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Are digital transactions in India really safe?

Are digital transactions in India really safe?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

Rediff labs team analyses the data from the National Crime Records Bureau on cyber crimes that have been reported across the country.

Hiring sentiment highest in India, 17% firms keen on freshers: Survey

Hiring sentiment highest in India, 17% firms keen on freshers: Survey

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

Fresher hiring sentiment is highest in India, with 17 per cent employers keen on recruiting fresh graduates in the July to December 2021 period against 6 per cent globally. According to the Career Outlook Report by TeamLease EdTech, conducted across 18 sectors and 14 cities, the hiring sentiment in the country has registered a 2 percentage point increase over the February-April 2021 period. In terms of sectors, those that have been able to withstand the impact of the pandemic and witnessed a stronger hiring sentiment are information technology (31 per cent), telecommunication (25 per cent) and technology start-ups (25 per cent).

Disha Ravi sent to 3-day judicial custody in toolkit case

Disha Ravi sent to 3-day judicial custody in toolkit case

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

Police said Ravi was evasive during her previous interrogation and tried to shift blame on the co-accused.

Delhi cops to question 2 suspects in JNU violence case

Delhi cops to question 2 suspects in JNU violence case

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

The Delhi Police's Crime Branch, which is probing the Jawaharlal Nehru University violence case, on Tuesday will question two suspects and some who were injured in the attack by a masked mob on January 5, officials said.

Toolkit case: Shantanu granted protection from arrest till March 9

Toolkit case: Shantanu granted protection from arrest till March 9

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

A court in New Delhi on Thursday granted protection from arrest till March 9 to Shantanu Muluk, who is accused along with Disha Ravi of allegedly being involved in sharing a 'toolkit' on social media related to the farmers' protest.

'China has no regard for boundaries'

'China has no regard for boundaries'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

'Putting tanks on the Ladakh border is not enough to combat China, what is needed to ensure resilience against any cyber-attacks or attacks in outer space or China flexing its economic muscle, as it did with Australia.'

Microsoft partners Invest India to support tech startups

Microsoft partners Invest India to support tech startups

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

Microsoft India on Tuesday said it has collaborated with Invest India to support tech startups in the country. As part of the partnership, the Microsoft for Startups programme will work closely with Accelerating Growth of New India's Innovations (AGNIi Mission) - a programme of the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, a statement said. Housed and executed by Invest India, AGNIi Mission helps startups become enterprise-ready.

'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.

How a call from Facebook foils man's suicide bid

How a call from Facebook foils man's suicide bid

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

The man said that he was under severe financial distress for a few months because of lockdown and decided to end his life.

'Racist' remark against Assam girl on TV show sparks row

'Racist' remark against Assam girl on TV show sparks row

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said racism should be condemned "unequivocally" after a contestant from Guwahati on a dance reality show was subjected to racist rhetoric.

PhD holder among 5 held for 7.5-cr govt job racket

PhD holder among 5 held for 7.5-cr govt job racket

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Five people, including one who holds a PhD in human resources, have been arrested from Gurgaon for allegedly duping over 500 people of Rs 7.5 crore on the pretext of providing them jobs in leading multi-national companies, Delhi Police said on Friday.

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'

The HOTTEST Digital Jobs

The HOTTEST Digital Jobs

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

Even at the entry-level, professionals who have proficiency in emerging technologies will have an edge over others in these domains.

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.

'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.'

Pegasus maker slams criticism, but concedes 'some mistakes'

Pegasus maker slams criticism, but concedes 'some mistakes'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2022

An undeterred Chief Executive Officer of NSO Group, Shalev Hulio, in an interview to Israeli Channel 12 on Saturday, strongly defended the company's operations, though he also conceded that some 'mistakes' may have happened over the years.

Here's presenting the very best of the Mumbai Police!

Here's presenting the very best of the Mumbai Police!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

In the new world order, threats are varied and ever increasing -- whether it's the pandemic, terrorism, law & order situations or cyber-crimes, and Mumbai being the financial capital of the country is always at the centre of it. The 2021 Mumbai Police calendar, shot by ace photographer Pravin Talan, imaginatively projects the many facets of the force whether it is policemen in PPE kits or Bomb suit, ferocious Belgian Malinois dog, QRT commando teams with MP- 5 and Ak-47 patrolling at nights or the more emotional pictures like a policeman fixing a little girls bicycle. Take a look.

US charges N Korean programmer with WannaCry, other cyberattacks

US charges N Korean programmer with WannaCry, other cyberattacks

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Park is charged with one count of conspiracy to commit computer fraud and abuse and one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud.

