This year has been an interesting one for infosecurity in India. Major infrastructure services — from identity to payment services …
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Dear Mr R S Sharma: Aadhaar has no place on the open web
In his blog, the TRAI chairman argues that publication of Aadhaar details isn’t a data leak; in fact, the RTI act mandates it. Let’s settle this debate.
This small step by the government can be a giant step in boosting the cybersecurity of Indian users
The government should buy valid SSL certificates for all its web applications to secure the mobile and desktop security of people using government websites.
Privacy concerns spill over offline: Five steps you must take to prevent identity theft
As offline transactions are tagged to online profiles — Gmail or Facebook — and mobile number, it’s easy for criminals to steal your online identity.
Hyderabad police have Orwellian plans for you; they’re building a surveillance hub
The City Police Commissionerate’s Integrated Information Hub which plans to collect user data from various sources will leave citizen data open to abuse.
Stop worrying and check out these simple steps to secure your mobile
A checklist of security basics to make your mobile experience safer.
The demonetisation drive ignores India’s 15m visually impaired people
India’s visually impaired have been largely ignored in the demonetisation drive on in the country aimed at curbing black money in the economy.
Why are Indian users so vulnerable to cyberattacks?
The threat of cyberattacks is right upon our doorstep. Let’s take a look at how prepared we are to face this almost certain eventuality and where the loopholes are
Where are the local language maps for non-English speakers?
Maps have been neglected when it comes to localization efforts by governments and private bodies
Everything India’s Geospatial Regulation Bill will kill if it is passed
On May 4, the MHA released a draft of a bill titled “The Geospatial Regulation Bill 2016”, and my bubble burst.