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Beware China's ability to strike beyond the battlefield

Beware China's ability to strike beyond the battlefield

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

Future conflict will involve bypassing of frontiers to strike at critical vulnerabilities directly and in the hinterland at the appropriate time, explains Lieutenant General Anil Chait (retd), who served as chief of the Integrated Defence Staff and Central Army Commander.

Malicious mobile apps soar by 600% globally

Malicious mobile apps soar by 600% globally

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

The growth in smartphones and devices has fuelled surge in malicious applications, which grew globally by over 600 per cent to 2.76 lakh in the one year.

Cyber criminals now stalk you through your phone

Cyber criminals now stalk you through your phone

Rediff.com13 Jun 2011

McAfee Q1 threats report also reveals that in the first quarter of 2011, spam remained at its lowest levels since 2007.

How Pakistan, China get sensitive information on India

How Pakistan, China get sensitive information on India

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

The government believes heightened awareness among its staff could be the only effective way to counter attempts of foreign agencies.

Smartwatches, fitness trackers can give away your ATM PIN

Smartwatches, fitness trackers can give away your ATM PIN

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

The findings are an early step in understanding security vulnerabilities of wearable devices

Warning: Searching for Sonakshi Sinha can be dangerous

Warning: Searching for Sonakshi Sinha can be dangerous

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

A search for "Sonakshi Sinha + Torrent" resulted in a 21 per cent chance of connecting to a malicious website

Here's how Angelina Jolie can crash YOUR computer system

Here's how Angelina Jolie can crash YOUR computer system

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Hollywood, right here!

PICS: The world's most dangerous celebrities!

PICS: The world's most dangerous celebrities!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

Web security company McAfee has released a list of 'most dangerous' celebrities to search for online -- we bring you the top 10.

'Cyber attacks meant to smear India's reputation'

'Cyber attacks meant to smear India's reputation'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

'The hackers' objectives were centred around smearing India's reputation, causing productivity loss, creating operational damage and seeking financial gains.'

'India has 42 mn cyber crime victims every year'

'India has 42 mn cyber crime victims every year'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

According to the report, there are 42 million cyber crime victims every year on a pan-India basis. During the last year, 52 per cent of such victims had suffered attacks such as malware, viruses, hacking, scams, fraud and theft.

How to have a holiday free from cyber threat

How to have a holiday free from cyber threat

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

For a little over two weeks, a group called 'Guardians of Peace' released a new bit of leaked information about Sony almost every day.

Using public Wi-Fi? 5 tips to stay safe

Using public Wi-Fi? 5 tips to stay safe

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

How not to get trapped and hacked while accessing Internet via public Wi-Fi networks

India targeted by 5 Chinese hackers charged in US

India targeted by 5 Chinese hackers charged in US

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Deputy US Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen on Wednesday announced that three indictments have been unsealed in the matter that collectively charge five Chinese nationals with computer hacking and charge two Malaysian nationals with helping some of those hackers target victims and sell the fruits of their crime.

How to SECURE your e-mails from HACKERS

How to SECURE your e-mails from HACKERS

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

Simple tips to secure your e-mails and important documents from internet hackers.

Spammers ride high on upcoming events

Spammers ride high on upcoming events

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

By relating their mails with widely-celebrated holidays and current events of global interest, spammers and malware authors can make their messages seem interesting, thus increasing the chances of recipients falling for these, said the Symantec Intelligence Report, January 2012.

Your data can be kidnapped, too!

Your data can be kidnapped, too!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Digital extortion, in which hackers lock out all your data and seek ransom, is a real threat today, says Veenu Sandhu.

Apple computers targeted by Facebook 'hackers'

Apple computers targeted by Facebook 'hackers'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

The US-based firm said a small number of its machines were affected, but added there was 'no evidence' of data theft.

Beware! 15 million viruses will be on prowl by 2012

Beware! 15 million viruses will be on prowl by 2012

Rediff.com2 Jun 2011

Symantec's latest Internet Security Threat Report XVI reveals that a majority of malware samples observed in India spread through removable drives.

JNPT terminal, Petya's first victim in India

JNPT terminal, Petya's first victim in India

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

AP Moller-Maersk, one of the affected entities globally, operates the Gateway Terminals India at JNPT.

4 simple tips for lightning fast internet

4 simple tips for lightning fast internet

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

There exist numerous ways to pace up your download speed. Here are four easiest ones.

Will the Internet really shut down on July 9?

Will the Internet really shut down on July 9?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

Early next week, the Federal Bureau of Investigation will shut down servers associated with the DNS Changer malware.

