Security: News
21 Feb 2018
AndroidHow will Android P stop malware from spying on you?
Google Android's next-in-line operating system (OS), Android P, will reportedly prevent background apps from accessing a device's camera and microphone.
06 Feb 2018
IndiaFind your Aadhaar usage history for the last six months
Recently, several cases of Aadhaar data misuse have been reported. Last month, a racket was busted where scammers were letting people access the Aadhaar database illegally for just Rs. 500.
06 Feb 2018
India#SecurityCheckKiya: Google launches safety initiative in India
Google has launched a new public safety initiative in India called #SecurityCheckKiya.
26 Jan 2018
GoogleGoogle Chrome's latest update lets you mute 'annoying' websites
The Google Chrome 64 update has been released by the company and is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems.
25 Jan 2018
DelhiPassenger stopped at IGI for carrying grenade like power bank
With just a day left for the Republic Day celebrations in the national capital, a minor bomb scare at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport on Thursday created chaos after a hand grenade like object was found in a passenger's luggage during the screening process.
20 Jan 2018
Malware40,000 users affected by credit card security breach: OnePlus
Smartphone maker OnePlus has confirmed that the recent credit card security breach on its official website has affected up to 40,000 customers.
18 Jan 2018
XReports claim Twitter employees can read DMs, Twitter denies
Project Veritas, a group of investigative journalists led by American activist James O'Keefe, recently released an undercover video which shows Twitter 'employees' admitting that they have access to users' direct messages (DMs).
17 Jan 2018
AndroidKaspersky identifies advanced virus that can 'steal' WhatsApp messages
Anti-virus software maker Kaspersky Lab has identified what it claims to be the most powerful malware ever seen.
11 Jan 2018
WhatsAppWhatsApp group chats can be hacked: Researchers
A team of German cryptographers has discovered that anyone who is in control of WhatsApp's servers can infiltrate group chats despite the latter being end-to-end encrypted.
10 Jan 2018
IndiaVirtual ID, limited KYC: Aadhaar has new two-layer security feature
Days after a major breach was reported in the Aadhaar database, the UIDAI has come up with a new two-layer security system to protect privacy.
31 Dec 2017
Delhi PoliceDelhi Police ups security for New Year's Eve
'Dilwalo ki Dilli', also known for its high crime rate, is making sure nothing goes wrong this new year.
28 Dec 2017
Narendra ModiTwo cops suspended for leading PM's convoy on wrong route
Two Noida cops have been suspended for leading PM Narendra Modi's convoy on the wrong route, a major security breach.
27 Dec 2017
IndiaCRPF urges govt. not to take away VIP security duties
India's Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) paramilitary force has requested the government not to stop it from conducting VIP duties.
21 Dec 2017
Narendra Modi#DefenseDiaries: The men who keep PM Modi safe
Whenever PM Narendra Modi speaks publicly, all our eyes and ears are firmly towards him.
21 Dec 2017
IndiaFour airports on high alert after "serious" bomb threat
Four airports across India are on high alert after receiving calls about a "serious" bomb threat.
20 Dec 2017
FacebookFacebook gets safer; launches new tools to boost user privacy
Facebook has rolled out a series of tools to ensure greater security and privacy for its users.
10 Dec 2017
Supreme Court Of IndiaHow to ensure that your Aadhaar is not being misused
The Centre has mandated Aadhaar for authentication to avail a lot of services even as many flagged concerns over privacy and misuse of Aadhaar.
07 Dec 2017
IndiaIndian drone "invaded" our airspace, then crashed: Chinese media
An Indian drone recently "invaded" Chinese airspace and then crashed across the border, Chinese media has claimed.
29 Nov 2017
IndiaIndia asks troops to uninstall Chinese apps over security concerns
Amid reports about Chinese apps being used to steal user data, India has asked its troops along the 4,057km-long LAC to uninstall 42 apps including WeChat, Truecaller, UC News and UC Browser and format their smartphones.
22 Nov 2017
VijayawadaAadhaar-based verification at airports from next year
From 2018, passengers flying out of the Ahmedabad, Kolkata and Vijayawada airports will be able to enjoy paperless travel if they link their tickets to Aadhaar.
