Press release from Business Wire India
Source: Frost & Sullivan
Tuesday, December 24, 2013 01:00 PM IST (07:30 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Economy; Business: Automotives, Business services, Transport engineering; Technology
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Frost & Sullivan: Infrastructure Development to be the Biggest Growth Driver for Indian Nondestructive Test Equipment Market
Growing awareness and governmental regulations will bolster long-term growth for NDT equipment
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Tuesday, December 24, 2013 -- (Business Wire India) -- The nondestructive test (NDT) equipment market in India is poised for steady growth. Demand from end-user industries, such as automotive, transportation, aerospace, military and defense, will be the biggest driver of market revenues as rapid industrialization in the country makes NDT equipments indispensable. Further, improvements in road and air infrastructure and the building of oil reservoirs, pipelines, refineries and nuclear power plants, offers immense opportunities for NDT equipment vendors.
New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (http://www.testandmeasurement.frost.com), Overview of the Indian Nondestructive Test Equipment Market, finds that the market earned revenues of INR 359.2 crore in 2012 and estimates this to reach INR 501.9 crore 2016.
The introduction of safety norms, precautionary measures, quality assurance, and regulations by the government boosts the NDT market segment as it is critical for establishments to provide safety assurance and procure trouble-free license approvals. NDT equipment for inspection in the nuclear industry, in particular, is expected to gain a strong foothold during the forecast period.
Further, periodical assessment strategies enforced to preserve ageing infrastructure and improve cost-effectiveness by optimizing its useful life supports the use of NDT equipment. For instance, NDT is used to help reduce investment in new resource procurements by testing old, high-pressure vessels, navy ships, aircraft and railway coaches for refurbished use.
"India has become a hub for third-party inspection services over the last decade. More than 500 companies are offering inspection services across product segments spurring demand for new equipment as the inspection services market grows", said Frost & Sullivan analyst.
However, price remains a concern. The volatility of the Indian currency and its drastic devaluation has lead to significant price differences between currency value at the time of placing raw material import purchase orders and final delivery, thereby shrinking manufacturers' margins. New procurements are being postponed till the situation stabilizes, and this is adding to NDT equipment suppliers' woes. In addition to price consciousness, customer reluctance to use new technologies too curtails sales volumes.
Raising awareness on the benefits of NDT equipment among end-user industries, government organizations, and training institutes can bridge the gap between vendors and customers in the Indian market. Mitigating redundant technological features in NDT equipment through customized value addition, as well as improving automation and ease of use will widen market potential. Concerted efforts are also required to deliver comprehensive turnkey testing solutions with benefits spread across the value chain.
"Reduction in size, with the possession of maximum features and working ability, is the order of the day for many instruments, and NDT equipment follow suit," added the analyst. "Achieving maximum reliability and accuracy, and deriving ideal levels of flaw detection with such instruments at affordable prices, have become key areas of focus in NDT equipment instrumentation and measurement research."
If you are interested in a virtual brochure, which provides a brief synopsis of the analysis and a table of contents, then send an e-mail to Priya George / Akshata Mhatre, Corporate Communications, at priyag@frost.com / akshatam@frost.com, with your full name, company name, title, telephone number, company e-mail address, company website, city, state and country. Upon receipt of the above information, a brochure will be sent to you by e-mail.
Overview of the Indian Nondestructive Test Equipment Market is part of the Test & Measurement Growth Partnership Service program. Frost & Sullivan's related studies include: Emerging Growth Markets for Nondestructive Test (NDT) Inspection Services, Analysis of the Global Non-destructive Testing (NDT) Equipment Market and Analysis of the Global Ultrasonic Inspection Market. All studies included in subscriptions provide detailed market opportunities and industry trends evaluated following extensive interviews with market participants.
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Tuesday, December 24, 2013
BWI: IILM’s Annual Festival iFest 2013 - A Cultural and Management Festival Organized by IILM
Press release from Business Wire India
Source: IILM Lodhi Road
Tuesday, December 24, 2013 11:50 AM IST (06:20 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Arts & culture, Entertainment, People; Business: Business services, Education & training, Media & entertainment
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IILM's Annual Festival iFest 2013 - A Cultural and Management Festival Organized by IILM
New Delhi, Delhi, India, Tuesday, December 24, 2013 -- (Business Wire India) -- On 20th of December 2013 IILM, Lodhi Road proudly organized its Annual Festival-iFest. It is IILM's premiere management festival organized by the students which includes a multitude of activities. iFest is the point of convergence for students from diverse streams across Delhi and NCR.
iFest is not about mere elocutions and debates but also amalgamation of various activities including cultural events and marketing games such as Brand Story Competition, Business Plan; which witnessed a battle between the teams slugging out on creative platforms, Innovative Case Studies; where students simulated real life corporate situations; Stock Market games involving the never-ending tussle between the bear and the bull. Competition like Brain Train not only highlighted the knowledge of students but also the confidence they had to connect to the audience. They were also judged on their creativity and organization of thoughts.
