Cyber threat cannot be eliminated: US intel chief

Last Updated: Thursday, September 10, 2015, 22:57

Chinese cyber espionage continues to target a broad spectrum of US interests, including national security information, sensitive economic data and intellectual property, America's spy chief Thursday.

Cyber hacking: US plans sanctions against China

Last Updated: Monday, August 31, 2015, 22:43

The US is planning to impose "a package of unprecedented sanctions" on Chinese individuals and organisations involved in cyber-economic espionage and series of attacks on American networks to steal sensitive business and trade secrets, a media report said here Monday.

Strengthening network key to insurance sector growth: Report

Last Updated: Sunday, August 30, 2015, 13:15

Insurers should embrace the digital space with a resilient cyber security framework to disrupt the traditional business structures, it said, adding that cyber-security is a key risk area for insurance.

FireEye reveals cyber attacks on India, neighbouring nations

Last Updated: Monday, August 24, 2015, 11:53

The advanced persistent threat (APT) group behind the operation, which FireEye believes is most likely based in China, sent targeted spear phishing emails containing Microsoft Word attachments to its intended victims.

Watch: Indian girl develops software which prevents cyber bullying

Last Updated: Thursday, August 20, 2015, 18:26

The software has text recognition capability and as soon as an offensive phrase is detected it sends a pop-up message asking to reconsider the user comments.

Emerging technologies threat to privacy: Expert

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 18, 2015, 17:30

Privacy and confidentiality of personal information is under assault by emerging technologies, according to an expert on IT laws.

Two IT firm employees arrested for source code theft

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 11, 2015, 15:03

The Cyber crime branch has arrested two employees of a Gurgaon-based software company over allegations of source code theft.

Smartwatches open new hacking risk: Study

Last Updated: Thursday, July 23, 2015, 21:59

The surging market for smartwatches opens up new ground for hackers, according to researchers who found vulnerabilities in all the devices they tested.

Microsoft to buy Israeli cyber security firm Adallom: Report

Last Updated: Monday, July 20, 2015, 13:52

Adallom, which develops cloud security platforms, is expected to become the centre for Microsoft`s cyber security business in Israel, the newspaper said.

SEBI lays out cyber security policy for exchanges, others

Last Updated: Monday, July 6, 2015, 22:02

To protect the securities market from cyber threats, regulator SEBI Monday asked stock exchanges and other key entities to put in place necessary framework to safeguard systems, networks and databases from such attacks.

Undue benefits of Rs 156 crore provided to IT companies: CAG

Last Updated: Sunday, July 5, 2015, 20:01

Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has found that due to absence of guidelines, IT parks under Information Technology Department in Kerala, extended undue benefits amounting to Rs 156.90 crore to 11 major co-developers.

Cisco to buy OpenDNS for $635 million to boost security business

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 1, 2015, 04:57

Cisco Systems Inc said on Tuesday it would buy OpenDNS, a privately held cloud-based security firm, for $635 million, the latest move to boost its security business as cyber attacks increase in number and sophistication.