Identity Theft

Aadhaar privacy issues extend beyond the security of its biometric database

There is a robust need for safeguarding our data and own responsibility for it.

Urvashi Rautela in a double role she never signed up for: Hotel room booked using actress' Aadhaar details

Take it easy, Urvashi! While Urvashi Rautela has never shied away from baring it all, the Aadhar card did contain life-threatening details, like her age.

OnePlus confirms security breach, announces that credit card details of up to 40,000 users may have been stolen

The breaches were first reported on OnePlus’ forums when users noticed unusual activity on their credit cards (CC) following a purchase from OnePlus.net

Malicious attack on Zomato among the sixth biggest data breach globally in the first half of 2017

The malicious attack on food delivery app Zomato that exposed 17 million records was the sixth biggest data breach globally in the first half of 2017.

Girl Scouts are learning to fight cyber crime rather than selling cookies

Girl Scouts as young as 5 are to be offered the chance to earn their first-ever cyber security badges.

Bengaluru tops India in cyber crime with identity theft, impersonation taking up majority of reported cases

Most cyber crime complaints registered in Bengaluru have been of cheating through impersonation.

Imposing Aadhaar on people robs citizens of one of their most basic rights

Let us not turn Aadhaar into some kind of an existential dilemma for the State and the individual.

Your personal information is already up for sale, and there's little you can do about it

Data can be used for both good and bad. In a country that’s only recently taken its first steps towards its digital future, an understanding of the dangers, as well as advantages, of this digital world is paramount.

Indians Most Impacted by Ransomware, Identity Theft And Phishing Incidences

Connectivity over security, risky online behaviour and increased use of mobile Internet contributes to increase in cybercrime.

Judicial System Unprepared To Hear Cyber Crime Cases

Vijay Mukhi, Consultant, e-Corporate Governance and e-Security, DSK Legal, highlights best practices to manage e-Security and talks about the role of IT in fraud prevention.