The main objective of organizing an event like this is to infuse team spirit amongst students, encourage healthy competition and also to highlight their own potential skills. iFest has witnessed immense enthusiasm not only from colleges in Delhi NCR but it has also gone National with students coming from Universities and B-Schools in Chennai, Mumbai and Rajasthan.
In crux, the event covered all colors of a Management Festival and witnessed a huge footfall in terms for participation in various events. The students are looking forward to yet another exciting day post the grand gala opening!
On 21st of December, 2013 IILM held the 13th Vivekananda Memorial Debate one of the most respected and sought after debating grounds for students across prestigious colleges. The colleges that reached the finalist where from IILM, St Stephen's College, Faculty of Management Studies and Hindu College. A nail biting competition among the four teams ended with St. Stephens College emerging as the winner. The Best Speaker and Best Interjector awards were bagged by Jagat Sohail of St. Stephens College. The First Runners up team was Faculty of Management Studies, followed by Hindu College, Delhi University.
Every year at our Alumni lunch we felicitate four alumni who have contributed in placing and mentoring students and are actively involved in campus activities. The year we have felicitated; Mr. Munish Bhatia, Migration Lead - Enterprise Shared Services at Cargill, Mr. Manish Kumar, Head -- Staffing Operations || Dy. General Manager at TMI Network, Mr. Satyaveer Pal, Manager PreSales & Account at Aurionpro Solutions and Mr. Sujoy Basu, Head - Human Resources at 9.9 Media on Annual Alumni lunch 2013.
To view the photographs, please click on the links given below:
IILM iFest 2013 - Duet Dance Competition
IILM iFest 2013 Corporate Walk Competition
Thirteenth Vivekananda Memorial Debate held at IILM, Lodhi Road Campus, New Delhi on 21st of December, 2013
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IILM iFest 2013 - Duet Dance Competition
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IILM iFest 2013 Corporate Walk Competition
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Thirteenth Vivekananda Memorial Debate held at IILM, Lodhi Road Campus, New Delhi on 21st of December, 2013
CONTACT DETAILS
Ms. Jennifer Aitkins, IILM Lodhi Road, +91 (11) 40934304, Jennifer.aitkins@iilm.edu
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ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, PEOPLE, BUSINESS SERVICES, EDUCATION, MEDIA
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Source: IILM Lodhi Road
Tuesday, December 24, 2013 11:50 AM IST (06:20 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Arts & culture, Entertainment, People; Business: Business services, Education & training, Media & entertainment
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IILM's Annual Festival iFest 2013 - A Cultural and Management Festival Organized by IILM
New Delhi, Delhi, India, Tuesday, December 24, 2013 -- (Business Wire India) -- On 20th of December 2013 IILM, Lodhi Road proudly organized its Annual Festival-iFest. It is IILM's premiere management festival organized by the students which includes a multitude of activities. iFest is the point of convergence for students from diverse streams across Delhi and NCR.
iFest is not about mere elocutions and debates but also amalgamation of various activities including cultural events and marketing games such as Brand Story Competition, Business Plan; which witnessed a battle between the teams slugging out on creative platforms, Innovative Case Studies; where students simulated real life corporate situations; Stock Market games involving the never-ending tussle between the bear and the bull. Competition like Brain Train not only highlighted the knowledge of students but also the confidence they had to connect to the audience. They were also judged on their creativity and organization of thoughts.
The main objective of organizing an event like this is to infuse team spirit amongst students, encourage healthy competition and also to highlight their own potential skills. iFest has witnessed immense enthusiasm not only from colleges in Delhi NCR but it has also gone National with students coming from Universities and B-Schools in Chennai, Mumbai and Rajasthan.
In crux, the event covered all colors of a Management Festival and witnessed a huge footfall in terms for participation in various events. The students are looking forward to yet another exciting day post the grand gala opening!
On 21st of December, 2013 IILM held the 13th Vivekananda Memorial Debate one of the most respected and sought after debating grounds for students across prestigious colleges. The colleges that reached the finalist where from IILM, St Stephen's College, Faculty of Management Studies and Hindu College. A nail biting competition among the four teams ended with St. Stephens College emerging as the winner. The Best Speaker and Best Interjector awards were bagged by Jagat Sohail of St. Stephens College. The First Runners up team was Faculty of Management Studies, followed by Hindu College, Delhi University.
Every year at our Alumni lunch we felicitate four alumni who have contributed in placing and mentoring students and are actively involved in campus activities. The year we have felicitated; Mr. Munish Bhatia, Migration Lead - Enterprise Shared Services at Cargill, Mr. Manish Kumar, Head -- Staffing Operations || Dy. General Manager at TMI Network, Mr. Satyaveer Pal, Manager PreSales & Account at Aurionpro Solutions and Mr. Sujoy Basu, Head - Human Resources at 9.9 Media on Annual Alumni lunch 2013.
