data theft

India's 'Biggest Data Theft': From Netflix To BYJU's, Data Of Over 66 Crore People Stolen

The accused has been found to possess data from various sources, including Byjus, Vedantu, cab users,GST, RTO, Amazon,Netflix,Paytm, Phonepe etc. The accused was operating through a website called 'InspireWebz' based in Faridabad, Haryana, and was selling the database to clients.

Apr 02, 2023, 10:07 AM IST

India’s cybersecurity needs to be strengthened to avoid online scams, says Ritik Davda

Ritik believes that cybersecurity is crucial for any business to protect its data, thereby blocking data thefts.

Jan 23, 2022, 17:11 PM IST

Cyberattacks On Rise: Here’s how to stop cybercrime

Employee training is the most crucial stage, according to Microsoft Security.

Oct 30, 2021, 09:24 AM IST

India will not compromise on data sovereignty: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Union Minister for Communications, Electronics & IT Ravi Shankar Prasad on Saturday said that India will not compromise on the country`s data sovereignty.

Jul 19, 2020, 00:03 AM IST

DNA: Know how hackers can steal your data using mobile chargers

Know how hackers can steal your data using mobile chargers. Watch more to know.

Aug 29, 2019, 22:50 PM IST

CBI initiates preliminary enquiry against Cambridge Analytica, GSR in Facebook data theft

Union Law and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad had told Rajya Sabha last month that the probe will be handed over to the CBI.

Aug 08, 2018, 18:56 PM IST

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to meet European Parliament over privacy

Facebook has come under scrutiny for the way it handles personal data.

May 17, 2018, 00:42 AM IST

Data leak: Ahead of US Senate hearing, experts coach Mark Zuckerberg to handle questioning

Ahead of his tour to Washington where he will be testifying before US lawmakers, the Facebook founder is said to be getting coached by several experts on how to handle the pressure and questioning.

Apr 09, 2018, 23:34 PM IST

5.6 lakh in India may have been hit by data leak, says Facebook; government awaits Cambridge Analytica's reply

Facebook has said that that personal data on as many as 87 million of its users was improperly shared with Cambridge Analytica.

Apr 05, 2018, 22:23 PM IST

Data of up to 87 million users shared with UK firm, reveals Facebook

The announcement was made in a statement by Facebook's chief technology officer Mike Schroepfer. He also announced the implementation of new privacy tools for users of the huge social network.

Apr 05, 2018, 01:01 AM IST

Many politicians, parties used Cambridge Analytica's services in India, whistleblower tweets

Whistleblower Christopher Wylie has accused his former employer, Cambridge Analytica, of gathering the details of 50 million users on Facebook through a personality quiz in 2014. 

Mar 28, 2018, 16:20 PM IST

Congress was a client, claims Cambridge Analytica whistleblower; Rahul Gandhi has been exposed, says BJP

 A Cambridge Analytica whistleblower Christopher Wylie deposed on Tuesday before the House of Commons Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee (DCMS) in UK.

Mar 27, 2018, 20:46 PM IST

French hacker claims PM Modi's app taking info without consent, explains modus operandi

The hacker has also alleged that PM Modi’s Android app violates norms of European regulation as well as Google Play.

Mar 27, 2018, 07:31 AM IST

Will Congress win on data theft: Government takes on Rahul Gandhi over Facebook data breach

Will Congress party depend on data theft and manipulation to win elections, asked Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad.

Mar 21, 2018, 15:05 PM IST

Yahoo hacked by 'professional' criminals: Researchers

The massive theft of Yahoo user data disclosed last week came from "professional" hackers seeking to profit from the breach, according to an analysis by security researchers.

Sep 30, 2016, 00:20 AM IST

Check who is logging on to your WiFi and block their access

Zee Media Bureau

New Delhi: Have you ever thought that somebody may be stealing your WiFi data and you may be clueless about it?

May 08, 2016, 15:00 PM IST

Alarmed by 'data theft' reports, IRCTC to institute cyber security cell

Although allegations about “data theft” have been completely rejected by the India’s largest e-commerce portal, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) saying that the “leaked data” doesn’t match its own database, efforts are in process to institute a cyber security cell.

May 07, 2016, 09:17 AM IST

Two million sets of data stolen in Japan cyber attacks

At least two million sets of personal data were stolen or feared leaked from 140 companies and other organisations in Japan that were hit by cyber attacks in 2015, the media reported on Monday.

Jan 04, 2016, 15:39 PM IST

India on radar of cybercriminals from China, Russia and US: Kaspersky

India is increasingly on the radar of cybercriminals from countries like China, Russia and the US, who are using advanced persistent threat (APT) attacks to steal data from consumers and enterprises, security software firm Kaspersky said Thursday.

Nov 26, 2015, 19:45 PM IST

Banks should ensure better compliance to prevent data theft

With growing dependence on Information Technology, RBI Deputy Governor H R Khan has said there is need to ensure better compliance with regulations to prevent data theft and check financial fraud.

Aug 03, 2015, 22:26 PM IST