CyberSecurity

Your Android phone can fall prey to nearly 8,400 pieces of malware every day, despite frequent security updates

Google has been releasing frequent security updates to protect Android, but there is still a lot of work to do.

May 6, 2017

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Google releases critical anti-phishing update to Gmail for Android; Here's why you should get it right now

Google has released critical anti-phishing security update to its Gmail app for Android.

May 4, 2017

Manish Sisodia claims 'someone' hacked his Twitter account and is retweeting 'anti-Anna Hazare messages'

"My account hacked. Someone retweeting anti Anna Hazare messages from account. Trying to delete them, not even getting deleted," Sisodia tweeted on Friday.

Apr 29, 2017

IIT-Delhi and AMU websites hacked by pro-Pakistan hackers group 'Pakistan Haxors CREW - PHC'

They just wanted to give away a message which stated "Kashmir will be Pakistan," which was posted on the hacked website of IIT-Delhi.

Apr 25, 2017

Why fingerprint can't guarantee security for your iPhone or Samsung Galaxy smartphone

Researchers have found that partial similarities between prints could make fingerprint-based security systems vulnerable.

Apr 21, 2017

Is the BHIM app recording your telephone conversations? These activists have a stark warning!

Millions of users, who have downloaded the BHIM app, may be unaware of the fact that they have authorised the NPCI to track their phone calls.

Apr 17, 2017

Fappening 2.0: Here's how you can protect your private data from hackers

Take a pause from sexting and follow these steps to protect your data.

Apr 13, 2017

Hackers can steal PINs and passwords by analysing the way you tilt your smartphone

Be careful while typing in information on your smartphone; its motion sensors could be spying on you.

Apr 13, 2017

Microsoft outlines 3 key changes in privacy protection settings in Windows 10 Creators Update; all you need to know

In the upcoming Windows 10 Creators Update, Microsoft has tweaked the privacy protection settings to make it user friendly and also reduced importing of user data from the PC.

Apr 6, 2017

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India witnessed close to 36.6 million data records theft: Gemalto

Gemalto's Breach Level Index report of 2016 reveals India witnessed 14 percent increase in data breach compared to the previous year.

Apr 3, 2017

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WikiLeaks releases source code for Marble Framework that CIA used to hide source of its malware

The CIA used the Marble Framework not only to hide its tracks but also to pin the blame for malware attacks on other nations like China, Russia, North Korea and Iran.

Apr 1, 2017

Digital India: Norton Wi-Fi Privacy protects your Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone from hackers

Norton Wi-Fi Privacy protects users on unsecured, public hotspots.

Mar 30, 2017

Thinking of quitting WhatsApp due to privacy issues? These 5 encrypted messaging apps could be your safe havens

Is your messaging app encrypted? Think again, because most companies could still read your messages if needed.

Mar 27, 2017

How safe are your iPhones, Macs from CIA? WikiLeaks reveals new tools, but here's why you must not worry

New WikiLeaks documents show some old tools used by CIA to hack iPhones and Macs, which Apple has rendered useless.

Mar 24, 2017

US Senate votes to let ISPs sell customers' app usage and browsing history: 5 VPNs to hide your behaviour on the Internet

The Bill needs to be ratified by the US Congress before it becomes an Act and ISPs can actually sell your usage data to advertisers.