To view the photographs, please click on the links given below:
IILM iFest 2013 - Duet Dance Competition
IILM iFest 2013 Corporate Walk Competition
Thirteenth Vivekananda Memorial Debate held at IILM, Lodhi Road Campus, New Delhi on 21st of December, 2013
For picture(s)/data to illustrate this release click below:
http://www.BusinessWireIndia.com/attachments/IMG_1(330).JPG
IILM iFest 2013 - Duet Dance Competition
http://www.BusinessWireIndia.com/attachments/IMG_2(66).jpg
IILM iFest 2013 Corporate Walk Competition
http://www.BusinessWireIndia.com/attachments/IMG_3(10).jpg
Thirteenth Vivekananda Memorial Debate held at IILM, Lodhi Road Campus, New Delhi on 21st of December, 2013
CONTACT DETAILS
Ms. Jennifer Aitkins, IILM Lodhi Road, +91 (11) 40934304, Jennifer.aitkins@iilm.edu
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ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, PEOPLE, BUSINESS SERVICES, EDUCATION, MEDIA
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Monday, December 23, 2013
BWI: McAfee Spotlights the “12 Scams Of Christmas” to keep Consumers Digital Lives Safe
Press release from Business Wire India
Source: McAfee
Monday, December 23, 2013 04:05 PM IST (10:35 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, People; Business: Business services, Information technology; Technology
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McAfee Spotlights the "12 Scams Of Christmas" to keep Consumers Digital Lives Safe
Cyber Scrooges Look to Capitalize on the Busiest Shopping Season of the Year by Hijacking Popular Consumer Habits
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Monday, December 23, 2013 -- (Business Wire India) -- McAfee today released its annual "12 Scams of Christmas" list to educate the public on the most common scams that criminals use during the holiday season to take advantage of consumers as they shop on their digital devices. Cybercriminals leverage these scams to steal personal information, earn fast cash, and spread malware.
Industry estimates suggest that In India, out of 150 million internet users around 10 million internet users are shopping online. A report by ASSOCHAM states that e-shopping during festive season in India for 2013 has witnessed a 65% increase in comparison to last year for products like mobile phones, e-tablets, consumer electronics, home appliances, home decor, furnishings, apparels, etc. Though banks and various agencies are repeatedly propagating the cause of safe online transactions remains a potential challenge in India.
"The potential for identity theft increases as consumers share personal information across multiple devices that are often under protected," said, Michelle Dennedy, Vice president and Chief Privacy Officer at McAfee. "Understanding criminals' mindsets and being aware of how they try to take advantage of consumers can help ensure that we use our devices the way they were intended - to enhance our lives, not jeopardize them."
To help consumers stay alert for greedy Grinches as they surf the web for holiday travel deals and seek out gifts for their loved ones, McAfee has identified this year's top "12 Scams of Christmas":
1) Not-So-Merry Mobile Apps-Official-looking software for holiday shopping, including those that feature celebrity or company endorsements, could be malicious, designed to steal or send out your personal data. Criminals can redirect incoming calls and messages, offering them the chance to bypass two-step authentication systems where the second step involves sending a code to a mobile device.
2) Holiday Mobile SMS Scams-FakeInstaller tricks Android users into thinking it is a legitimate installer for an application and then quickly takes advantage of the unrestricted access to smartphones, sending SMS messages to premium rate numbers without the user's consent.
3) Hot Holiday Gift Scams-Advertisements that offer deals on must-have items, such as PS4 or Xbox One, might be too good to be true. Clever crooks will post dangerous links, phony contests on social media sites, and send phishing emails to entice viewers to reveal personal information or download malware onto their devices.
4) Seasonal Travel Scams-Phony travel deal links and notifications are common, as are hackers waiting to steal your identity upon arrival. When logging into an infected PC with an email username and password, scammers can install keylogging spyware, keycatching hardware, and more. A hotel's Wi-Fi may claim that you need to install software before using it and instead infect your computer with malware if you "agree."
5) Dangerous E-Seasons Greetings-Legitimate-looking e-cards wishing friends "Season's Greetings" can cause unsuspecting users to download "Merry Malware" such as a Trojan or other virus after clicking a link or opening an attachment.
6) Deceptive Online Games-Before your kids are glued to their newly downloaded games, be wary of the games' sources. Many sites offering full-version downloads of Grand Theft Auto, for example, are often laden with malware, and integrated social media pages can expose gamers, too.
7) Shipping Notifications Shams-Phony shipping notifications can appear to be from a mailing service alerting you to an update on your shipment, when in reality, they are scams carrying malware and other harmful software designed to infect your computer or device.
8) Bogus Gift Cards-An easy go-to gift for the holidays, gift cards can be promoted via deceptive ads, especially on Facebook, Twitter, or other social sites, that claim to offer exclusive deals on gift cards or packages of cards and can lead consumers to purchase phony ones online.
9) Holiday SMiShing-During the holidays, SMiShing is commonly seen in gift card messages, where scammers pose as banks or credit card companies asking you to confirm information for "security purposes". Some even include the first few digits of your credit card number in the SMS message to fool you into a false sense of safety.
10) Fake Charities-Donating to charities is common this time of year for many looking to help the less fortunate. However, cybercriminals capitalize on this generosity, especially during natural disaster events, and set up fake charity sites and pocket the donations.
