Uttar Pradesh says GPS tracking curbs theft, diversion in food grain supplyUttar Pradesh has implemented a GPS tracking system to curb food grain theft and diversion in its Public Distribution System. This digital ...
02 Jan, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
IRS fresh alert ahead of Christmas: Waiting for stimulus checks? Don’t fall into scammers’ trap — here’s what protections the IRS recommendsIRS is warning millions of Americans about rising identity theft and tax scams this Christmas. Holiday shopping plus tax season makes a per...
04 Dec, 2025, 06.12 PM IST
Operation Echosteep: How a single stolen iPhone helped UK police bust a $200 million phone smuggling ringA single tracked iPhone helped UK police dismantle the largest mobile phone theft ring in history, uncovering 40,000 stolen devices bound f...
07 Oct, 2025, 10.46 AM IST
Android devices to auto-reboot after three days of inactivity in latest Google security updateIf a device remains locked and unused for 72 hours, it will automatically restart. Upon reboot, it enters the “Before First Unlock” (BFU) s...
16 Apr, 2025, 10.44 AM IST
Sebi proposes tech-based measures to prevent misuseTo create a secure trading environment, markets regulator Sebi on Tuesday proposed to strengthen authentication using a SIM binding mechani...
19 Feb, 2025, 06.29 AM IST
Google introduces new anti-theft features for Android devicesGoogle is enhancing security for Android users by introducing new anti-theft features aimed at protecting personal data in the event of a s...
07 Oct, 2024, 04.53 PM IST
Why thieves in the US are robbing catalytic converters from carsThe US is witnessing an increasing menace of catalytic converter thefts from vehicles. This has once again hogged the spotlight after the m...
30 May, 2024, 10.16 PM IST
How to maximize mobile data usage and minimize data loss: Here are 10 valauble tipsWhether it's customer data, sales figures, or other sensitive information, it's critical to ensure that your data is not only utilized to i...
05 Apr, 2023, 11.18 PM IST
Microsoft Outlook users receive ‘junk emails’ in Inbox, tech giant yet to respondWaking up to a bunch of email push notifications from Outlook and figuring out what went wrong? Well, if yes, the same was faced by several...
21 Feb, 2023, 12.59 AM IST
Tesla is seeking approval for a sensor that could detect child left in a hot carThe automaker wants permission to use unlicensed millimeter-wave sensors.
21 Aug, 2020, 08.46 AM IST
Toyota’s finance arm mulls fixing GPS device on vehicles“The GPS system will ensure safety as well as benefit customers. It will improve security and reduce chances of theft,” managing director a...
20 Aug, 2020, 10.28 AM IST
- Discom engineer death: Why power thieves fear no one
Jaffarpur alone has seen losses of around 60%. In the past five years, nearly 14,000 cases (33,000KW) have been detected in the area.
18 Jul, 2017, 10.40 AM IST
Assam government will make installation of Earth-leakage circuit breaker mandatoryThe state power department will make installation of ELCB mandatory to prevent high earth impedance to prevent shock.
13 Jul, 2017, 07.51 PM IST
With funds in boot, Trak N Tell heads to Bengaluru with Intelli7The expansion into Bengaluru is part of utilising the freshly-raised funds, which founder and CEO Pranshu Gupta said will also be used for ...
22 Jul, 2016, 01.49 AM IST
ET Recommendations: Bluetooth tracking deviceThe most basic use is to find something that you often misplace inside the house using active tracking and by activating the buzzer on the ...
18 Nov, 2014, 12.49 PM IST
Identity theft costs Indians Rs 7,500 on an average: MicrosoftCases of identity theft are also on the rise and a survey by Microsoft has found damages to have costed individuals about Rs 7,500 on an av...
11 Feb, 2014, 07.09 PM IST
HameshaON: Solution to India's power distribution, blackout woes?The device, which sits at diferent nodes and is Wi-Fi enabled, can pinpoint the quantum and the place where energy is getting leaked -- tha...
06 Aug, 2012, 11.08 AM IST