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CERT-In Warns Google Chrome Users of High-Severity Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CERT-In has issued a high-severity alert (CIVN-2025-0274) for a remote code execution vulnerability in Google Chrome for desktop. The flaw, caused by improper implementation in Chrome’s V8 engine, could allow attackers to execute code with user privileges, leading to system takeover, data theft, or service disruption. It affects Chrome versions p...
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CERT-In Asks Mozilla Firefox Users to Install Browser Updates to Remain Safe From Security Vulnerabilities
Mozilla has fixed multiple high-severity vulnerabilities across Firefox, Firefox ESR, and Thunderbird, which could allow attackers to execute code or access sensitive data. The flaws, affecting Firefox versions prior to 144, ESR versions prior to 115.29 and 140.4, and Thunderbird versions prior to 140.4 and 144, include use-after-free errors, memor...
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'He Chose Bharat': Nara Lokesh's 3-Word Reply On Tamil Nadu Google Row
The squabble between Tamil Nadu's DMK and the AIADMK - over Google choosing to invest $15 billion for a data and AI hub in Andhra Pradesh rather than CEO Sundar Pichai's home state - saw a new face Tuesday morning - Andhra minister Nara Lokesh.
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SpaceX Launches 21 Satellites With Second Falcon 9 Launch Of The Year
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched 21 satellites for the U.S. Space Development Agency on Oct. 15 from Vandenberg Space Force Base. These satellites form part of the Tranche 1 Transport Layer, a new orbital network designed to provide secure, rapid global communications for military operations.
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Slack Integrates Natively Built Salesforce Interfaces Into Its Platform, Adds Agentic Capabilities
Slack has announced new AI-powered features aimed at creating an “agentic OS” experience. Integrating Salesforce tools such as Sales, IT, HR, and Tableau, Slack now enables users to perform AI-driven tasks within chats. The platform will also roll out an enterprise search API, allowing secure cross-platform data searches via a single interface.
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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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Australian Airline Says Stolen Customer Data Posted Online After Cyberattack
Qantas Airways Ltd. said customer data stolen during a cyber incident in July has been released online, and that it's working with security experts and Australian authorities to determine the extent of the exposure.
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Anthropic Warns That Minimal Data Contamination Can ‘Poison’ Large AI Models
Anthropic has warned that even a few poisoned samples in a dataset can compromise an AI model. A joint study with the UK AI Security Institute found that as few as 250 malicious documents can implant backdoors in LLMs up to 13B parameters, proving model size offers no protection.
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Slack Opens Platform for Developers to Build AI Apps and Agents on Its Data
Slack has opened its platform for developers to build AI apps and agentic workflows using its conversational data. Powered by a real-time search API and an MCP-based server, it enables secure, context-aware integrations. Partners like Anthropic, Google, and Notion are already adopting it, with a wider rollout planned for 2026.
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[Explained] How OpenAI, NPCI Tie-Up Will Soon Let You Make UPI Payments on ChatGPT
Razorpay, in partnership with OpenAI and NPCI, has announced agentic AI-powered UPI payments on ChatGPT. The pilot project will let users place and pay for grocery orders via chat using AI agents that connect to UPI and vendor systems. While the feature promises convenience, experts highlight privacy and data security concerns.
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Gemini at Work 2025: Google Introduces Gemini Enterprise to Bring Agentic AI Across Workflows
Google has introduced Gemini Enterprise, a full-stack AI platform for businesses that integrates data from Workspace, Microsoft 365, Salesforce, and SAP. It enables companies to build custom AI agents using a no-code workbench for automated workflows. The system includes central governance and security tools to manage and audit AI agents across org...
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How To Migrate From Gmail To Zoho Mail: A Step-By-Step Guide
Switching from Gmail to Zoho Mail is a straightforward process that ensures you don't lose your important emails or contacts.
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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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Indian Student With $100,000 Columbia Scholarship Denied US Visa. Here's Why
Kaushik Raj, a 27-year-old journalist from Delhi, was all ready to live his American dream with a $100,000 (approximately Rs 89 lakh) scholarship in hand to pursue a masters degree in data journalism at Columbia University.
