News for 'worm'

Beware! Don't open that e-mail attachment!

Beware! Don't open that e-mail attachment!

Rediff.com30 Oct 2004

The infamous Bagle has returned to attack the Internet community again. This time it is more malicious than before, and is spreading rapidly from Asia and Europe to America.

Kama Sutra may not crash PCs

Kama Sutra may not crash PCs

Rediff.com3 Feb 2006

Bhupathi made London Olympics a real sad one for me: Paes

Bhupathi made London Olympics a real sad one for me: Paes

Rediff.com27 Apr 2014

Tennis ace Leander Paes is still rankled by the selection furore prior to the 2012 London Olympics and holds former partner Mahesh Bhupathi responsible for making the Games a "real sad" outing for him.

'If there's one person who should quit, it is Jaitley'

'If there's one person who should quit, it is Jaitley'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

'The finance minister has messed up the economy.'

Beware! That X'mas greeting may be a virus!

Beware! That X'mas greeting may be a virus!

Rediff.com15 Dec 2004

A variant of the ZAFI worm, ZAFI.D is going around in the disguise of an X'mas greeting and infecting mail boxes the world over. The virus is a major threat to home PC users.

Snowden fallout: Predictions for Internet users in 2014

Snowden fallout: Predictions for Internet users in 2014

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

Fallout of revelations made by NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden has been huge, says Vicky Nanjappa.

And now, a computer virus named SARS

And now, a computer virus named SARS

Rediff.com5 May 2003

Computers are likely to fall prey to a mass mailing worm 'SARS', also known as W32/Coronex-A, which attacks the address books and attempts to dupe users.

Never too old to run a Marathon!

Never too old to run a Marathon!

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

Three women over 45, who will run the Mumbai Marathon this Sunday, talk about what keeps them going.

100 million sharks killed each year: study

100 million sharks killed each year: study

Rediff.com3 Mar 2013

"Sharks have persisted for at least 400 million years and are one of the oldest vertebrate groups on the planet. However, these predators are experiencing population declines significant enough to cause global concern," said lead author Boris Worm, professor of biology at Dalhousie University.

Breathtaking sights captured in National Geographic travel photo contest

Breathtaking sights captured in National Geographic travel photo contest

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

National Geographic's new travel photography competition is entering its third week and is attracting stunning pictures from across the globe. Some of the jaw-dropping pictures show the famous "Firefall" of Yosemite National Park to a sunset at the Taj Mahal. The annual competition is accepting entries until May 3 at 12pm and asks for pictures in three categories: nature, cities and people.

Black Lives Matter a moral cause, not political: EPL CEO

Black Lives Matter a moral cause, not political: EPL CEO

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

All players in EPL had "Black Lives Matter" on their shirts instead of their names in the opening round of games and they have continued to take a knee before kick-off in support of BLM.

How to save your brand during crisis

How to save your brand during crisis

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

If you have a strong argument going for you, it's better to go out and take the charges head-on because silence could easily be construed as an admission of guilt.

10 idioms and what they actually mean!

10 idioms and what they actually mean!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

It will be a big mistake for you to translate these idioms literally!

New data stealing virus hits West Asia

New data stealing virus hits West Asia

Rediff.com29 May 2012

Security experts discovered the new data-stealing virus dubbed Flame, which they say has lurked inside thousands of computers across West Asia for as long as five years as part of a sophisticated cyber warfare campaign.

World's most dangerous laptop auctioned as 'work of art'

World's most dangerous laptop auctioned as 'work of art'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Six pieces of malware present in the laptop had truly terrible track records. It's estimated that these six programs have logged combined damages of $95 billion between them, says Devangshu Datta.

Malware re-birth a new threat?

Malware re-birth a new threat?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2011

An international team, led by Murray Brand, says that a theoretical attack strategy it calls a malware rebirthing botnet would render existing antivirus measures obsolete by using different kinds of malware in a coordinated strike.

How to protect yourself from ransomware hackers

How to protect yourself from ransomware hackers

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

With thousands of people receiving ransom messages from cybercriminals every day, Devangshu Dutta explains how you can defeat the hackers.

ASK DR JAIN: 'My dry feet and hands make me look old'

ASK DR JAIN: 'My dry feet and hands make me look old'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

Tackle your hair and skin problems with expert help from Dr Dinesh Jain.

On 26/11, Jundal was in LeT control room in Pak

On 26/11, Jundal was in LeT control room in Pak

Rediff.com25 Jun 2012

The confession of Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative Abu Jundal is expected to open up a can of worms regarding the Indian link to the 26/11 attacks. A source said that he has told the Delhi police that he was indeed in that dreaded control room which guided the attack.

EXPOSED: Nexus between illegal mining in Goa, K'taka

EXPOSED: Nexus between illegal mining in Goa, K'taka

Rediff.com3 Oct 2011

Months after the Karnataka's illegal mining scam exposed its politicians -- former chief minister BS Yeddyurappa and the Bellary brothers -- G Janardhana Reddy, Karunakarana Reddy and Somasekehar Reddy -- a similar scandal is unfolding in Goa. The Goa scam has thrown open a can of worms and various reports suggest that the nexus between the two.