RBI governor gets threat mail, sender held in Nagpur

RBI governor gets threat mail, sender held in Nagpur

Rediff.com5 Mar 2017

The RBI Governor received the email on February 23 in which the sender threatened to harm Patel and his family if he did not quit, a police official said.

TN cops ask YouTube to block channel over offensive content against Lord Murugan

TN cops ask YouTube to block channel over offensive content against Lord Murugan

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

The Central Crime Branch police team also conducted searches in the office of the Karuppar Kootam channel at T Nagar and sealed it days ago.

Now, Nashik police asks Rane to appear before it on Sep 2

Now, Nashik police asks Rane to appear before it on Sep 2

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

The notice was issued under Section 41 of the CrPC, a police official said.

Antilia scare: Gangster lodged in Tihar under scanner

Antilia scare: Gangster lodged in Tihar under scanner

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

The role of a gangster lodged in Delhi's Tihar jail is being probed in connection with the message on Telegram channel, through which an outfit named Jaish-ul-Hind had claimed responsibility for placing an explosives-laden SUV near industrialist Mukesh Ambani's house in Mumbai, a police official said.

Digital frauds continue to plague Mastercard

Digital frauds continue to plague Mastercard

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

Mastercard recently launched an authentication product called Identity Check Express that enables customers to verify transactions on their own.

SC to hear pleas seeking probe into Pegasus today

SC to hear pleas seeking probe into Pegasus today

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

As per the cause list uploaded on the apex court website, a bench comprising Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justice Surya Kant will hear nine separate pleas on the issue related to reports of alleged snooping by government agencies on eminent citizens, politicians and scribes by using Israeli firm NSO's spyware Pegasus.

Why India denied China 5-G trial

Why India denied China 5-G trial

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

Given the security dilemma prevailing between India and China, India should curb the operation of Chinese telecom companies in India, asserts Dr Rup Narayan Das.

The fault lines behind Cosmos Bank attack

The fault lines behind Cosmos Bank attack

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

The unidentified hackers had executed money transfers on two separate occasions - August 11 and August 13 - which raises the question of why pro-active measures were not taken on the first night itself

Rane attacks Uddhav, faces arrest

Rane attacks Uddhav, faces arrest

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

A Nashik police team is on its way to Raigad to arrest the Union minister.

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.

'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.'

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.

Stricter social media rules after political consensus: IT minister

Stricter social media rules after political consensus: IT minister

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Social media needs to be made more accountable and stricter rules in this regard could be brought in if there is political consensus on the matter, Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said in Rajya Sabha on Friday.

Disha, 2 others created toolkit; sent it to Greta on Telegram: Police

Disha, 2 others created toolkit; sent it to Greta on Telegram: Police

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Climate activist Disha Ravi along with Mumbai lawyer Nikita Jacob and Pune-based engineer Shantanu created the 'toolkit' related to the farmers' agitation and shared it with others to tarnish India's image, the Delhi Police said on Monday.

Wipro to acquire Australia-based Ampion $117 mn

Wipro to acquire Australia-based Ampion $117 mn

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

Information technology, consulting and business process services company, Wipro on Thursday announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Ampion, an Australia-based provider of cyber security, DevOps and quality engineering services. "Ampion has a successful track record and enjoys immense credibility with leading enterprises in the region, a collaborative work culture, and significant local subject matter expertise. "We see Ampion as a complementary force that will help us expand our footprint and accelerate our journey in the Asia Pacific region," CEO APMEA, Wipro, N S Bala said. Wipro's new operating model emphasises strategic investments in focus geographies, proximity to customers, agility, scale and localisation, the Bengaluru-headquartered company said in a statement.

10 HOT careers for IT grads

10 HOT careers for IT grads

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

Engineering graduates specialising in artificial intelligence and machine learning can earn up to 24 lakh a year, says Saran Balasundaram, founder and CEO, HanDigital, a talent consulting firm.

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.

IT ministry asks Twitter to reinforce security

IT ministry asks Twitter to reinforce security

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

'If there are any incidents of cyberattacks, they should immediately inform CERT.'

'India's IT system is safe and secure'

'India's IT system is safe and secure'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

'Information highways are getting stronger and being strengthened.' 'Occasionally, accidents could occur. But do you stop constructing highways because two motor cars collide?'

7 UP cops punished for backing accused in Vivek Tiwari killing

7 UP cops punished for backing accused in Vivek Tiwari killing

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

Pictures on social media show police personnel wearing black armbands in support of their colleagues who were arrested after the tech company executive was shot dead when he refused to stop his car for checking.

Toolkit case: Disha Ravi moves HC to bar cops from media leaks

Toolkit case: Disha Ravi moves HC to bar cops from media leaks

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

The petition also seeks to restrain the media from publishing the contents or extracts of any alleged private chats, including those on WhatsApp, between her and third parties.