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CERT-In Warns Google Chrome Users of High-Risk Flaws on Windows, macOS, and Linux
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a high-risk advisory warning Google Chrome users of multiple vulnerabilities affecting desktop versions on Windows, macOS, and Linux. The flaws, detailed in CIVN-2025-0288, could let remote attackers execute code, steal data, or bypass security by luring users to malicious websites. A...
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US To Begin New Biometric Entry-Exit Rule. What It Means For Indian Travellers
The new rule aims to tighten border management and security in the US amid rising concerns over fraudulent travel documents, visa overstays, and unlawful entries.
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CERT-In Highlights Zoom Security Flaws That Could Let Hackers Access Meeting, Sensitive Information
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a notification asking Zoom for Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS users to download the latest available update of the app, as multiple vulnerabilities have been found in its particular version. The security flaws allow bad actors to gain unauthorised access to Zoom Rooms and get their ...
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Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge Security Flaws: CERT-In Asks Users to Update to Latest Versions With Security Fixes
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), on October 15, released two vulnerability notes to warn Google Chrome and Chromium-based Microsoft Edge users of multiple security flaws. These vulnerabilities can be exploited by hackers, granting them unauthorised access to a user’s desktop. However, people can install the latest available ...
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Vivo Announces Android 16-Based OriginOS 6 Globally With Origin Animation, AI Features: Release Timeline
Vivo on Wednesday announced OriginOS 6 for its handsets in the global markets, replacing the existing FuntouchOS. The Android 16-based operating system (OS) is claimed to “redefine” human-computer interaction in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). Among the many changes is the new Origin Smooth Engine, which promises a smooth user experien...
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Microsoft Ends Windows 10 Support Today: Here are Five Things to Know
Windows 10 support will end today (OCtober 14), which means that users have less than a week to make sure that their computers continue to receive updates. While users with a licensed version of Windows 10 can upgrade to Windows 11, the migration will not be possible for those with older computers that are not compatible with the latest version. He...
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CERT-In Urges Google Chrome Users to Update After Google Patches Critical Security Flaws
Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a warning to Google Chrome users. The advisory was issued on Wednesday after the government agency discovered many security flaws in the Windows, Mac, and Linux version of Google Chrome. These vulnerabilities, if exploited, could allow allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. CE...
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Jamia BTech Student Secures Rs 18 Lakh Job Offer; Others Placed At Leading Firms
Jamia Millia Islamia Placements 2026: In addition, four BTech Computer Engineering students have been placed at IDFC First Bank as Application Engineers, each with an annual package of Rs 16 lakh.
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Android Security Alert: Billions of Devices at High Risk, Warns CERT-In; Android 15, 16 Affected
Earlier this week, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) released an advisory warning of multiple security flaws impacting smartphones on recent Android versions. The agency noted that a significant number of these vulnerabilities have been assigned unique CVE identifiers and rated them as high severity, given their potential to ena...
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Caught With Fake Disability Certificate, Rajasthan Professor Alleges Computer Error
A government college assistant professor in Rajasthan has been accused of securing his post with a fake disability certificate. He now claims the discrepancy was the result of a "computer error".
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Global Tablet Shipments Surge 13.1 Percent YoY in Q2, Apple Maintains Lead: IDC
Apple topped the IDC's list of worldwide tablet shipments, while Samsung came in second place. According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. According to the tracker, worldwide tablet shipment surged 13.1 percent YoY in Q2 this year, reaching 38.3 million units. Amazon and Xiaomi came i...
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US Lawmaker Presses Defense For Details On Microsoft's Chinese Engineers
A US lawmaker on Thursday pressed the US Defense Department for further details on what information the US military shared with Chinese engineers as part of a cloud computing services contract with Microsoft.
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Google Secures $3-Billion US Hydropower Deal In Largest Clean Power Pact
Google has agreed to secure as much as 3 gigawatts of US hydropower in the world's largest corporate clean power pact for hydroelectricity, the company said, as Big Tech pursues the expansion of energy-hungry data centers.
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Google Chrome Update Patches Security Flaw That Granted Attackers Access When Users Visited Malicious Websites
Google Chrome was recently impacted by a security flaw that enabled remote code execution, with the company confirming active exploitation by hackers. An update addressing the vulnerability is rolling out to users across Windows, Mac, and Linux. Users are urged to install the latest Chrome version to ensure their computers are protected against thi...
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WWDC 2025: macOS Tahoe 26 to Be the Last Major Software Update for Intel-Powered Macs
Apple's latest macOS Tahoe 26 update is confirmed to be the final macOS version to support Intel-powered Macs. The Intel-based Macs will get security updates for a few more years, but will no longer get any major software updates post macOS 26. Mac computers with Apple's chips will get macOS 27 and beyond starting next year.
