Cyber crime

Facebook last week disclosed its worst-ever security breach affecting nearly 50 million accounts. Photo: Bloomberg

WhatsApp bug let hackers hijack accounts with a video call: reports

1 min read . 10 Oct 2018

Infosys Foundation to help set up cybercrime investigation centre in Bengaluru

1 min read . 03 Oct 2018

The Labs Threats Report March 2018 by McAfee, an independent cyber security company revealed that in 2017 the healthcare sector saw a 210% increase in publicly disclosed security incidents over 2016.

Health data security: Ultrasound, MRI reports highly vulnerable to cyber crimes: McAfee

2 min read . 12 Mar 2018

The ministry has recently setup a cyber and information security division to look into matters relating to cyber-crime and information security. Photo: iStockphoto

MHA to train 27,500 police personnel to handle cyber crimes

1 min read . 06 Mar 2018

Graeme Beardsell, managing director (Asia Pacific and Japan), Akamai Technologies Inc.

Enterprises need a new security architecture: Graeme Beardsell

3 min read . 28 Feb 2018

The 7.6 billion won of stolen cryptocurrencies are now worth about 90 billion won ($82.7 million), Chosun Ilbo reported. Photo: AFP

North Korean hackers behind attacks on cryptocurrency exchanges: report

1 min read . 16 Dec 2017

Apple chief Tim Cook’s comments come at a pivotal point for the company’s future in China, which is now its biggest market outside of North America. Photo: Reuters

Internet must have security, humanity, Apple chief Tim Cook tells China

2 min read . 03 Dec 2017

The hackers reportedly broke into the SWIFT system of the NIC Asia Bank and siphoned off an undisclosed amount last week. Photo: iStock

Nepal’s central bank issues alert after hackers target major private bank

1 min read . 24 Oct 2017

A file photo of Sebi chief Ajay Tyagi . Photo: PTI

Sebi chief says capital markets need sophisticated cyber security

1 min read . 28 Sep 2017

Should you worry about identity theft?

4 min read . 20 Sep 2017

As many as 1,44,496 cyber security attacks were observed in the country in last three years. Photo: iStockphoto

Government to strengthen surveillance, laws to check cybercrimes

2 min read . 19 Sep 2017

The IMF paper calls for greater investment in cyber security and coordination among institutions and countries to tackle cyber risks. Photo: Bloomberg

Battle against cyber crimes cannot be left to markets, says IMF

3 min read . 01 Sep 2017

Cyber security could never be foolproof, and even networks of big organisations such as LinkedIn has been hacked in the past, said Pankaj Verma, a cyber security expert associated with TCG Digital. Photo: Reuters

One cyber crime takes place every 10 minutes in NCR, say experts

1 min read . 01 Sep 2017

A cyber cell at a police station in Ghaziabad. Authorities had blocked 652 URLs until June 2017. Photo: HT

Rise in cyber crime jolts centre into action

2 min read . 14 Aug 2017

The government aims to collect Rs9.8 trillion through direct taxes in 2017-18. Photo: Mint

Direct tax collection grows 21% till mid-July FY’18

1 min read . 10 Aug 2017

A research and development fund for cyber security worth Rs1,000 crore has been created. Photo: AFP

50 cyber attack incidents reported in financial sector: govt

1 min read . 01 Aug 2017

Ludhiana police say the amount was transferred to five different accounts, four in Kolkata and one in Delhi, by the hackers in a day. Photo: iStock

Hackers siphon Rs70 lakh from Ludhiana businessman’s account

1 min read . 20 Jul 2017

The task of revising the data protection regime is vital for the progress of the country.

Data protection and privacy: choices before India

3 min read . 18 Jul 2017

Most of the SIM cards recovered are that of Reliance Jio. Photo: AFP

Reliance Jio case: 50 SIM cards found from arrested man

1 min read . 13 Jul 2017

Reliance Jio said its subscriber data is safe and maintained with highest level of security. Photo: Reuters

Reliance Jio case: Maharashtra police detains Rajasthan man over data leak

1 min read . 12 Jul 2017