News for 'password'

Will US introduce 'extreme vetting' for European travellers too?

Will US introduce 'extreme vetting' for European travellers too?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

Travellers may have to hand over personal information, including social media passwords and mobile phone contacts or be denied entry.

Surfing the Net? Beware of security threats

Surfing the Net? Beware of security threats

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

As spamming becomes more sophisticated, netizens need to be more careful.

Bharti unit launches multiple SIM technology

Bharti unit launches multiple SIM technology

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

Comviva (formerly Bharti Telesoft) is in talks with several telecom service providers, including group company Bharti Airtel, to launch a SIM (or Subscriber Identity Module) card that allows up to 10 users to share the same mobile phone with their own specific numbers.

Beware of phishing emails, cautions I-T dept

Beware of phishing emails, cautions I-T dept

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

The I-T department on Monday cautioned the public against responding to emails originating from private addresses as tax personnel send communication only through official email addresses.

Norton warns of data theft on public wi-fi

Norton warns of data theft on public wi-fi

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

As much as 70% of the 20,900 users globally, reached through an online survey, say they use public wi-fi for checking e-mail, logging into social media accounts or sharing files.

Entrepreneurs who invested in scooter sharing start-up Vogo

Entrepreneurs who invested in scooter sharing start-up Vogo

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

Vogo, which has a fleet of over 12,000 vehicles mainly across Hyderabad, Mysuru and Bengaluru, is also betting big on India's growing traffic congestion.

A keyboard that identifies users by typing style

A keyboard that identifies users by typing style

Rediff.com8 Jan 2010

The software was able to detect 97.2 per cent of the users correctly. It can also detect stress level of the user by the speed and rhythm of his typing for example people press a key shorter on average but they hit it hard and for long when stressed, journal New Scientist reported.

First Bengali film shot in US premieres

First Bengali film shot in US premieres

Rediff.com14 Apr 2009

The film stars Rituparna Sengupta, who attended the film's premiere in the US recently.

Shopping online? Credit card PIN a must

Shopping online? Credit card PIN a must

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

Come August 1, it will be compulsory to have a personal identification number (PIN)/password for all online credit and debit card transactions in the country.

Secret questions make e-mails hacking-prone

Secret questions make e-mails hacking-prone

Rediff.com23 Jun 2009

Now, a new study in the US has revealed just how easy the answers of such security questions are for other people to guess -- in fact these facts make life simple for hackers, the New Scientist reported. Researchers at Microsoft have based their findings on an analysis of an experiment, involving 32 e-mail users.

The disadvantage with Xbox One X is...

The disadvantage with Xbox One X is...

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

Despite its 4k and multimedia capabilities, there were other glitches, says Abhik Sen.

WhatsApp Pay gets nod, eyes lion's share of market

WhatsApp Pay gets nod, eyes lion's share of market

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

Facebook-owned messaging service WhatsApp has secured regulatory approval for launching its digital payment platform -- WhatApp Pay -- in a phased manner, close to two years after the US-based company's pilot run.

Verify and issue SIM cards, Govt tells telcos

Verify and issue SIM cards, Govt tells telcos

Rediff.com1 Oct 2008

Home Ministry sources said all telecom operators in the country had been asked not to issue SIM cards without verification or in bulk.

V-Day: Amazing gadgets your partner will LOVE

V-Day: Amazing gadgets your partner will LOVE

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Rediff.com's Ashish Narsale presents a list of gadgets that will fit your budget and instantly impress your bae.

Millions of computers hit by digital virus

Millions of computers hit by digital virus

Rediff.com23 Jan 2009

More than nine million computers around the world have been infected by a digital virus in what experts believe is a multi-staged attack.

E-facility to link your Aadhaar with PAN soon

E-facility to link your Aadhaar with PAN soon

Rediff.com11 May 2017

The OTP will be sent on the registered mobile number and email of the individual

Beware of another Facebook spam!

Beware of another Facebook spam!

Rediff.com25 May 2009

Have you been hit like millions of Facebook users by a new phishing scam that can result in crashing your computers or mobile phones and steal your passwords? If not, beware, do not open the files ending with ".at" or ".be".

Cybercrime, phishing flourish as markets falter

Cybercrime, phishing flourish as markets falter

Rediff.com24 Oct 2008

Sample this. Five cyber-thieves, allegedly part of a network that hacked into the account of a Noida businessman, were nabbed today for a Rs 1.66 crore (Rs 16.6-million) cyber hack. They used Internet banking to transfer the money from the businessman's account with the Punjab National Bank's Noida branch to their own account.