11) Romance Scams-With so many niche dating sites now available to Internet users, it can be difficult to know exactly who the person is behind the screen. Many messages sent from an online friend can include phishing scams, where the person accesses your personal information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details.
12) Phony E-Tailers-The convenience of online shopping does not go unnoticed by cyber scrooges. With so many people planning to shop online, scammers set up phony e-commerce sites to steal your money and personal data.
To keep consumers protected and ensure a happy holiday season, McAfee has shared additional safety tips:
-- Review Apps
Review mobile apps carefully before downloading. Check the comments section and confirm the app's legitimacy directly with the parties that the software claims are involved.
-- Double-check that the "download" button is legitimate when attempting to install new apps on your phone
-- Use antivirus software and learn more about FakeInstaller here
-- Deals and Steals
If an offer seems too good to be true, it probably is. Purchase directly from the official retailer rather than from third parties online.
-- Do your best to verify "low" prices on this season's biggest sellers
-- Check gift cards that you receive for suspicious misspellings in the sender's name or the name of the card company itself. Double-check IP addresses on the sites you use for shopping and look at customer reviews to verify an e-tailer's legitimacy
-- Always check the domain name on shipping notification alerts and be cautious of any that you receive when you have not sent a package or requested them
-- Only download or buy games from reputable websites
-- Check in with retailers about the legitimacy of a deal you see advertised and talk to your children about how to spot and avoid online potential scams
-- Research before Sharing
Banking and credit card companies should never ask you for personal information via text message. If you receive such a message, contact your bank directly via phone, secure website, or in-person. Some other specific examples include:
-- Log on to trustworthy dating sites when looking for love online and be wary about sharing personal information of any kind to websites or individuals you encounter online
-- Do background research on the charity you'd like to donate to and think before sharing any type of personal information on a website that looks suspicious
-- Be Cautious When Traveling
Before traveling, make sure that all of your software is up-to-date and run a virus scan. If you're asked for a username and password after clicking a link, try using a fake input on the first login attempt. The extra few seconds it takes to load confirms that the page is actually looking for valid username/password combinations; scam sites will let you right in.
If you do plan to search for deals online, use apps or open shopping related emails, make sure your entire household's devices have protection, such as McAfee LiveSafeT, which protects all your PCs, Macs, tablets and smartphones. It also includes McAfee® Mobile Security, to protect your smartphone or tablet from all types of malware. This app also guards you from the latest mobile threats and risky apps, offers enhanced privacy and backup features, location tracking and the SiteAdvisor® technology to help you steer clear of dangers when searching on a mobile device.
About McAfee
McAfee, a wholly owned subsidiary of Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC), is the world's largest dedicated security technology company. McAfee delivers proactive and proven solutions and services that help secure systems, networks, and mobile devices around the world, allowing users to safely connect to the Internet, browse and shop the Web more securely. Backed by its unrivaled Global Threat Intelligence, McAfee creates innovative products that empower home users, businesses, the public sector and service providers by enabling them to prove compliance with regulations, protect data, prevent disruptions, identify vulnerabilities, and continuously monitor and improve their security. McAfee is relentlessly focused on constantly finding new ways to keep our customers safe. http://www.mcafee.com
Note: McAfee, the McAfee logo, and McAfee LiveSafe are registered trademarks or trademarks of McAfee, Inc., or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others. ©2011 McAfee, Inc. All rights reserved.
CONTACT DETAILS
Arlette Gomes, Text100 for McAfee, +91 8149200015, Arlette.gomes@text100.co.in
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, PEOPLE, BUSINESS SERVICES, IT, TECHNOLOGY
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Source: McAfee
Monday, December 23, 2013 04:05 PM IST (10:35 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, People; Business: Business services, Information technology; Technology
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McAfee Spotlights the "12 Scams Of Christmas" to keep Consumers Digital Lives Safe
Cyber Scrooges Look to Capitalize on the Busiest Shopping Season of the Year by Hijacking Popular Consumer Habits
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Monday, December 23, 2013 -- (Business Wire India) -- McAfee today released its annual "12 Scams of Christmas" list to educate the public on the most common scams that criminals use during the holiday season to take advantage of consumers as they shop on their digital devices. Cybercriminals leverage these scams to steal personal information, earn fast cash, and spread malware.
Industry estimates suggest that In India, out of 150 million internet users around 10 million internet users are shopping online. A report by ASSOCHAM states that e-shopping during festive season in India for 2013 has witnessed a 65% increase in comparison to last year for products like mobile phones, e-tablets, consumer electronics, home appliances, home decor, furnishings, apparels, etc. Though banks and various agencies are repeatedly propagating the cause of safe online transactions remains a potential challenge in India.
"The potential for identity theft increases as consumers share personal information across multiple devices that are often under protected," said, Michelle Dennedy, Vice president and Chief Privacy Officer at McAfee. "Understanding criminals' mindsets and being aware of how they try to take advantage of consumers can help ensure that we use our devices the way they were intended - to enhance our lives, not jeopardize them."
