Cyber crime

Need to re-look at IT Act to counter cyber crime: Govt

Cyber crime has become a challenge and this needs to be addressed by taking a relook at the IT Act and revamping criminal laws, government told the Rajya Sabha Wednesday.

Dec 10, 2014, 18:20 PM IST

Hackers to probe cyber crime defences at British banks

In the next few months hackers will try to penetrate the cyber defences of Britain`s major banks and steal information about millions of customers. But for once they`ll be welcome.

Nov 19, 2014, 21:20 PM IST

Banks to launch new tool to fight hackers: WSJ

A group of cybersecurity firms funded by big banks plan to launch a platform that will allow financial companies to communicate faster about potential cyber breaches, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Nov 04, 2014, 18:28 PM IST

US eyes cyber `deterrence` to stop hackers

The US military is looking to flex its muscles in cyberspace as a "deterrence" to hackers eyeing potential American targets, the nation`s top cyber cop said Tuesday.

Oct 29, 2014, 10:29 AM IST

Google employee held for 'cyberstalking'

According to a San Francisco Chronicle report, Nicholas Rotundo, an internal technology employee at the firm, posed as a researcher who was studying `the public`s perception of different breast types`.

Oct 27, 2014, 10:52 AM IST

China Police arrest 30,000 in cyber crime crackdown

Around 30,000 suspects have been arrested in China's capital here and 17 million illegal online messages deleted during a 3 year crackdown on cyber crime.

Oct 09, 2014, 21:33 PM IST

'India should be more aware of cyber security threats'

India should be more aware of cyber security threats and the time to act in this regard is now, an Israeli security solutions firm has said even as it averred that the two countries have many common "opponents".

Jul 24, 2014, 19:11 PM IST

India 3rd most hit by online banking malwares

The use of Internet has improved the overall banking services in India.

Jun 17, 2014, 16:06 PM IST

Cyber crime costs global economy $445 billion a year: Report

Cyber crime costs the global economy about USD 445 billion every year, with the damage to business from the theft of intellectual property exceeding the $160 billion loss to individuals from hacking, according to research published on Monday.

Jun 09, 2014, 21:25 PM IST