Hacked ADA websites still down

It will take another two days to restart the two suspended Agra development authority (ADA) websites which were hacked on Sunday allegedly by a Moroccan hacker. The private firm, responsible for the maintenance of the websites, has reportedly asked ADA permission for redesigning the sites as they have not been reviewed since their launch. Read…

Thai Junta Chief Defends Controversial Cyber Law Plans

Thailand’s junta chief Tuesday defended proposals for a cyber law that critics say will grant the government unprecedented surveillance powers with little judicial oversight. A new law granting authorities the right to access emails, telephone records, computers and postal mail without court approval — if they suspect national security is at risk — is tabled…

Guard Free Speech, Republic

On January 26, 65 years ago, when we the people of India gave ourselves the Constitution, we adopted a new way of life defined by individual liberties, secured by free speech. In the 7th century, when Prophet Muhammad proclaimed Islam, he too gave a way of life, but let’s first go hundreds of years before…

VMware rejigs top management

Technology major VMware has made changes to its top management, with plans to bag new projects in Indian government, cloud computing and mobility space. The Palo Alto headquartered company appointed Sundar Balasubramanian as the Senior Director for General Business for its India business. In his role, Balasubramanian will be responsible for growing VMware’s partners and…