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Google Chrome for iOS Gets Seamless Account Switching Between Personal and Work Profiles
If you have both work and personal Google accounts, signing into both of them on a single device can be a headache, especially due to enterprise-related restrictions. To make this process easier, Google on Monday announced new capabilities for its Chrome app on iOS which helps keep the browsing data for the organisation account separate from the pe...
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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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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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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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'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 Judge Extends Ban On Elon Musk's DOGE Access To Social Security Data
The case has shed light on the amount of personal information DOGE staffers have been given access to in the SSA's databases, which hold vast amounts of sensitive data on most Americans.
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Selling Old Phone Or Laptop? Your Personal Data May Still At Risk
You're about to recycle your laptop or your phone, so you delete all your photos and personal files. Maybe you even reset the device to factory settings.
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Ghibli Art: Fun Trend Or Privacy Nightmare? Experts Warn Of Risks Involved
The viral Ghibli-style AI art trend, driven by OpenAI's ChatGPT update, raises privacy concerns. Experts warn that sharing personal photos for AI image generation could compromise user privacy, exposing sensitive data and leading to potential misuse.
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South Korea Spy Agency Says DeepSeek 'Excessively' Collects Personal Data
The National Intelligence Service (NIS) said it sent an official notice to government agencies last week urging them to take security precautions over the DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence (AI) app.
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Rapido Reportedly Fixes Security Flaw That Exposed User and Driver Information
Rapido has addressed a security flaw that exposed user and driver personal information via a feedback form, revealing names, email addresses, and phone numbers, according to a TechCrunch report. Discovered by a security researcher, the issue has been acknowledged and resolved by securing the portal to prevent unauthorised access and potential scams...
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McDonald’s India Delivery System Reportedly Exposed Personal Information of Customers Due to API Bug
McDonald’s India reportedly left the personal data of its customers and drivers exposed due to a security flaw. As per the report, the vulnerabilities arose due to bugs in the application programming interface (API) of the restaurant franchise’s delivery system. The entire McDonald’s India West and South divisions were said to be affected by ...
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Star Health Probes Alleged Role of Security Chief in Data Leak
Star Health has confirmed that it is probing a hacker's allegations that its Chief Information Security Officer was involved in a data breach that saw the use of Telegram chatbots and websites to distribute customers' medical records and personal data.
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Star Health Sues Telegram Over Private Data Leak by Hacker Using Chatbots
Top Indian insurer Star Health has sued Telegram and a self-styled hacker after Reuters reported that the hacker was using chatbots on the messaging app to leak personal data and medical reports of policyholders.
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France Is Using AI Surveillance Systems To Secure Paris Olympics
The AI system does not collect biometric data, but instead recognises individuals in crowds using unique identification. The algorithm captures and processes the unique physiology of persons and identifies behavior that is suspicious.
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Google Chrome for iOS Gets Seamless Account Switching Between Personal and Work Profiles
If you have both work and personal Google accounts, signing into both of them on a single device can be a headache, especially due to enterprise-related restrictions. To make this process easier, Google on Monday announced new capabilities for its Chrome app on iOS which helps keep the browsing data for the organisation account separate from the pe...
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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.
-
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.
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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.
-
'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 Judge Extends Ban On Elon Musk's DOGE Access To Social Security Data
The case has shed light on the amount of personal information DOGE staffers have been given access to in the SSA's databases, which hold vast amounts of sensitive data on most Americans.
-
Selling Old Phone Or Laptop? Your Personal Data May Still At Risk
You're about to recycle your laptop or your phone, so you delete all your photos and personal files. Maybe you even reset the device to factory settings.
-
Ghibli Art: Fun Trend Or Privacy Nightmare? Experts Warn Of Risks Involved
The viral Ghibli-style AI art trend, driven by OpenAI's ChatGPT update, raises privacy concerns. Experts warn that sharing personal photos for AI image generation could compromise user privacy, exposing sensitive data and leading to potential misuse.
-
South Korea Spy Agency Says DeepSeek 'Excessively' Collects Personal Data
The National Intelligence Service (NIS) said it sent an official notice to government agencies last week urging them to take security precautions over the DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence (AI) app.
-
Rapido Reportedly Fixes Security Flaw That Exposed User and Driver Information
Rapido has addressed a security flaw that exposed user and driver personal information via a feedback form, revealing names, email addresses, and phone numbers, according to a TechCrunch report. Discovered by a security researcher, the issue has been acknowledged and resolved by securing the portal to prevent unauthorised access and potential scams...
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McDonald’s India Delivery System Reportedly Exposed Personal Information of Customers Due to API Bug
McDonald’s India reportedly left the personal data of its customers and drivers exposed due to a security flaw. As per the report, the vulnerabilities arose due to bugs in the application programming interface (API) of the restaurant franchise’s delivery system. The entire McDonald’s India West and South divisions were said to be affected by ...
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Star Health Probes Alleged Role of Security Chief in Data Leak
Star Health has confirmed that it is probing a hacker's allegations that its Chief Information Security Officer was involved in a data breach that saw the use of Telegram chatbots and websites to distribute customers' medical records and personal data.
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Star Health Sues Telegram Over Private Data Leak by Hacker Using Chatbots
Top Indian insurer Star Health has sued Telegram and a self-styled hacker after Reuters reported that the hacker was using chatbots on the messaging app to leak personal data and medical reports of policyholders.
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France Is Using AI Surveillance Systems To Secure Paris Olympics
The AI system does not collect biometric data, but instead recognises individuals in crowds using unique identification. The algorithm captures and processes the unique physiology of persons and identifies behavior that is suspicious.
