Police to probe Satyam fraudJanuary 6th, 2009 HYDERABAD/NEW DELHI - The Andhra Pradesh government Wednesday ordered a preliminary inquiry by the crime branch of the police into a financial fraud by IT major Satyam Computers. Chief Minister Y.S.
Social networking sites can help protect youngsters from cyber bullyingMay 12th, 2009 SYDNEY - An inquiry into cyber bullying has revealed that young victims can use friendships on social networking websites to help protect themselves. Gillian Calvert, the NSW Commissioner for Children and Young People, told the inquiry that cyber bullying should not be viewed as a new phenomenon.
Kolkata gears up for fighting against Cyber crime. I vote no cofidenceMay 22nd, 2009 KOLKATA - In order to tackle cyber crime, the Kolkata police joined hands with the Public Relations Society of India, Kolkata Chapter and Calcutta Telephones and organised a workshop here to spread awareness about cyber security. Cyber crime still remains a vague phenomenon for most Internet users, as they are not aware as to what actually constitutes cyber crime and what laws are against it.
Satyam to be probed by Serious Fraud Investigation OfficeJanuary 12th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Indian government Tuesday ordered a probe into the affairs of beleaguered Satyam Computer Systems by the Serious Fraud Investigation Office and asked it to submit its report within three months. The order for the probe came immediately after the Registrar of Companies, which conducted a preliminary inquiry into the state of accounts of Satyam Computer Services, submitted his report to the ministry of corporate affairs.
Hyderabad students learn intricacies of cyber securitySeptember 13th, 2009 HYDERABAD - Aiming to prevent cyber crimes in the country, students in Hyderabad are learning and mastering the intricacies of cyber security. In the fast developing countries where information technology (IT) has reached the apex, the security of data compiled, stored and transmitted is of utmost import.
Cyber security and laws, a draw among youth in HyderabadSeptember 13th, 2009 HYDERABAD - An increasing number of students are drawn to learn cyber security as they foresee a bright future in this upcoming field. With information technology (IT) gaining popularity the security of data compiled, stored and transmitted is of utmost import.
YSR wants institutional investors to take over Satyam managementJanuary 10th, 2009 HYDERABAD - Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy Sunday said the institutions and companies having stake in Satyam Computer Services could be named to the company's board to take over the management of the crisis-ridden IT firm.
CBI conference on cyber crime todayMarch 26th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will organise a one-day conference on cyber crime here today. Organized in association with Council of Europe, the conference will hold deliberations on cyber crime threats and trends, International cooperation against cyber crime, and Law enforcement.
Central Bureau of Investigation Origanizing Cyber Crime ConferenceMarch 25th, 2009 NEW DELHI - With cyber crime becoming a global phenomenon and the Internet blurrring international boundaries, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is organising a daylong conference on cyber crime along with the Council of Europe this Thursday to discuss new international systems for better cooperation among countries. International Police Cooperation against Cyber Crime is being organised to enhance the knowledge of law enforcement agencies and other stakeholders to combat cyber crimes.
SPSS says antitrust inquiry period ended; shareholders to vote on $1.2 billion IBM purchaseSeptember 9th, 2009 SPSS passes antitrust review over IBM purchaseCHICAGO — Business software provider SPSS Inc. said Wednesday the waiting period for an antitrust inquiry has expired, clearing one of the hurdles to its purchase by IBM Corp.
Terrorists planning cyber war against Britain, warns Lord WestJune 25th, 2009 LONDON - Britain's Security Minister, Lord West, has issued a warning about terrorists' intentions of using the internet to launch a cyber-warfare campaign against the UK. Lord West issued the warning as he published the Government's new Cyber Security Strategy aimed at heading off online threats.
Scientists devise cyber security 'neighborhood watch'July 17th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Scientists at US DOE's (Department of Energy's) Argonne National Laboratory have devised a program that allows for Cyber Security defense systems to communicate when attacked and transmit that information to cyber systems at other institutions in the hopes of strengthening the overall cyber security posture of the complex. "The Federated Model for Cyber Security acts as a virtual neighborhood watch program.
Satyam probe handed over to CBIFebruary 15th, 2009 NEW DELHI/HYDERABAD - The central government has finally handed over the investigations into the Satyam fraud to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). 'CBI will look into all aspects of the investigation,' Corporate Affairs Minister P.C.
Satyam investigation handed over to CBIFebruary 15th, 2009 HYDERABAD - The Satyam fraud investigation has been been handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Corporate Affairs Minister P.C. Gupta said here Monday.
MI5 ropes in teenage hackers to combat cyber terrorismSeptember 20th, 2009 LONDON - British intelligence agency MI5 has hired many teenage hackers for its new secret operation to combat cyber terrorism. At least 50 new computer-savvy hackers, including many teenagers, have been roped in the newly formed Cyber Operations Command, and they had to sign the Official Secrets Act, the Sunday Express reports.