Countries with the least virus threat!

Countries with the least virus threat!

Rediff.com25 May 2011

Threat of computer viruses is increasing everyday.

Cybercrooks do not go on summer break: Experts

Cybercrooks do not go on summer break: Experts

Rediff.com26 May 2011

Online stalking, spams, phishing attacks and illegal content including pornography are the various tools used by cybercrooks and parents need to exercise extra caution to protect children, they say.

The 10 Most 'Dangerous' Cyberspace Celebrities

The 10 Most 'Dangerous' Cyberspace Celebrities

Rediff.com16 Sep 2011

Emma Stone features at Number 10. Check out who make it to the top spot.

Top 10 web virus hosting countries

Top 10 web virus hosting countries

Rediff.com23 May 2011

Report shows Internet viruses remain a problem.

Web 'superbug' threatens Chinese national security

Web 'superbug' threatens Chinese national security

Rediff.com27 Sep 2010

Called Stuxnet, the worm was first discovered in mid-June and was specially written to attack Siemens supervisory control and data systems commonly used to control and monitor industrial facilities -- from traffic lights and oil rigs to power and nuclear plants, the state-run Global Times daily reported quoting experts.

TOP 10 tech trends to watch out for in 2012

TOP 10 tech trends to watch out for in 2012

Rediff.com2 Jan 2012

Here is a sneak preview of some of the biggest trends we'll witness in the tech world this year.

We will contain damage on debit card breach: Jaitley

We will contain damage on debit card breach: Jaitley

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

Promising swift action on the debit card data compromise issue, Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das on Friday said there was no need to panic over the feared security breach that affected over 32 lakh cards.

WhatsApp says alerted govt of spyware attack in Sept

WhatsApp says alerted govt of spyware attack in Sept

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

The IT ministry sources said they have received a reply from WhatsApp and are studying it, and that a view on it will be taken soon.

Why sarkari websites get hacked so often!

Why sarkari websites get hacked so often!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2013

Many servers that host government websites are plagued by various problems like obsolete software and poor secure coding, making them vulnerable to cyber attacks, a study has said.

Beware! Password, SMS stealing virus hits Android phones

Beware! Password, SMS stealing virus hits Android phones

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

The deadly virus has been identified as 'AndroidSmssend' and it can acquire as many as four aliases to hoodwink the user and perpetrate its destructive activities on a personal Android enabled phone.

8 ways to identify fake financial apps

8 ways to identify fake financial apps

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

Install a security software that has an app advisor function, advises Tinesh Bhasin.

Indian-origin man in internet fraud scheme

Indian-origin man in internet fraud scheme

Rediff.com28 May 2010

An Indian-origin man, along with two others, has been indicted here on charges that they duped internet users in more than 60 countries into buying fake software products of more than $100 million.

CAT 2009: Test cancelled? IIMs answer FAQs

CAT 2009: Test cancelled? IIMs answer FAQs

Rediff.com5 Dec 2009

IIMs issue answers to the most frequently asked questions candidates have regarding CAT 2009.

WFH scams: 5 tips to stay SAFE

WFH scams: 5 tips to stay SAFE

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Do not click on any pop-ups, links in messages or notification balloons if you are off the corporate VPN, warns Niranjankumar Laxman Upadhye.

How Chinese hacked Google, and why India should worry

How Chinese hacked Google, and why India should worry

Rediff.com2 Mar 2010

Shishir Nagaraja, currently associated with the Information Trust Institute of the University of Illinois (US), tells rediff.com, not only about the Google episode, but also his experience with the Office of the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala and the world of hackers, in general.

Govt asks BSNL to conduct network security audit

Govt asks BSNL to conduct network security audit

Rediff.com30 Jul 2009

The government on Thursday said it has asked state-owned telecom firm BSNL to conduct security audit of its network amid security concerns raised over equipment supplied by Chinese vendor Huawei, Parliament was informed.

Cybercriminals target smartphones

Cybercriminals target smartphones

Rediff.com19 Nov 2009

Security analysts say they have already seen all of the major online threats - Trojan horses, viruses, worms - spreading on smartphones, often through email attachments sent to the phones.

'Morpho hackers target Apple, Facebook, Twitter'

'Morpho hackers target Apple, Facebook, Twitter'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

The gang, which Symantec calls Morpho, is financially motivated.

India Inc faces a cyber attack every 10 hours

India Inc faces a cyber attack every 10 hours

Rediff.com3 May 2016

India continues to rank as the third top source of overall malicious activity including spam, malware, phishing hosts and bots