To help consumers stay alert for greedy Grinches as they surf the web for holiday travel deals and seek out gifts for their loved ones, McAfee has identified this year's top "12 Scams of Christmas":
1) Not-So-Merry Mobile Apps-Official-looking software for holiday shopping, including those that feature celebrity or company endorsements, could be malicious, designed to steal or send out your personal data. Criminals can redirect incoming calls and messages, offering them the chance to bypass two-step authentication systems where the second step involves sending a code to a mobile device.
2) Holiday Mobile SMS Scams-FakeInstaller tricks Android users into thinking it is a legitimate installer for an application and then quickly takes advantage of the unrestricted access to smartphones, sending SMS messages to premium rate numbers without the user's consent.
3) Hot Holiday Gift Scams-Advertisements that offer deals on must-have items, such as PS4 or Xbox One, might be too good to be true. Clever crooks will post dangerous links, phony contests on social media sites, and send phishing emails to entice viewers to reveal personal information or download malware onto their devices.
4) Seasonal Travel Scams-Phony travel deal links and notifications are common, as are hackers waiting to steal your identity upon arrival. When logging into an infected PC with an email username and password, scammers can install keylogging spyware, keycatching hardware, and more. A hotel's Wi-Fi may claim that you need to install software before using it and instead infect your computer with malware if you "agree."
5) Dangerous E-Seasons Greetings-Legitimate-looking e-cards wishing friends "Season's Greetings" can cause unsuspecting users to download "Merry Malware" such as a Trojan or other virus after clicking a link or opening an attachment.
6) Deceptive Online Games-Before your kids are glued to their newly downloaded games, be wary of the games' sources. Many sites offering full-version downloads of Grand Theft Auto, for example, are often laden with malware, and integrated social media pages can expose gamers, too.
7) Shipping Notifications Shams-Phony shipping notifications can appear to be from a mailing service alerting you to an update on your shipment, when in reality, they are scams carrying malware and other harmful software designed to infect your computer or device.
8) Bogus Gift Cards-An easy go-to gift for the holidays, gift cards can be promoted via deceptive ads, especially on Facebook, Twitter, or other social sites, that claim to offer exclusive deals on gift cards or packages of cards and can lead consumers to purchase phony ones online.
9) Holiday SMiShing-During the holidays, SMiShing is commonly seen in gift card messages, where scammers pose as banks or credit card companies asking you to confirm information for "security purposes". Some even include the first few digits of your credit card number in the SMS message to fool you into a false sense of safety.
10) Fake Charities-Donating to charities is common this time of year for many looking to help the less fortunate. However, cybercriminals capitalize on this generosity, especially during natural disaster events, and set up fake charity sites and pocket the donations.
11) Romance Scams-With so many niche dating sites now available to Internet users, it can be difficult to know exactly who the person is behind the screen. Many messages sent from an online friend can include phishing scams, where the person accesses your personal information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details.
12) Phony E-Tailers-The convenience of online shopping does not go unnoticed by cyber scrooges. With so many people planning to shop online, scammers set up phony e-commerce sites to steal your money and personal data.
To keep consumers protected and ensure a happy holiday season, McAfee has shared additional safety tips:
-- Review Apps
Review mobile apps carefully before downloading. Check the comments section and confirm the app's legitimacy directly with the parties that the software claims are involved.
-- Double-check that the "download" button is legitimate when attempting to install new apps on your phone
-- Use antivirus software and learn more about FakeInstaller here
-- Deals and Steals
If an offer seems too good to be true, it probably is. Purchase directly from the official retailer rather than from third parties online.
-- Do your best to verify "low" prices on this season's biggest sellers
-- Check gift cards that you receive for suspicious misspellings in the sender's name or the name of the card company itself. Double-check IP addresses on the sites you use for shopping and look at customer reviews to verify an e-tailer's legitimacy
-- Always check the domain name on shipping notification alerts and be cautious of any that you receive when you have not sent a package or requested them
-- Only download or buy games from reputable websites
-- Check in with retailers about the legitimacy of a deal you see advertised and talk to your children about how to spot and avoid online potential scams
-- Research before Sharing
Banking and credit card companies should never ask you for personal information via text message. If you receive such a message, contact your bank directly via phone, secure website, or in-person. Some other specific examples include:
-- Log on to trustworthy dating sites when looking for love online and be wary about sharing personal information of any kind to websites or individuals you encounter online
-- Do background research on the charity you'd like to donate to and think before sharing any type of personal information on a website that looks suspicious
-- Be Cautious When Traveling
Before traveling, make sure that all of your software is up-to-date and run a virus scan. If you're asked for a username and password after clicking a link, try using a fake input on the first login attempt. The extra few seconds it takes to load confirms that the page is actually looking for valid username/password combinations; scam sites will let you right in.
If you do plan to search for deals online, use apps or open shopping related emails, make sure your entire household's devices have protection, such as McAfee LiveSafeT, which protects all your PCs, Macs, tablets and smartphones. It also includes McAfee® Mobile Security, to protect your smartphone or tablet from all types of malware. This app also guards you from the latest mobile threats and risky apps, offers enhanced privacy and backup features, location tracking and the SiteAdvisor® technology to help you steer clear of dangers when searching on a mobile device.
