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Nepal Imposes New Rules on Cyber Cafes to Curb Cyber Crimes

Nepal Imposes New Rules on Cyber Cafes to Curb Cyber Crimes

Dec 28, 2011
Some 300 internet cafes in Nepal are now under police surveillance following a new government regulation aimed at curbing cyber crimes. According to SSP Rana Bahadur Chand, chief of the Metropolitan Police Crime Division (MPCD), cyber cafe users must now present ID cards and register their names, addresses, and telephone numbers. Chand mentioned, "There are around 1,200 cyber cafes in the Kathmandu Valley, and we will gradually bring all of them under this new law." With the growing internet use in urban areas, cyber crimes have surged significantly, Chand noted. In response, the MPCD has begun implementing measures to monitor cyber cafes operating in the Kathmandu Valley. These cafes are now required to provide information to the police upon request. Every month, approximately 8-10 cyber-related cases are reported to the police. Complaints range from email threats, theft of email IDs and passwords, email hacking, and misuse of images posted on social networking sites lik
Indian Cyber Army Hacks 375 Pakistani Websites Amid Cyber War

Indian Cyber Army Hacks 375 Pakistani Websites Amid Cyber War

Dec 11, 2010
The cyber war between Pakistani and Indian hackers is intensifying. A group called the Indian Cyber Army (ICA) has claimed access to scripts from more than 375 Pakistani websites, including those belonging to the government, high-level organizations, and notable individuals. Hackers from both countries are targeting significant public and private websites. Last week, a group named Pak Cyber Army (PCA) hacked approximately 300 Indian websites. The ICA has warned it could hack another 375 Pakistani websites by December 31, 2010. In response to these threats, the government has taken serious measures. A special cell under the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), known as the National Response Centre for Cyber Crimes (NR3C), has been established to monitor Pakistani websites, particularly government sites, according to Inam Ghani, Project Director NR3C. He added that the cybercrime wing of the FIA has already recovered 36 hacked websites. To prevent further attacks on public websites, a
SANS Institute Unveils Critical Infrastructure Strategy Guide for 2024: A Call to Action for Securing ICS/OT Environments

SANS Institute Unveils Critical Infrastructure Strategy Guide for 2024: A Call to Action for Securing ICS/OT Environments

Aug 30, 2024ICS Security / OT Security
A comprehensive guide authored by Dean Parsons, SANS Certified Instructor and CEO / Principal Consultant of ICS Defense Force, emphasizes the growing need for specialized ICS security measures in the face of rising cyber threats. With a staggering 50% increase in ransomware attacks targeting industrial control systems (ICS) in 2023, the SANS Institute is taking decisive action by announcing the release of its essential new strategy guide, " ICS Is the Business: Why Securing ICS/OT Environments Is Business-Critical in 2024 ." Authored by Dean Parsons, CEO of ICS Defense Force and a SANS Certified Instructor, this guide offers a comprehensive analysis of the rapidly evolving threat landscape and provides critical steps that organizations must take to safeguard their operations and ensure public safety. As cyber threats grow in both frequency and sophistication, this guide is an indispensable resource for securing the vital systems that underpin our world. Key Insights from t
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