Indo-Pak tensions: Think before you post; police step up social media surveillance

Amid the tensions on the India-Pakistan border, some social media users are spreading false and provocative content, forcing the…

Sweden to speed up surveillance legislation for minors after bombing wave

Sweden will fast-track new legislation to allow police to use electronic surveillance tools against minors after dozens of gang-…

Report reveals increased security risk for Instagram users

With the social media user base growing daily, social media account hacks are becoming increasingly common. However, user…

J&K core group flags hybrid militants, social media campaign as major security challenges

Hybrid militants, attacks on soft targets and social media propaganda were identified as three main security challenges for year…

Indian Army cracks down on personnel violating its cyber security norms

The Army is carrying out a month-long cyber security exercise to identify and crack down on those violating its norms for all…

Tinder India begins trial of new security feature for women

The Indian edition of dating app Tinder is trialing a new feature which gives women an additional level of scrutiny and security…

Home Ministry panel to monitor cybercrimes

Union home ministry has decided to constitute a panel under a joint secretary to periodically monitor cybercrimes and ensure…

From the Editor's Desk: April 2017

Dear ReaderThe London attack on the British Parliament using a vehicle as a weapon was yet another reminder to the western world…

Facebook says police can t use its data for surveillance

Facebook is cutting police departments off from a vast trove of data that has been increasingly used to monitor protesters and…

Uttar Pradesh to have 'labs' for policing social media

Realising that social media with its massive reach and lightning speed has the potential "to affect law and order", especially in…