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‘We will soon have a Human Cybercrime Protection Policy’, says Brijesh Singh, Principal Secretary, Maharashtra Govt

“We must implement proactive measures, including contextual warnings on apps, to safeguard users from falling prey to these threats. Our responsibility is to create a safe and secure online environment for everyone," Singh said further.

Singh suggested that for better law enforcement, the real time flow of information must be available with law enforcement agencies.

GSS 2024 calls for sustainable development of emerging digital tech Standards

Themed "Charting the Next Digital Wave: Emerging Technologies, Innovation, and International Standards," GSS-24 focused on a cohesive approach to the governance and standardization of emerging technologies.

Event paves the way for sustainable development of emerging digital technologies, emphasizing the need for inclusive governance and equitable access across regions.

DoT urges TRAI to bring pesky callers under regulatory mechanism: report

Both DoT and TRAI have been taking collaborative measures to enhance the experience of telecom users.

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is seeking the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India to regulate telemarketers, and foster accountability of telemarketers alongside telecom operators and curb pesky callers.

Have banks lost the customer-service plot?

According to report by Accenture, 36 per cent of banking customers who fell victim to cybercrime reported a loss of trust in their bank. Among these customers, 65 per cent expressed willingness to switch to another financial institution. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

Is it a wake-up call for banks as cyber scams and frauds are at an all-time high?

Global PC market resilient in Q3 2024 with 1% YoY growth amid replacement cycle

The increasing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) PCs, featuring cutting-edge CPUs from AMD and Intel, is expected to further fuel market growth in the coming quarters. (Image source: Unsplash)

Despite slowing demand in China and Europe, the global PC market sustained steady growth in Q3 2024, with shipments rising by 1% year-over-year. The market anticipates further momentum as replacement demand accelerates before Windows 10 support ends, and AI-powered gain traction.

BFSI sector’s ad volumes see 37% increase in print in H1 FY24

BFSI ad volume saw a drop in the radio medium in H12024, according to the TAM Adex report. (Representative Image: Erik Mclean via Unsplash)

The banking, financial services, and insurance sector’s ad volumes saw a 14% increase on TV, and 17% in digital but a drop of 2% on radio, compared to the first half of fiscal year 2023.

Reliance Industries may acquire stake in Dharma Productions: report

Reports have surfaced that Reliance Industries may acquire a stake in Karan Johar's Dharma Productions. Last week, it was reported that Saregama India aims to pick up the stake in the production house. (Image source: GQ India)

Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) will likely acquire a stake in the Bollywood producer and director Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions, as it explores strategic partnerships amidst rising costs.

Disney Star trains Dubai Police, will expand anti-piracy drive in GCC countries

The Indian entertainment sector experiences an annual revenue loss of approximately $2.8 billion due to digital piracy, according to a report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development.

Sources have said that Disney Star India will train law enforcement agencies in Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, UAE, Oman and Saudi Arabia to tackle content piracy.

IBDF, NBDA jointly chart action plan against TRAI’s new tariff regulation

Majority of the broadcasters and the members of the Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation (IBDF) oppose the TRAI's regulation requiring broadcasters to provide free channels on DD Free Dish to private distribution platform operators (DPOs).

Broadcasters refute the claims of approaching Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) after the Kerala High Court petition has been dismissed.