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World’s Smallest Cyber Crime Investigation Device Released by ASCL & Data64


2010
08.28

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The world’s smallest cyber crime investigation device was released in Pune on Saturday 28th August, 2010 by Hon’ble Justice Rajesh Tandon, Chairperson, Cyber Appellate Tribunal, New Delhi.

Code-named pCHIP, this Portable Mega Investigation & Forensic Solution is delivered in two versions – on a USB device and on a micro SD card.

pCHIP runs from a USB drive / micro SD card without installation on the suspect PC. It captures relevant volatile evidence from a live (switched on) computer. It has an extremely easy-to-use interface and provides detailed reports.

Volatile Evidence Recovered by pCHIP
The pCHIP retrieves crucial volatile digital evidence from the suspect computer and generates 38 reports at the click of a button.

Password & Encryption handling by pCHIP
The pCHIP can detect and list password protected & encrypted files on a suspect computer. It can also attack and crack hundreds of types of passwords.

USB History detection by pCHIP
At the click of a button, the pCHIP can generate a report containing the details of every USB device ever connected to the suspect computer.

Cloning and Imaging by pCHIP
The pCHIP can clone and image disks and also recover deleted data.

pCHIP has been designed by Asian School of Cyber Laws & Data64 Techno Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Data64 Techno Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is incubated by Science & Technology Park, a STEP promoted by Department of Science & Technology, Government of India.

Asian School of Cyber Laws is a global leader in education, training and consultancy in cyber law, cyber crime investigation and digital forensics.


Mr. Debasis Nayak, Director, Data64 Techno Solutions Pvt. Ltd. said:

It is widely believed that computer forensic investigations must be carried out on static data and never on live systems.

This usually means that the investigator would first pull the plug on any live machine and then physically remove the hard disk(s). This hard disk would then be imaged and subsequently the image would be analyzed.

We believe that such an approach is flawed. In many cases, it is prudent for an investigator to first carry out preliminary investigations on the live system and then pull the plug.

Some of the reasons for this approach are:

1. In many computer attacks, the evidence may be only in the computer memory and not in any files on the hard disk. Pulling the plug or shutting down such a computer may destroy the evidence.

2. If the suspect is using cryptography to secure his data, then pulling the plug may mean that the data will no longer be available in an unencrypted format.

3. The suspect could configure his computer to clear the paging file automatically on shutdown. This would cause a lot of evidence to be lost.
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CyberAttack – 2010 in Mauritius


2010
08.26

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Asian School of Cyber Laws (ASCL) and Whitefield Business School, Mauritius recently conducted CyberAttack – 2010, a seminar aimed at creating awareness on cyber crime.

CyberAttack 2010 is a day long intensive seminar focusing on the best practices and latest industry standards in computer forensics and incident response.

CyberAttack brought to the forefront the risks involved in the utilization of Information and Communication Technology.

As cyberspace affects everyone across a wide range of professions, lawyers, computer professionals, Government officers and others attended the conference enthusiastically.

Debasis Nayak, Director, ASCL and Terence Sequeira, assistant director, ASCL, led the event that had Subheer Ramnoruth, managing director and director of studies, and Noor Soormally, general manager and head of Information Technology Security, hosting the event on behalf of the Whitefield Business School.

Mr. Nayak underlined the fact that cyber crime was the third largest threat to nations today, after terrorism and chemical weapons.

Whitefield Business School is the Mauritius education partner for Asian School of Cyber Laws conducting ASCL courses like, ASCL Certified Cyber Crime Investigator for Mauritius.

Asian School of Cyber Laws has plans to conduct CyberAttack – 2010 at Pune, Mumbai and Delhi in October 2010.

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CyberAttack 2010 @ Mauritius, Mumbai, Delhi & Pune


2010
07.27

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CyberAttack 2010 is a day long intensive seminar focusing on the best practices and latest industry standards in computer forensics and incident response.

CyberAttack 2010 is scheduled to be held in

* Mauritius,
* Mumbai,
* Delhi and
* Pune.

For details visit:
http://www.asclonline.com/main/component/content/article/47-cyberattack-2010-mauritius-mumbai-delhi-a-pune

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Global Cyber Law Database launched


2010
05.31

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Global Cyber Law Database has been launched by Asian School of Cyber Laws.

The database is online at:
http://www.cyberlawdb.com/main/

Global Cyber Law Database (GCLD) aims to become the most comprehensive and authoritative source of cyber laws for all countries. GCLD is a public service initiative by Asian School of Cyber Laws.

