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Congress leaders differ on EVM 'manipulation' charge

Congress leaders differ on EVM 'manipulation' charge

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

Tiwari said on Amarinder's remark that when the latter was PCC president, he had himself demonstrated as to how the EVMs can be gerrymandered.

Froome has 'no issue' with exemption leak in WADA hack

Froome has 'no issue' with exemption leak in WADA hack

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

Triple Tour de France champion Chris Froome says he has "no issue" with his private medical records being leaked in a cyber attack by Russian hackers on the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

US Centcom Twitter account hacked by pro-IS group

US Centcom Twitter account hacked by pro-IS group

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

The US government is seriously looking into the hacking of social media accounts of the military's Central Command, the White House said.

Google hacking allegations very serious: Hillary

Google hacking allegations very serious: Hillary

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

As of now there has been no impact on the US government policy.

Mo Farah coach used prohibited drug infusions, says newspaper

Mo Farah coach used prohibited drug infusions, says newspaper

Rediff.com26 Feb 2017

Alberto Salazar, the coach of Britain's Olympic champion Mo Farah, has been accused of using prohibited infusions of supplements to improve the performance of his runners, the Sunday Times reported citing a leaked United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) report.

7 smartphones to suit your personality

7 smartphones to suit your personality

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

Get Ahead reader Yatharth Jain answers the one question millions of smartphone users want to know: Which smartphone or OS is best suited for me? He lists out seven phones based on various personalities.

Sony Ericsson plays it hard

Sony Ericsson plays it hard

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

India's biggest mobile gaming tournament begins today to showcase Xperia.

Widespread cyber attack hits major European companies

Widespread cyber attack hits major European companies

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

Reports suggest that Russia's biggest oil company, Ukraine's international airport as well as global shipping firm AP Moller-Maersk have been impacted by the attack.

Portsmouth sold, out of administration

Portsmouth sold, out of administration

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

Portsmouth have come out of administration after being sold to a company controlled by their former owner Balram Chainrai, the English Championship (second division) club's administrator informed on Sunday.

Khadse-Dawood link: HC to hear matter on June 6

Khadse-Dawood link: HC to hear matter on June 6

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Manish Bhangale, a Vadodara hacker, filed a PIL against Maharashtra Revenue Minister Eknath Khadse over his alleged links with underworld don Dawood Ibrahim.

'Indians need to grow up'

'Indians need to grow up'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

'67 years after India gained independence, its people still get offended by the slightest issues in films.'

Love food and tech? These jobs are calling you!

Love food and tech? These jobs are calling you!

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Did you know that a food security officer in a leading company can earn upto $84,000 a year by just protecting data?

How to stay safe on social networks

How to stay safe on social networks

Rediff.com9 Mar 2011

Abhay Bhargav on how hackers obtain your confidential data using social network website and how you can stay safe while networking with friends.

Malware that hit UK hospitals spreading across Asia, Europe

Malware that hit UK hospitals spreading across Asia, Europe

Rediff.com13 May 2017

A pop-up message on computers tells users that they can recover files but only if they send $300 of bitcoin to a specific address.

India a soft target for cyber criminals, says study

India a soft target for cyber criminals, says study

Rediff.com10 May 2015

Internet users in India is attracting cyber criminals, as these are first-timers, who can be duped easily

Kotak Mahindra launches social bank account Jifi

Kotak Mahindra launches social bank account Jifi

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

Jifi is a zero-interest current account with no minimum balance conditions, and can be opened with an initial payment of Rs 5,000.

With IT's spread, cyber attacks also expanding: Report

With IT's spread, cyber attacks also expanding: Report

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

A new breed of hackers has emerged, whose main aim is not necessarily financial gain but causing disruption

WikiLeaks supporters hack websites of credit card

WikiLeaks supporters hack websites of credit card

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

Hackers in support of WikiLeaks have brought down the websites of credit-card giants Visa and MasterCard in the ongoing cyber-war between sympathisers of the whistle-blower site and firms trying to stifle it.

How Julian Assange became a worldwide hero

How Julian Assange became a worldwide hero

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

Is Julian Assange a dangerous "cyber terrorist" or is he a champion of the free press?

Post hacking, why CBI website is still inoperative

Post hacking, why CBI website is still inoperative

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

The official website of the Central Bureau of Investigation, which was recently hacked by unknown persons calling themselves 'Pakistani Cyber Army,' remains inoperative even after one week.

Govt looking at hacking of sensitive data

Govt looking at hacking of sensitive data

Rediff.com8 Apr 2010

The government is "very carefully" looking into reports of hacking of sensitive data at the National Security Council Secretariat and other key ministries by some Chinese computer network.

