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Valve Investigating Reported Leak of 89 Million Steam Accounts, Says Its Systems Were Not Breached
Valve has commented on a reported Steam data breach wherein details of 89 million user accounts were said to have leaked online. The company said the reported leak did not breach Steam systems, but it was investigating the source of the leak.
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Apple's Urgent Warning: Update Now To Protect Your iPhone From "Extremely Dangerous" Attack
These vulnerabilities affect the iPhone's CoreAudio and Pointer Authentication systems, allowing malicious actors to execute arbitrary code and access sensitive data.
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Aadhaar App With Facial Recognition-Based Authentication Unveiled by UIDAI
UIDAI has unveiled a revamped Aadhaar app for smartphones, enabling face scans for identity verification via QR codes and smartphone cameras. The app will eliminate the need for photocopies of Aadhaar cards and is designed to expedite the authentication process, according to UIDAI. Here's everything you need to know about the redesigned Aadhaar app...
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Gmail to Replace SMS Authentication With QR Codes for Two-Factor Authentication
Google will stop supporting SMS-based two-factor authentication (2FA) for Gmail, replacing it with QR code support. This change aims to enhance security, as malicious users can trick people into sharing SMS login codes, undermining 2FA. While the old SMS-based system is still used on many platforms, QR codes are expected to provide better protectio...
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ELIZA Resurrected: World's First Chatbot Revived After 60 Years
ELIZA, the first-ever chatbot developed by MIT professor Joseph Weizenbaum in the 1960s, has been successfully revived using long-lost code. After being rediscovered in 2021, researchers restored the original software, which had been forgotten for 60 years. Despite its limitations, ELIZA was able to hold simple conversations, demonstrating how earl...
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Google Drive for Android Reportedly Developing Privacy Screen Feature for Enhanced Security
Google Drive is developing a new feature for Android devices that is speculated to add a layer of security while accessing the app, according to a report. It is said to have been discovered during an APK teardown of the app on the Android platform. The feature, called Privacy Screen, has been available on the iOS version of the cloud storage app si...
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Android 16 Will Reportedly Automatically Hide Sensitive Lock Screen Notifications
Android 16 was released in developer preview on Wednesday. A dive into the Android 16 Developer Preview 1 has revealed that it might bring a new feature which automatically hides sensitive notifications, such as OTPs and two-factor authentication codes, from the smartphone’s lock screen, according to a report. With this step, it may reportedly be...
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Google Responds to Detection of Session Token Malware Capable of Hijacking Accounts: Report
Malware creators are using a zero-day exploit to access users' Google accounts via malicious code used to exfiltrate sessions tokens, according to security researchers. The exploit also allows malicious users to regenerate an authentication cookie to log in to a user's account, even after a password change.
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WhatsApp Begins Beta Testing Email Address Verification; Working on Ability to Share Polls in Channels: Report
WhatsApp is allowing beta testers on Android to add their email address to the app, as the messaging platform continues to make it easier for you to log in, even when receiving an authentication code via SMS is not an option. Meanwhile, WhatsApp is working on adding support for sharing polls on channels, a feature that is expected to arrive on a fu...
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FeaturePrint App Claimed to Identify Fake Products Using AI and a Smartphone Photo: How it Works
FeaturePrint is an app that is capable of identifying authentic products while easing the task of weeding out counterfeit and fake products. The artificial intelligence-based app claims to identify whether a product is genuine using optical AI. It does not rely on bar codes, holograms, markers, RFID technology, stickers, or engraved markings.
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Google Authenticator Finally Adds Support for Syncing OTPs With Google Accounts: How it Works
Google Authenticator has been updated on iOS and Android to allow users to back up their one-time passwords to their Google account. This will save these OTPs while switching to a different phone. Google Authenticator latest update on Android allows users to access their two-factor authentication (2FA) codes on other devices logged in with the same...
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Authenticator App Reportedly Uses App Store Advertising to Scam Users, Collects Secret QR Codes
Soon after Twitter announced that it was turning off support for SMS-based two-factor authentication for users without a Twitter Blue subscription, copycat 2FA apps have reportedly appeared on Apple's App Store, charging users up to $40 (roughly Rs. 3,300) in annual charges.
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How to Set Up App-Based Two Factor Authentication on Twitter for Free
Twitter has confirmed that it will shut down SMS-based two-factor authentication (2FA) for all users except Twitter Blue subscribers on March 20. However, you won't have to pay Twitter a monthly fee to keep your account secure. Here's how to set up 2FA using third party apps for free, without a Twitter Blue subscription.
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Google Authenticator Removes Click to Reveal PIN Feature With Latest Update
Google Authenticator has removed the ‘Click to reveal PIN’ feature with the latest update. Google had reportedly rolled out the v5.20 update in May that hid the two-factor authentication (2FA) code until the user tapped to reveal it. The update was intended to add security, but was not received well by the users.
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Google App on Android Now Lets You Use Voice Commands While Navigating, Even When Not Connected to Internet
Google app for Android has received an update with the ability to use voice commands while using navigation on Google Maps. The feature works even when the device is not connected to the Internet. Separately, Google Authenticator has been updated after over two years. It hides your 2FA codes until you tap them to see.
