Researchers find security flaws in “smart city” technology

Researchers at IBM and Threatcare have found vulnerabilities in “smart city” devices, which are used for everything from traffic monitoring to radiation detection, the companies said. That means hackers could potentially hijack the devices, either...

CCTV must for Karnataka places with over 500 daily footfalls

From now on, all public places in Karnataka which see footfalls of more than 500 people per day have to compulsorily install CCTV cameras at entry and exit points, common spaces in the establishment...

BSIA appoints new Chairman

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has welcomed Simon Banks, Group Managing Director of CSL, as their new Chairman. The announcement was made at the British Security Awards, held at the London Marriott Hotel,...

IIT-Delhi to develop in-car child safety tech for MG Motor

Automaker MG Motor has announced a partnership with IIT-Delhi for developing technologies and applications to enhance in-car child safety. MG Motor India is slated to launch its first vehicle in the country in the...

TSA announces new X-ray technology roll-out plan

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced a plan to test computed tomography scanners (CT), a state-of-the-art 3-D technology at select U.S. airport checkpoints. As the agency continues to raise the baseline for aviation...

BT sets up new cyber security operations centre in India

British Telecommunications major BT has said it has set up a new cyber security operations centre (SOC) in Gurugram, which will have about 100 IT professionals. The cyber SOC will monitor threats against BT's...

Dahua Technology declares International Roadshows a huge success

Dahua Technology, a leading solution provider in the global video surveillance industry, held a series of highly successful international roadshows in the first half of 2018, demonstrating the success of its cutting edge technologies,...

1.3 cr vehicles sans High Security Registration Plate in Gujarat

More than 1.30 crore vehicles in Gujarat are still without the mandatory High Security Registration Plate (HSRP), even as the state government has extended the deadline for installing one by a month. This is...

Uber adds safety centre for app in India with share ride, call 100 options

Uber has started rolling out an update to its app in India with new safety features for riders. The features, which have been rolled out in the US in May, will be customised for...

CM Arvind Kejriwal orders PWD to begin CCTVs installation work in National Capital

The Delhi government has directed the Public Works Department (PWD) to begin the work on the mass installation of CCTV cameras across the national Capital. "The PWD has been given a week's time...