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Microsoft's Recall Feature Faces Criticism After TotalRecall Reloaded Tool Regains Access to Data
TotalRecall Reloaded, a tool by cybersecurity researcher Alexander Hagenah, has raised new concerns about Microsoft’s Windows Recall feature. The tool can access Recall data after user authentication, despite Microsoft’s redesigned security measures. Hagenah argues that while storage is secure, the way data is accessed remains vulnerable. Micro...
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Facial Recognition Glasses Will Arm Sexual Predators, Meta Is Warned
Advocacy groups have warned Meta that its proposed facial recognition feature for smart glasses could enable stalking and abuse, urging the company to cancel the rollout amid growing legal and privacy concerns.
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Zerodha's Nithin Kamath Criticises 'Invasive' Permissions In Banking Apps, Says He 'Doesn't Use' Them
Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath criticises Indian net banking apps for requesting intrusive permissions such as SMS and contacts access, emphasising privacy risks and advocating minimal permissions.
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How to Delete and Archive Chats in ChatGPT: A Step-by-Step Guide
ChatGPT has emerged as an important tool for many. Some use it to learn about new topics and research, others to have idle conversations, and others still use its tools for productivity and work. No matter how you use the platform, there is a risk that you might have had conversations that are either sensitive in nature or contain information you d...
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Google Settles Google Assistant Privacy Lawsuit for $68 Million
Google has agreed to pay $68 million to resolve a lawsuit alleging that its voice-activated Google Assistant improperly listened to smartphone users and violated their privacy. The proposed class‑action settlement, filed in federal court in San Jose, awaits approval from US District Judge Beth Labson Freeman. Plaintiffs claimed Google secretly ca...
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Apple to Reportedly Resist Government’s Directive to Preload Sanchar Saathi App: 5 Things to Know
Apple reportedly plans to resist the directive issued by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) for preloading of the Sanchar Saathi app on all smartphones sold in the country. According to a report, the Cupertino-based tech giant will not take a legal stand but convey its privacy and security concerns around the app to the government, marking ...
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Government Says Sanchar Saathi App Optional, Can Be Removed; Apple Reportedly Plans to Oppose Mandatory Installation
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) recently directed smartphone makers to preload the Sanchar Saathi app on new devices. Reports suggested that OEMs would also have to ensure that users could not uninstall or disable the state-owned cybersecurity app. However, the government has now issued clarification on the same, stating that keeping it ...
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Is Sanchar Saathi Mandatory? Minister Clarifies Amid "Snooping App" Row
Sanchar Sathi App Not Mandatory Can Be Deleted From Phone Jyotiraditya Scindia Clarifies Amid Row
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Researchers Expose Shocking Vulnerabilities in Satellite Communications
Researchers using basic satellite equipment intercepted thousands of unencrypted transmissions from space, exposing sensitive data such as corporate communications, text messages, and even government links. The study highlights major security flaws in satellite networks used worldwide. Experts warn the findings reveal how easily hackers could explo...
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Aadhaar Masking: How to Share a Copy of Your Aadhaar Without Showing the Full 12 Digits
Aadhaar is a 12-digit number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to each individual in India. It is a crucial document that is required by several organisations to access government-issued benefits and welfare schemes. Due to its increasing importance, Aadhaar details must be securely stored, and one of the ways to do so ...
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Microsoft's Recall Feature Faces Criticism After TotalRecall Reloaded Tool Regains Access to Data
TotalRecall Reloaded, a tool by cybersecurity researcher Alexander Hagenah, has raised new concerns about Microsoft’s Windows Recall feature. The tool can access Recall data after user authentication, despite Microsoft’s redesigned security measures. Hagenah argues that while storage is secure, the way data is accessed remains vulnerable. Micro...
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Facial Recognition Glasses Will Arm Sexual Predators, Meta Is Warned
Advocacy groups have warned Meta that its proposed facial recognition feature for smart glasses could enable stalking and abuse, urging the company to cancel the rollout amid growing legal and privacy concerns.
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Zerodha's Nithin Kamath Criticises 'Invasive' Permissions In Banking Apps, Says He 'Doesn't Use' Them
Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath criticises Indian net banking apps for requesting intrusive permissions such as SMS and contacts access, emphasising privacy risks and advocating minimal permissions.
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How to Delete and Archive Chats in ChatGPT: A Step-by-Step Guide
ChatGPT has emerged as an important tool for many. Some use it to learn about new topics and research, others to have idle conversations, and others still use its tools for productivity and work. No matter how you use the platform, there is a risk that you might have had conversations that are either sensitive in nature or contain information you d...
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Google Settles Google Assistant Privacy Lawsuit for $68 Million
Google has agreed to pay $68 million to resolve a lawsuit alleging that its voice-activated Google Assistant improperly listened to smartphone users and violated their privacy. The proposed class‑action settlement, filed in federal court in San Jose, awaits approval from US District Judge Beth Labson Freeman. Plaintiffs claimed Google secretly ca...
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Apple to Reportedly Resist Government’s Directive to Preload Sanchar Saathi App: 5 Things to Know
Apple reportedly plans to resist the directive issued by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) for preloading of the Sanchar Saathi app on all smartphones sold in the country. According to a report, the Cupertino-based tech giant will not take a legal stand but convey its privacy and security concerns around the app to the government, marking ...
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Government Says Sanchar Saathi App Optional, Can Be Removed; Apple Reportedly Plans to Oppose Mandatory Installation
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) recently directed smartphone makers to preload the Sanchar Saathi app on new devices. Reports suggested that OEMs would also have to ensure that users could not uninstall or disable the state-owned cybersecurity app. However, the government has now issued clarification on the same, stating that keeping it ...
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Is Sanchar Saathi Mandatory? Minister Clarifies Amid "Snooping App" Row
Sanchar Sathi App Not Mandatory Can Be Deleted From Phone Jyotiraditya Scindia Clarifies Amid Row
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Researchers Expose Shocking Vulnerabilities in Satellite Communications
Researchers using basic satellite equipment intercepted thousands of unencrypted transmissions from space, exposing sensitive data such as corporate communications, text messages, and even government links. The study highlights major security flaws in satellite networks used worldwide. Experts warn the findings reveal how easily hackers could explo...
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Aadhaar Masking: How to Share a Copy of Your Aadhaar Without Showing the Full 12 Digits
Aadhaar is a 12-digit number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to each individual in India. It is a crucial document that is required by several organisations to access government-issued benefits and welfare schemes. Due to its increasing importance, Aadhaar details must be securely stored, and one of the ways to do so ...