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CERT-In Warns Google Chrome Users of High-Risk Flaws on Windows, macOS, and Linux
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a high-risk advisory warning Google Chrome users of multiple vulnerabilities affecting desktop versions on Windows, macOS, and Linux. The flaws, detailed in CIVN-2025-0288, could let remote attackers execute code, steal data, or bypass security by luring users to malicious websites. A...
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US To Begin New Biometric Entry-Exit Rule. What It Means For Indian Travellers
The new rule aims to tighten border management and security in the US amid rising concerns over fraudulent travel documents, visa overstays, and unlawful entries.
-
CERT-In Highlights Zoom Security Flaws That Could Let Hackers Access Meeting, Sensitive Information
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a notification asking Zoom for Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS users to download the latest available update of the app, as multiple vulnerabilities have been found in its particular version. The security flaws allow bad actors to gain unauthorised access to Zoom Rooms and get their ...
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Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge Security Flaws: CERT-In Asks Users to Update to Latest Versions With Security Fixes
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), on October 15, released two vulnerability notes to warn Google Chrome and Chromium-based Microsoft Edge users of multiple security flaws. These vulnerabilities can be exploited by hackers, granting them unauthorised access to a user’s desktop. However, people can install the latest available ...
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Vivo Announces Android 16-Based OriginOS 6 Globally With Origin Animation, AI Features: Release Timeline
Vivo on Wednesday announced OriginOS 6 for its handsets in the global markets, replacing the existing FuntouchOS. The Android 16-based operating system (OS) is claimed to “redefine” human-computer interaction in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). Among the many changes is the new Origin Smooth Engine, which promises a smooth user experien...
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Microsoft Ends Windows 10 Support Today: Here are Five Things to Know
Windows 10 support will end today (OCtober 14), which means that users have less than a week to make sure that their computers continue to receive updates. While users with a licensed version of Windows 10 can upgrade to Windows 11, the migration will not be possible for those with older computers that are not compatible with the latest version. He...
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CERT-In Urges Google Chrome Users to Update After Google Patches Critical Security Flaws
Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a warning to Google Chrome users. The advisory was issued on Wednesday after the government agency discovered many security flaws in the Windows, Mac, and Linux version of Google Chrome. These vulnerabilities, if exploited, could allow allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. CE...
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Jamia BTech Student Secures Rs 18 Lakh Job Offer; Others Placed At Leading Firms
Jamia Millia Islamia Placements 2026: In addition, four BTech Computer Engineering students have been placed at IDFC First Bank as Application Engineers, each with an annual package of Rs 16 lakh.
-
Android Security Alert: Billions of Devices at High Risk, Warns CERT-In; Android 15, 16 Affected
Earlier this week, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) released an advisory warning of multiple security flaws impacting smartphones on recent Android versions. The agency noted that a significant number of these vulnerabilities have been assigned unique CVE identifiers and rated them as high severity, given their potential to ena...
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Caught With Fake Disability Certificate, Rajasthan Professor Alleges Computer Error
A government college assistant professor in Rajasthan has been accused of securing his post with a fake disability certificate. He now claims the discrepancy was the result of a "computer error".
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Global Tablet Shipments Surge 13.1 Percent YoY in Q2, Apple Maintains Lead: IDC
Apple topped the IDC's list of worldwide tablet shipments, while Samsung came in second place. According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. According to the tracker, worldwide tablet shipment surged 13.1 percent YoY in Q2 this year, reaching 38.3 million units. Amazon and Xiaomi came i...
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US Lawmaker Presses Defense For Details On Microsoft's Chinese Engineers
A US lawmaker on Thursday pressed the US Defense Department for further details on what information the US military shared with Chinese engineers as part of a cloud computing services contract with Microsoft.
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Google Secures $3-Billion US Hydropower Deal In Largest Clean Power Pact
Google has agreed to secure as much as 3 gigawatts of US hydropower in the world's largest corporate clean power pact for hydroelectricity, the company said, as Big Tech pursues the expansion of energy-hungry data centers.
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Google Chrome Update Patches Security Flaw That Granted Attackers Access When Users Visited Malicious Websites
Google Chrome was recently impacted by a security flaw that enabled remote code execution, with the company confirming active exploitation by hackers. An update addressing the vulnerability is rolling out to users across Windows, Mac, and Linux. Users are urged to install the latest Chrome version to ensure their computers are protected against thi...
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WWDC 2025: macOS Tahoe 26 to Be the Last Major Software Update for Intel-Powered Macs
Apple's latest macOS Tahoe 26 update is confirmed to be the final macOS version to support Intel-powered Macs. The Intel-based Macs will get security updates for a few more years, but will no longer get any major software updates post macOS 26. Mac computers with Apple's chips will get macOS 27 and beyond starting next year.
