Nagaland tops IT, e-Governance sector: Kohima: The Computer Society of India (CSI)-Nihilent Nagaland on Tuesday declared Nagaland as a top performing state from among the northeastern states in Information Technology and e-Governance sector. “Nagaland is the only state in India where the state is acting as Service Centre Agency without engaging private companies for running…
RBI sets up inter-disciplinary standing committee on cyber security: The Reserve Bank of India set up an Inter-disciplinary Standing Committee on Cyber Security on Tuesday. The formation of a cyber security committee was proposed in the last monetary policy review outing of the central bank. Read More
Two held on cyber crime charges: Cyber Cell sleuths of Rachakonda Commissionerate today arrested two persons who were posting abusive videos and pictures in WhatsApp group. On credible information, Cyber Crime Police arrested Kandadi Raghupal Reddy (35) and Siddam Srider (35)–both drivers–, near O U Campus for the crime, police said. Read More
As Security Violations Erupt, Operator of India’s Biometric Database Stands at Troubling Crossroad: On the streets of Hyderabad, one can purchase an Aadhaar number or a copy of an Aadhaar card for as little as Rs 5 per copy from small traders – xerox shops and the like. ‘Data brokers’ in Delhi and Mumbai, if…
Cybercrimes in Pune double in 2016: PUNE: Cybercrime frauds doubled in Pune in 2016 compared to the previous year. Altogether 332 cases related to cybercrime were filed in 2016. Interestingly, the rise in the number of cases is not due to any innovative methods adopted by cyber criminals. In most cases, the victims have succumbed…
Government of India launches Botnet Cleaning and Malware Analysis Center: In the wake of the recent spate of hackings of the digital information systems in various government entities, the government of India has launched Botnet Cleaning and Malware Analysis Center through CERT-in. Computer Emergency Response Team has developed this new desktop and mobile security solution…
Net neutrality, digital access, and Trai: Will innovation and the real end-users win?: The telecom regulator, Trai, has launched the second, and hopefully, final phase of its net neutrality consultation, more than two years after the commencement of formal regulatory and policy discussions on the subject. The overlong consultation is a reflection of the global…
Protection against cyber risks – A need of the hour: Technology plays a very critical role in the world of business and for long has been leveraged as an asset, making businesses increasingly dependent on it. Today, with the demonetization of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 in India, transactions over the internet are playing a…
Prevent Uploading Of Rape Videos, Child Porn: Amicus To Centre: The amicus curiae in the matter where Supreme Court took suo motu cognizance of gangrape videos circulating on the internet has asked the government to take all steps to prevent uploading and dissemination of rape videos, revenge porn, child pornogra…Read More
Government of India launches ‘Cyber Swachhta Kendra’; a new mobile and desktop security solution: At a time when cyber attacks are increasing by the day, the government through its Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-in) on Tuesday launched “Cyber Swachhta Kendra” – a new desktop and mobile security solution for a secure cyberspace in the country.…