Deepfakes, social media posts on UP govt radarUttar Pradesh government cracks down on deepfake media, reporting synthetic posts to Meta and X. QR code scams for Ram Mandir donations inc...
19 Jan, 2024, 11.31 PM IST
Two users conned by Ola driver, lose e-wallet money in fraudBoth live in the same posh residential complex on Jogeshwari-Vikhroli Link Road (JVLR) and were conned by the same Ola driver. Ola said it ...
06 Apr, 2019, 12.01 PM IST
Remote access apps used to steal money from bank accountA Bengaluru-based former bank official lost Rs 1 lakh after fraudsters gained access to his phone by getting him to download an app that al...
19 Feb, 2019, 11.17 AM IST
Plan to tweak IT rules may widen rift between govt, social media companiesThe draft amendments to the rules under Section 79 aimed at curbing fake news were released for public consultation.
26 Dec, 2018, 10.38 AM IST
Experts say citizens may start fearing digital big brother after government snooping orderExperts argue that rules backing the order are too broad, lack judicial oversight and need a fresh review.
22 Dec, 2018, 08.37 AM IST
Checking online content on terror a tough call nowGovts, tech cos would want to block explosive content but the problem lies in the sheer scale at which such content is generated & amplifie...
25 Sep, 2017, 12.51 PM IST
Experiencing slow internet? Your ISP may be under attackOne will have difficulty opening websites, will see a huge increase in spam and will experience reduced or no access to services like email...
25 Jul, 2016, 04.56 PM IST
New software makes gene editing technology simplerThis technology ultimately has applications in gene therapies for genetic disorders such as sickle cell anemia and cystic fibrosis.
16 Jul, 2015, 04.06 PM IST
Gulshan Rai becomes first chief of cyber security; post created to tackle growing e-threatsThe Narendra Modi government has created a cyber-security chief’s position under the Prime Minister's Office and has appointed Gulshan Rai.
22 Apr, 2015, 12.59 PM IST
Experts stress need to re-look Section 66A post verdictChandrashekhar had argued that Section 66A was unconstitutional because in the name of securing the internet and in the name of preventing ...
27 Mar, 2015, 04.25 PM IST
Virtually 'impossible' to stop viewing of documentary online: ExpertsExperts claimed that cops will also have to struggle in finding the origin of video uploads as most of the servers are located abroad.
05 Mar, 2015, 10.32 PM IST
Twitter receieved 15, Google got 2794 post removal requests from Government in six monthsIndian authorities' obsession with Facebook and YouTube has given some breather to Twitter users, who seem to enjoy much higher level of fr...
11 Feb, 2015, 11.29 AM IST
Cancel projects given to Chinese companies, demand local power firmsThe IEEMA last month wrote to the power ministry that China had reportedly mounted almost daily attacks on both government and private comp...
07 Oct, 2014, 06.21 AM IST
BJP plans to lure Facebook, Google, Yahoo if it comes to powerSays that if it comes to power it will create a policy environment where companies like Google, Yahoo will be encouraged to set up servers ...
24 Apr, 2014, 02.21 PM IST
SC hearing on Google appeal in defamation suit todayAn appeal in the SC by Google against an Andhra Pradesh HC’s dismissal of its petition in a 2009 defamation case comes up for another heari...
27 Jan, 2014, 04.00 AM IST
Cane shortage likely to force Maharashtra sugar mills to pay moreIf sugar mills in UP fear the spectre of political factors raising cane prices, mills in Maharashtra are worried that they have to pay high...
27 Sep, 2013, 11.30 AM IST
CCI probe on Google's anti-competitive practices goes sluggishCCI says the matter is currently with the Director General’s office and that the CCI does not interfere with its investigation.
12 Jun, 2013, 04.07 AM IST