Cong has put my daughter in jail: Sadhvi Pragya's mother

Cong has put my daughter in jail: Sadhvi Pragya's mother

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

Mother of Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, prime accused in the September 2008 Malegaon blast case, on Tuesday said that her daughter had been "falsely implicated" and was "innocent".

How to PROFIT by investing early in life

How to PROFIT by investing early in life

Rediff.com9 Jun 2011

Most of you find finance and investing too complicated and irksome. But did you know that investing small amounts regularly and keeping a check on your savings and expenses can take care few of your monetary problems.

Maggi's trial by fire

Maggi's trial by fire

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Nestl is facing its worst crisis ever. Can it learn from its peers?

Kiren Rijiju, the BJP's man in Arunachal Pradesh

Kiren Rijiju, the BJP's man in Arunachal Pradesh

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

The BJP has not really put up any defence for Rijiju who is mostly defending himself.

Bihar NDA hails Rhea's arrest; DGP claims vindication

Bihar NDA hails Rhea's arrest; DGP claims vindication

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

The JD(U)-BJP alliance also lambasted the actress for lodging a 'baseless' first information report against the sisters of the deceased actor and questioned the 'support' extended to her by the Uddhav Thackeray government in Maharashtra, for 'reasons the Shiv Sena knows better'.

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.

United's Ferguson faces up to Europa League penalty

United's Ferguson faces up to Europa League penalty

Rediff.com10 Dec 2011

Alex Ferguson said his remark that having to play in the Europa League was Manchester United's "penalty" for not reaching the Champions League knockout stage was not a criticism of the second-tier competition and they wanted to win the trophy.

Indian businesses are in serious need of security makeover

Indian businesses are in serious need of security makeover

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

According to a survey despite the intensity and magnitude of attacks, Indian businesses are still not prepared to defend themselves against determined attackers

Security in spotlight at Aus Open

Security in spotlight at Aus Open

Rediff.com18 Jan 2011

The Australian Open draw has opened up a potential can of worms for security organisers at Melbourne Park, with rival Serb and Croatian supporters to be thrown into close proximity for Novak Djokovic's second round match against Croatia's Ivan Dodig.

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.

RTI Act turns killer for activists, whistleblowers

RTI Act turns killer for activists, whistleblowers

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

The unexplained deaths of RTI activists and whistleblowers prove that the RTI Act has threatened many powerful, unscrupulous powers that be.

BCCI suspends IPL commissioner Lalit Modi

BCCI suspends IPL commissioner Lalit Modi

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

On a day of fast-paced developments, the BCCI acted swiftly to suspend him giving 15 days time to explain why disciplinary action should not be taken against him after he made a surprise announcement that he would participate and chair the meeting of the IPL's Governing Council on Monday morning.

'Beebone' computer virus lurking in Indian cyberspace

'Beebone' computer virus lurking in Indian cyberspace

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

The latest virus detected on the country's Internet network is so notorious and lethal that it acquires as many as 20 aliases or masks to infect and attack a vulnerable computer system which is low on security features.

Spice up your health with these herbs

Spice up your health with these herbs

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

Here are some herbs and spices easily available in the kitchen that can also help you boost your immune system and prevent such infections.

Dr Singh's message from the CWG probe

Dr Singh's message from the CWG probe

Rediff.com18 Oct 2010

Many will hope this is the beginning of a new phase in Dr Singh's tenure, when he lets his office, the government, his council of ministers, his party and coalition and the country know that he means business, that the buck stops with him, that his colleagues and officers must shape up or ship out, says Sanjaya Baru

Beware! The 9 top cyber threats for 2011

Beware! The 9 top cyber threats for 2011

Rediff.com30 Dec 2010

Google's Android, Apple's iPhone, foursquare, Google TV and the Mac OS X platform are all expected to become major targets for cybercriminals.

Lalit Modi says he will cooperate in probe

Lalit Modi says he will cooperate in probe

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

Under-pressure IPL commissioner Lalit Modi on Monday welcomed a probe into the functioning of the cash-awash Twenty20 League, saying he would extend all help to investigators.

BJP remains the side to beat in 2019

BJP remains the side to beat in 2019

Rediff.com17 May 2018

'Karti Chidambaram may be the beginning of a larger can of worms that the government has waited thus far to pop open,' says Vikram Johri.

How Microsoft is 'using' India's skewed patent law

How Microsoft is 'using' India's skewed patent law

Rediff.com24 Dec 2009

Microsoft's methods of protecting copyright have been slammed by the court as abuse of its 'money power'.

Gupta must resign: Keshavan

Gupta must resign: Keshavan

Rediff.com15 Feb 2010

The row over uniforms in India's Winter Olympics contingent has intensified with luger Shiva Keshavan seeking chef-de-mission R K Gupta's resignation and threatening to open a 'can of worms' on his return.