If you would like to contribute documents / information for inclusion in the Global Cyber Law Database, please email us on info@asianlaws.org

Currently the database contains information relating to the cyber law of the following countries:

Albania
Antigua & Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Australia
Austria
Bahamas
Barbados
Brazil
Bulgaria
Canada
China
Council of Europe
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Dominican Republic
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Hungary
India
Indonesia
International Development
Ireland
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Lithuania
Macedonia
Malaysia
Malta
Mexico
Moldova
Morroco
Netherlands
Philippines
Portugal
Romania
Russian Federation
Singapore
Slovakia
St Vincent & Grenadines
Sweden
Turkey
Ukraine
United Kingdom
USA

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Digital Evidence Analyst course launched


2010
02.24

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ASCL Certified Digital Evidence Analyst course has been launched in classroom and distance mode by Asian School of Cyber Laws. This is the first & only course of its kind in the world.

This advanced level, career oriented course is based on industry inputs and features comprehensive course material.

On completion of this course, the participant will get 4 certifications:
1. ASCL Certified Cyber Crime Investigator [Regular fees Rs. 20,000]
2. ASCL Certified Digital Evidence Analyst
3. Data64 Certified Cyber Forensics Professional [Regular fees Rs. 20,000]
4. Data64 Program in Information Technology Law [Regular fees Rs. 9,000]

The Data64 certifications are from Data64 Techno Solutions Pvt Ltd (incubated by Science & Technology Park), an initiative of Department of Science & Technology, Government of India.

This course provides excellent career opportunities in the following fields:

  • Compliance Department
  • Vigilance Department
  • Fraud Control Department
  • Computer Forensic Investigator
  • Assisting Law Enforcement Agencies
  • Assisting Lawyers in Digital Evidence Cases
  • Expert Testimony in Court Cases
  • IT Security

What is Digital Evidence Analysis?

Digital Evidence Analysis involves the collection, investigation and analysis of digital evidence.

This digital evidence may be found in computer hard disks, cell phones, ipods, pen drives, digital cameras, CDs, DVDs, floppies, computer networks, the Internet etc.

Digital evidence can be hidden in pictures (steganography), encrypted files, password protected files, deleted files, formatted hard disks, deleted emails, chat transcripts etc.

Digital evidence can relate to online banking frauds, online share trading fraud, source code theft, credit card fraud, tax evasion, virus attacks, cyber sabotage, phishing attacks, email hijacking, denial of service, hacking, divorce cases, murder cases, organized crime, terrorist operations, defamation, pornography, extortion, smuggling etc.

What does a Digital Evidence Analyst do?

* Performs forensic analysis of digital information using standard computer forensics & evidence handling techniques.

* Uses forensically sound procedures to identify network computer intrusion evidence and identifies perpetrators.

* Employs forensic tools and techniques to identify and examine malicious files.

* Employs forensic tools and techniques to crack file and system passwords.

* Detects steganography and recovers deleted, fragmented and corrupted data from digital media of all types.

* Observes proper evidence custody and control procedures.

* Documents procedures and findings in a manner suitable for courtroom presentation and prepares comprehensive written notes and reports.

For details visit:

http://www.asianlaws.org/courses/dea/index.htm

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ASCL signs MoU with Gujarat Forensic Sciences University


2010
01.21

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Asian School of Cyber Laws (ASCL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Gujarat Forensic Sciences University (GFSU) to conduct courses in cyber crime investigation, cyber forensics, cyber law and other areas.

Gujarat Forensic Sciences University is a unique super specialized University and first of its kind in the world for conducting Degree/Diploma/Certificate courses in the field of Forensic Science, Behavioral Science, Criminology and other allied areas.

The MoU was signed on Monday 18th January, 2010 and relates to the following courses:

  1. Post Graduate Certificate Diploma in Cyber Law
  2. Post Graduate Certificate Diploma in Cyber Crime Investigation & Computer Forensic
  3. Post Graduate Certificate Diploma in Securities & Investment Law
  4. Post Graduate Certificate Diploma in Intellectual Property Law
  5. Post Graduate Certificate Diploma in Corporate Law

The MoU was signed in the presence of Dr. J. M. Vyas, Director General, Gujarat Forensic Sciences University.

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Dr. J. M. Vyas (Director General, Gujarat Forensic Sciences Universitiy & Director, Directorate of Forensic Science, Gandhinagar), Mr. H. P. Sanghvi (Course – Coordinator GFSU & Scientific Officer Directorate of Forensic Science), Mr. Rohas Nagpal (President Asian School of Cyber Laws, Pune), Mr. Ninad Nawaghare (Territory Manager (Maharashtra) Asian School of Cyber Laws, Pune) and Mr.Prashant Jhala (Territory Manager (Gujarat) Asian School of Cyber Laws, Pune).

