cyber crime

Bangladesh Bank heist: CID fails to file probe report for the 64th time

A Dhaka court today again asked Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to submit probe report by August 17, 2022 in Bangladesh Bank cyber heist case.

Five held over fake FB pages

Rapid Action Battalion yesterday detained five people on charges of spreading propaganda and committing fraud by creating fake accounts on social media using names of several political leaders, including Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

BB Heist: First conviction, after 3 years

A court in the Philippines yesterday convicted a former branch manager at Manila-based Rizal Commercial Banking Corp (RCBC) of money laundering, in the first conviction over the Bangladesh Bank reserves heist in which $81 million was stolen nearly three years ago.

New police unit to check cyber crime

Social media users may have to be more cautious about making “unlawful” public remarks and sharing contentious items as it would soon be only a matter of hours for police to trace their origins with the help of special software.

Pakistan passes controversial cyber-crime law

Pakistan has adopted a much-criticised cyber security law that grants sweeping powers to regulators to block private information they deem illegal. The National Assembly approves the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Bill 2015 after the Senate had unanimously adopted it last month.

Digital noose to be tightened further

Anyone spreading negative propaganda against the Liberation War or the Father of the Nation, using digital devices, will risk being sentenced to life in prison, according to the draft of a new law. The draft of Digital Security Act-2016 also stipulates two-year imprisonment for "deliberately" defaming someone or hurting anyone's religious sentiment by publishing or broadcasting something through digital devices.

24/7 watch on online activity in Bangladesh

The government plans to shell out Tk 150.51 crore for a project to tackle growing cyber threats by monitoring people's online and social media activities round-the-clock.

Microsoft tells UN more can be done to combat digital terror

Microsoft told the United Nations yesterday that technology companies can do more to combat digital terror, but warned there was no single solution to prevent terrorists from using the web.

25 'worst passwords' to use

In today’s digital age, almost everyone has an online presence and with that comes the inevitable struggle for a good password to protect that data.

December 1, 2015
December 1, 2015

Facebook delegation due on Dec 6: Tarana

Facebook authority will visit Bangladesh on December 6 to discuss a proposal about signing a deal with the government to combat cybercrimes in the country.

July 29, 2015
July 29, 2015

The limitations of ICT and Cyber Security Acts

The Cyber Security Act is now open for virtual consultation on the ICT ministry's website.

June 28, 2015
June 28, 2015

Catch these perverts, Nasir!

Are we becoming perverts as a people? Sex-starved drooling morons? Look around and you tend to believe so.

June 19, 2015
June 19, 2015

CYBER CRIMES: A threat that must be countered

The cyber world might be at its peak today but it's not necessary danger-free. There are thieves, robbers, killers, cheats, and thugs in this world.

April 17, 2015
April 17, 2015

Interpol to assist Bangladesh in combating cyber-crimes

Interpol assures Bangladesh of continuing need-based training support for the country’s police.

March 9, 2015
March 9, 2015

How to protect kids from cyberbullying

What should adults do to protect their kids from psychological traumas due to cyberbullying? We have some advice:

March 7, 2015
March 7, 2015

Millions at risk from 'Freak' bug

Microsoft issues a security warning about a bug called ‘Freak’ that lets attackers spy on supposedly secure communications

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