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The FBI had warned the public last week about such email scams. They also mentioned that they recently received a surge of reports about the sextortion issue. The bureaus Internet Crime Complaint Center said that victims have received such extortion attempts via emails and physical letters too.

Act 2: Home Internet 2.0 is here, and it's more 'social'

Internet provider ACT will soon offer content on the same fibre.

18 Feb 2019 8:07 AM IST

Telecom regulator Trai on Thursday mooted a concept of open architecture-based public Wi-Fi grid to bring down the cost of internet by 90 per cent.

Russian lawmakers back bill on 'sovereign' Internet

The bill seeks to route Russian web traffic and data through points controlled by state authorities.

13 Feb 2019 9:34 AM IST

These handpicked toys make for perfect gift items for kids. (Representative Image: Pexels)

6 of 10 parents don't monitor the content their kids view online

The survey reveals that a majority of netizens neglect cybersecurity best practices in their own personal lives.

7 Feb 2019 4:27 PM IST

Zuckerbergs plan, outlined Wednesday, expands Facebooks commitment to private messaging, in sharp contrast with his traditional focus on public sharing.

Facebook CEO calls for updated internet regulations

Zuckerberg also called for updated legislation focused on protecting elections, including new rules aimed at online...

31 March 2019 11:43 AM IST

Google said it would not renew a contract to help the US military analyse aerial drone imagery when it expires, as the company sought to defuse internal uproar over the deal.

US top court jeopardizes Google settlement in internet privacy case

Google was accused in the lawsuit of violating a 1986 law governing the privacy of stored electronic communications.

22 March 2019 10:14 AM IST

Comcast is exploring tie-ups with other companies or private equity investors for its bid for the Fox assets. (Photo: AP)

Comcast to launch streaming video service

Xfinity Flex will be available starting Tuesday only to Comcast's internet customers and will cost $5 per month.

22 March 2019 10:10 AM IST

The FBI had warned the public last week about such email scams. They also mentioned that they recently received a surge of reports about the sextortion issue. The bureaus Internet Crime Complaint Center said that victims have received such extortion attempts via emails and physical letters too.

Next billion in India will use the internet to advance their social...

Although Internet use continues to grow in Asia, barriers to access remain.

16 March 2019 1:20 PM IST

The physics research center outside Geneva where he invented the web, Berners-Lee said users of the web had found it not so pretty recently. (Photo: World Wide Web Foundation)

Berners-Lee says World Wide Web, at 30, must emerge from 'adolescence'

Berners-Lee said many people now felt unsure about whether the web was a force for good.

13 March 2019 9:42 AM IST

Thousands of people took to the streets of Moscow and two other cities on Sunday to rally against tighter internet restrictions, in some of the biggest protests in the Russian capital in years.

Thousands protest against internet restrictions

Tighter internet controls contained in legislation is necessary to prevent foreign meddling in the country's affairs.

11 March 2019 8:01 AM IST

We see Samsung showing off different product concepts that could be released and the most notable device from the promo video being the Galaxy Fold, the foldable smartphone.

Technology's battle for our attention

The aim is to expose the user to partner advertisements and better understand his tastes and habits.

7 March 2019 11:12 AM IST

Most of these are specced out decently to go through basic laptop stuff such as typing, web browsing and light multimedia usage, without breaking a sweat. (Photo: Pexels)

Internet users in India to rise by 40 pc, smartphones to double by...

Indians consume 8.3 gigabits (GB) of data each month on average, compared with 5.5 GB for mobile users in China.

25 April 2019 3:26 PM IST

Teens who look online for sex can become victims of sexual assault after a year or so, says a study.(Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Looking for sex online can be dangerous

Teens looking for sex online are at safety risks.

11 April 2019 12:12 PM IST