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Mr. H. P. Sanghvi (Course – Coordinator GFSU & Scientific Officer Directorate of Forensic Science), Dr. M. S. Dahiya (Director – Institute of Forensic Science, GFSU & Deputy Director, DFS), Dr. J. M. Vyas (Director General, Gujarat Forensic Sciences Universitiy & Director, Directorate of Forensic Science, Gandhinagar), Mr. Rohas Nagpal (President Asian School of Cyber Laws, Pune), Mr.Prashant Jhala (Territory Manager (Gujarat) Asian School of Cyber Laws, Pune) and Mr. Ninad Nawaghare (Territory Manager (Maharashtra) Asian School of Cyber Laws, Pune).
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Dr. J. M. Vyas (Director General, Gujarat Forensic Sciences Universitiy & Director, Directorate of Forensic Science, Gandhinagar), Mr Mehul Dave (Registrar , GFSU), Dr. M. S. Dahiya (Director – Institute of Forensic Science, GFSU & Deputy Director, DFS), Mr. H. P. Sanghvi (Course – Coordinator GFSU & Scientific Officer Directorate of Forensic Science),  , Mr. Rohas Nagpal (President Asian School of Cyber Laws, Pune) and Mr. Ninad Nawaghare (Territory Manager (Maharashtra) Asian School of Cyber Laws, Pune).
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Mr Mehul Dave (Registrar , GFSU) and Dr. M. S. Dahiya (Director – Institute of Forensic Science, GFSU & Deputy Director, DFS).
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Mr. Rohas Nagpal (President Asian School of Cyber Laws, Pune) and Mr. Ninad Nawaghare (Territory Manager (Maharashtra) Asian School of Cyber Laws, Pune).

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Dr. J. M. Vyas (Director General, Gujarat Forensic Sciences Universitiy & Director, Directorate of Forensic Science, Gandhinagar), Mr. H. P. Sanghvi (Course – Coordinator GFSU & Scientific Officer Directorate of Forensic Science), Mr. Rohas Nagpal (President Asian School of Cyber Laws, Pune), Mr. Ninad Nawaghare (Territory Manager (Maharashtra) Asian School of Cyber Laws, Pune) and Mr.Prashant Jhala (Territory Manager (Gujarat) Asian School of Cyber Laws, Pune)

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Amended IT Act comes into force


2009
10.27

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The Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008 has come into force on 27th October, 2009.

Nine years after the birth of cyber laws in India, the new improved cyber law regime in India has become a reality. The Information Technology Act initially came into force on 17th October 2000. Major changes to this law have now come into force.

Most of these changes relate to cyber crimes. The last decade has seen a spurt in crimes like cyber stalking and voyeurism, cyber pornography, email frauds, phishing and crimes through social networking. All these and more are severely dealt with under the new laws.

Some of the major developments are:

1.    Voyeurism is now specifically covered. Acts like hiding cameras in changing rooms, hotel rooms etc is punishable with jail upto 3 years. This would apply to cases like the infamous Pune spycam incident where a 58-year old man was arrested for installing spy cameras in his house to ‘snoop’ on his young lady tenants.

2.    Publishing sexually explicit acts in the electronic form is punishable with jail upto 3 years.  This would apply to cases like the Delhi MMS scandal where a video of a young couple having sex was spread through cell phones around the country.

3.    Collecting, browsing, downloading etc of child pornography is punishable with jail upto 5 years for the first conviction. For a subsequent conviction, the jail term can extend to 7 years. A fine of upto Rs 10 lakh can also be levied.

4.    The punishment for spreading obscene material by email, websites, sms has been reduced from 5 years jail to 3 years jail. This covers acts like sending ‘dirty’ jokes and pictures by email or sms.

5.    Compensation on cyber crimes like spreading viruses, copying data, unauthorised access, denial of service etc is not restricted to Rs 1 crore anymore. The Adjudicating Officers will have jurisdiction for cases where the claim is upto Rs. 5 crore. Above that the case will need to be filed before the civil courts.

6.     A special liability has been imposed on call centers, BPOs, banks and others who hold or handle sensitive personal data. If they are negligent in “implementing and maintaining reasonable security practices and procedures”, they will be liable to pay compensation. It may be recalled that India’s first major BPO related scam was the multi crore MphasiS-Citibank funds siphoning case in 2005. Under the new law, in such cases, the BPOs and call centers could also be made liable if they have not implemented proper security measures.

