Category Archives: Cyber Crime

Anonymity promotes democratic debates…study

A study of You Tube Videos has been presented by Mr Nn Laeeq Khan of the Michigan State University has thrown up a interesting thoughts on the “role of Anonymity” in online socializing. In the background of Internet Censorship controversies … Continue reading

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Is this a part of a Nigerian Scam?

Recovery of US$5 billion worth US treasury papers in the custody of one Mr Ramalingam of Coimbatore by IT authorities has raised doubts whether these could be part of the Nigerian Scam proceeds that Mr Ramalingam might have received. There … Continue reading

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Cyber Law Predictions-US-Patent issues

The BNA’s Electronic Commerce & Law report predicts a fresh look at Software Patents. Experts are of the view that US Patent law is stiffling innovation and driving up costs through excessive litigation. Some of the cases which will be … Continue reading

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Cyberlaw Predictions-US-Privacy Litigation

BNA’s Electronic Commerce & Law report which has gathered views on the predictions in Cyber Law from experts has predicted that Privacy litigation is going to increase during the upcoming year. During 2012, i a notable litigation Google agreed to … Continue reading

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Security issues delay Academy awards voting

Information Security measures put in place to keep hackers from disrupting the Oscars’ online voting system is reported to have created hurdles for voters. Many voters have expressed difficulty in using the system and being locked out by the system … Continue reading

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Noida Police recommend Icafe Manager for Cyber Cafes

Noida Police are reported to have mandated the use of software for management of cyber cafes. The recommended software is iCafe Manager supplied free of cost and supported by advertisement. Though the press report suggests that the installation of software … Continue reading

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