22 Nov 2017
WhatsAppHere are 6 tips to keep your WhatsApp secure
Over 1.3 billion people use WhatsApp app every day to connect with family and friends.
20 Nov 2017
IndiaUIDAI mulls using dummy numbers to protect Aadhaar data
Amid a wave of criticism over lack of privacy and security, the UIDAI is mulling one more way to protect Aadhaar data of people: dummy numbers.
14 Nov 2017
SmartphonesBody sweat might become the upcoming biometric security system
Amidst ongoing debates about the superiority of fingerprint-based and face-based biometric security systems, researchers at the University of Albany in the US have come up with a novel approach - using sweat!
30 Oct 2017
MumbaiJet Airways Mumbai-Delhi flight diverted to Ahmedabad after hijack-note found
Owing to "security reasons", a Mumbai-Delhi Jet Airways flight last night was diverted to Ahmedabad and passengers deplaned.
12 Oct 2017
DelhiCarrying a power bank may delay you at Delhi airport
The CSIF, in charge of security at the Delhi Airport, has a new security concern: power banks.
01 Oct 2017
SmartphonesFingerprint sensor will become standard in phones by 2018
PIN codes and patterns are cumbersome, while facial recognition and retina scans are still in their experimental stages.
10 Sep 2017
IndiaMHA asks for tightened security, warns of possible terror attack
Following intelligence inputs regarding a possible terror attack, the Union home ministry has thrown caution to the wind and asked all state governments and security agencies to tighten security at airports, bus stands, train and metro stations.
05 Sep 2017
MumbaiMumbai: 40,000 police personnel, drones to monitor Ganapati Visarjan processions
As the 10-day Ganeshotsav comes to an end, the Mumbai Police have stepped up the security arrangements to avoid any breakdown of law and order in the city.
15 Aug 2017
DelhiI-Day: Seven-layer security in Delhi amid terror threat
To combat possible terror strikes on Independence Day, Delhi has got a seven-layer security guard this time.
01 Aug 2017
IndiaUS: Flyers will now face stricter checks for electronics
American travelers flying to, from and within the country are set for tougher security measures at airports.
27 Jul 2017
Saudi ArabiaUS to introduce stricter screening measures for tablets, e-readers
Passengers traveling in US airlines will be required to take out their tablets, e-readers and other large electronic devices from carry-on luggage for inspection.
26 Jul 2017
DelhiSecurity Lapse: African national without visa escapes from Delhi Airport
A West African national, who was detained by immigration and intelligence investigators at the IGI airport for not having a valid visa, managed to flee from their custody.
13 Jul 2017
DelhiCISF, world's 'best airport security', misses 'explosives' at Delhi's IGIA
About ten days after the Central Industrial Security Force was named the 'best airport security' in the world for its services at the Delhi Airport, reports have emerged that a dummy explosive managed to pass through at least two layers of security at the same airport.
03 Jul 2017
DelhiCISF gets 'best airport security award for Delhi's IGI Airport
The Central Industrial Security Force has been named the 'best airport security' by the World Quality Congress for its services at the Delhi Airport.
07 May 2017
IndiaAs security becomes pricier, flights get costlier
Looking at the increasing security threats, the Centre has decided to requisite the services of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) to guard India's 98 airports. This will mean that flyers will have to pay more as airfares will increase with an imminent hike in passenger security fee (PSF).
05 May 2017
KarnatakaBengaluru: Security-check at airport will now take only 25 seconds
According to reports, Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) is India's first airport to have introduced the Automated Tray Retrieval System (ATRS).
27 Apr 2017
Jammu And KashmirUP CM Adityanath's security beefed up over terror threats
Intelligence agencies have received inputs that there may be an assassination attempt on UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. His Z-plus security has now been tightened to ensure that any attack can be foiled.
29 Mar 2017
Ajit PaiInternet privacy: US opens doors for exploitation of users' data
In an alarming move, the US House of Representatives revoked internet privacy rules approved days before President Donald Trump's election, that made it mandatory for service providers to obtain consent before selling consumers' data.
