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How to Recover a Hacked WhatsApp Account: Step-by-Step Guide and Security Tips
WhatsApp accounts are frequent targets for hacking, leading to risks like impersonation, data misuse and financial fraud. Attackers often use OTP scams and social engineering, meaning even careful users can be affected. Fortunately, most accounts can be recovered if you act quickly. This guide explains how to recognise a compromised account, regain...
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Google Announces New AI Safety Tools for India, Expands Access to SynthID
Google announced new India-focused AI safety initiatives, including a screen-sharing scam alert for apps such as Google Pay, Navi and Paytm, and a new Enhanced Phone Number Verification system to replace SMS OTPs. Scam Detection via Gemini Nano is rolling out to Pixel phones. Google Play Protect and SynthID access are also being expanded to strengt...
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How to Activate New Airtel 5G SIM: A Step-by-Step Guide
Airtel makes activating your 5G SIM, eSIM, or reactivating a deactivated number quick and easy. To activate a new Airtel 5G SIM, insert it into your phone, call 59059, and follow the IVR instructions for verification. For eSIM activation, send an SMS to 121 with your registered email ID, confirm the request, and scan the QR code sent to your email....
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WhatsApp Begins Beta Testing Email Address Verification; Working on Ability to Share Polls in Channels: Report
WhatsApp is allowing beta testers on Android to add their email address to the app, as the messaging platform continues to make it easier for you to log in, even when receiving an authentication code via SMS is not an option. Meanwhile, WhatsApp is working on adding support for sharing polls on channels, a feature that is expected to arrive on a fu...
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Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Will Require Phone Number Verification Like Overwatch 2
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 will require mobile number verification for play. The system, coined “SMS Protect,” is aimed at cutting down on toxic behaviour, hackers, and smurf accounts. However, the support page for phone registration demands a postpaid number, which caused several Overwatch 2 players to be locked out of their game, last wee...
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Signal Fears Phishing Attackers May Have Accessed Phone Numbers of 1,900 Users
Signal, in a blog post, said that the phone numbers of 1,900 users could have been revealed in a phishing attack on Twilio, its verification services provider. The attack took place earlier this month. According to signal, the attacker could also have accessed the SMS verification code, but message history, profile information and contact lists wer...
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WhatsApp Working on Flash Calls Feature for Quick Log In: Report
WhatsApp will reportedly ask the user for permission to make and manage calls and access phone’s log to enable a flash call feature for easier logins. WhatsApp is reportedly working on an introduction for the feature to explain why it needs these permission grants. WABetaInfo reports that WhatsApp won’t use your call history for other purposes....
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How to Add Your Bank Account to Paytm for UPI Transcations
A user must first install the Paytm app from Google Play store or Apple’s App Store onto their phones to begin using the digital payment service. Once this is done, they will need to register on the Paytm app. It is recommended to use the same number on Paytm that is linked to your bank account.
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Twitter Accounts Still Vulnerable After Reported Fix, Say Experts
Despite claims of a fix by Twitter, researchers who earlier hijacked accounts of several celebrities and journalists to expose a vulnerability have said that the loophole still persists at the popular social media platform.
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How to Recover a Hacked WhatsApp Account: Step-by-Step Guide and Security Tips
WhatsApp accounts are frequent targets for hacking, leading to risks like impersonation, data misuse and financial fraud. Attackers often use OTP scams and social engineering, meaning even careful users can be affected. Fortunately, most accounts can be recovered if you act quickly. This guide explains how to recognise a compromised account, regain...
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Google Announces New AI Safety Tools for India, Expands Access to SynthID
Google announced new India-focused AI safety initiatives, including a screen-sharing scam alert for apps such as Google Pay, Navi and Paytm, and a new Enhanced Phone Number Verification system to replace SMS OTPs. Scam Detection via Gemini Nano is rolling out to Pixel phones. Google Play Protect and SynthID access are also being expanded to strengt...
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How to Activate New Airtel 5G SIM: A Step-by-Step Guide
Airtel makes activating your 5G SIM, eSIM, or reactivating a deactivated number quick and easy. To activate a new Airtel 5G SIM, insert it into your phone, call 59059, and follow the IVR instructions for verification. For eSIM activation, send an SMS to 121 with your registered email ID, confirm the request, and scan the QR code sent to your email....
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WhatsApp Begins Beta Testing Email Address Verification; Working on Ability to Share Polls in Channels: Report
WhatsApp is allowing beta testers on Android to add their email address to the app, as the messaging platform continues to make it easier for you to log in, even when receiving an authentication code via SMS is not an option. Meanwhile, WhatsApp is working on adding support for sharing polls on channels, a feature that is expected to arrive on a fu...
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Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Will Require Phone Number Verification Like Overwatch 2
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 will require mobile number verification for play. The system, coined “SMS Protect,” is aimed at cutting down on toxic behaviour, hackers, and smurf accounts. However, the support page for phone registration demands a postpaid number, which caused several Overwatch 2 players to be locked out of their game, last wee...
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Signal Fears Phishing Attackers May Have Accessed Phone Numbers of 1,900 Users
Signal, in a blog post, said that the phone numbers of 1,900 users could have been revealed in a phishing attack on Twilio, its verification services provider. The attack took place earlier this month. According to signal, the attacker could also have accessed the SMS verification code, but message history, profile information and contact lists wer...
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WhatsApp Working on Flash Calls Feature for Quick Log In: Report
WhatsApp will reportedly ask the user for permission to make and manage calls and access phone’s log to enable a flash call feature for easier logins. WhatsApp is reportedly working on an introduction for the feature to explain why it needs these permission grants. WABetaInfo reports that WhatsApp won’t use your call history for other purposes....
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How to Add Your Bank Account to Paytm for UPI Transcations
A user must first install the Paytm app from Google Play store or Apple’s App Store onto their phones to begin using the digital payment service. Once this is done, they will need to register on the Paytm app. It is recommended to use the same number on Paytm that is linked to your bank account.
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Twitter Accounts Still Vulnerable After Reported Fix, Say Experts
Despite claims of a fix by Twitter, researchers who earlier hijacked accounts of several celebrities and journalists to expose a vulnerability have said that the loophole still persists at the popular social media platform.
