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Think Twice Before Flashing Peace Sign In Pics. AI-Powered Hackers Could Steal Your Fingerprints
AI-powered techniques sharpen blurry fingerprint images in selfies, posing new biometric security risks.
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UIDAI Urges Users to Download New Aadhaar App; mAadhaar App to Be 'Retired' Soon
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on Friday announced that the existing mAadhaar app will soon be discontinued. It has encouraged users to migrate to the recently launched Aadhaar app. Available on both the App Store for iPhone and the Google Play Store for Android, it is aimed at helping citizens securely store their Aadhaar inf...
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Rajasthan Exam Row: Candidates Asked To Remove Mangalsutra, Bangles Before Entry
Strict security arrangements were in place during the laboratory assistant recruitment examination, with 47,457 candidates registered in Tonk district.
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Interstate Gang Used Deepfakes To Commit Aadhaar Loan Fraud, Busted
The operation targeted a gang that modified electronic records to create false identities.
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Three Simple Tips To Keep Your Aadhaar Card Safe And Secure In 2026
Aadhaar Card: It is a known fact that as long as they protect their OTP and lock their biometrics, their money is secure.
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Can Your 12-Digit Aadhar Number Be Used To Withdraw Money? Here's The Truth
Knowing your Aadhaar number is like knowing your bank account number. By itself, it doesn't let anyone withdraw money.
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Amazon Pay Adds Support for Biometric Authentication for UPI Payments in India
Amazon Pay has introduced the new biometric authentication feature for UPI transactions. However, the company will only allow users to make payments of up to Rs. 5,000 using the new feature. The tech giant claims that people will no longer have to enter their UPI pins to complete a transaction, as they can directly validate them using their fingerp...
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What Is an E-Passport? Benefits, Features and How to Apply in India
An e-passport is a modern version of the traditional passport, equipped with a contactless chip that securely stores personal and biometric details such as a digital photo, fingerprints or iris scans. This technology improves identity verification and reduces fraud. E-passports allow faster processing at airports through automated e-gates and provi...
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IBPS Strengthens Integrity Of Banking Tests With Rigorous Anti-Cheating Protocols
IBPS warns candidates of disqualification for non-genuine performance, reaffirming its commitment to exam integrity amid concerns over proxy and cheating incidents.
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Paytm Rolls Out Hide Payments Feature to Manage Transaction Visibility: How to Use
Paytm is rolling out a new Hide Payments feature, which allows users to move certain transactions out of the primary transaction view. As per the company, it is a more private and personalised way to manage digital payments. Transactions that are marked as hidden are not deleted or altered, but remain in a separate protected section. Hidden transac...
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Top 7 Countries That Use E-Passports And Where India Stands
Check out which top countries have adopted E-Passports.
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Honor 500 Pro Specifications Tipped Ahead of Launch; May Get Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC and 8,00mAh Battery
Specifications of the Honor 500 Pro have been leaked by a tipster ahead of its launch in China. The upcoming handset will sport a 6.55-inch 120Hz display. It is tipped to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, coupled with up to 16GB of RAM. For optics, the upcoming handset may carry a 200-megapixel main camera. The Honor 500 Pro could pack...
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How To Apply For An E-Passport In India: Eligibility, Process And All You Need To Know
E-passport is expected to transform how thousands of travellers move abroad in the coming years.
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WhatsApp Announces Passkey-Encrypted Chat Backups With Biometric Authentication for Extra Security
Meta Platforms on Friday announced a new security measure for keeping WhatsApp chat backups safe by encrypting them with passkeys. With passkey-encrypted chat backups, users will not be required to memorise a password or a 64-digit encryption key anymore. Instead, they can utilise the handset's buil-in security methods, such as fingerprints or faci...
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Passport Seva 2.0: Indian Expats In UAE To Get Chip-Enabled E-Passports
The upgrade aims to make passport services more transparent, user-friendly and efficient for the large Indian community in the UAE.
