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Trust, non-aggression key for regional peace: Rajnath at SCO meet

Trust, non-aggression key for regional peace: Rajnath at SCO meet

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

In his address at a ministerial meeting of the SCO in Moscow in the Russian capital, Singh also referred to the Second World War and said its memories teach the globe the 'follies of aggression' of one state upon another that brings 'destruction' to all.

Hacker alert! Careless DRDO officials lose crucial info

Hacker alert! Careless DRDO officials lose crucial info

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

Some officials, despite repeated warnings, continue to browse the Internet and visit social networking sites from the very same computer in which classified information is stored, says Vicky Nanjappa

Youth held for hate mail to Kalam

Youth held for hate mail to Kalam

Rediff.com26 Jul 2006

Police on Wednesday arrested a youth in Indore in connection with an e-mail threat sent to President A P J Abdul Kalam.

Golden tips to avoid Phishing-Vishing

Golden tips to avoid Phishing-Vishing

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

The banking, financial services and insurance sector was the most targeted by scamsters, says Indeevar Krishna, head, operations and customer service, Max Life Insurance

Bugs that will ruin your PC

Bugs that will ruin your PC

Rediff.com5 Nov 2007

The nastiest computer bugs don't just enslave your computer--they do it in secret.

First online murder may happen soon: Experts

First online murder may happen soon: Experts

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

The world's first 'online murder' via a hacked internet-connected device could happen by the end of 2014, warn experts.

How can Indian banks prevent data theft?

How can Indian banks prevent data theft?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

After the recent attack on debit cards exposed the gaps in their security systems, banks are getting serious about data privacy.

Modi, Obama decide to 'refine' Indo-US strategic cooperation

Modi, Obama decide to 'refine' Indo-US strategic cooperation

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Barack Obama on Monday decided to "further refine" the Indo-US strategic partnership while pushing ahead with cooperation in the areas of security, counter-terrorism, defence, economy and climate change.

Report says fake bank apps may have stolen thousands of customers' data

Report says fake bank apps may have stolen thousands of customers' data

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

While some of the banks mentioned in the report said they have not come across any such fake apps, others have started an inquiry and also informed the CERT-In -- the national nodal agency for responding to computer security incident.

Woman trolled for tweeting about Dipa's performance

Woman trolled for tweeting about Dipa's performance

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

A woman who faced life threats and sexual abuses online for her tweets ahead of gymnast Dipa Karmakar's performance in Rio Olympics sought the help of Union Minister Sushma Swaraj following which a case was lodged by Rajasthan Police.

How a misspelt URL earns money for somebody

How a misspelt URL earns money for somebody

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

The study identifies gaming, airlines, mainstream media, dating and technology websites as the five most highly-squatted categories. The report also reveals that children's sites are also heavily targeted.

India, Japan agree to initiate 2+2 dialogue

India, Japan agree to initiate 2+2 dialogue

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

During the 13th annual summit, the two prime ministers reviewed developments in bilateral relations and explored new areas of cooperation, focusing on shared vision for peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific, where China is flexing its muscles.

How to protect your online data from hackers

How to protect your online data from hackers

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

Beware, it's not just criminals who want your data!

Facebook faces heat of Oppn parties over hate content

Facebook faces heat of Oppn parties over hate content

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

The Congress claimed that Facebook has different rules for different countries and "that is not acceptable".

We can't depend on the US to fight China

We can't depend on the US to fight China

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

India must be aware that there is no question of the US fighting the Chinese on land. We have to fight our own battles, points out Virendra Kapoor.

Laden's admirers face police wrath

Laden's admirers face police wrath

Rediff.com22 Dec 2005

Two students had sent an e-mail praising the terrorist mastermind.

Twitter shuts down 1,25,000 accounts for promoting terrorism

Twitter shuts down 1,25,000 accounts for promoting terrorism

Rediff.com6 Feb 2016

Twitter condemned the use of its platform to promote terrorism.

IAF ready for any contingency, says Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa

IAF ready for any contingency, says Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

Dhanoa said that IAF's preparedness was amply displayed in the recently concluded exercise Gaganshakti.

India, China talk terror; agree to deal with it together

India, China talk terror; agree to deal with it together

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

India and China on Tuesday agreed to "jointly deal with security threats" and take measures to strengthen cooperation in combating terrorism during their first dialogue on counter-terrorism and security in Beijing, amid Indo-Pak tensions following the Uri terror attack.

