News for 'email threat'

Journalist mistakenly added to Trump's Yemen war plans group

Journalist mistakenly added to Trump's Yemen war plans group

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

Security experts have warned that using Signal for discussions of this nature violates every established protocol for handling classified information.

Day after bomb threat via email, SC curbs visitors' entry

Day after bomb threat via email, SC curbs visitors' entry

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

In the wake of heightened threat perception, the Supreme Court has curtailed the entry of visitors including law interns in the high security complex and requested advocates to be extra-cautious of any suspicious activity within its premises.

Elon Musk Takes Centrestage At Trump's Cabinet Meet

Elon Musk Takes Centrestage At Trump's Cabinet Meet

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Donald Trump held his first cabinet meeting of his second term, featuring a controversial appearance by Elon Musk, who stood wearing a "tech support" T-shirt.

Is the Blackberry email a security threat?

Is the Blackberry email a security threat?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2008

While other countries allow intelligence agencies to snoop on email, a host of other transactions, including e-commerce, using similar encryption levels will be affected.

Security tightened at Gambhir's house after threat from 'ISIS Kashmir'

Security tightened at Gambhir's house after threat from 'ISIS Kashmir'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Security has been beefed up outside the residence of Bharatiya Janata Party MP Gautam Gambhir in New Delhi after he received an alleged death threat from 'ISIS Kashmir,' officials said on Wednesday.

Delhi bomb scare: Senders 'wanted to create panic'

Delhi bomb scare: Senders 'wanted to create panic'

Rediff.com2 May 2024

The intention of the bomb hoax emails received by nearly 200 Delhi schools was to 'create mass panic and disturb public order', the Delhi Police says in a first information report (FIR) registered by its Special Cell.

Pakistan says threat to New Zealand team originated in India

Pakistan says threat to New Zealand team originated in India

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

A threat to New Zealand's cricket team that prompted them to call off a tour of Pakistan came in an email that originated in India, Pakistan's information Minister said on Wednesday.

Delhi students stay away from schools a day after bomb scare

Delhi students stay away from schools a day after bomb scare

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Around 200 schools in Delhi-NCR on Wednesday morning received a hoax bomb threat via email which led to widespread panic among parents and students, prompting authorities to suspend classes and ask parents to pick their wards from the school.

Crypto Scams! How To Keep Your Assets Safe

Crypto Scams! How To Keep Your Assets Safe

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

A single security lapse could lead to complete wipe out of your crypto assets in seconds, with no recovery in sight, warns Nikhil Sethi.

TikTok shut down in US hours before ban takes effect

TikTok shut down in US hours before ban takes effect

Rediff.com19 Jan 2025

TikTok's app effectively shut down in the US, just hours before a law banning the popular video-sharing platform was set to go into effect. The app was shut down on Saturday, displaying a message that the app "isn't available right now," but expects resolution under President-elect Trump. The Supreme Court on Friday unanimously upheld the divest-or-ban law, which gave TikTok's China-based parent company ByteDance until Sunday to divest from the app. President Trump said Saturday that he would most likely give TikTok a 90-day extension. Following Friday's Supreme Court decision, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew thanked the president-elect for his commitment to finding a solution to keep the app accessible in the US.

Beware of those WFH or coronavirus-themed emails

Beware of those WFH or coronavirus-themed emails

Rediff.com5 May 2020

While the virus out there meddling big-time with our lives, danger is lurking in our email boxes too.

20-yr-old student held for sending threat email

20-yr-old student held for sending threat email

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

A computer science student, who pursued ethical hacking course, was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly sending an email threatening to blow up a news channel's office here, the state Anti-Terrorism Squad said.

Maguire receives bomb threat at family home

Maguire receives bomb threat at family home

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Manchester United skipper Harry Maguire has received a bomb threat to his home in Cheshire with local police conducting a sweep of the venue

TikTok has interfered in polls, including India: US senators

TikTok has interfered in polls, including India: US senators

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

US senators have alleged that TikTok, owned by the Chinese Communist Party, has interfered in elections of various countries, including India, and called for extending the deadline for a ban on the platform in the US. They applauded India's ban on the social media platform, citing concerns about Chinese propaganda and data harvesting. Lawmakers, including Democrats and Republicans, introduced legislation to delay the ban by 270 days, arguing it would allow for a more thorough review of the implications and potential alternatives to a ban. They also criticized the rushed nature of the ban and its potential impact on free speech and the livelihoods of American users.

CRPF Mumbai gets threat mail naming Shah, Yogi

CRPF Mumbai gets threat mail naming Shah, Yogi

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Mumbai received a threat mail a few days ago naming Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and the security force has informed the agencies concerned, said CRPF sources.

Maha ex-CM Chavan gets threat mail after he demands Sambhaji Bhide's arrest

Maha ex-CM Chavan gets threat mail after he demands Sambhaji Bhide's arrest

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

Chavan's aide also said police security has been increased for the senior Congress leader.

Chelsea manager Potter says family received death threats

Chelsea manager Potter says family received death threats

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

Chelsea manager Graham Potter and his family have received anonymous death threats following the English Premier League club's poor run of results.

Mumbai on high alert after anonymous caller warns of serial blasts

Mumbai on high alert after anonymous caller warns of serial blasts

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

The police swung into action and carried out searches at several key public places and installations across the city.

PIX: Spain's first transgender football team

PIX: Spain's first transgender football team

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Fenix's first game of the season on September 21 ended with a 19-0 defeat. But for its fans and players, trans men having the right to play their favourite sport on equal terms is far more important than the score.