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Think Twice Before Flashing Peace Sign In Pics. AI-Powered Hackers Could Steal Your Fingerprints
AI-powered techniques sharpen blurry fingerprint images in selfies, posing new biometric security risks.
-
UIDAI Urges Users to Download New Aadhaar App; mAadhaar App to Be 'Retired' Soon
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on Friday announced that the existing mAadhaar app will soon be discontinued. It has encouraged users to migrate to the recently launched Aadhaar app. Available on both the App Store for iPhone and the Google Play Store for Android, it is aimed at helping citizens securely store their Aadhaar inf...
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Rajasthan Exam Row: Candidates Asked To Remove Mangalsutra, Bangles Before Entry
Strict security arrangements were in place during the laboratory assistant recruitment examination, with 47,457 candidates registered in Tonk district.
-
Interstate Gang Used Deepfakes To Commit Aadhaar Loan Fraud, Busted
The operation targeted a gang that modified electronic records to create false identities.
-
Three Simple Tips To Keep Your Aadhaar Card Safe And Secure In 2026
Aadhaar Card: It is a known fact that as long as they protect their OTP and lock their biometrics, their money is secure.
-
Can Your 12-Digit Aadhar Number Be Used To Withdraw Money? Here's The Truth
Knowing your Aadhaar number is like knowing your bank account number. By itself, it doesn't let anyone withdraw money.
-
Amazon Pay Adds Support for Biometric Authentication for UPI Payments in India
Amazon Pay has introduced the new biometric authentication feature for UPI transactions. However, the company will only allow users to make payments of up to Rs. 5,000 using the new feature. The tech giant claims that people will no longer have to enter their UPI pins to complete a transaction, as they can directly validate them using their fingerp...
-
What Is an E-Passport? Benefits, Features and How to Apply in India
An e-passport is a modern version of the traditional passport, equipped with a contactless chip that securely stores personal and biometric details such as a digital photo, fingerprints or iris scans. This technology improves identity verification and reduces fraud. E-passports allow faster processing at airports through automated e-gates and provi...
-
IBPS Strengthens Integrity Of Banking Tests With Rigorous Anti-Cheating Protocols
IBPS warns candidates of disqualification for non-genuine performance, reaffirming its commitment to exam integrity amid concerns over proxy and cheating incidents.
-
Paytm Rolls Out Hide Payments Feature to Manage Transaction Visibility: How to Use
Paytm is rolling out a new Hide Payments feature, which allows users to move certain transactions out of the primary transaction view. As per the company, it is a more private and personalised way to manage digital payments. Transactions that are marked as hidden are not deleted or altered, but remain in a separate protected section. Hidden transac...
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Top 7 Countries That Use E-Passports And Where India Stands
Check out which top countries have adopted E-Passports.
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Honor 500 Pro Specifications Tipped Ahead of Launch; May Get Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC and 8,00mAh Battery
Specifications of the Honor 500 Pro have been leaked by a tipster ahead of its launch in China. The upcoming handset will sport a 6.55-inch 120Hz display. It is tipped to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, coupled with up to 16GB of RAM. For optics, the upcoming handset may carry a 200-megapixel main camera. The Honor 500 Pro could pack...
-
How To Apply For An E-Passport In India: Eligibility, Process And All You Need To Know
E-passport is expected to transform how thousands of travellers move abroad in the coming years.
-
WhatsApp Announces Passkey-Encrypted Chat Backups With Biometric Authentication for Extra Security
Meta Platforms on Friday announced a new security measure for keeping WhatsApp chat backups safe by encrypting them with passkeys. With passkey-encrypted chat backups, users will not be required to memorise a password or a 64-digit encryption key anymore. Instead, they can utilise the handset's buil-in security methods, such as fingerprints or faci...
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Passport Seva 2.0: Indian Expats In UAE To Get Chip-Enabled E-Passports
The upgrade aims to make passport services more transparent, user-friendly and efficient for the large Indian community in the UAE.