About McAfee
McAfee, a wholly owned subsidiary of Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC), is the world's largest dedicated security technology company. McAfee delivers proactive and proven solutions and services that help secure systems, networks, and mobile devices around the world, allowing users to safely connect to the Internet, browse and shop the Web more securely. Backed by its unrivaled Global Threat Intelligence, McAfee creates innovative products that empower home users, businesses, the public sector and service providers by enabling them to prove compliance with regulations, protect data, prevent disruptions, identify vulnerabilities, and continuously monitor and improve their security. McAfee is relentlessly focused on constantly finding new ways to keep our customers safe. http://www.mcafee.com
Note: McAfee, the McAfee logo, and McAfee LiveSafe are registered trademarks or trademarks of McAfee, Inc., or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others. ©2011 McAfee, Inc. All rights reserved.
CONTACT DETAILS
Arlette Gomes, Text100 for McAfee, +91 8149200015, Arlette.gomes@text100.co.in
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, PEOPLE, BUSINESS SERVICES, IT, TECHNOLOGY
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BWI: Messengers of Inclusion Expressed Solidarity in South Asia through Run for Inclusion
Press release from Business Wire India
Source: Aide et Action
Monday, December 23, 2013 03:55 PM IST (10:25 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Entertainment, People, Social issues; Business: Education & training, Media & entertainment
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Messengers of Inclusion Expressed Solidarity in South Asia through Run for Inclusion
Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, Monday, December 23, 2013 -- (Business Wire India) -- More than a hundred thousand enthusiasts marched ahead to support Run for Inclusion on December 22, 2013, Sunday following the International Day of Human Solidarity (20th December) in the three countries of the Asian continent. These messengers of inclusion expressed solidarity with a belief that we all have a stake in keeping society moving forward, and will do our fair share to make sure that this happens through education" The event is organised by Aide et Action South Asia, NGO working for education.
Runners from India, Sri Lanka and Nepal geared up to carry the message of inclusion for the excluded communities through education and employment opportunities. The event was organised in more than 50 locations across South Asia at the same time including big cities like Jaipur, Guwahati, Bangalore, Chennai, Patna, Mumbai and also places like Birhampur, Sundargarh, Banda, Jalandhar, Jamnagar, Chindwara, Nagarcoil etc. and remotest of the villages in India, besides Saptari, Baglung in Nepal and Hikkaduwa, Colombo etc. in Sri Lanka where the messengers of inclusion will promote vision of equitable society for all.
For more information about the run and latest news from each city - www.runforinclusion.org. https://www.facebook.com/runforinclusion
The Run was flagged off by dignitaries like Amitabh Thakur- DIG of Police and Bikash Mohapatra (Revenue Divisional Commissioner) in Berhampur , Dileep Lahariya- Folk singer and M.L.A. to flag off in Bilaspur, Ms. Hindu, National Gold Medalist at Para Olympic 2012 in Chennai, Roshanara Parvin (Represented India in womens cricket world cup) in Bolangir, Papu Pum Pum (celebrity Odia film industry) in Bhuwaneshwar, , Mount Everester. Tarun Saikia- in Guwahati, Mr. Torak Kharpran, National Level Boxer in Shillong,.Abhijeet Baruah Guinness Book Record Holder for Longest (distance) barefoot running in 24 hrs Mahuramukh- Assam.
In Jaipur the run was flagged off by Jyoti Khandelwal- Mayor, Surbhi Misra- International Squash Champion, Gopal Saini- Olympian, Dr. Amandeep Singh- DCP and group of skaters having set rank and recognised by Limca Book of records. On this occasion, Ravindra Upadhaya channel V super singer sang the theme song "Apni Fikra kit hi humney ab tak, ao fikra karein sabki." amidst the crowd of 5000 enthusiasts.
Speaking on the occasion Ravi Pratap Singh- Regional Director AEA South Asia shared, "The run is being organized in more than 50 cities of South Asia with a belief that inclusion ensures equality and is achieved through solidarity, so let's run to create a world that promotes essence of equality.
Aide et Action's International representative Ms. Sophie Pilan revealed, "AEA South Asia's initiative Run for Inclusion is the extension of AEA's international campaign Run Against Exclusion globally".
Ms. Susanthika Jayasinhe, Silver Medalist (200 m) in 2000 Olympic-Sydney flagged off in Sri Lanka. Chief Minister of Southern Province and members of the Provincial Council were other notable individuals who promoted the Run for Inclusion in Sri Lanka.
In Nepal near about 1000 runners thronged in major cities especially Kathmandu valley and few villages and braved the cold wind and supported Run for Inclusion.
The runners belonged to different walks of life and represented inclusion in the true spirit viz. people with disabilities, transgender, youth, population forced to migrate under distress conditions, people from the positive network, corporates, fellows from institutions, government departments, international volunteers, school students, representative from national and international civil society organisations and media.
