Hacking group's target is Sunil Mittal, wants 'pro-US' govt

The hacking group behind the release of documents alleging India was using mobile phone companies to spy on a United States Congress-appointed body now says its aim is to 'lessen the influence of......

US probes alleged hacking by India spy unit

The United States is reported to have launched an investigation into allegations that India's Military Intelligence hacked into e-mails of a US Congressional commission that monitors economic and......

Hackers claim India spied on US Congress body; Army denies it

A group of hackers has posted online 'secret' documents it alleges reveal the Indian government arm-twisting international mobile manufacturers to help it spy on a United States Congress-appointed......

Beware of cyber Osama!

Osama Bin Laden's terror still looms large, even after his death. Now he seems to be creating a problem on the internet. According to Abhijit Limaye, Director, Development, Symantec, cyber......

Why India's ATMs are vulnerable to cyber attack

'The absence of a cyber security framework for ATMs is like a dream come true for hackers.'Business Standard's Ayan Pramanik & Shivani Shinde Nadhe report.Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com......

Norton warns of data theft on public wi-fi

Using free wi-fi at an airport could result in data theft. Public wi-fi zones can be vulnerable to cyber attacks, owing to bad usage habits, says a study by security software firm Norton by......

How to ensure your bank account remains safe

With cyber criminals becoming savvier by the day, learning how to safeguard yourself is imperative. The data breach that has led to an estimated 3.2 million debit cards getting compromised is only......

World's 10 biggest tech acquisitions

In one of the biggest mergers in the IT space, Microsoft on Monday said it will acquire professional networking platform LinkedIn in an all-cash transaction valued at $26.2 billion. IMAGE:......