![[Explained] How OpenAI, NPCI Tie-Up Will Soon Let You Make UPI Payments on ChatGPT](https://i.gadgets360cdn.com/large/robots_unsplash_mohamed_nohassi_1745324440293.jpg?downsize=260:195 "[Explained] How OpenAI, NPCI Tie-Up Will Soon Let You Make UPI Payments on ChatGPT")
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CERT-In Warns Google Chrome Users of High-Severity Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CERT-In has issued a high-severity alert (CIVN-2025-0274) for a remote code execution vulnerability in Google Chrome for desktop. The flaw, caused by improper implementation in Chrome’s V8 engine, could allow attackers to execute code with user privileges, leading to system takeover, data theft, or service disruption. It affects Chrome versions p...
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CERT-In Asks Mozilla Firefox Users to Install Browser Updates to Remain Safe From Security Vulnerabilities
Mozilla has fixed multiple high-severity vulnerabilities across Firefox, Firefox ESR, and Thunderbird, which could allow attackers to execute code or access sensitive data. The flaws, affecting Firefox versions prior to 144, ESR versions prior to 115.29 and 140.4, and Thunderbird versions prior to 140.4 and 144, include use-after-free errors, memor...
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'He Chose Bharat': Nara Lokesh's 3-Word Reply On Tamil Nadu Google Row
The squabble between Tamil Nadu's DMK and the AIADMK - over Google choosing to invest $15 billion for a data and AI hub in Andhra Pradesh rather than CEO Sundar Pichai's home state - saw a new face Tuesday morning - Andhra minister Nara Lokesh.
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SpaceX Launches 21 Satellites With Second Falcon 9 Launch Of The Year
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched 21 satellites for the U.S. Space Development Agency on Oct. 15 from Vandenberg Space Force Base. These satellites form part of the Tranche 1 Transport Layer, a new orbital network designed to provide secure, rapid global communications for military operations.
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Slack Integrates Natively Built Salesforce Interfaces Into Its Platform, Adds Agentic Capabilities
Slack has announced new AI-powered features aimed at creating an “agentic OS” experience. Integrating Salesforce tools such as Sales, IT, HR, and Tableau, Slack now enables users to perform AI-driven tasks within chats. The platform will also roll out an enterprise search API, allowing secure cross-platform data searches via a single interface.
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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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Australian Airline Says Stolen Customer Data Posted Online After Cyberattack
Qantas Airways Ltd. said customer data stolen during a cyber incident in July has been released online, and that it's working with security experts and Australian authorities to determine the extent of the exposure.
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Anthropic Warns That Minimal Data Contamination Can ‘Poison’ Large AI Models
Anthropic has warned that even a few poisoned samples in a dataset can compromise an AI model. A joint study with the UK AI Security Institute found that as few as 250 malicious documents can implant backdoors in LLMs up to 13B parameters, proving model size offers no protection.
-
Slack Opens Platform for Developers to Build AI Apps and Agents on Its Data
Slack has opened its platform for developers to build AI apps and agentic workflows using its conversational data. Powered by a real-time search API and an MCP-based server, it enables secure, context-aware integrations. Partners like Anthropic, Google, and Notion are already adopting it, with a wider rollout planned for 2026.
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[Explained] How OpenAI, NPCI Tie-Up Will Soon Let You Make UPI Payments on ChatGPT
Razorpay, in partnership with OpenAI and NPCI, has announced agentic AI-powered UPI payments on ChatGPT. The pilot project will let users place and pay for grocery orders via chat using AI agents that connect to UPI and vendor systems. While the feature promises convenience, experts highlight privacy and data security concerns.
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Gemini at Work 2025: Google Introduces Gemini Enterprise to Bring Agentic AI Across Workflows
Google has introduced Gemini Enterprise, a full-stack AI platform for businesses that integrates data from Workspace, Microsoft 365, Salesforce, and SAP. It enables companies to build custom AI agents using a no-code workbench for automated workflows. The system includes central governance and security tools to manage and audit AI agents across org...
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How To Migrate From Gmail To Zoho Mail: A Step-By-Step Guide
Switching from Gmail to Zoho Mail is a straightforward process that ensures you don't lose your important emails or contacts.
-
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...
-
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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Indian Student With $100,000 Columbia Scholarship Denied US Visa. Here's Why
Kaushik Raj, a 27-year-old journalist from Delhi, was all ready to live his American dream with a $100,000 (approximately Rs 89 lakh) scholarship in hand to pursue a masters degree in data journalism at Columbia University.
