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Meta Projected $16 Billion Earnings from Fraudulent Ads on Facebook, Instagram in 2024: Report
Meta Platforms is said to have projected that 10.1 per cent of its 2024 revenue would come from ads for scams and banned goods. As per a report, some of the tech giant’s practices and failures allowed fraudulent ads to run on its umbrella of apps like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. It is reported to have been hesitant to remove accounts, incl...
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Google Warns Users of AI-Driven Scams Targeting Job Seekers and Businesses
Google has warned of a sharp rise in AI-powered scams targeting job seekers and businesses. Fraudsters are using generative AI to create fake job listings, cloned company pages, and deceptive apps that appear genuine. Scams include fake recruiter profiles, review extortion, and counterfeit AI or VPN apps that steal data or money. Google advises use...
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Bank of England Plans to Match US Pace on Stablecoin Regulation: Report
The Bank of England has pledged to introduce its stablecoin regulatory framework at the same pace as the United States. Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden said the plan aims to balance innovation and consumer protection. At the same time, the Financial Conduct Authority has ended its four-year ban on crypto ETNs, marking another major step in the UK’s...
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Hasten Ex-Delhi University Students' Union President's Protection Plea: Court
The Delhi High Court directed the city police to expedite the request for protection from former Delhi University Students Union president Ronak Khatri, who has claimed to have received threats to his life.
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WhatsApp Username Feature Said to Roll Out in 2026, Business Accounts Could Also Get Access
WhatsApp has confirmed that its upcoming Usernames feature will be available to people next year as an optional functionality. The announcement was made via an email sent to WhatsApp business accounts, asking them to adjust their workflows and update their connected systems to prepare for the imminent change. Soon, users will be able to adopt a use...
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Alia Bhatt’s Nutritionist Reveals How Daily Tea And Coffee Are Bad For Your Teeth
Alia Bhatt's Nutritionist Dr Siddhant Bhargava explained that tea and coffee cause enamel erosion, which eventually results in tooth sensitivity, discolouration and cavities
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WhatsApp Working on 'Strict Account Settings' Feature to Protect Users From Cyberattacks: Report
WhatsApp is said to be developing a new lockdown-style mode to enhance security for users at risk of targeted cyberattacks, according to feature tracker WABetaInfo. Spotted in the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.33.4 update on the Google Play Store, the feature will reportedly let users apply stricter privacy settings with one toggle. It incl...
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No Meetings, No Files, No Budget: Centre's HPV Vaccine Promise Gathers Dust
Nearly two years after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2024 announcement to protect young girls from cervical cancer, the government's promise remains largely unfulfilled, an RTI reply has found.
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WhatsApp Launches Apple Watch App With Support for Voice Messages, Chat History and Reactions
WhatsApp has launched its Apple Watch app, now available for download on compatible smartwatches. Users can send voice notes, receive call alerts, react to messages, and view longer chats and history. All messages sent or received via the companion app are protected with end-to-end encryption, ensuring secure communication on the wearable device.
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Cement Maker Lafarge On Trial In France Over Alleged Funding To Islamic State
Cement conglomerate Lafarge went on trial in France Tuesday, accused of paying the Islamic State group and other jihadists protection money to build its business in war-torn Syria.
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Lovable Partners With Guardio to Detect and Block Malicious Websites Created via Vibe Coding
Lovable has partnered with cybersecurity firm Guardio to add automated protection against malicious websites built on its AI coding platform. Guardio’s Safe Browsing Engine will scan every generated site for phishing, scams or impersonation and block suspicious projects before they go live. The move follows earlier research showing the platform c...
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OpenAI Faces Backlash from Studio Ghibli, Bandai Namco Over AI-Generated Anime Videos
OpenAI has been urged by Japan’s Content Overseas Distribution Association (CODA) to stop training its AI models on copyrighted anime and gaming content. CODA, representing major publishers behind Dragon Ball, Naruto, One Piece, Final Fantasy and Studio Ghibli classics, said Sora 2 outputs closely resemble protected works, potentially indicating ...
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8 Tips To Protect Your Skin From Air Pollution, As Per An Expert
As the AQI continues to degrade to remain in the poor category, it is essential to shield our skin from the environmental stressors
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Prince William To Help Indigenous Defenders Of Brazil's Amazon Rainforest
Britain's Prince William will announce on Tuesday a new initiative aimed at supporting Indigenous communities and environmental activists who often risk their lives to protect Brazil's Amazon rainforest.
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Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav On Brazil's New Proposal To Protect Trees
Brazil has tabled a proposal for the Tropical Forests Forever Facility, a "pay-for-performance" fund that could become the planet's largest multilateral mechanism for tropical forest conservation, said Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav.
