News for 'online leak'

WikiLeaks set to spill secrets of Iraq war

WikiLeaks set to spill secrets of Iraq war

Rediff.com13 Sep 2010

A large number of secret documents related to the Iraq war will be released in the next anticipated spill by WikiLeaks, many times more than the 90,000 documents concerning the Afghan war made public by the online organisation in July.

WikiLeaks has more classified US data: Assange

WikiLeaks has more classified US data: Assange

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

The website will, however, not release this material during the court martial of its source, US Army Private Bradley Manning, according to a report by The Age on Tuesday.

How To Budget For Peaceful Retirement

How To Budget For Peaceful Retirement

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Continuing our series on how to achieve Financial Independence and Retire Rarly (FIRE), Vatsal Ramaiya emphasises the importance of planning for retirement.

Gas leak: NGT slaps interim penalty of Rs 50 cr on LG Polymers India

Gas leak: NGT slaps interim penalty of Rs 50 cr on LG Polymers India

Rediff.com8 May 2020

A bench, headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel, set up a five-member Committee to probe Thursday's gas leak incident in the chemical factory, in which 11 people were killed and 1,000 exposed, and submit a report before May 18.

Wikileaks: Did a 22-year-old intel expert leak it?

Wikileaks: Did a 22-year-old intel expert leak it?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2010

A 22-year-old US Army intelligence analyst, facing a court-martial, appears to be behind the biggest leak in US military history of classified documents on the war in Afghanistan that also exposed Pakistan's double-game in the war-torn country, including its Taliban links.

Aadhaar data of 815m Indians in dark web, says cyber security firm

Aadhaar data of 815m Indians in dark web, says cyber security firm

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

In a serious data breach, personally identifiable information of 815 million Indians has been up on the dark web for sale, according to a report by US-based cybersecurity firm Resecurity. Details such as Aadhaar and passport information along with names, phone numbers and addresses are available for sale online, it has said.

Leaked CoWIN data is from past breach, no direct theft, claims govt

Leaked CoWIN data is from past breach, no direct theft, claims govt

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

While asserting that the CoWIN portal is completely safe with adequate safeguards for data privacy, it said an internal exercise has been initiated to review the existing security measures of CoWIN.

How To PROTECT Data And Privacy ONLINE

How To PROTECT Data And Privacy ONLINE

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

Scammers and fraudsters keep coming up with creative ways to gain access to sensitive information and only by being alert and aware of such attempts can data privacy be truly maintained.

Returning officer for Chandigarh mayoral poll tenders apology in SC

Returning officer for Chandigarh mayoral poll tenders apology in SC

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

Masih said he would withdraw the earlier affidavit which stated that he was reeling under depression and anxiety and wherein he denied allegations of tampering with ballots.

Panama Papers: Complete list of shell companies released online

Panama Papers: Complete list of shell companies released online

Rediff.com10 May 2016

The searchable database built on just a portion of the documents leaked from the Panama law firm Mossack Fonseca reveals more than 360,000 names behind the shell companies.

'Tough not having any Pakistan support in Ahmedabad'

'Tough not having any Pakistan support in Ahmedabad'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Mickey Arthur, Pakistan's former Team Director, admitted that the ODI World Cup match against India at Ahmedabad was one of the toughest moments during his stint.

Leaked nude photo? It's pure art, says Ukraine politician Olga Lyulchak

Leaked nude photo? It's pure art, says Ukraine politician Olga Lyulchak

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

Unlike other celebs who have been crying foul over iCloud hack of personal photos, Lyulchak has been playing cool.

Nadal, Farah speak out after hackers leak more WADA records

Nadal, Farah speak out after hackers leak more WADA records

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

Tennis World No 5 Rafael Nadal and Olympic champion Mo Farah have spoken in defence after Russian cyber espionage group Fancy Bears leaked their medical data on Monday.

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).

Do the right thing, return papers: US to WikiLeaks

Do the right thing, return papers: US to WikiLeaks

Rediff.com6 Aug 2010

The United States has demanded that the whistle-blower website Wikileaks hand over all classified US military documents it has not yet published and remove existing material posted online, indicate emerging reports.

NEET, JEE to be conducted online, twice a year

NEET, JEE to be conducted online, twice a year

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

The students can appear both the times in NEET and the best of the two scores would be taken in account for admission, the minister said. NEET is conducted for admissions to medical institutions across the country.

A Neat Tragedy Called NEET

A Neat Tragedy Called NEET

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

NEET is a court-ordered examination, supposedly aimed at meritocracy. However, over the past years when the incumbent Narendra Modi government at the Centre began implementing it, it took on political and casteist colours, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

How to steer clear of online classified sites fraudsters

How to steer clear of online classified sites fraudsters

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

It's best to avoid deals that sound too good to be true.

Cyber Scams: How To Stay Protected

Cyber Scams: How To Stay Protected

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Don't recharge your phone at public outlets -- carry a power bank instead. Avoid clicking on links sent by 'friends'. If you get into an online sexual encounter with a stranger and get blackmailed, refuse to pay up.

Facebook data leak leaves Indian digital advertisers jittery

Facebook data leak leaves Indian digital advertisers jittery

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

India is Facebook's largest market with 250 million active monthly users. Along with Google, it has a 70 per cent share in the Rs 1,000 crore domestic digital ad market.

