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AI Tool In National Disease Surveillance Helped Issue Over 5,000 Alerts To Health Authorities: Data
Nearly 200 countries are legally bound by the International Health Regulations (IHR) to operate a national disease surveillance system. The IHR and World Health Organization work together in protecting global health security.
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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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Viral: Flight Passenger Opens Unattended Bag At Goa Airport, Discovers Cash Bundle Inside
A viral Reddit post about a passenger explaining what they did after finding an unattended bag at Dabolim airport in Goa has sparked a discussion about safety practices while travelling.
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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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Amazon vs Perplexity: 5 Things to Know About the Agentic AI Browser War
Amazon has issued a cease-and-desist notice to Perplexity, alleging its Comet AI browser disguises itself as Chrome to bypass safeguards and access the Amazon Store on users’ behalf, creating security and trust risks. Perplexity rejected the claims, accusing Amazon of blocking innovation. The dispute highlights growing tension between major platf...
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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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High Levels Of Inequality Leading To Low Health Security, More Pandemics: UN Report
Inequality is undermining national and global efforts to combat pandemics, making them more disruptive, deadly, and longer in duration, according to a global report by UNAIDS on Monday.
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Perplexity’s Comet AI Browser Is Vulnerable to Prompt Injections, Says Brave
A new study by Brave claims that Perplexity’s Comet browser and similar AI-powered browsers could be vulnerable to prompt injections. Researchers demonstrated how malicious instructions hidden in a webpage or image can trick the AI assistant into performing harmful actions, such as accessing emails or social media accounts. The findings highlight...
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Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge Security Flaws: CERT-In Asks Users to Update to Latest Versions With Security Fixes
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), on October 15, released two vulnerability notes to warn Google Chrome and Chromium-based Microsoft Edge users of multiple security flaws. These vulnerabilities can be exploited by hackers, granting them unauthorised access to a user’s desktop. However, people can install the latest available ...
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Bhutan Migrates National ID System to Ethereum Blockchain
Bhutan is shifting its national digital identity system from Polygon to Ethereum, covering nearly 800,000 citizens. Ethereum integration is fully operational, enabling residents to verify credentials, access government services, and receive Verifiable Credentials (VCs). The move strengthens decentralisation, transparency, and resilience while demon...
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CERT-In Urges Google Chrome Users to Update After Google Patches Critical Security Flaws
Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a warning to Google Chrome users. The advisory was issued on Wednesday after the government agency discovered many security flaws in the Windows, Mac, and Linux version of Google Chrome. These vulnerabilities, if exploited, could allow allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. CE...
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Dubai’s VARA Fines 19 Crypto Firms for Unlicensed Operations
Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has fined 19 digital asset firms for operating without licences and breaching marketing regulations. Fines ranged from AED 100,000 to AED 600,000, with cease-and-desist orders issued. The action comes amid broader VARA policy upgrades, including enhanced risk oversight, client verification, and c...
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WhatsApp for Android Said to Be Testing a Feature That Lets Users Reserve Their Usernames
WhatsApp may soon allow you to reserve usernames, as per a feature tracker. The feature is currently said to be in development for its Android app and is not yet available to beta testers. Since features are gradually rolled out, reserving usernames will help users pick out their preferred usernames and reduce the risk of them being taken by others...
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'Infiltrators Threatening India's Unity In Diversity': PM Modi's Warning
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Wednesday India's unity in diversity is under 'threat from infiltrators causing a demographic shift' and that this poses a 'risk to social harmony and internal security'.
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BSE Blocks Jetking’s Crypto-Focussed Share Listing Due to Speculation Risks
The Bombay Stock Exchange has blocked Jetking Infotrain’s preferential issue listing due to plans to allocate 60 percent of proceeds to crypto, mainly Bitcoin. The IT firm had already allotted shares, partially deployed funds, and now faces a 10 percent stock fall. Joint MD Siddharth Bharwani called it unprecedented, while Web3 lawyer Subha Chugh...