Big Bazar and News Nation -News Chanel supported the event in India and various other brands expressed their solidarity in different locations like HCL, Getit Infomedia Vodafone, Café Coffee day, Knowledge Steez, Sita Devi Hospital- Jaipur, NICE, DIPR, ADARSH Cooperative Society, Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs of Meghalaya, Save the Children- Bihar, Hamara Bachpan Campaign, Down town Hospital Charitable Trust, Suzuki Vishal Motors, Katta Hospital, LIC, BIGFM, Honda etc.
Website- www.aea-southasia.org, www.aide-et-action.org
CONTACT DETAILS
Varsha Rathore, Programme Manager- Livelihood Education, Aide et Action International - South Asia, +91 9001099022, varsha.rathore@aide-et-action.org
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, ENTERTAINMENT, PEOPLE, SOCIAL, EDUCATION, MEDIA
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Source: Aide et Action
Monday, December 23, 2013 03:55 PM IST (10:25 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Entertainment, People, Social issues; Business: Education & training, Media & entertainment
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Messengers of Inclusion Expressed Solidarity in South Asia through Run for Inclusion
Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, Monday, December 23, 2013 -- (Business Wire India) -- More than a hundred thousand enthusiasts marched ahead to support Run for Inclusion on December 22, 2013, Sunday following the International Day of Human Solidarity (20th December) in the three countries of the Asian continent. These messengers of inclusion expressed solidarity with a belief that we all have a stake in keeping society moving forward, and will do our fair share to make sure that this happens through education" The event is organised by Aide et Action South Asia, NGO working for education.
Runners from India, Sri Lanka and Nepal geared up to carry the message of inclusion for the excluded communities through education and employment opportunities. The event was organised in more than 50 locations across South Asia at the same time including big cities like Jaipur, Guwahati, Bangalore, Chennai, Patna, Mumbai and also places like Birhampur, Sundargarh, Banda, Jalandhar, Jamnagar, Chindwara, Nagarcoil etc. and remotest of the villages in India, besides Saptari, Baglung in Nepal and Hikkaduwa, Colombo etc. in Sri Lanka where the messengers of inclusion will promote vision of equitable society for all.
For more information about the run and latest news from each city - www.runforinclusion.org. https://www.facebook.com/runforinclusion
The Run was flagged off by dignitaries like Amitabh Thakur- DIG of Police and Bikash Mohapatra (Revenue Divisional Commissioner) in Berhampur , Dileep Lahariya- Folk singer and M.L.A. to flag off in Bilaspur, Ms. Hindu, National Gold Medalist at Para Olympic 2012 in Chennai, Roshanara Parvin (Represented India in womens cricket world cup) in Bolangir, Papu Pum Pum (celebrity Odia film industry) in Bhuwaneshwar, , Mount Everester. Tarun Saikia- in Guwahati, Mr. Torak Kharpran, National Level Boxer in Shillong,.Abhijeet Baruah Guinness Book Record Holder for Longest (distance) barefoot running in 24 hrs Mahuramukh- Assam.
In Jaipur the run was flagged off by Jyoti Khandelwal- Mayor, Surbhi Misra- International Squash Champion, Gopal Saini- Olympian, Dr. Amandeep Singh- DCP and group of skaters having set rank and recognised by Limca Book of records. On this occasion, Ravindra Upadhaya channel V super singer sang the theme song "Apni Fikra kit hi humney ab tak, ao fikra karein sabki." amidst the crowd of 5000 enthusiasts.
Speaking on the occasion Ravi Pratap Singh- Regional Director AEA South Asia shared, "The run is being organized in more than 50 cities of South Asia with a belief that inclusion ensures equality and is achieved through solidarity, so let's run to create a world that promotes essence of equality.
Aide et Action's International representative Ms. Sophie Pilan revealed, "AEA South Asia's initiative Run for Inclusion is the extension of AEA's international campaign Run Against Exclusion globally".
Ms. Susanthika Jayasinhe, Silver Medalist (200 m) in 2000 Olympic-Sydney flagged off in Sri Lanka. Chief Minister of Southern Province and members of the Provincial Council were other notable individuals who promoted the Run for Inclusion in Sri Lanka.
In Nepal near about 1000 runners thronged in major cities especially Kathmandu valley and few villages and braved the cold wind and supported Run for Inclusion.
The runners belonged to different walks of life and represented inclusion in the true spirit viz. people with disabilities, transgender, youth, population forced to migrate under distress conditions, people from the positive network, corporates, fellows from institutions, government departments, international volunteers, school students, representative from national and international civil society organisations and media.
Big Bazar and News Nation -News Chanel supported the event in India and various other brands expressed their solidarity in different locations like HCL, Getit Infomedia Vodafone, Café Coffee day, Knowledge Steez, Sita Devi Hospital- Jaipur, NICE, DIPR, ADARSH Cooperative Society, Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs of Meghalaya, Save the Children- Bihar, Hamara Bachpan Campaign, Down town Hospital Charitable Trust, Suzuki Vishal Motors, Katta Hospital, LIC, BIGFM, Honda etc.