On this Day: Birth of a chess legend; India lift Asia Cup

On this Day: Birth of a chess legend; India lift Asia Cup

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Garry Kasparov hated losing but in defeat, to an "alien opponent" incapable of fear or the faintest flicker of emotion, the youngest of chess champions and greatest of grandmasters made history. He became a grandmaster at 17 and world champion at 22 in 1985 when the charismatic youngster beat Soviet establishment hero Anatoly Karpov.

Lessons from Justdial 'data breach'

Lessons from Justdial 'data breach'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

At a time when services are rapidly digitising in India, enterprises are witnessing a rise in cases of sensitive data exposure risks and breaches.

Clinton blames FBI chief's letter in email case for her loss

Clinton blames FBI chief's letter in email case for her loss

Rediff.com3 May 2017

"I was on the way to winning until the combination of Jim Comey's (sic) letter on October 28th and Russian WikiLeaks raised doubts in the minds of people," she said.

Systems hacked at 2,500 organisations

Systems hacked at 2,500 organisations

Rediff.com18 Feb 2010

The hacking, which extensively comprised information of 68,000 corporate login credentials and online banking sites, was discovered in late January, according to US-based computer security firm NetWitness.

5 SUPER COOL courses you should pursue in 2020

5 SUPER COOL courses you should pursue in 2020

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Did you know that ethical hackers earn anything between Rs 800 to Rs 1,000 per hour?

US State Department's unclassified computer network hacked

US State Department's unclassified computer network hacked

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

The United States State Department took the unprecedented step to shut down its entire unclassified email system over the weekend after its computer network was hacked.

Antony asks forces to counter cyber attacks

Antony asks forces to counter cyber attacks

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

In the wake of reports of Chinese hackers stealing vital data from Indian defence and diplomatic computer networks, Defence Minister A K Antony said on Friday asked the armed forces to coordinate closely with other cyber security agencies to prepare a crisis management action plan against cyber terrorism.

Why you MUST NOT share real personal data while downloading free apps

Why you MUST NOT share real personal data while downloading free apps

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

You should rather use nicknames, incorrect date of birth and if possible make a separate e-mail address for such apps and services. You should also not share your phone number

Twitter to settle charges on data security

Twitter to settle charges on data security

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

As per the FTC complaint, hackers gained administrative control of Twitter twice between January and May, 2009.

10 HOT courses for working professionals

10 HOT courses for working professionals

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Sanjeev Goel, business head, Manipal ProLearn, lists 10 courses that are currently most suitable for working professionals to upskill or reskill to ensure they remain of value in the job market and in future-ready organisations.

Amid looming threats, US forms cyber command

Amid looming threats, US forms cyber command

Rediff.com24 May 2010

The US army has appointed a senior general to direct and oversee its cyber warfare division. General Keith B Alexander has been entrusted with the Pentagon's new Cyber Command, the Guardian reported.

Why Google took down TikTok clone Mitron

Why Google took down TikTok clone Mitron

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

Mitron probably would have continued with the free run for quite some time, had it not come to light that the source code of the app was actually developed by a Pakistani developer, reports Neha Alawadhi.

Here's how to keep your email safe

Here's how to keep your email safe

Rediff.com21 Jun 2011

There are millions of people on the Internet that would like nothing more than to gain access to your computer and steal your vital information.

Chinese 'attackers' hack Indian embassy's website

Chinese 'attackers' hack Indian embassy's website

Rediff.com18 Apr 2010

The website of the Indian embassy in Moscow has been attacked twice by Chinese hackers, prompting the mission to boost its cyber security.

Scientist finds problems in US passports

Scientist finds problems in US passports

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

An Israeli scientist has revealed security holes in America's passports and "smart cards".

Beware! Cyber criminals are on the prowl

Beware! Cyber criminals are on the prowl

Rediff.com22 Nov 2010

Hackers are armed with new web threats to trap gullible Internet users.

Hacking: India open to change IT laws

Hacking: India open to change IT laws

Rediff.com7 Apr 2010

IT Minister A Raja on Wednesday welcomed any suggestion that would strengthen cyber laws and enhance online information security, a day after reports of Chinese hackers cracking into sensitive Indian government department websites.

Chinese agents hack into India's top secret army documents!

Chinese agents hack into India's top secret army documents!

Rediff.com6 Apr 2010

Major Indian missile and armament systems may have been compromised as Chinese hackers have reportedly broken into top secret files of the Indian defence ministry and embassies around the world, the New York Times has reported.

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.