Switzerland, Sweden top the index followed by UK, Netherlands and US

India slips two positions on global innovation index

BS Reporter

Kapil Sibal & Milind Deora

Proposes to set up agency to ward off cyber threats, create a workforce trained in cyber security; fiscal benefits to businesses for adopting security best practice

India launches policy to secure cyber space

Entersoft Information Systems, a Hyderabad-based security consulting and awareness start-up, is currently in the process of investing in a few resources to develop a mobile app (short for application), which once installed on an Android phone will tell how secure the apps and private information are on that device.

Entersoft lines up mobile security app for Android devices

Business Standard

Kapil Sibal

In order to better arm itself in the wake of rising threat of cyber crime, the government on Tuesday announced the National Cyber Security Policy 2013

Experts call cyber security policy too vague

The next time you think of downloading a free application on your smartphone, be careful. According to a recent report cybercriminals are using app permissions to commit fraud and install malware.

Free Apps for smartphone pose security threat: McAfee

The policy proposes a contingency plan to handle cyber attacks on vital installations and critical infrastructure

Govt puts cyber policy in place, invites pvt players

But not enough juice in the Quattro's battery

Grand on gaming

When Intel showcased notebooks powered by the then latest Ivy Bridge processors some time ago, one of the talking points among reviewers was the anti-theft feature. While we had been fortunate enough not to have to use this feature so far, we were intrigued when we heard ESET was offering anti-theft as part of its security solution.The ESET Smart Security 6, which consists of anti-virus, anti-spyware, anti-spam, firewall, parental control, anti-phishing and a social-media scanner, also includes an anti-theft module.Â After installing the software, one is asked to set up the anti-theft console. One needs to set up a Phantom account, which periodically uploads screenshots and photos (if connected to a webcam) to the console when active. It also uses Wi-Fi to upload its location. Once one reports the computer to be stolen on the console, which can be accessed on the internet, ESET reboots the computer and hides all other accounts (and data) on the PC and boots into the Phantom account.Bas

Catch a thief with this software

The svelte Xperia Z tablet packs some punch, but is it worth the price tag it carries?

When looks can kill

The department of telecommunications has rejected VSNLs proposal to jointly undertake commercial development of 773 acres of land owned by the company and share the revenues.

VSNL may not get to develop real estate

Software giant aims to soothe traditional computer users who were confused with the tile-based interface that works on touch-enabled devices

Microsoft's 'start' button is back with Windows 8.1

Reuters

Thats why simply installing the latest firewalls and anti-virus packages does not protect a network from intrusion. The onus is with users, to recognise and deal with new threats as they arise. 


Devangshu Datta: Net security 101

Scientists at the Indian Institute of Science and public sector aircraft maker Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) are working on a way to reduce vibrations in the advanced light helicopter (ALH)

Scientists working on smart material for ALH

Tribal DDB Worldwide, the digital interactive arm of the DDB group, has entered into a strategic alliance with Mudra Communications to set up a new entity Tribal DDB India. The company also launched

Tribal DDB inks deal with Mudra

The Phillipine-based $100 million SPI Technologies has acquired the Coimbatore-based KG Information Services and Technologiess medical transcription business for an undisclosed sum.


SPI Tech buys out Coimbatore medical transcription firm

Global mobile handsets major Nokia is in talks with the Maharashtra government on investing $175 million (about Rs 765 crore) for setting up a manufacturing unit on a 150-acre plot of land at Airoli

Maharashtra govt woos Nokia with sops

3i Infotech (formerly ICICI Infotech) is consolidating its overseas operations ahead of its initial public offering (IPO).


3i plans to buy out ally in German joint venture

From digital TVs to cars, a booming Chinese market could be good for the Indian software industry too, say visiting businessmen from the Taiwanese semiconductor industry. How? Just partner us, they

India-Taiwan tieups in IT can address booming China

With costs falling dramatically, new technology mobile's are finally affordable and will be available in India by the end of the year.


Surajeet Das Gupta: Move over 2G, 3G`s here

Trai to revise leased circuit tariff structure for domestic bandwidth in a week.


Trai slashes  bandwidth rates by 71%

Bharti Tele-Ventures, which offers cellular services inder the brandname Airtel, today termed the regulators move to impose access deficit charge (ADC) on calls made by subscribers while on roaming

Roaming ADC irrational, says Bharti Tele

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