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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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Google Identifies Lostkeys, a Russian Malware That Can Steal Specific Files and Directories
Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) shared a report about a new piece of malware last week. The new malware, dubbed Lostkeys, is described as a data theft malware and is said to be linked with the Russian threat group Coldriver. Lostkeys is considered dangerous because it is being spread at the end of a multi-step chain that starts with a lure ...
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Google's Identity Check Security Feature Will Arrive on More Phones With Android 16: Report
Google's Android 16 update will reportedly expand its Identity Check security feature, currently on select Samsung and Pixel phones, to more Android devices. This feature safeguards user data and Google accounts upon phone theft by requiring biometric authentication for critical setting changes. The feature is similar to Apple's Stolen Device Prote...
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Who is Amit Gupta, Indian Techie Detained In Qatar On Data Theft Charge
Amit Gupta moved to Qatar in 2013 and joined Tech Mahindra.
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Indian Techie Detained In Qatar For Over 3 Months On Data Theft Charge
BJP MP Hemang Joshi told the media that Amit Gupta, a resident of Vadodara, had been working for Tech Mahindra in Qatar for the past 10 years.
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FBI Warns Of Malware Risks In Free Online File Converters: Key Information You Need
The FBI warns about cybercriminals using free file conversion tools to install malware, putting users at risk of data theft and ransomware attacks.
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Bank Manager Arrested For Data Theft, Defrauding Company Of Rs 12.51 Crore
Four people, including the manager of a private bank, were arrested for allegedly siphoning off Rs 12.51 crore by stealing sensitive data from a company, police said on Saturday.
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Valiance Solutions Launches CivicEye, an AI-Powered Surveillance System to Detect Traffic Violations, Encroachment
Valiance Solutions, an Indian artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics solution provider, launched an AI surveillance system on Tuesday. Dubbed CivicEye, the system is said to be capable of monitoring various instances of public disturbances and illegal activities such as traffic violations, theft, illegal vendor encroachment, and more.
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Google Tipped to Be Improving Theft Protection System With New Features for Android Smartphones
Google is tipped to be rolling out new features to help users better protect their data if their Android device is stolen. As per a new leak, the company has started introducing three new features that enable different ways of locking the device in case of theft. The Theft Detection Lock feature is said to use machine learning (ML) capabilities to ...
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Is Charging At Public Ports Safe? Reddit Users Reveal The Truth
A recent Reddit post highlighted this issue when a user shared a picture of a charging station labeled as suitable only for phones, not laptops.
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Elon Musk's X Faces Privacy Complaints Over Data Use In Europe
A Vienna-based privacy campaign group lodged complaints in eight European countries against Elon Musk's X on Monday over "unlawfully" feeding the personal data of users into its artificial intelligence technology without their consent.
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Fake Free Wi-Fi Scam Targets Australian Airports, Flights: Report
A 42-year-old man from Western Australia faces charges for allegedly setting up fake Wi-Fi networks at airports and on domestic flights across Perth, Melbourne, and Adelaide.
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TikTok Routinely Sent US Data To China, Claims Report. Company Reacts
One of the ex-employees said that TikTok's distance from ByteDance was just for appearances, and that there remained a secret chain of command where US employees continued reporting to Chinese executives.
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GTA 6 Trailer Coming This Tuesday, Rockstar Games Confirms
GTA 6 trailer release date is set for Tuesday, December 5, at 7:30pm IST in India/ 9am ET in the US. The timeline coincides with Rockstar Games’ 25th-anniversary celebration and the announcement image post suggests that the game will be set in a fictionalised version of Miami — a return to Vice City. The game suffered a massive data leak last y...
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Protect Your Aadhaar Card: Step-by-Step Guide To Locking It Online
When you lock your Aadhar card, it secures your biometric data and other personal information, preventing unauthorised individuals from misusing your Aadhar card.
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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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Google Identifies Lostkeys, a Russian Malware That Can Steal Specific Files and Directories
Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) shared a report about a new piece of malware last week. The new malware, dubbed Lostkeys, is described as a data theft malware and is said to be linked with the Russian threat group Coldriver. Lostkeys is considered dangerous because it is being spread at the end of a multi-step chain that starts with a lure ...
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Google's Identity Check Security Feature Will Arrive on More Phones With Android 16: Report
Google's Android 16 update will reportedly expand its Identity Check security feature, currently on select Samsung and Pixel phones, to more Android devices. This feature safeguards user data and Google accounts upon phone theft by requiring biometric authentication for critical setting changes. The feature is similar to Apple's Stolen Device Prote...
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Who is Amit Gupta, Indian Techie Detained In Qatar On Data Theft Charge
Amit Gupta moved to Qatar in 2013 and joined Tech Mahindra.
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Indian Techie Detained In Qatar For Over 3 Months On Data Theft Charge
BJP MP Hemang Joshi told the media that Amit Gupta, a resident of Vadodara, had been working for Tech Mahindra in Qatar for the past 10 years.
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FBI Warns Of Malware Risks In Free Online File Converters: Key Information You Need
The FBI warns about cybercriminals using free file conversion tools to install malware, putting users at risk of data theft and ransomware attacks.
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Bank Manager Arrested For Data Theft, Defrauding Company Of Rs 12.51 Crore
Four people, including the manager of a private bank, were arrested for allegedly siphoning off Rs 12.51 crore by stealing sensitive data from a company, police said on Saturday.
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Valiance Solutions Launches CivicEye, an AI-Powered Surveillance System to Detect Traffic Violations, Encroachment
Valiance Solutions, an Indian artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics solution provider, launched an AI surveillance system on Tuesday. Dubbed CivicEye, the system is said to be capable of monitoring various instances of public disturbances and illegal activities such as traffic violations, theft, illegal vendor encroachment, and more.
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Google Tipped to Be Improving Theft Protection System With New Features for Android Smartphones
Google is tipped to be rolling out new features to help users better protect their data if their Android device is stolen. As per a new leak, the company has started introducing three new features that enable different ways of locking the device in case of theft. The Theft Detection Lock feature is said to use machine learning (ML) capabilities to ...
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Is Charging At Public Ports Safe? Reddit Users Reveal The Truth
A recent Reddit post highlighted this issue when a user shared a picture of a charging station labeled as suitable only for phones, not laptops.
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Elon Musk's X Faces Privacy Complaints Over Data Use In Europe
A Vienna-based privacy campaign group lodged complaints in eight European countries against Elon Musk's X on Monday over "unlawfully" feeding the personal data of users into its artificial intelligence technology without their consent.
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Fake Free Wi-Fi Scam Targets Australian Airports, Flights: Report
A 42-year-old man from Western Australia faces charges for allegedly setting up fake Wi-Fi networks at airports and on domestic flights across Perth, Melbourne, and Adelaide.
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TikTok Routinely Sent US Data To China, Claims Report. Company Reacts
One of the ex-employees said that TikTok's distance from ByteDance was just for appearances, and that there remained a secret chain of command where US employees continued reporting to Chinese executives.
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GTA 6 Trailer Coming This Tuesday, Rockstar Games Confirms
GTA 6 trailer release date is set for Tuesday, December 5, at 7:30pm IST in India/ 9am ET in the US. The timeline coincides with Rockstar Games’ 25th-anniversary celebration and the announcement image post suggests that the game will be set in a fictionalised version of Miami — a return to Vice City. The game suffered a massive data leak last y...
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Protect Your Aadhaar Card: Step-by-Step Guide To Locking It Online
When you lock your Aadhar card, it secures your biometric data and other personal information, preventing unauthorised individuals from misusing your Aadhar card.
