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Cyber Scams Are Converging Real World Crime, Here's How To Safe
It starts with a call from someone claiming to be your bank. They know your name, your bank, even know your credit card number. There's been "unusual activity" on your account, they say - and they just sent you OTP to verify your identity.
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Samsung Introduces New Security Features in One UI 8 to Protect On-Device AI Tools and Future-Proof Devices
Samsung is upgrading its on-device and cross-device security in Galaxy devices running One UI 8 to better protect user data and the artificial intelligence (AI) apps that contain sensitive data, such as user preferences and routines. The company is also looking towards the future and improving its Secure Wi-Fi to ensure quantum hacking attempts can...
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Hacktivist Steals Data Of 2.5 Million From Columbia University In Major Cyberattack
A politically driven hacker stole personal data of over 2.5 million individuals from Columbia University in a June 24 cyberattack.
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Coros Pace 3, Other Models Affected by Flaw That Lets Malicious Users Access Data, Snoop on Notifications
Coros Pace 3 and several other smartwatch models are affected by a Bluetooth vulnerability, allowing nearby malicious users to access personal data, view smartphone notifications, or reset devices. The company acknowledged the flaw, and confirmed it is working on updates and patches for newer models are expected by the end of July.
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Samsung Issues Advisory to Galaxy Users, Asks Them to Activate Latest Anti-Theft Features
Samsung issued an advisory on Saturday to compatible Galaxy device users, encouraging them to activate the latest anti-theft features. The South Korean tech giant highlighted the rising cases of mobile theft and emphasised that the existing security features and the new ones added via the One UI 7 update will enable users to better protect their da...
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Passport Seva 2.0: How To Apply For E-Passport, Benefits And Other Details
Passport Seva 2.0: An e-passport is embedded with an electronic chip that stores biometric and personal information of the passport holder.
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Vodafone Idea Rolls Out New Max Family Plan with Bundled Netflix Subscription: Price, Benefits
Vodafone Idea has rolled out the Rs. 871 Vi Max Family Plan in India, which is a postpaid option for two users. The plan includes a Netflix Basic subscription, access to other OTT platforms, and 120GB of shared monthly data with rollover benefits. The plan also offers unlimited 5G in select cities and additionally allows users to choose one enterta...
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Exit-Entry Monitoring, Private Vehicles Ban: Meghalaya's Safe Tourism Push
In the wake of the Meghalaya honeymoon murder, the state government has doubled down on its commitment to ensure safe tourism with a multi-pronged action plan.
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Indian Scientists Establish Secure Quantum Communication In Breakthrough Achievement
The successful experiment showcased the practical viability of quantum communication alongside traditional data transmission.
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'Delete Your Nudes': What Travellers Must Know Before Visiting The US
The US government has increased scrutiny at borders, allowing CBP officers to search electronic devices and potentially seize them if travellers refuse to comply.
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US Court Allows DOGE Access To Social Security Data Of Millions Of Americans
A divided US Supreme Court on Friday granted President Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to the social security data of millions of Americans.
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US DoJ Said to Open Probe Into Coinbase Data Breach, Firm Claims Involvement of Indian Employees
Coinbase has reportedly claimed that the contractors and employees who were bribed to leak its user data to the cyberattackers were from India. The US Department of Justice (DoJ) has now joined the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the ongoing investigation.
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Vi Postpaid International Roaming Plans Now Offer Double Data, Travel Security Benefits and More
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has updated three International Roaming (IR) packages for postpaid users in India. The plans have been "revised with the onset of the summer holiday season, when outbound travel from India typically sees a sharp rise," the company claimed. The plans now come with more data, unlimited incoming calls, and travel security benefits.
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Google to Add New Security Features to Advanced Protection With Android 16
Google’s strongest layer of security for Google accounts and mobile devices, Advanced Protection, will get new features with Android 16. Announced on Tuesday, the new features were showcased during The Android Show: I/O Edition. The Mountain View-based tech giant said that the next iteration of the Android operating system will now bring a device...
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Google Announces New Android Security and Privacy Features to Protect Users from Scams and Attacks
Google showcased several new security and privacy features it will release later this year. The announcements were made during The Android Show: I/O Edition on Tuesday, and the company said the new features will protect users from scams, fraud, and theft on Android. The new protections range from security layers while a user is on a call and improv...