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.

Ex-NSA chief warns of jihadi wave in India

Ex-NSA chief warns of jihadi wave in India

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

A new version of jihad is attracting "small but steady stream" of Indians to join Islamic State movement in Syria, Former National Security Advisor M K Narayanan has warned.

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.

'Indian govt not aware of methods used by hackers'

'Indian govt not aware of methods used by hackers'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Besides the young techies and nerds who indulge in hacking for fun and as a challenge to break into important and tightly secured sites, crime syndicates are on the prowl to steal passwords, account details and personal information to indulge in illegal money transfers, ATM withdrawals and other damaging activities.

Why India needs a national security strategy

Why India needs a national security strategy

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

'Ensuring through diplomatic means and in conjunction with strategic partners that India will not be required to fight a simultaneous two-front war with China and Pakistan.' Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd) lists what India must have in its national security strategy.

Man behind Jet Airways flight hoax tweet surrenders in Jaipur

Man behind Jet Airways flight hoax tweet surrenders in Jaipur

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Surinder Pratap, whose Twitter handle carried the tweet, was neither detained nor arrested by Jaipur police since it said no case was registered against him in the city.

US shuts Chinese Consulate in Houston; Beijing vows retaliation

US shuts Chinese Consulate in Houston; Beijing vows retaliation

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

China and the United States were headed for a major diplomatic confrontation as Washington on Wednesday ordered the closure of the Chinese consulate in Houston, a move it said was aimed 'to protect American intellectual property and private information', hinting at cyber espionage.

'Mission Shakti will worry China, Pakistan'

'Mission Shakti will worry China, Pakistan'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

Mission Shakti 'shows the development within India's military space programme, its desire to be seen as a global space power and its recognition of the potential dangers of China's counterspace programme.'

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.

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.

Pak to trace threatning e-mails

Pak to trace threatning e-mails

Rediff.com19 Nov 2003

The e-mails threatened New Zealand's players with death if they came to Pakistan

Block the stalker

Block the stalker

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Cyberstalking is a real threat as social media increasingly becomes an extension of one's life. But there are things you can do to protect yourself from it

'White House computer system breached by hackers'

'White House computer system breached by hackers'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

Unclassified White House computer networks were breached by hackers recently resulting in temporary disruptions to some services with the Russian government thought to be behind the intrusion, according to a media report.

India Inc upbeat, global CEOs stay cautious

India Inc upbeat, global CEOs stay cautious

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Average global growth prospects for the next 12 months and the next three years are 35 per cent and 49 per cent, respectively.

India needs to be mindful of 'do it yourself' terrorists, says Rajnath

India needs to be mindful of 'do it yourself' terrorists, says Rajnath

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday underlined the threat posed by the 'Do it Yourself' breed of terrorists who gain information in bomb-making and suicide attacks over the internet to perpetrate terror acts.

US threatens Iran with the 'strongest sanctions in history'

US threatens Iran with the 'strongest sanctions in history'

Rediff.com21 May 2018

He said the US will apply other punitive measures if Tehran does not give up its reported goal of developing nuclear weapons.

Why Cisco is wooing hi-tech start-ups in India

Why Cisco is wooing hi-tech start-ups in India

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

It is eyeing the transportation and infrastructure modernisation opportunity in the country, expected to attract $500 billion in investment over the next five years.

Nasscom expects clarity on transfer pricing from Budget 2016

Nasscom expects clarity on transfer pricing from Budget 2016

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

According to Nasscom, India must make its R&D significantly more robust to realise the 'Make in India' dream

Harsh Vardhan Shringla takes charge as new foreign secretary

Harsh Vardhan Shringla takes charge as new foreign secretary

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Shringla last served as India's envoy to the US. He will be serving a two-year term. In the course of a diplomatic career spanning 35 years, Shringla has held a variety of positions in New Delhi and abroad, and is considered an expert on India's neighbourhood.

'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.

Dr Singh and Obama vow to derail terror machine

Dr Singh and Obama vow to derail terror machine

Rediff.com28 Sep 2013

The United States has joined India in condemning the terror strike in Jammu, with the two countries vowing to consolidate their efforts to eliminate terrorist safe havens and calling on Pakistan to bring to justice the perpetrators of the 2008 Mumbai attack.