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iPhone 'Inactivity Reboot' Feature Restarts Device After 72 Hours, Expert Says
Apple's iOS 18.1 update added a new 'Inactivity Reboot' security feature that restarts a user's smartphone if it remains unlocked for three days, thereby protecting the device's data from unauthorised access. A security researcher has discovered the 'inactivity reboot' function included in the latest iOS update kicks in after 72 hours of inactivity...
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Sewage Surveillance Might Be a Powerful Tool to Fight Antimicrobial Resistance, New Study Reveals
Sewage surveillance is emerging as a crucial method in combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR), according to new research from Virginia Tech. Published in Nature Water, the study demonstrates that monitoring wastewater provides a more efficient and comprehensive approach to tracking antibiotic-resistant bacteria than testing individuals. This meth...
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Digital India Corporation Invites Applications For Multiple Positions, Check Details
The roles available include Full Stack Developer, Mobile Developer, and Content Writer, all based in Delhi.
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US To Limit Some Trade Transactions To Block Data Access By Russia, China
The US Justice Department on Monday proposed new rules to protect federal government data or Americans' bulk personal data from getting into the hands of countries like China, Iran and Russia by placing new limits on certain business transactions.
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Researchers Develop Jurassic Park-Inspired Method for Storing DNA-Based Data Safely
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have introduced an innovative approach to data storage by encasing DNA in a material resembling amber. This method offers long-term preservation and easy retrieval, making it a potential game changer in the field of data storage. The technique builds on the concept popularised by the film Jur...
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Google Tipped to Be Improving Theft Protection System With New Features for Android Smartphones
Google is tipped to be rolling out new features to help users better protect their data if their Android device is stolen. As per a new leak, the company has started introducing three new features that enable different ways of locking the device in case of theft. The Theft Detection Lock feature is said to use machine learning (ML) capabilities to ...
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Star Health Sues Telegram Over Private Data Leak by Hacker Using Chatbots
Top Indian insurer Star Health has sued Telegram and a self-styled hacker after Reuters reported that the hacker was using chatbots on the messaging app to leak personal data and medical reports of policyholders.
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Mozilla Hit With Privacy Complaint Over Firefox User Tracking
Mozilla's Firefox browser has been accused of tracking user behaviour on websites without consent. Vienna-based advocacy group NOYB has filed a complaint with the Austrian data protection authority.
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Google's AI Data Protection Practices Probed By Irish Regulator
Big Tech's influence over AI has been drawing increasing scrutiny from regulators around the globe, amid concerns they are using access to personal data to dominate the emerging sector.
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How To Protect Data In Digital World?: Buy Encrypted Pen Drives On Sale At Flipkart
In an era where digital security is paramount, encrypted pen drives offer a reliable solution for safeguarding sensitive data. Discover how these secure storage devices are changing the way we protect our personal and professional information.
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Top EU Privacy Regulator Opens Probe Into Google's AI Compliance
The EU is probing if Google adequately protected the personal data of European Union users before using it to help develop its foundational AI Model.
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Private Chats No Longer Safe? Telegram To Moderate After CEO's France Arrest
Following CEO Pavel Durov's arrest in France, Telegram has made changes to its privacy policies, removing an earlier commitment to protect user data from law enforcement.
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Musks X Bows To EU Data Protection Demands On Grok AI Scraping
Following the notification, X agreed to temporarily suspend the use of the data to train Grok - a commitment that became permanent on Wednesday
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Uber Fined $324 Million In Netherlands For Sending Drivers' Data To US
The Dutch data protection watchdog said Monday it hit ride-hailing app Uber with a 290-million-euro ($324 million) fine over the transfer of personal data of European drivers to US servers.
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Worldcoin Faces Potential Ban in Colombia Amid Heightened Scrutiny
Worldcoin, which aims to provide unique digital IDs to individuals, has been accused of violating Colombia's personal data protection laws. If an investigation confirms these breaches, Worldcoin could face the permanent closure of its operations in the country.
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iPhone 'Inactivity Reboot' Feature Restarts Device After 72 Hours, Expert Says
Apple's iOS 18.1 update added a new 'Inactivity Reboot' security feature that restarts a user's smartphone if it remains unlocked for three days, thereby protecting the device's data from unauthorised access. A security researcher has discovered the 'inactivity reboot' function included in the latest iOS update kicks in after 72 hours of inactivity...
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Sewage Surveillance Might Be a Powerful Tool to Fight Antimicrobial Resistance, New Study Reveals
Sewage surveillance is emerging as a crucial method in combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR), according to new research from Virginia Tech. Published in Nature Water, the study demonstrates that monitoring wastewater provides a more efficient and comprehensive approach to tracking antibiotic-resistant bacteria than testing individuals. This meth...
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Digital India Corporation Invites Applications For Multiple Positions, