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Gmail to Replace SMS Authentication With QR Codes for Two-Factor Authentication
Google will stop supporting SMS-based two-factor authentication (2FA) for Gmail, replacing it with QR code support. This change aims to enhance security, as malicious users can trick people into sharing SMS login codes, undermining 2FA. While the old SMS-based system is still used on many platforms, QR codes are expected to provide better protectio...
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ELIZA Resurrected: World's First Chatbot Revived After 60 Years
ELIZA, the first-ever chatbot developed by MIT professor Joseph Weizenbaum in the 1960s, has been successfully revived using long-lost code. After being rediscovered in 2021, researchers restored the original software, which had been forgotten for 60 years. Despite its limitations, ELIZA was able to hold simple conversations, demonstrating how earl...
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Google Drive for Android Reportedly Developing Privacy Screen Feature for Enhanced Security
Google Drive is developing a new feature for Android devices that is speculated to add a layer of security while accessing the app, according to a report. It is said to have been discovered during an APK teardown of the app on the Android platform. The feature, called Privacy Screen, has been available on the iOS version of the cloud storage app si...
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Google to Introduce C2PA Content Credentials to Help Users Identify AI-Generated Images
Google announced on Tuesday that there were new ways for users to find out whether an image was created using generative artificial intelligence (AI). While the tech giant has been working on developing internal tools to watermark AI-generated content, it also joined the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA) as a steering committ...
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Google Begins Rolling Out Passkeys, as a More Secure Way to Sign Into Apps and Websites
After years of development, Google today announced the rollout of its passkeys feature that it claims is a safer alternative to standard passwords and even 2-step verification (2-SV) systems. Google claims that using passkeys is more convenient than standard passwords and 2SV systems and that it will work on mobiles and computers, allowing users to...
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Aadhaar Holders Carried Out 2.31 Billion Authentication Transactions in March
Aadhaar holders have carried out nearly 2.31 billion authentication transactions in the month of March 2023, indicative of the growing usage of Aadhaar and the growth of the digital economy in the country. A majority of the authentication transactions were carried out by using biometric fingerprints during the month, followed by others.
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UIDAI Partners With IIT Bombay to Develop Touchless Biometric Capture System
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has joined hands with the Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay (IIT-Bombay) to develop a robust touchless biometric capture system for easier usage anytime and anywhere, the Ministry of Electronics and IT said.
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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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iOS 16 Lets You Lock Hidden, Recently Deleted Albums, Adds Haptic Feedback to iPhone Keyboard
iOS 16, Apple's next major iPhone operating system, was revealed at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2022. iOS 16 locks the Hidden and Recently Deleted albums by default and users are required to authenticate with Touch ID, Face ID, or Passcode to access the contents of the album. Also, haptic keyboard functionality is coming to the i...
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iOS 16 to Support Face ID in Landscape Mode, Third-Party Two-Factor Authentication Apps
iOS 16 will support Face ID on iPhones that are in landscape mode. Another report suggests that iOS 16 will also allow users to select third-party two-factor authentication apps.
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Pay ‘With a Smile or a Wave’: Why Mastercard’s New Face Recognition Payment System Raises Concerns
Mastercard has announced its ‘smile to pay’ system to help customers save time at checkouts. The technology is being tested in Brazil, with future pilots planned for the Middle East and Asia. However, there has been concerns regarding removal of data.
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WhatsApp Introduces Browser Extension to Make Sure You’re Using Its Authenticated Web Version
WhatsApp on Friday introduced a Web browser extension called Code Verify to let users confirm whether the WhatsApp Web version they are using on their system is authenticated. The messaging app has developed the extension in partnership with Cloudflare.
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Jio Developing a Single Sign-in System Called Jio SecureID, Currently in Beta Testing by Reliance Employees
Jio SecureID is the latest service by Reliance Jio as the telco expands in new digital businesses. As its name suggests, the new product by the company is designed as a digital authentication and authorisation system to let users log into apps and websites using a single identity.
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'Samridhi' Is Serving Authentic Kerala Cuisine At Kerala House Since 2013
Chillies, curry leaves, spices with a dash of creaminess from the coconut is what Kerala cuisine is all about. The fiery spices will literally make your breath fire while the tanginess of tamarind along with sweetness from the coconut cream continuously counters it, creating a perfect blast of mouth-watering flavours for your taste buds to savour.
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RBI Allows Banks To Use Aadhaar For "Know Your Customer" (KYC) Verification: 10 Things To Know
Banks can now accept the proof of owning an Aadhaar for Know Your Customer (KYC) verification under certain conditions. According to a statement by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the Aadhaar number can be used for KYC verification on consent from the customer. Updating its list of eligible KYC documents, the Reserve Bank of India noted: "Banks ha...
