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The Tesco Bank Attack..Yet another incident of Security Failure

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Vijayashankar Na

The UK based Tesco Bank recently observed suspicious transactions in around  40000 Current Accounts and had to temporarily shut down transactions in the accounts. Subsequently it was indicated that about 9000 accounts saw fraudulent withdrawals to the total extent of … Continue reading →

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RE-identification of De-identified Personal Information is an offence in Australia

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Vijayashankar Na

n amendment bill has been tabled in Australia to amend the Privacy Act 1988 to prohibit conduct related to the re-identification of de-identified personal information published or released by Government entities. (See Details here) According to the provisions of the … Continue reading →

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Chroma Key Morphing alleged in Hillary Clinton Video..A lesson for Cyber Forensic Specialists

Posted on November 6, 2016 by Vijayashankar Na

Some time back, there was a lot of discussion in India about a video in JNU in which allegations that anti India slogans were raised. There were two versions of the video one in which there were clear indications that … Continue reading →

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Automation in Healthcare Requires Manual Override for security

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Vijayashankar Na

Two incidents reported yesterday in two different hospitals highlight the risk in automation of health care processes and the criticality of information security. In one of the incidents, a virus left three hospitals in disarray and cancellation of all routine … Continue reading →

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“Amazon 97% discount Fraud”.. Police in Kanyakumari..please arrest Mr Anil Kumar

Posted on July 30, 2016 by Vijayashankar Na

There is a WhatsApp message in circulation that states “Breaking News, Amazon Selling Samsung J7 Mobile Phone at Just 499 Rs because of Golden Anniversary. Buy It Now Before Sale Ends. Cash On Delivery Also Available. Visit just now  http://amazon.mobile-flashsale.com/“ … Continue reading →

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A New Business Proposition for Digital India unveiled.. StartUps may jump from their seats

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Vijayashankar Na

In a little surprising but welcome development, the Government of India has released a notification under Section 67C of ITA 2008 viz G.S.R. 711 (E) dated 21st July 2016 titled “Information Technology (Preservation and Retention of Information by Intermediaries Providing … Continue reading →

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