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Researchers Discover 'Digital Lutera' Android Toolkit That Can Hijack UPI Accounts; NPCI Responds
The Government of India recently enforced a SIM binding policy for messaging and financial services with the aim of reducing digital fraud and misuse of identities. Cybersecurity experts, however, claim to have identified a toolkit that is aimed at evading these restrictions by directly targeting the Android operating system and accessing messages ...
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Russia Imposes Partial Restrictions on WhatsApp, Telegram Voice Calls
Russia, through its media and internet regulator, Roskomnadzor, has reportedly imposed a partial restriction on voice calls made via two instant messaging apps, WhatsApp and Telegram. The regulator said that it took this step to better fight crime. Moreover, the regulator said that several law enforcement agencies and citizens appealed that the two...
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Tight Security, Internet Suspended In Haryana's Nuh Ahead Of Brij Mandal Yatra
Authorities have imposed multiple restrictions and heightened security in Haryana's Nuh district to ensure the peaceful conduct of the Brij Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra scheduled for Monday, officials said.
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Indian Government Expands Aadhaar Authentication Service to Public and Private Entities
The Indian government expanded the Aadhaar authentication service to both public and private entities across multiple sectors on Friday. The expansion was part of a recent amendment introduced by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The ministry said the ease of restriction in accessing the authentication service will boo...
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Mobile Internet Connection Restored In Violence-Hit Bangladesh
The mobile internet connection was restored in Bangladesh on Sunday, 10 days after it was restricted by the authorities across the country to stop the spread of fake news on social media amidst the deadly nationwide violence.
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Apple to Let Music Streaming Apps in Europe Link to Own Websites for Purchases to Comply With EU Rules
Apple announced measures on Friday to make it easier for music streaming apps on its App Store in the European Economic Area to inform users of other ways to purchase digital services, as it looks to comply with a European Union mandate.
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RBI Restricts Paytm Payments Bank From Taking New Deposits, Credit Transactions
The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday restricted Paytm Payments Bank Ltd from taking fresh deposits and credit transactions across its services, due to non-compliance of regulations and supervisory concerns.
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Spotify Applies New Restrictions When Users Listen to Music on Free Plan in India
Spotify has started limiting users in India who listen to music on the streaming service's free plan. These restrictions include limiting how you can play music tracks. Spotify has blocked users on the free plan from tapping the previous button to restart the track or play songs in any order, without a Premium subscription.
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EU Regulators Seek More Information on Apple Pay to Boost Case Against iPhone Maker
EU antitrust regulators are seeking more information on Apple's mobile payment system, the European Commission said on Wednesday, a sign that the enforcer is looking to close any loopholes and boost its case against the iPhone maker.
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Twitter Updates Policy to Restrict Visibility of Tweets That Violate Platform Rules
Twitter has updated its policy to restrict the visibility of tweets that are against the service's rules. The microblogging platform will restrict tweets that are found to violate hateful conduct rules and expand it to other domains later. Users on Twitter will also be able to submit feedback on the label, according to the service.
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Researchers Discover 'Digital Lutera' Android Toolkit That Can Hijack UPI Accounts; NPCI Responds
The Government of India recently enforced a SIM binding policy for messaging and financial services with the aim of reducing digital fraud and misuse of identities. Cybersecurity experts, however, claim to have identified a toolkit that is aimed at evading these restrictions by directly targeting the Android operating system and accessing messages ...
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Russia Imposes Partial Restrictions on WhatsApp, Telegram Voice Calls
Russia, through its media and internet regulator, Roskomnadzor, has reportedly imposed a partial restriction on voice calls made via two instant messaging apps, WhatsApp and Telegram. The regulator said that it took this step to better fight crime. Moreover, the regulator said that several law enforcement agencies and citizens appealed that the two...
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Tight Security, Internet Suspended In Haryana's Nuh Ahead Of Brij Mandal Yatra
Authorities have imposed multiple restrictions and heightened security in Haryana's Nuh district to ensure the peaceful conduct of the Brij Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra scheduled for Monday, officials said.
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Indian Government Expands Aadhaar Authentication Service to Public and Private Entities
The Indian government expanded the Aadhaar authentication service to both public and private entities across multiple sectors on Friday. The expansion was part of a recent amendment introduced by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The ministry said the ease of restriction in accessing the authentication service will boo...
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Mobile Internet Connection Restored In Violence-Hit Bangladesh
The mobile internet connection was restored in Bangladesh on Sunday, 10 days after it was restricted by the authorities across the country to stop the spread of fake news on social media amidst the deadly nationwide violence.
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Apple to Let Music Streaming Apps in Europe Link to Own Websites for Purchases to Comply With EU Rules
Apple announced measures on Friday to make it easier for music streaming apps on its App Store in the European Economic Area to inform users of other ways to purchase digital services, as it looks to comply with a European Union mandate.
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RBI Restricts Paytm Payments Bank From Taking New Deposits, Credit Transactions
The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday restricted Paytm Payments Bank Ltd from taking fresh deposits and credit transactions across its services, due to non-compliance of regulations and supervisory concerns.
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Spotify Applies New Restrictions When Users Listen to Music on Free Plan in India
Spotify has started limiting users in India who listen to music on the streaming service's free plan. These restrictions include limiting how you can play music tracks. Spotify has blocked users on the free plan from tapping the previous button to restart the track or play songs in any order, without a Premium subscription.
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EU Regulators Seek More Information on Apple Pay to Boost Case Against iPhone Maker
EU antitrust regulators are seeking more information on Apple's mobile payment system, the European Commission said on Wednesday, a sign that the enforcer is looking to close any loopholes and boost its case against the iPhone maker.
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Twitter Updates Policy to Restrict Visibility of Tweets That Violate Platform Rules
Twitter has updated its policy to restrict the visibility of tweets that are against the service's rules. The microblogging platform will restrict tweets that are found to violate hateful conduct rules and expand it to other domains later. Users on Twitter will also be able to submit feedback on the label, according to the service.
