Page 9 - Cybercrime

NCW calls for robust law to combat 'advanced' cybercrime against women

The NCW on Friday called for a robust cyber law that can be effective against the advanced methods used by predators to commit cybercrime against women

Ransomware feared as possible saboteur for November election in US

Even if a ransomware attack fails to disrupt elections, it could nonetheless rattle confidence in the vote

WhatsApp messages can be hacked, intercepted and manipulated: Check Point

Check Point, in a blog underlining the vulnerability, said it has already informed WhatsApp of its findings

UN backs Russia on internet convention, alarming online rights advocates

The General Assembly approved the resolution sponsored by Russia and backed by China, which would set up a committee of international experts in 2020.

Twitter India officers meet Parliamentary Panel to discuss cyber harassment

This comes in the wake of sexual assault and murder of a 27-year-old veterinary doctor near Hyderabad

Banking, govt, critical infra most targeted by hackers in 2018-19: Cisco

About 26 per cent of these overall attacks cost organisations in the country upwards of $5 million each

Microsoft's Digital Crime Unit busy catching cyber thugs in India

Microsoft, that invests more than a billion dollars a year in security research, innovation and development, reached out to 126 organisations in India last year

India Inc must step up on cyber insurance

Corporate and insurance firms should work together to fight the associated risks

Malaysian editors face cybercrime charges for posting video criticising AG

KiniTV is an Internet TV broadcasting news about Malaysian politics

Post with caution! Your social profile is a goldmine for cyber criminals

89% of the respondents stated a need to enhance cyber laws, Ernst & Young report

Police bust $550 mn internet scam that duped thousands

Three ringleaders have been arrested from the outskirts of New Delhi; Rs 5 bn seized

Over 50% cybercrime victims fail to recover lost money: Report

Internet users lose $476 per attack and one-in-10 people surveyed said they lost more than $5,000

US faces tall hurdles in detaining or deterring Russian hackers

Russia does not extradite its citizens and has shown that it will not easily be deterred through public shaming

Story in numbers: Cybercrime trends in India

As many as 11,592 cases of cybercrime were reported across India in 2015, nearly 26 times more than a decade ago

Over 55% of Indians in 16-36 age group hit by cybercrime: Report

Globally, those born between 1980 and 2000 are the most commonly affected victims; 40% were impacted last year

350% rise in cybercrime in India in 3 years: Study

Operational systems are increasingly subject to cyberattacks, as many are built around legacy technologies with weaker protocols that are inherently more vulnerable

Cybercrime in India

As many as 9,622 cybercrimes were reported in India in 2014, an increase of 69 per cent over the previous year

India sees new non-profit to tackle cybercrime, finds backer in crusader Parry Aftab

Aftab has begun programmes in local schools in Delhi and Bengaluru, building awareness among children

Be wary of fake I-T refund emails

Govt steps up security to check criminals seeking bank details of taxpayers

India-UAE sign pact for cooperation in combating cybercrime

The pact will handle issues pertaining to state security, terrorism and crimes related to unconventional weapons