War escalates in Raj Cong as Gehlot 'likens Pilot to coronavirus' at event

War escalates in Raj Cong as Gehlot 'likens Pilot to coronavirus' at event

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

It is believed that Gehlot allegedly likened Pilot to coronavirus.

Israel army twitter account hacked, posts nuke leak warning

Israel army twitter account hacked, posts nuke leak warning

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

A twitter handle of the Israeli army was taken over by Internet hackers, who posted a message warning that a nuclear facility in Israel has been hit by two rockets, causing a brief torrent of panic.

Cyber agency asks FB users to change profile settings to 'private'

Cyber agency asks FB users to change profile settings to 'private'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

The country's cyber security agency CERT-In has advised Facebook users to strengthen their account privacy settings after a recent global 'data scraping' incident in the social media platform affected about 61 lakh Indians.

Govt issues alert against new ransomware

Govt issues alert against new ransomware

Rediff.com4 May 2023

The Indian cyber security agency has issued a warning against 'Royal ransomware' virus that attacks critical sectors like communications, healthcare, education and even individuals and seeks pay-off in Bitcoins for not leaking personal data in the public domain.

Jain's Tihar video: Sisodia says he's undergoing physiotherapy

Jain's Tihar video: Sisodia says he's undergoing physiotherapy

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Saturday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of leaking Aam Aadmi Party minister Satyendar Jain's videos from Tihar jail in New Delhi and claimed that he was undergoing physiotherapy for a spine injury.

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!

Wasn't laughing at Jaahnavi's death: Seattle cop

Wasn't laughing at Jaahnavi's death: Seattle cop

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Kandula, 23, was struck by a police vehicle driven by Officer Kevin Dave when she was crossing a street in Seattle on January 23.

Hackers post Hotmail account passwords online

Hackers post Hotmail account passwords online

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

Thought to be result of a phishing attack the list of around 10,000 Microsoft Hotmail, Windows Live and MSN accounts were posted on Monday on technology website Neowin.net by an anonymous user, Daily Telegraph reported.

China reported nearly 250mn Covid cases in just 20 days: Report

China reported nearly 250mn Covid cases in just 20 days: Report

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

The report came at the time when British-based health data firm Airfinity, said that the infections in China are likely to be more than one million a day with deaths at more than 5,000 a day.

3.5 million MobiKwik users' data up for sale, company denies claim

3.5 million MobiKwik users' data up for sale, company denies claim

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Many people posted screenshots of the alleged MobiKwik user data, which, according to sources, was up for sale for 1.5 bitcoin or about $86,000.

First look: Pooja Hegde as Chaani in Mohenjo Daro

First look: Pooja Hegde as Chaani in Mohenjo Daro

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

China bans its troops from making friends online

China bans its troops from making friends online

Rediff.com1 Jun 2011

China has banned its two-million strong military from using social networking and matchmaking websites "to prevent the leak of sensitive information". Chinese soldiers have also been barred from using the internet outside the army without permission.

Data leak: Facebook says 5.62 lakh people potentially affected in India

Data leak: Facebook says 5.62 lakh people potentially affected in India

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that it will take years for Facebook to fix the problem.

England footballers' wives up the ante in court battle

England footballers' wives up the ante in court battle

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Rebekah Vardy is suing her former friend Coleen Rooney for libel after Rooney accused her on Twitter and Instagram of leaking stories about her private life

Parliamentary panels rule out virtual sessions, likely to meet in July

Parliamentary panels rule out virtual sessions, likely to meet in July

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

The standing committees have not been holding their sittings due to the severe second wave of COVID-19.

When Google Earth scared China: WikiLeaks

When Google Earth scared China: WikiLeaks

Rediff.com7 Dec 2010

China is worried over the images of its key defence and nuclear sites on Google Earth, fearing that terrorists might use them. The communist nation sought United States' help in getting the image resolution reduced, according to a diplomatic cable.

MobiKwik continues to deny any data breach, but will do forensic audit

MobiKwik continues to deny any data breach, but will do forensic audit

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

If the data breach is found to be genuine, and if the company is found guilty on the grounds of dereliction of duty, or misleading the general public and the RBI about the data breach, actions taken against it will be severe, the person quoted above said.

Online vs paper-based exam: Which is better?

Online vs paper-based exam: Which is better?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

'Parents, grandparents, candidates, academicians -- almost all the stakeholders have a view on it, so any change is hard to bring about.'

India sees sharp rise in cyber attacks as internet base continues to widen

India sees sharp rise in cyber attacks as internet base continues to widen

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

Even as India's internet base continues to widen, with the country set to have over 900 internet users by 2025, a parallel rise in cyber threats has become a matter of huge concern. Experts say that the sudden surge in digital adoption left little time to develop a cybersecurity backbone for the country. This has put large amounts of data at risk.

WHO criticises China for withholding Covid origin data

WHO criticises China for withholding Covid origin data

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

"We continue to call on China to be transparent in sharing data and to conduct the necessary investigations and share the results. Understanding how the pandemic began remains both a moral and scientific imperative," Ghebreyesus said.