7.    Refusing to hand over passwords to an authorized official could land a person in prison for upto 7 years.

8.    The offence of cyber terrorism has been specially included in the law. A cyber terrorist can be punished with life imprisonment.

9.    Sending threatening emails and sms are punishable with jail upto 3 years.

10.    Hacking into a Government computer or website, or even trying to do so in punishable with imprisonment upto 10 years.

11.    Cyber crime cases can now be investigated by Inspector rank police officers. Earlier such offences could not be investigated by an officer below the rank of a deputy superintendent of police.

The following have also come into force on 27 October, 2009:

1. Rules pertaining to section 52 (Salary, Allowances and Other Terms and Conditions of Service of Chairperson and Members),

2. Rules pertaining to section 54 (Procedure for Investigation of Misbehaviour or Incapacity of Chairperson and Members),

3. Rules pertaining to section 69 (Procedure and Safeguards for Interception, Monitoring and Decryption of Information),

4. Rules pertaining to section 69A (Procedure and Safeguards for Blocking for Access of Information by Public),

5. Rules pertaining to section 69B (Procedure and safeguard for Monitoring and Collecting Traffic Data or Information) and

6. Notification under section 70B for appointment of the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team.

Useful links:

IT (Amendment) Act 2008:
http://mit.gov.in/download/it_amendment_act2008.pdf

Information Technology Act, 2000:
http://mit.gov.in/download/itbill2000.pdf

 For other relevant notifications, please visit:
http://mit.gov.in/default.ASPX?id=191

Official announcement – “Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008 comes into force”
http://pibmumbai.gov.in/scripts/detail.asp?releaseId=E2009PR1153

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ASCL Launches Courses in Delhi


2009
08.24

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Here’s some exciting news! ASCL has launched its courses in Delhi now!

The courses are:

  1. Diploma in Cyber Crime Prosecution and Defence
  2. ASCL Certified Cyber Crime Investigator
  3. Diploma in Intellectual Property Law
  4. Diploma in Corporate Law
  5. Diploma in Law of Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions

These courses have been launched in the hybrid mode. This mode is a contemporary teaching method which seamlessly balances both the faculty-led training method of classroom based teaching with the independent research and study patterns of distance mode education.

ASCL experts will conduct the classroom sessions at Indian Society of International Law, Bhagwan Dass Road, Opp. Supreme Court, New Delhi – 110001.

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Cyber Warfare & Defence Course Launched


2009
07.10

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“120 countries have been developing ways to use the Internet as a weapon and target financial markets, government computer systems and utilities.”

(Source: McAfee Virtual Criminology Report 2007)

Asian School of Cyber Laws has now launched an Advanced Course in Cyber Warfare & Defence.

 This is a 1-year advanced level course in Cyber Warfare & Defence covering cyber reconnaissance, cyber attacks, cyber investigation & forensics and cyber defence.

The course is broadly divided into three parts:

1. Cyber Reconnaissance & Cyber Attacks
2. Investigating Cyber Attacks
3. Cyber Defence & Cyber Security

This course is suitable for Military officials, Police & law enforcement officials, IT students & professionals, Security Professionals, Network & Systems Administrators.

The course fee is Rs. 27500 with fee concessions being given for students / alumni of ASCL’s Diploma in Cyber Law, Cyber Crime Analyst, PG Program in Cyber Laws, Diploma in Cyber Crime Prosecution & Defence and ASCL Certified Cyber Crime Investigator courses.

Admissions are open for the batch starting 1st October 2009.

For more details about the course, visit: http://www.asianlaws.org/courses/war/index.htm

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ASCL’s Facebook Group


2009
02.28

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It’s got the most up-to-date discussions, some great events, amazing free courses and e-book downloads! But that’s not all! It’s absolutely exclusive!

What is it, you ask.

It’s the Asian School of Cyber Laws group on facebook.

Millions of people use Facebook everyday to keep up with friends, upload an unlimited number of photos, share links and videos, and learn more about the people they meet.

The ASCL Facebook Group is reserved only for ASCL students or alumni. Yep! No one else gets privileges like you do!

If you already have a facebook account:

1. Sign into your facebook account at http://www.facebook.com/

2. After signing in, click here.

3. The following screen will open up:

4.  Click on “Request to Join Group“, as illustrated in the image below:

5. Thats it! We will approve your membership within a few hours.

If you do not have a facebook account:

1. Create an account for free at http://www.facebook.com/

2. After signing in, click here.

3. The following screen will open up:

4.  Click on “Request to Join Group“, as illustrated in the image below:

5. Thats it! We will approve your membership within a few hours.

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