Beware! Cybercriminals May Target Olympics

Beware! Cybercriminals May Target Olympics

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Domains spoofing the legitimate Olympics Web site, while fake mobile apps masquerading as transport, booking, or other planning apps are also certain to be leveraged by fraudsters during the event, cybersecurity firms say, which puts Indian users also at risk.

Lookout notice against student in UK for threat mail to Salman Khan

Lookout notice against student in UK for threat mail to Salman Khan

Rediff.com10 May 2023

The police have initiated the process to bring the student back to India as he has been identified as the sender of the email, the official said on Tuesday.

Terror group sends threatening emails to 16 Rajasthan ministers

Terror group sends threatening emails to 16 Rajasthan ministers

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

Threatening messages, purportedly forwarded by terrorists group Indian Mujahideen, were sent to the official email IDs of 16 ministers in the Rajasthan government prompting the police to further strengthen the security arrangements in the state.

Impasse continues as Mamata govt rejects junior docs' conditions for talks

Impasse continues as Mamata govt rejects junior docs' conditions for talks

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

The minister urged the doctors to rejoin work by respecting the Supreme Court's direction to them, but refrained from giving a direct reply on whether the state government would take any punitive action for violating the apex court's order.

Another US general dragged in Patraeus sex scandal

Another US general dragged in Patraeus sex scandal

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

A sex scandal that forced Central Intelligence Agency chief David Patraeus to resign threatens to engulf another top United States general. Investigations have revealed that a Tampa socialite -- Jill Kelly -- sent 'flirtatious emails' to John Allen, the commander of US forces in Afghanistan.

'Unhappy with talks', Bengal doctors to continue 'cease work'

'Unhappy with talks', Bengal doctors to continue 'cease work'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

The second round of talks between junior doctors and officials of the West Bengal government failed to break the medics' strike over the RG Kar issue, following the state's refusal to give written minutes of the meeting, the doctors alleged.

'Dangerous' person trained in Pak, China in Mumbai, alerts NIA

'Dangerous' person trained in Pak, China in Mumbai, alerts NIA

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

The person has been identified as one Sarfaraz Memon .

In India, one in 28 emails contains virus

In India, one in 28 emails contains virus

Rediff.com9 Sep 2007

A study by messaging security and management services provider, MessageLabs, reveals that the number of malicious websites are on rise.

Kerala cops get mail warning of blasts in 3 cities

Kerala cops get mail warning of blasts in 3 cities

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

The director general of police in Kerala, Jacob Punnose, and the state assistant director general of police have received a threat by email that there would be massive explosions in three major cities of Kerala -- Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi and Kozhikode.

Pro-Khalistan leader Pannun booked for threatening Amritsar temple officials

Pro-Khalistan leader Pannun booked for threatening Amritsar temple officials

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

The FIR was registered at Amritsar's Sultanwind police station on January 23, the police said on Wednesday.

Hoax terror threat to Indian cricket team in Antigua

Hoax terror threat to Indian cricket team in Antigua

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

On Sunday, there were reports that BCCI received a mail about a potential security threat to the Indian team which is in West Indies and currently playing a warm-up game in Coolidge, Antigua.

India vs Pakistan: More than 11,000 security personnel to be deployed

India vs Pakistan: More than 11,000 security personnel to be deployed

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

More than 11,000 personnel of various agencies including Gujarat Police, NSG, RAF, and home guards among others will be deployed in Ahmedabad and at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad during the India-Pakistan World Cup cricket match on October 14, a senior officer said on Monday.

Trump lauds son's 'transparency' on release of Russia emails

Trump lauds son's 'transparency' on release of Russia emails

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

"My son is a high-quality person and I applaud his transparency," Trump said.

NIA gets mail threatening 'Taliban attack' in Mumbai

NIA gets mail threatening 'Taliban attack' in Mumbai

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

The IP (internet protocol) address of the sender has been traced to Pakistan, said the official.

Kashmiri journalist denied award due to 'political pressure'

Kashmiri journalist denied award due to 'political pressure'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

The institute recently announced the 'Journalism for Peace' award for three independent journalists - Tora Agarwala, Safina Nabi and Sonal Pateria. The awards were scheduled to be given on October 18.

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.

Setback to Himachal DGP, SP as HC rejects review pleas on transfer order

Setback to Himachal DGP, SP as HC rejects review pleas on transfer order

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

The bench also said there was "prima facie dereliction of duty" on Agnihotri's part.

Sydney Opera House evacuated after bomb threat

Sydney Opera House evacuated after bomb threat

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

All tours of the Opera House were also cancelled for the day and ferries were either delayed or cancelled.

Motera Fortified: Over 6,000 forces ready for WC final

Motera Fortified: Over 6,000 forces ready for WC final

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Deputy PM Richard Marles will be among the key personalities who are expected to attend the ICC Cricket World Cup grand finale

'Stop' Mann from hoisting R-Day flag: Pannun to Punjab gangsters

'Stop' Mann from hoisting R-Day flag: Pannun to Punjab gangsters

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

In an email sent to some journalists and two videos accessed by PTI, Pannun compared Mann with former Punjab chief minister Beant Singh, who was assassinated in a bomb blast on August 31, 1995.

Graffiti 'threatening' Kejriwal appear in several metro trains

Graffiti 'threatening' Kejriwal appear in several metro trains

Rediff.com20 May 2024

The Aam Aadmi Party on Monday alleged that graffiti threatening Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal were scribbled inside the metro trains in Delhi, as it accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of being behind this incident.