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Android Phones Susceptible to ‘Pixnapping’ Attack That Steals 2FA Codes, Messages and More, Researchers Say
Android devices are susceptible to a new type of attack that can covertly steal two-factor authentication (2FA) codes, private messages, location timelines, and other data. Security researchers have devised this new attack, called Pixnapping, which can exploit loopholes and security flaws in Android without requiring any system permissions. As per ...
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How to Use Biometric Authentication for UPI Payments in India: A Step-by-Step Guide
NPCI and RBI announced biometric and wearable glass-based authentication for UPI in India. Users can now verify payments via fingerprint or face unlock instead of a PIN, with Aadhaar-linked data and an initial Rs. 5,000 limit. The system aims to enhance convenience and security, especially for seniors. However, experts caution against accidental pa...
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Navi UPI Unveils Biometric-Based Payments for iOS, Android at Global Fintech Festival 2025
Navi UPI has introduced biometric authentication and a simplified onboarding process in India, claiming to be the first UPI app to offer biometric payments at scale. Users can now authorise transactions via fingerprint or facial recognition, eliminating the need for a PIN. The system uses secure, OS-native technology, keeping data on-device and enh...
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SSC Overhauls Exam System With Aadhaar, 59,000 Candidates To Reappear After Glitches
SSC Re-Exam 2025: A log analysis has also identified about 59,000 affected candidates for whom a re-exam is scheduled on August 29, in three exam shifts to ensure fairness.
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iPhone 18 Pro Series Tipped to Get Hole-Punch Selfie Camera, Hidden Face ID System
Apple’s Dynamic Island, which currently hides its Face ID biometric authentication system, is said to get a minor upgrade this year, making it a wee bit smaller. A tipster now claims that things will get even smaller in the coming year, with Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max getting a visible hole-punch camera with the Face ID system hidden ...
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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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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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Google to Introduce C2PA Content Credentials to Help Users Identify AI-Generated Images
Google announced on Tuesday that there were new ways for users to find out whether an image was created using generative artificial intelligence (AI). While the tech giant has been working on developing internal tools to watermark AI-generated content, it also joined the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA) as a steering committ...
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Google Begins Rolling Out Passkeys, as a More Secure Way to Sign Into Apps and Websites
After years of development, Google today announced the rollout of its passkeys feature that it claims is a safer alternative to standard passwords and even 2-step verification (2-SV) systems. Google claims that using passkeys is more convenient than standard passwords and 2SV systems and that it will work on mobiles and computers, allowing users to...
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Aadhaar Holders Carried Out 2.31 Billion Authentication Transactions in March
Aadhaar holders have carried out nearly 2.31 billion authentication transactions in the month of March 2023, indicative of the growing usage of Aadhaar and the growth of the digital economy in the country. A majority of the authentication transactions were carried out by using biometric fingerprints during the month, followed by others.
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UIDAI Partners With IIT Bombay to Develop Touchless Biometric Capture System
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has joined hands with the Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay (IIT-Bombay) to develop a robust touchless biometric capture system for easier usage anytime and anywhere, the Ministry of Electronics and IT said.
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Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Will Require Phone Number Verification Like Overwatch 2
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 will require mobile number verification for play. The system, coined “SMS Protect,” is aimed at cutting down on toxic behaviour, hackers, and smurf accounts. However, the support page for phone registration demands a postpaid number, which caused several Overwatch 2 players to be locked out of their game, last wee...
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Android Phones Susceptible to ‘Pixnapping’ Attack That Steals 2FA Codes, Messages and More, Researchers Say
Android devices are susceptible to a new type of attack that can covertly steal two-factor authentication (2FA) codes, private messages, location timelines, and other data. Security researchers have devised this new attack, called Pixnapping, which can exploit loopholes and security flaws in Android without requiring any system permissions. As per ...
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How to Use Biometric Authentication for UPI Payments in India: A Step-by-Step Guide
NPCI and RBI announced biometric and wearable glass-based authentication for UPI in India. Users can now verify payments via fingerprint or face unlock instead of a PIN, with Aadhaar-linked data and an initial Rs. 5,000 limit. The system aims to enhance convenience and security, especially for seniors. However, experts caution against accidental pa...
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Navi UPI Unveils Biometric-Based Payments for iOS, Android at Global Fintech Festival 2025
Navi UPI has introduced biometric authentication and a simplified onboarding process in India, claiming to be the first UPI app to offer biometric payments at scale. Users can now authorise transactions via fingerprint or facial recognition, eliminating the need for a PIN. The system uses secure, OS-native technology, keeping data on-device and enh...
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SSC Overhauls Exam System With Aadhaar, 59,000 Candidates To Reappear After Glitches
SSC Re-Exam 2025: A log analysis has also identified about 59,000 affected candidates for whom a re-exam is scheduled on August 29, in three exam shifts to ensure fairness.
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iPhone 18 Pro Series Tipped to Get Hole-Punch Selfie Camera, Hidden Face ID System
Apple’s Dynamic Island, which currently hides its Face ID biometric authentication system, is said to get a minor upgrade this year, making it a wee bit smaller. A tipster now claims that things will get even smaller in the coming year, with Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max getting a visible hole-punch camera with the Face ID system hidden ...
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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.
-
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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Google to Introduce C2PA Content Credentials to Help Users Identify AI-Generated Images
Google announced on Tuesday that there were new ways for users to find out whether an image was created using generative artificial intelligence (AI). While the tech giant has been working on developing internal tools to watermark AI-generated content, it also joined the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA) as a steering committ...
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Google Begins Rolling Out Passkeys, as a More Secure Way to Sign Into Apps and Websites
After years of development, Google today announced the rollout of its passkeys feature that it claims is a safer alternative to standard passwords and even 2-step verification (2-SV) systems. Google claims that using passkeys is more convenient than standard passwords and 2SV systems and that it will work on mobiles and computers, allowing users to...
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Aadhaar Holders Carried Out 2.31 Billion Authentication Transactions in March
Aadhaar holders have carried out nearly 2.31 billion authentication transactions in the month of March 2023, indicative of the growing usage of Aadhaar and the growth of the digital economy in the country. A majority of the authentication transactions were carried out by using biometric fingerprints during the month, followed by others.
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UIDAI Partners With IIT Bombay to Develop Touchless Biometric Capture System
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has joined hands with the Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay (IIT-Bombay) to develop a robust touchless biometric capture system for easier usage anytime and anywhere, the Ministry of Electronics and IT said.
-
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Will Require Phone Number Verification Like Overwatch 2
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 will require mobile number verification for play. The system, coined “SMS Protect,” is aimed at cutting down on toxic behaviour, hackers, and smurf accounts. However, the support page for phone registration demands a postpaid number, which caused several Overwatch 2 players to be locked out of their game, last wee...