Website- www.aea-southasia.org, www.aide-et-action.org
CONTACT DETAILS
Varsha Rathore, Programme Manager- Livelihood Education, Aide et Action International - South Asia, +91 9001099022, varsha.rathore@aide-et-action.org
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, ENTERTAINMENT, PEOPLE, SOCIAL, EDUCATION, MEDIA
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BWI: Mahindra Special Services Group Completes 10 Years Offers Free Gift to Corporate India
Press release from Business Wire India
Source: Mahindra Special Services Group
Monday, December 23, 2013 03:43 PM IST (10:13 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Accounting & management consultancy services, Advertising, PR & marketing, Banking & financial services, Business services, Electronic appliances & components, Information technology, Major diversified industrial groups, Telecommunications; Technology
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Mahindra Special Services Group Completes 10 Years Offers Free Gift to Corporate India
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Monday, December 23, 2013 -- (Business Wire India) -- On this auspicious occasion Mahindra SSG would like to express gratitude to Corporate India by giving free access to "Leak Detector" tool developed by its partner Quarri. Leak Detector will allow Corporate India to take inventory of its organization's online exposure and also reveal the security gaps in the current web infrastructure deployed by an organization.
As per the recent RSA report, Phishing attacks affected Corporate India with approximately $53 million (about 328 crore) loss during the July - September 2013 period making India 4th most attacked nation globally. With the basic IT infrastructure in place, Indian Companies seem to believe the attackers will have decency to come through the technology they have deployed however that hasn't been the case with the attackers.
Mr. Dinesh Pillai CEO Mahindra SSG said we are keen to assist Corporate India in preventing them from malicious and careless internal and external threats from replicating data in transport and in use by shielding sensitive data from key loggers, session hijacking, cache miners and other malware, while also blocking inbound attacks on managed and unmanaged endpoints.
Mahindra Special Services Group (MSSG), a strategic business unit under $16.7 billion Mahindra group, is a leading Corporate Security Risk Consulting firm assisting organizations in reducing risk exposure and enhancing competitive advantage. MSSG's risk mitigation advisories have enabled over 250 major corporate clients in securing their people, assets, information and reputation. Headquartered in Mumbai, India, the company has presence in major cities of India and the capability to operate out of several global locations
For more information and to get Leak Detector Tool please contact Ann Jos at Mahindra Special Services Group. Mobile:- +91 88798 72253 or E mail ann.jos@mahindrassg.com
CONTACT DETAILS
Ann Jos, Mahindra Special Services Group, +91 8879872253, ann.jos@mahindrassg.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, CONSULTANCY SERVICES, MARKETING, BANKING, BUSINESS SERVICES, ELECTRONICS, IT, GROUPS, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, TECHNOLOGY
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Source: Mahindra Special Services Group
Monday, December 23, 2013 03:43 PM IST (10:13 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Accounting & management consultancy services, Advertising, PR & marketing, Banking & financial services, Business services, Electronic appliances & components, Information technology, Major diversified industrial groups, Telecommunications; Technology
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Mahindra Special Services Group Completes 10 Years Offers Free Gift to Corporate India
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Monday, December 23, 2013 -- (Business Wire India) -- On this auspicious occasion Mahindra SSG would like to express gratitude to Corporate India by giving free access to "Leak Detector" tool developed by its partner Quarri. Leak Detector will allow Corporate India to take inventory of its organization's online exposure and also reveal the security gaps in the current web infrastructure deployed by an organization.
As per the recent RSA report, Phishing attacks affected Corporate India with approximately $53 million (about 328 crore) loss during the July - September 2013 period making India 4th most attacked nation globally. With the basic IT infrastructure in place, Indian Companies seem to believe the attackers will have decency to come through the technology they have deployed however that hasn't been the case with the attackers.
Mr. Dinesh Pillai CEO Mahindra SSG said we are keen to assist Corporate India in preventing them from malicious and careless internal and external threats from replicating data in transport and in use by shielding sensitive data from key loggers, session hijacking, cache miners and other malware, while also blocking inbound attacks on managed and unmanaged endpoints.
Mahindra Special Services Group (MSSG), a strategic business unit under $16.7 billion Mahindra group, is a leading Corporate Security Risk Consulting firm assisting organizations in reducing risk exposure and enhancing competitive advantage. MSSG's risk mitigation advisories have enabled over 250 major corporate clients in securing their people, assets, information and reputation. Headquartered in Mumbai, India, the company has presence in major cities of India and the capability to operate out of several global locations
For more information and to get Leak Detector Tool please contact Ann Jos at Mahindra Special Services Group. Mobile:- +91 88798 72253 or E mail ann.jos@mahindrassg.com
CONTACT DETAILS
Ann Jos, Mahindra Special Services Group, +91 8879872253, ann.jos@mahindrassg.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, CONSULTANCY SERVICES, MARKETING, BANKING, BUSINESS SERVICES, ELECTRONICS, IT, GROUPS, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, TECHNOLOGY
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