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Valve Investigating Reported Leak of 89 Million Steam Accounts, Says Its Systems Were Not Breached
Valve has commented on a reported Steam data breach wherein details of 89 million user accounts were said to have leaked online. The company said the reported leak did not breach Steam systems, but it was investigating the source of the leak.
-
Apple's Urgent Warning: Update Now To Protect Your iPhone From "Extremely Dangerous" Attack
These vulnerabilities affect the iPhone's CoreAudio and Pointer Authentication systems, allowing malicious actors to execute arbitrary code and access sensitive data.
-
Aadhaar App With Facial Recognition-Based Authentication Unveiled by UIDAI
UIDAI has unveiled a revamped Aadhaar app for smartphones, enabling face scans for identity verification via QR codes and smartphone cameras. The app will eliminate the need for photocopies of Aadhaar cards and is designed to expedite the authentication process, according to UIDAI. Here's everything you need to know about the redesigned Aadhaar app...
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Gmail to Replace SMS Authentication With QR Codes for Two-Factor Authentication
Google will stop supporting SMS-based two-factor authentication (2FA) for Gmail, replacing it with QR code support. This change aims to enhance security, as malicious users can trick people into sharing SMS login codes, undermining 2FA. While the old SMS-based system is still used on many platforms, QR codes are expected to provide better protectio...
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ELIZA Resurrected: World's First Chatbot Revived After 60 Years
ELIZA, the first-ever chatbot developed by MIT professor Joseph Weizenbaum in the 1960s, has been successfully revived using long-lost code. After being rediscovered in 2021, researchers restored the original software, which had been forgotten for 60 years. Despite its limitations, ELIZA was able to hold simple conversations, demonstrating how earl...
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Google Drive for Android Reportedly Developing Privacy Screen Feature for Enhanced Security
Google Drive is developing a new feature for Android devices that is speculated to add a layer of security while accessing the app, according to a report. It is said to have been discovered during an APK teardown of the app on the Android platform. The feature, called Privacy Screen, has been available on the iOS version of the cloud storage app si...
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Android 16 Will Reportedly Automatically Hide Sensitive Lock Screen Notifications
Android 16 was released in developer preview on Wednesday. A dive into the Android 16 Developer Preview 1 has revealed that it might bring a new feature which automatically hides sensitive notifications, such as OTPs and two-factor authentication codes, from the smartphone’s lock screen, according to a report. With this step, it may reportedly be...
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Google Responds to Detection of Session Token Malware Capable of Hijacking Accounts: Report
Malware creators are using a zero-day exploit to access users' Google accounts via malicious code used to exfiltrate sessions tokens, according to security researchers. The exploit also allows malicious users to regenerate an authentication cookie to log in to a user's account, even after a password change.
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WhatsApp Begins Beta Testing Email Address Verification; Working on Ability to Share Polls in Channels: Report
WhatsApp is allowing beta testers on Android to add their email address to the app, as the messaging platform continues to make it easier for you to log in, even when receiving an authentication code via SMS is not an option. Meanwhile, WhatsApp is working on adding support for sharing polls on channels, a feature that is expected to arrive on a fu...
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FeaturePrint App Claimed to Identify Fake Products Using AI and a Smartphone Photo: How it Works
FeaturePrint is an app that is capable of identifying authentic products while easing the task of weeding out counterfeit and fake products. The artificial intelligence-based app claims to identify whether a product is genuine using optical AI. It does not rely on bar codes, holograms, markers, RFID technology, stickers, or engraved markings.
-
Google Authenticator Finally Adds Support for Syncing OTPs With Google Accounts: How it Works
Google Authenticator has been updated on iOS and Android to allow users to back up their one-time passwords to their Google account. This will save these OTPs while switching to a different phone. Google Authenticator latest update on Android allows users to access their two-factor authentication (2FA) codes on other devices logged in with the same...
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Authenticator App Reportedly Uses App Store Advertising to Scam Users, Collects Secret QR Codes
Soon after Twitter announced that it was turning off support for SMS-based two-factor authentication for users without a Twitter Blue subscription, copycat 2FA apps have reportedly appeared on Apple's App Store, charging users up to $40 (roughly Rs. 3,300) in annual charges.
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How to Set Up App-Based Two Factor Authentication on Twitter for Free
Twitter has confirmed that it will shut down SMS-based two-factor authentication (2FA) for all users except Twitter Blue subscribers on March 20. However, you won't have to pay Twitter a monthly fee to keep your account secure. Here's how to set up 2FA using third party apps for free, without a Twitter Blue subscription.
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Google Authenticator Removes Click to Reveal PIN Feature With Latest Update
Google Authenticator has removed the ‘Click to reveal PIN’ feature with the latest update. Google had reportedly rolled out the v5.20 update in May that hid the two-factor authentication (2FA) code until the user tapped to reveal it. The update was intended to add security, but was not received well by the users.
-
Google App on Android Now Lets You Use Voice Commands While Navigating, Even When Not Connected to Internet
Google app for Android has received an update with the ability to use voice commands while using navigation on Google Maps. The feature works even when the device is not connected to the Internet. Separately, Google Authenticator has been updated after over two years. It hides your 2FA codes until you tap them to see.