Now, Sundar Pichai's Quora account hacked

Now, Sundar Pichai's Quora account hacked

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

The hacker group called OurMine Team has been posting messages on Quora through Pichai's account.

Tips for your online security

Tips for your online security

Rediff.com29 Sep 2008

Here are a few tips that will help you keep your online information safe from prying eyes on the Internet.

Forget Aadhaar, protect your phone first

Forget Aadhaar, protect your phone first

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

From your fingerprint to most private images and financial info -- all your privacy is under constant threat from hackers.

The journalist who exposed Aadhaar

The journalist who exposed Aadhaar

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

'Your phone number, your birth of date, your parent's name, your address, your photographs, I have everything with me.'

Phishing and your bank account

Phishing and your bank account

Rediff.com21 Nov 2008

What is phishing and how does it threaten your online identity? Find out!

Why did Facebook gift this student Rs 21 lakh?

Why did Facebook gift this student Rs 21 lakh?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Engineering student Arun Suresh Kumar reported two significant security-related bugs to Facebook.

Online frauds: I'd have gone bankrupt in Australia

Online frauds: I'd have gone bankrupt in Australia

Rediff.com8 May 2008

Get Ahead reader Ramesh Vishwanathan narrates his experience of how he was duped online in Australia when he tried to purchase a Dell laptop using his credit card.

In India, only 10 pc Wi-Fi networks are safe

In India, only 10 pc Wi-Fi networks are safe

Rediff.com24 Sep 2008

If you are a wireless (read Wi-Fi) internet user, you could easily be the next victim of a terrorist who accesses your computer to send emails, which can get you into trouble with authorities as was the case with some users in Mumbai.

Beware of 'worm' in e-greetings!

Beware of 'worm' in e-greetings!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2007

Cyber crooks have recently been sending millions of fake online greeting cards, hoping that the receivers will click on these links and infect their computers with password-stealing viruses.

Coronavirus: 'We pray for the return to normalcy with high fives and hugs'

Coronavirus: 'We pray for the return to normalcy with high fives and hugs'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

'Virtual is the new Ritual and my mind often wonders: Did it have to take a microscopic inert organism to bring families closer?'

HDFC Bank to send debit card PIN via SMS

HDFC Bank to send debit card PIN via SMS

Rediff.com14 Sep 2014

As part of its 'go-green' initiative, HDFC Bank has started sending PIN, unique code number, for debit card holders through SMS instead of the practice of sending it by post.

3 Indians charged with securities fraud in US

3 Indians charged with securities fraud in US

Rediff.com14 Mar 2007

A federal grand jury in Omaha, Nebraska, has indicted three Indians on charges of hacking into online brokerage accounts of others using stolen usernames and passwords for making big time profit.

Soon, your mobile phone to double up as a debit card

Soon, your mobile phone to double up as a debit card

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Taxi booking, shopping and transfer of money will be easy.

US military blueprints leaked to India?

US military blueprints leaked to India?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

The owner of two New Jersey defence contracting businesses has been charged with allegedly transmitting military blueprints to India, including those for torpedo systems for nuclear submarines, without a license in violation of export laws, through a password-protected church website, United States Attorney Paul J Fishman announced.

How Spyware was installed on phones through WhatsApp calls

How Spyware was installed on phones through WhatsApp calls

Rediff.com15 May 2019

The spyware gained access to a person's phone even if the attacker's WhatsApp call wasn't answered. The calls also often disappeared from call logs, and affected Android, iPhone and Tizen-based phones.

ICICI Bank launches voice recognition for customers

ICICI Bank launches voice recognition for customers

Rediff.com25 May 2015

MD Chanda Kochhar says the facility 'has the potential to increase security and convenience'

Phishing for compliments

Phishing for compliments

Rediff.com21 Nov 2007

Sidin Sunny Vadukut explores the wacky, wonderful world of modern banking.

Safe Net transaction. A few tips

Safe Net transaction. A few tips

Rediff.com21 May 2007

Online theft is a new threat you should be aware of...

Dial 139 to cancel train tickets

Dial 139 to cancel train tickets

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Passengers were finding it difficult to reach counters to cancel the reserved tickets within the stipulated time and as a result they are losing money

Millions of Chinese computers hit by virus

Millions of Chinese computers hit by virus

Rediff.com11 May 2007

Over 1.4 million computers in China were affected by viruses during the week-long Labour Day holiday.

Cancelling train tickets to be just a phone call away

Cancelling train tickets to be just a phone call away

Rediff.com27 Mar 2016

Passengers can dial 139 giving confirmed ticket details to receive an OTP to claim refunds

How payments banks will make your life easier

How payments banks will make your life easier

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Unbanked customers can expect easier access to banking.