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AI Tool In National Disease Surveillance Helped Issue Over 5,000 Alerts To Health Authorities: Data
Nearly 200 countries are legally bound by the International Health Regulations (IHR) to operate a national disease surveillance system. The IHR and World Health Organization work together in protecting global health security.
-
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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Viral: Flight Passenger Opens Unattended Bag At Goa Airport, Discovers Cash Bundle Inside
A viral Reddit post about a passenger explaining what they did after finding an unattended bag at Dabolim airport in Goa has sparked a discussion about safety practices while travelling.
-
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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Amazon vs Perplexity: 5 Things to Know About the Agentic AI Browser War
Amazon has issued a cease-and-desist notice to Perplexity, alleging its Comet AI browser disguises itself as Chrome to bypass safeguards and access the Amazon Store on users’ behalf, creating security and trust risks. Perplexity rejected the claims, accusing Amazon of blocking innovation. The dispute highlights growing tension between major platf...
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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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High Levels Of Inequality Leading To Low Health Security, More Pandemics: UN Report
Inequality is undermining national and global efforts to combat pandemics, making them more disruptive, deadly, and longer in duration, according to a global report by UNAIDS on Monday.
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Perplexity’s Comet AI Browser Is Vulnerable to Prompt Injections, Says Brave
A new study by Brave claims that Perplexity’s Comet browser and similar AI-powered browsers could be vulnerable to prompt injections. Researchers demonstrated how malicious instructions hidden in a webpage or image can trick the AI assistant into performing harmful actions, such as accessing emails or social media accounts. The findings highlight...
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Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge Security Flaws: CERT-In Asks Users to Update to Latest Versions With Security Fixes
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), on October 15, released two vulnerability notes to warn Google Chrome and Chromium-based Microsoft Edge users of multiple security flaws. These vulnerabilities can be exploited by hackers, granting them unauthorised access to a user’s desktop. However, people can install the latest available ...
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Bhutan Migrates National ID System to Ethereum Blockchain
Bhutan is shifting its national digital identity system from Polygon to Ethereum, covering nearly 800,000 citizens. Ethereum integration is fully operational, enabling residents to verify credentials, access government services, and receive Verifiable Credentials (VCs). The move strengthens decentralisation, transparency, and resilience while demon...
-
CERT-In Urges Google Chrome Users to Update After Google Patches Critical Security Flaws
Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a warning to Google Chrome users. The advisory was issued on Wednesday after the government agency discovered many security flaws in the Windows, Mac, and Linux version of Google Chrome. These vulnerabilities, if exploited, could allow allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. CE...
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Dubai’s VARA Fines 19 Crypto Firms for Unlicensed Operations
Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has fined 19 digital asset firms for operating without licences and breaching marketing regulations. Fines ranged from AED 100,000 to AED 600,000, with cease-and-desist orders issued. The action comes amid broader VARA policy upgrades, including enhanced risk oversight, client verification, and c...
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WhatsApp for Android Said to Be Testing a Feature That Lets Users Reserve Their Usernames
WhatsApp may soon allow you to reserve usernames, as per a feature tracker. The feature is currently said to be in development for its Android app and is not yet available to beta testers. Since features are gradually rolled out, reserving usernames will help users pick out their preferred usernames and reduce the risk of them being taken by others...
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'Infiltrators Threatening India's Unity In Diversity': PM Modi's Warning
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Wednesday India's unity in diversity is under 'threat from infiltrators causing a demographic shift' and that this poses a 'risk to social harmony and internal security'.
-
BSE Blocks Jetking’s Crypto-Focussed Share Listing Due to Speculation Risks
The Bombay Stock Exchange has blocked Jetking Infotrain’s preferential issue listing due to plans to allocate 60 percent of proceeds to crypto, mainly Bitcoin. The IT firm had already allotted shares, partially deployed funds, and now faces a 10 percent stock fall. Joint MD Siddharth Bharwani called it unprecedented, while Web3 lawyer Subha Chugh...