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Cyber Scams Are Converging Real World Crime, Here's How To Safe
It starts with a call from someone claiming to be your bank. They know your name, your bank, even know your credit card number. There's been "unusual activity" on your account, they say - and they just sent you OTP to verify your identity.
-
Samsung Introduces New Security Features in One UI 8 to Protect On-Device AI Tools and Future-Proof Devices
Samsung is upgrading its on-device and cross-device security in Galaxy devices running One UI 8 to better protect user data and the artificial intelligence (AI) apps that contain sensitive data, such as user preferences and routines. The company is also looking towards the future and improving its Secure Wi-Fi to ensure quantum hacking attempts can...
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Hacktivist Steals Data Of 2.5 Million From Columbia University In Major Cyberattack
A politically driven hacker stole personal data of over 2.5 million individuals from Columbia University in a June 24 cyberattack.
-
Coros Pace 3, Other Models Affected by Flaw That Lets Malicious Users Access Data, Snoop on Notifications
Coros Pace 3 and several other smartwatch models are affected by a Bluetooth vulnerability, allowing nearby malicious users to access personal data, view smartphone notifications, or reset devices. The company acknowledged the flaw, and confirmed it is working on updates and patches for newer models are expected by the end of July.
-
Samsung Issues Advisory to Galaxy Users, Asks Them to Activate Latest Anti-Theft Features
Samsung issued an advisory on Saturday to compatible Galaxy device users, encouraging them to activate the latest anti-theft features. The South Korean tech giant highlighted the rising cases of mobile theft and emphasised that the existing security features and the new ones added via the One UI 7 update will enable users to better protect their da...
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Passport Seva 2.0: How To Apply For E-Passport, Benefits And Other Details
Passport Seva 2.0: An e-passport is embedded with an electronic chip that stores biometric and personal information of the passport holder.
-
Vodafone Idea Rolls Out New Max Family Plan with Bundled Netflix Subscription: Price, Benefits
Vodafone Idea has rolled out the Rs. 871 Vi Max Family Plan in India, which is a postpaid option for two users. The plan includes a Netflix Basic subscription, access to other OTT platforms, and 120GB of shared monthly data with rollover benefits. The plan also offers unlimited 5G in select cities and additionally allows users to choose one enterta...
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Exit-Entry Monitoring, Private Vehicles Ban: Meghalaya's Safe Tourism Push
In the wake of the Meghalaya honeymoon murder, the state government has doubled down on its commitment to ensure safe tourism with a multi-pronged action plan.
-
Indian Scientists Establish Secure Quantum Communication In Breakthrough Achievement
The successful experiment showcased the practical viability of quantum communication alongside traditional data transmission.
-
'Delete Your Nudes': What Travellers Must Know Before Visiting The US
The US government has increased scrutiny at borders, allowing CBP officers to search electronic devices and potentially seize them if travellers refuse to comply.
-
US Court Allows DOGE Access To Social Security Data Of Millions Of Americans
A divided US Supreme Court on Friday granted President Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to the social security data of millions of Americans.
-
US DoJ Said to Open Probe Into Coinbase Data Breach, Firm Claims Involvement of Indian Employees
Coinbase has reportedly claimed that the contractors and employees who were bribed to leak its user data to the cyberattackers were from India. The US Department of Justice (DoJ) has now joined the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the ongoing investigation.
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Vi Postpaid International Roaming Plans Now Offer Double Data, Travel Security Benefits and More
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has updated three International Roaming (IR) packages for postpaid users in India. The plans have been "revised with the onset of the summer holiday season, when outbound travel from India typically sees a sharp rise," the company claimed. The plans now come with more data, unlimited incoming calls, and travel security benefits.
-
Google to Add New Security Features to Advanced Protection With Android 16
Google’s strongest layer of security for Google accounts and mobile devices, Advanced Protection, will get new features with Android 16. Announced on Tuesday, the new features were showcased during The Android Show: I/O Edition. The Mountain View-based tech giant said that the next iteration of the Android operating system will now bring a device...
-
Google Announces New Android Security and Privacy Features to Protect Users from Scams and Attacks
Google showcased several new security and privacy features it will release later this year. The announcements were made during The Android Show: I/O Edition on Tuesday, and the company said the new features will protect users from scams, fraud, and theft on Android. The new protections range from security layers while a user is on a call and improv...