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Gmail to Replace SMS Authentication With QR Codes for Two-Factor Authentication
Google will stop supporting SMS-based two-factor authentication (2FA) for Gmail, replacing it with QR code support. This change aims to enhance security, as malicious users can trick people into sharing SMS login codes, undermining 2FA. While the old SMS-based system is still used on many platforms, QR codes are expected to provide better protectio...
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ELIZA Resurrected: World's First Chatbot Revived After 60 Years
ELIZA, the first-ever chatbot developed by MIT professor Joseph Weizenbaum in the 1960s, has been successfully revived using long-lost code. After being rediscovered in 2021, researchers restored the original software, which had been forgotten for 60 years. Despite its limitations, ELIZA was able to hold simple conversations, demonstrating how earl...
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Google Drive for Android Reportedly Developing Privacy Screen Feature for Enhanced Security
Google Drive is developing a new feature for Android devices that is speculated to add a layer of security while accessing the app, according to a report. It is said to have been discovered during an APK teardown of the app on the Android platform. The feature, called Privacy Screen, has been available on the iOS version of the cloud storage app si...
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Google to Introduce C2PA Content Credentials to Help Users Identify AI-Generated Images
Google announced on Tuesday that there were new ways for users to find out whether an image was created using generative artificial intelligence (AI). While the tech giant has been working on developing internal tools to watermark AI-generated content, it also joined the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA) as a steering committ...
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Google Begins Rolling Out Passkeys, as a More Secure Way to Sign Into Apps and Websites
After years of development, Google today announced the rollout of its passkeys feature that it claims is a safer alternative to standard passwords and even 2-step verification (2-SV) systems. Google claims that using passkeys is more convenient than standard passwords and 2SV systems and that it will work on mobiles and computers, allowing users to...
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Aadhaar Holders Carried Out 2.31 Billion Authentication Transactions in March
Aadhaar holders have carried out nearly 2.31 billion authentication transactions in the month of March 2023, indicative of the growing usage of Aadhaar and the growth of the digital economy in the country. A majority of the authentication transactions were carried out by using biometric fingerprints during the month, followed by others.
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UIDAI Partners With IIT Bombay to Develop Touchless Biometric Capture System
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has joined hands with the Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay (IIT-Bombay) to develop a robust touchless biometric capture system for easier usage anytime and anywhere, the Ministry of Electronics and IT said.
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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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iOS 16 Lets You Lock Hidden, Recently Deleted Albums, Adds Haptic Feedback to iPhone Keyboard
iOS 16, Apple's next major iPhone operating system, was revealed at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2022. iOS 16 locks the Hidden and Recently Deleted albums by default and users are required to authenticate with Touch ID, Face ID, or Passcode to access the contents of the album. Also, haptic keyboard functionality is coming to the i...
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iOS 16 to Support Face ID in Landscape Mode, Third-Party Two-Factor Authentication Apps
iOS 16 will support Face ID on iPhones that are in landscape mode. Another report suggests that iOS 16 will also allow users to select third-party two-factor authentication apps.
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Pay ‘With a Smile or a Wave’: Why Mastercard’s New Face Recognition Payment System Raises Concerns
Mastercard has announced its ‘smile to pay’ system to help customers save time at checkouts. The technology is being tested in Brazil, with future pilots planned for the Middle East and Asia. However, there has been concerns regarding removal of data.
-
WhatsApp Introduces Browser Extension to Make Sure You’re Using Its Authenticated Web Version
WhatsApp on Friday introduced a Web browser extension called Code Verify to let users confirm whether the WhatsApp Web version they are using on their system is authenticated. The messaging app has developed the extension in partnership with Cloudflare.
-
Jio Developing a Single Sign-in System Called Jio SecureID, Currently in Beta Testing by Reliance Employees
Jio SecureID is the latest service by Reliance Jio as the telco expands in new digital businesses. As its name suggests, the new product by the company is designed as a digital authentication and authorisation system to let users log into apps and websites using a single identity.
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'Samridhi' Is Serving Authentic Kerala Cuisine At Kerala House Since 2013
Chillies, curry leaves, spices with a dash of creaminess from the coconut is what Kerala cuisine is all about. The fiery spices will literally make your breath fire while the tanginess of tamarind along with sweetness from the coconut cream continuously counters it, creating a perfect blast of mouth-watering flavours for your taste buds to savour.
-
RBI Allows Banks To Use Aadhaar For "Know Your Customer" (KYC) Verification: 10 Things To Know
Banks can now accept the proof of owning an Aadhaar for Know Your Customer (KYC) verification under certain conditions. According to a statement by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the Aadhaar number can be used for KYC verification on consent from the customer. Updating its list of eligible KYC documents, the Reserve Bank of India noted: "Banks ha...
