Mar 31

View credit card statement online

Posted in cyberlaw, government, internet, media, technical

You can view your ICICI credit card statement online at

https://infinity.icicibank.co.in/web/cards/creditcardNLI/jsp/ccNonLoginPage.jsp

For generating a 3D secure code for online transactions (Visa /Mastercard), use

https://www.3dsecure.icicibank.com/ACSWeb/EnrollWeb/ICICIBank/main/index.jsp?utm_source=GA&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=3dsecure-RHS-banner-4

If your computer is hacked or ISP connection is insecure, the hacker may use the credit / debit card number entered to generate the 3D secure code himself and you will not be able to use the debit card for online transactions.  In such cases, the card will have to be blocked to prevent misuse online.

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Jan 22

Field work, fact and fiction

Posted in cyberlaw, internet, media

This article on India’s knowledge bankruptcy

http://www.livemint.com/2011/01/21202028/India8217s-knowledge-bankru.html?d=1

summarises how little field work or practical experience are used by many “experts”. Even those working in “high -tech” areas will readily believe in hearsay and gossip which is not based of facts but often concocted by different individuals for personal gain.

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Nov 3

Privacy and power

Posted in cyberlaw, government, internet

The power of  the internet and  mobile communications has been overestimated for one reason – there is no privacy when you are online.   When you realise you are under surveillance,  you are willing to pay a price for privacy  – buy a book ” Schneier  on Security” costing Rs 1000+ though the same information is available for free online.

Links to 2 articles from the book

The Value of Privacy

Privacy and Power

the proverb  -  “Who watches the watchers?” is very relevant today, especially in the Indian context.

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Oct 30

Security concerns

Posted in business, cyberlaw, internet

If  you are trying to secure your computer and websites, it is very difficult to distinguish between hype and the truth and  choosing the wrong consultant/ expert/ software  could only aggravate your problems.

This website on  online security  has some interesting updates on security related news, companies and cybersecurity experts.

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Mar 10

Missing emails

Posted in business, crime, cyberlaw, internet

Last week I received confirmation that some mail sent to me never reached my in box ( in fact mails from that sender have not been reaching me for this month).  I  am trying to trace the problem,  and these articles provide some information.

http://askbobrankin.com/missing_emails.html

http://luxsci.com/blog/wheres-the-email-the-case-of-missing-or-disappearing-messages.html

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Feb 20

$4 million fraud at Wipro

Posted in business, crime, cyberlaw, internet

Hacking / fraud at Wipro
Most large companies dealing with physical products have a lot of internal controls and systems in place, every action is usually cross checked by people from at least 2 other departments. Things change in the IT and internet industry quickly, so it may be difficult for them to put proper systems in place, but it is also important to ensure that the people they hire are reliable and understand their personal value system. A person may be smart, but if he does not follow the rules, it can be a nightmare for the employer and others who deal with him.

In this case the password was stolen and money transferred out, but no complaint was filed with the cybercrime cell. I wonder how many similar crimes are hushed up?

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Dec 16

ISP selling Internet surfing history

Posted in business, cyberlaw, internet, media

Interesting information on how ISPs selling the surfing history of their consumers.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/04/03/AR2008040304052.html

http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2007/03/your-isp-may-be-selling-your-web-clicks.ars

http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2007/03/does_your_isp_s/

In USA, an ISP makes $5 per month per user.  Recently  I have received emails and other information related to the websites I surf.  I wonder what the going rate every month is for my surfing habits.  Some alternatives to get rid of this problem is to use encryption or get your own ISP.

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Dec 12

Dangers of mobile banking

Posted in crime, cyberlaw, internet, law, mobile, phone

Many internet “experts” talk about  mobile internet and banking, but the security of these systems is suspect.

Rs 86000 stolen from ICICI bank account through mobile banking.
From:http://epaper.hindustantimes.com/ArticleImage.aspx?article=12_12_2009_001_029&mode=1

Mobile phones are not secure, I have received strange SMSes from JustDial and DNA ,  better to be low tech and safe.

Related : http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/LATEST-NEWS/Rs-500cr-land-row-Builder-hacks-into-partners-email/articleshow/5260031.cms

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Dec 8

Personal information for sale

Posted in cyberlaw, government, internet, law

From http://cryptome.org/isp-spy/yahoo-spy.pdf

Federal law (See 18 U.S.C. § 2706) requires law enforcement to reimburse providers like Yahoo! for costs incurred responding to subpoena requests, court orders, or search warrants.

• Basic subscriber records: approx. $20 for the first ID, $10 per ID thereafter
• Basic Group Information (including information about moderators): approx. $20 for a group with a single moderator
• Contents of subscriber accounts, including email: approx. $30-$40 per user
• Contents of Groups: approx. $40 – $80 per group

Yahoo is not the only company indulging in these activities.  This is the reason having a personal profile on any kind of networking website like Facebook, Orkut or Linkedin is risky,  you never know how it will be used or misused.  Better to spend a little money and get  your own website.

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Nov 2

Corporate spying and tech gadgets

Posted in business, cyberlaw

As this article illustrates,  email interception is rampant.

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/computersecurity/2009-07-28-corporate-espionage-recession-tech_N.htm

In USA,  business executives get arrested, in India they know they can get away with it. So you get mails with “guess who I am” .

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