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Internet of things – a reality or an ugly depiction

In the present Cyber arena, Internet has become an essential service for all of us, as it has given numerous benefits in our day-to-day life and without which we cannot think to live our life.  It’s simply amazing how extraordinary the Internet is for us today, as we can switch-on and off the lights from anywhere in the world using our smartphone, wireless printers, switching on the car engine without entering into it, driver-less cars are already available in different parts of the world and it’s all possible through the IoT (Internet of things) which has made dreams come possible. IoT (Internet of things) is a new revolution, as we can see the future of technologies through it. It is correct that IoT shall be deployed in masses and will attract the applicability in different spheres of our life. Any physical object or an intelligent smart device that can be connected through internet in this digital space, is IoT. In most of the smart cities like Delhi, Vehicles can be tracked and mo
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After banning 118 Apps including PUBG by the Govt., more vigilance is required by users

Hello Everyone, I wish all of you are safe during this pandemic, post un-lockdown. India is the second highest country of Internet users across the world with millions of users. Along with Internet, mobile usage has also been increased drastically in the recent past which has amplified the use of various mobile Apps as well. Indian Netizens spend more time on Internet via Mobile phones apart from other computer devices for accessing various Apps/ programs, games, etc. However, lot of privacy and security concerns have also been reported in the recent past with these apps, which includes transmission of data going via international routes without any authorization.   As we all know that Govt. has banned 59 Chinese Apps including Tik-Tok in the recent past, MeitY, Govt. of India, in the second phase, has now banned 118 more Apps which have prejudiced the sovereignty and Integrity of India, as whole, which are linked with China somehow, including top gaming App PUBG, Baidu, WeChat, etc. T
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Internet Era requires due-diligence by every netizen

In today’s Internet era, India has been recognized as one of the fastest growing Internet and mobile market globally. With over millions of Internet users in India, every 7 out of 10 users access Internet through their mobile phones. At the same time, all the apps that we download in our mobile phone instigate us to give full access of mobile phones including Gallery, Contacts, Camera, making calls, sending messages, etc. which could be misused later by any Cyber Criminal. During this pandemic time, we all are dependent upon Internet like never before and due to tremendous use of Internet and technology, Cyber Crimes have also been increased expeditiously. Internet is big data dragon and whatever information we put online, it remain for years, so it is always advisable to be due diligent while posting any content online. Internet has given us the luxury of doing everything sitting at one place, like social networking, e-banking, e-trading, e-commerce, communication, online jobs, studie
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PUBG – a worth playing game or jeopardizing kids psychologically

Hello Everyone! I hope and pray all of you are safe at your home with your family, in this pandemic time. As per the huge demand of my clients and friends, I am writing this Article for the sake of information and I wish this would be beneficial to each one of you.  “PUBG or Player Unknown’s Battleground”, is one of the most acclaimed or a super-game amongst Children, Youth, Celebrities, Youtubers and in fact every age game lovers, and it has been played each and every day non-stop. If you don’t know what PUBG is, then you are either not living in this world or not a part of this Internet Era at all. PUBG, is an online shooting game where players can play it solo or in teams and can even play it between 100 players at time into an encircled space to hunt for weapons, medical supplies, and other resources to become winner of the game and getting “chicken dinner” at the end.  Today in this modern internet world, things are pretty easier for each one of us in terms of playing thousands of
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Being Cyber Secure, need of the hour

Hello Everyone! I wish all of you are safe during this tough time and humbly appeal everyone not to leave home, if it is not urgently required. Today in this Internet era, where we all are dependent aggressively upon Internet, it is also important to be vigilant and Cyber Secure. Internet has made things easier for each one of us in different ways altogether. However, at the same time it is very important for each Internet user to opt various techniques that would make us Cyber Secure. We are using Internet for making different kind of communications, uploading and downloading of data, various apps, games, etc. However, we are least concerned whether the data, app, software, game etc. that we are downloading, is that worth downloading or just occupying unnecessary space in our computers/ mobiles. For e.g. if I ask a question, how many of us have read the terms and conditions, user agreement, disclaimers etc. before creation of an account on any app, game, or even before creating any em
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Banning 59 Chinese mobile apps, a good initiative

Hello Everyone, I wish all of you are safe at home during this pandemic time. Post lockdown 1.0, the use of mobiles and various apps have been increased drastically all over the world, wherein the download ratio was too higher for Chinese apps like TikTok, Helo, WeChat, UC browser, Shareit and many more in the list. These mobile apps have been used by the netizens for a longer period of time, and there were lot of privacy and security issues reported in the past with these apps, including transmission of data going via international routes without authorization. To counter the Cyber Security threats posed by these apps to the country’s “sovereignty and security, the Govt. of India, recently has announced interim ban on 59 apps which are linked with China, including top social media platforms such as TikTok, Helo, WeChat, UC browser, Shareit etc.  The interim ban has been imposed by the Govt. under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000 read with relevant provisions of the
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Cyber Era- Boon or a Bane

At the outset, I wish all of you and your family members are safe at home during Pandemic and further pray that you all would be safe in future too. As we all have seen global lockdown due to Covid-19, it has left two-fold impact all across. One there is no business in the market which has lead slow economic growth globally and second, Financial Frauds have been increased drastically all over the world. If I ask whether technology is boon or a bane, everybody reading this article would have different opinion as per their experiences. However, the bitter truth is that as we all are getting dependent on technology, the more we are vulnerable towards Cyber Crimes and our identity, information, financial details are at stake to innovative Cyber criminals. Due to this Pandemic, people have been working from their homes, students are taking online sessions at home, and one thing which has been increased is the usage of internet and mobile phones. It is very important for each one of us to ve
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