kangana: I felt naked when the letters were exposed

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

The Kangana Ranaut and Hrithik Roshan tiff continues

Centre, states team up with RBI, Big Tech to fight Chinese lending apps

Centre, states team up with RBI, Big Tech to fight Chinese lending apps

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

A user just needs to download any app floated by such fraudsters and apply for instant loans. These apps are mainly concentrated on Google Play considering the reach and popularity of Android systems.

Marathi actress, pharmacy student arrested for posts on Sharad Pawar

Marathi actress, pharmacy student arrested for posts on Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com14 May 2022

Comments like "hell is waiting" and "you hate Brahmins" are part of the post that allegedly criticises the veteran leader.

Terrorist for one nation can't be martyr for another: Rajnath to Pak

Terrorist for one nation can't be martyr for another: Rajnath to Pak

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Stringent action should also be taken against persons involved in terrorism and their extradition should be ensured, he said.

Revealed: 5 outcomes from Modi's Israel visit

Revealed: 5 outcomes from Modi's Israel visit

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Israel is determined to take the bilateral engagement to a different level that goes beyond defence hardware and intelligence software. Kanchan Gupta reports exclusively from Tel Aviv for Rediff.com

Crime not suspected in New York Stock Exchange glitch: Source

Crime not suspected in New York Stock Exchange glitch: Source

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Technical fault was the reason behind it.

E-commerce: Flood of complaints refuses to recede

E-commerce: Flood of complaints refuses to recede

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

There are umpteen cases where travel websites and airlines advertise tickets for unbelievably low prices, without mentioning taxes and other charges.

Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair arrested

Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair arrested

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Zubair joined the probe on Monday and after gathering sufficient evidence on record, he was arrested.

Banking sector frauds have gone up by over 10%: Deloitte

Banking sector frauds have gone up by over 10%: Deloitte

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

The survey was based on the survey of 44 banks.

Leave no safe haven for those who betray India: PM to CBI, CVC

Leave no safe haven for those who betray India: PM to CBI, CVC

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Virtually addressing a joint conference of the CVC and the CBI at Kevadia in Gujarat, Modi said no matter how powerful a person may be, stern action should be taken against those who work against the interest of the nation or its people.

Biden reiterates US support for India's permanent seat in UNSC

Biden reiterates US support for India's permanent seat in UNSC

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Biden has reiterated America's support for India's permanent membership on a reformed UNSC and its entry into the NSG during his first in-person bilateral meeting with Modi at the White House.

Cashless economy is bigger dream than 'achche din': Akhilesh

Cashless economy is bigger dream than 'achche din': Akhilesh

Rediff.com24 Dec 2016

Taking a dig at Narendra Modi's demonetisation move, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav termed cashless economy as a "bigger dream" than 'achche din' and said the note ban will be an issue in the upcoming assembly elections in the state.

More could be involved in Bulli Bai, says Mumbai commissioner

More could be involved in Bulli Bai, says Mumbai commissioner

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Two of those nabbed are from Uttarakhand, Nagrale told reporters, adding some more people could be involved in this matter.

How to protect your cards from frauds?

How to protect your cards from frauds?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Protect yourself and minimise such frauds by following these simple rules

'I earned a lot at 13, it's a lot more at 24'

'I earned a lot at 13, it's a lot more at 24'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Meet Ankit Fadia, the ethical hacker who has been appointed as one of the brand ambassadors for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Digital India programme.

Microsoft unveils cybercrime centre in US

Microsoft unveils cybercrime centre in US

Rediff.com16 Nov 2013

It will tackle crimes, including those associated with malware, botnets, intellectual property theft and technology facilitated child exploitation.

Quad is 'not just a passing fad, we mean business': Biden

Quad is 'not just a passing fad, we mean business': Biden

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Biden welcomed Prime Minister Modi at the Summit and said "it is wonderful to see you again in person".

Star India responsible for Game of Thrones leak?

Star India responsible for Game of Thrones leak?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

The channel has begun forensic investigations into the leak of the next episode, which was put up on Reddit three days before the official release.

'Where were your police officers': Court raps cops in Infosys employee's murder

'Where were your police officers': Court raps cops in Infosys employee's murder

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Two hours on a platform. Even a dead person has got right to dignity under the Constitution. Even after death the girl's dignity cannot be denied. Why it was lying like an exhibition for more than two hours? It speaks volumes. Why it should take so much time for police to complete the formalities?" the court asked.

Will BECA scare the Chinese?

Will BECA scare the Chinese?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

'Analysts see BECA as a 'force multiplier' for India.' 'But China too is known to have such capabilities.' 'The military gap with China will continue to remain a fact of life, BECA notwithstanding,' argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar

It's boom time for tech fraud fighters

It's boom time for tech fraud fighters

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

More people using the internet for financial and e-commerce transactions has led to job creation in a niche segment. Specialists who can help deal with rising technology (tech) frauds are in high demand amid the surge in electronic transactions during the pandemic. Demand for tech fraud experts has risen upwards of 35 per cent, reveals employment and human resource services company TeamLease Services.

Narayan Rane gets bail after arrest for 'slap Thackeray' remark

Narayan Rane gets bail after arrest for 'slap Thackeray' remark

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

There were reports that the Bharatiya Janata Party leader complained of high blood pressure and sugar levels and a doctor was called to examine him.

State not involved in Google hacking: China

State not involved in Google hacking: China

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

Debunking involvement of the state in cyber attacks on Google, China on Monday offered to enhance cooperation with the international community to fight against internet crime.

Soccer Extras: Costa accused of 1m euros worth tax fraud

Soccer Extras: Costa accused of 1m euros worth tax fraud

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field