New snoop-resistant smartphone to protect your privacyUsing cryptography, the device is able to make and receive secure phone and video calls, as well as exchange encrypted text messages.
19 Jan, 2014, 04.59 PM IST
RBI explores SMS-based mobile banking on all types of handsetsRBI is exploring the possibility of providing SMS-based mobile banking on all types of handsets and has formed a committee to consider the ...
09 Oct, 2013, 09.10 PM IST
Two encryption systems of satellite phones crackedResearchers in Germany claim to have for the first time cracked two encryption systems of satellite phones, a breakthrough in call decipher...
03 Feb, 2012, 09.36 PM IST
- C-DoT develops secure handsets for top bureaucrats and ministers
In the first flush, C-DoT will roll out 2,000 such handsets, once the prototype is approved by an interministerial panel.
26 Sep, 2011, 03.59 AM IST
E-services like Gmail, BlackBerry, Skype can't be banned for lack of scrutiny: Telecoms security panelThe panel added that security agencies must take the help of cos such as Infosys, TCS, Wipro and Tech Mahindra to build such capabilities.
19 Jun, 2011, 02.06 PM IST
- Can't track Blackberry, Gmail: DoT
Operators are not supposed to introduce encryption and are not meant to know the content of messages.
16 Mar, 2011, 12.59 AM IST
- Govt seeks encryption keys for RIM's corporate email service by March 31
RIM has been given March 31 deadline by the Indian government to provide encryption keys for its corporate email service , which is largely...
15 Mar, 2011, 08.07 AM IST
- Blocking services won’t resolve security concerns, RIM tells govt
RIM has warned the government that blocking its popular BlackBerry service will not resolve India’s security concerns.
29 Sep, 2010, 02.33 AM IST
- Telcos seek more time to monitor BlackBerry services
Mobile phone companies are learnt to have sought additional time, in some cases until the weekend, to install equipment that can monitor se...
23 Sep, 2010, 01.29 AM IST
- Govt wants Google, Skype to set up local servers
The government on Wednesday said BlackBerry, Google, Skype and other communications providers must set up servers in India to allow securit...
01 Sep, 2010, 06.34 PM IST
- Set up BlackBerry intervention facilities: Govt
Nine leading telecom firms offer BlackBerry services in the country, including government-owned BSNL and MTNL.
16 Aug, 2010, 10.03 PM IST
- BlackBerry has to pass security muster in 15 days
The govt and Canada's RIM are once again at loggerheads over security concerns associated with BlackBerry services.Govt mulls ban on unbran...
01 Jul, 2010, 07.40 AM IST
- Bit by bit, India begins raising data security standards
India seems to have woken up to the poor standards of its data security, with the government seeking help from telecom companies, software ...
27 Apr, 2009, 02.06 AM IST
- BlackBerry saga: RIM points fingers at similar services
RIM has pointed out that the DoT was targeting only it, even as similar solutions were being offered by Nokia and Motorola and also by soft...
31 May, 2008, 12.54 PM IST
- RIM agrees to pass on BlackBerry data to govt
Research in Motion (RIM), has agreed to pass on sensitive customer data to the government but with a condition. BlackBerry: The beauty in p...
21 May, 2008, 05.00 AM IST
- RIM offers conditional solution to monitor BlackBerry content
RIM to pass on sensitive customer data to govt but with a condition that DoT takes responsibility in case of loss of information. BlackBerr...
20 May, 2008, 02.47 PM IST
- Govt seeks details of encryption technology of Airtel in J&K
The govt has asked its telecom vigilance wing to carry out a thorough check of encrypting technology deployed by private cellular operator ...
20 Jan, 2008, 02.48 PM IST