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Meta Projected $16 Billion Earnings from Fraudulent Ads on Facebook, Instagram in 2024: Report
Meta Platforms is said to have projected that 10.1 per cent of its 2024 revenue would come from ads for scams and banned goods. As per a report, some of the tech giant’s practices and failures allowed fraudulent ads to run on its umbrella of apps like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. It is reported to have been hesitant to remove accounts, incl...
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Google Warns Users of AI-Driven Scams Targeting Job Seekers and Businesses
Google has warned of a sharp rise in AI-powered scams targeting job seekers and businesses. Fraudsters are using generative AI to create fake job listings, cloned company pages, and deceptive apps that appear genuine. Scams include fake recruiter profiles, review extortion, and counterfeit AI or VPN apps that steal data or money. Google advises use...
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Bank of England Plans to Match US Pace on Stablecoin Regulation: Report
The Bank of England has pledged to introduce its stablecoin regulatory framework at the same pace as the United States. Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden said the plan aims to balance innovation and consumer protection. At the same time, the Financial Conduct Authority has ended its four-year ban on crypto ETNs, marking another major step in the UK’s...
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Hasten Ex-Delhi University Students' Union President's Protection Plea: Court
The Delhi High Court directed the city police to expedite the request for protection from former Delhi University Students Union president Ronak Khatri, who has claimed to have received threats to his life.
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WhatsApp Username Feature Said to Roll Out in 2026, Business Accounts Could Also Get Access
WhatsApp has confirmed that its upcoming Usernames feature will be available to people next year as an optional functionality. The announcement was made via an email sent to WhatsApp business accounts, asking them to adjust their workflows and update their connected systems to prepare for the imminent change. Soon, users will be able to adopt a use...
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Alia Bhatt’s Nutritionist Reveals How Daily Tea And Coffee Are Bad For Your Teeth
Alia Bhatt's Nutritionist Dr Siddhant Bhargava explained that tea and coffee cause enamel erosion, which eventually results in tooth sensitivity, discolouration and cavities
-
WhatsApp Working on 'Strict Account Settings' Feature to Protect Users From Cyberattacks: Report
WhatsApp is said to be developing a new lockdown-style mode to enhance security for users at risk of targeted cyberattacks, according to feature tracker WABetaInfo. Spotted in the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.33.4 update on the Google Play Store, the feature will reportedly let users apply stricter privacy settings with one toggle. It incl...
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No Meetings, No Files, No Budget: Centre's HPV Vaccine Promise Gathers Dust
Nearly two years after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2024 announcement to protect young girls from cervical cancer, the government's promise remains largely unfulfilled, an RTI reply has found.
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WhatsApp Launches Apple Watch App With Support for Voice Messages, Chat History and Reactions
WhatsApp has launched its Apple Watch app, now available for download on compatible smartwatches. Users can send voice notes, receive call alerts, react to messages, and view longer chats and history. All messages sent or received via the companion app are protected with end-to-end encryption, ensuring secure communication on the wearable device.
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Cement Maker Lafarge On Trial In France Over Alleged Funding To Islamic State
Cement conglomerate Lafarge went on trial in France Tuesday, accused of paying the Islamic State group and other jihadists protection money to build its business in war-torn Syria.
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Lovable Partners With Guardio to Detect and Block Malicious Websites Created via Vibe Coding
Lovable has partnered with cybersecurity firm Guardio to add automated protection against malicious websites built on its AI coding platform. Guardio’s Safe Browsing Engine will scan every generated site for phishing, scams or impersonation and block suspicious projects before they go live. The move follows earlier research showing the platform c...
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OpenAI Faces Backlash from Studio Ghibli, Bandai Namco Over AI-Generated Anime Videos
OpenAI has been urged by Japan’s Content Overseas Distribution Association (CODA) to stop training its AI models on copyrighted anime and gaming content. CODA, representing major publishers behind Dragon Ball, Naruto, One Piece, Final Fantasy and Studio Ghibli classics, said Sora 2 outputs closely resemble protected works, potentially indicating ...
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8 Tips To Protect Your Skin From Air Pollution, As Per An Expert
As the AQI continues to degrade to remain in the poor category, it is essential to shield our skin from the environmental stressors
-
Prince William To Help Indigenous Defenders Of Brazil's Amazon Rainforest
Britain's Prince William will announce on Tuesday a new initiative aimed at supporting Indigenous communities and environmental activists who often risk their lives to protect Brazil's Amazon rainforest.
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Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav On Brazil's New Proposal To Protect Trees
Brazil has tabled a proposal for the Tropical Forests Forever Facility, a "pay-for-performance" fund that could become the planet's largest multilateral mechanism for tropical forest conservation, said Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav.
