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India and Pakistan at war in cyber space ahead of Independence Day

by Shashank Shekhar |Aug 4, 2017

Experts predict the attack on a Pakistani government website is bound to activate hackers from both the countries to try and breach each other's cyber space and over thousands of websites from bot...

Don't download third party GST apps! They may be malware

by Shashank Shekhar |Jul 3, 2017

Think twice before downloading those apps on your smartphone for GST-related queries. Cyber experts have raised the alarm over apps that claim to assist in calculating or filing Goods and Services...

Cyber crooks using Chinese malware to hack, steal money from ATMs

by Shashank Shekhar |Jun 15, 2017

Security agencies have cautioned the banking sector with cases of ATM breach, which do not require cards or breaking into the hardware, coming to light in parts of the country.

Miss internet on flights? Wi-Fi access can soon be possible on airplanes

by Shashank Shekhar |Jun 15, 2017

The proposal, which was floated by Department of Telecommunications (DoT), will see daylight after getting clearance from committee of secretaries - MHA, Ministry of Civil aviation (MoCA) and DoT,...

DigiYatra may halve check-in and boarding time at airports by year-end

by Shashank Shekhar |Jun 9, 2017

The ministry of civil aviation (MoCA) initiative aims to shorten queues at entry points, boarding areas, security checks and during exit

WannaCry Ransomware fears: Pirated software makes Indians more vulnerable

by Shashank Shekhar |May 16, 2017

For, the experts believe, the use of pirated or outdated software is rampant among Indian companies, who will not be able to report their losses due to licencing issues.

Cheats use UPI app to trap bank customers

by Shashank Shekhar |Apr 12, 2017

CROOKS are exploiting loopholes in the Unified Payments Interface mobile application to loot bank customers, police sources told Mail Today on Tuesday, underscoring a spike in cyber crimes as Indi...

UP Police likely to question Sunny Leone over Rs 3,700 crore online scam

by Shashank Shekhar |Feb 7, 2017

The officials have sought legal opinion before they can call several celebrities and beneficiaries to join investigation. The list includes Bollywood actresses Sunny Leone and Ameesha Patel, who a...

Are black money hoarders investing in bitcoin?

by Shashank Shekhar |Jan 5, 2017

Experts say the cryptocurrency appeals to those worried about a lack of supply of cash but part of this price buoyancy can also be attributed to market-making initiatives of Indian exchanges.

The Special Task Force says the gang misused a loophole in the phone banking system.

Bank staff give your ATM card to imposters

by Shashank Shekhar |Sep 16, 2016

Uttar Pradesh authorities have blown the lid off an ATM card syndicate that swiped lakhs of rupees from dozens of people with the help of bank officials and technology.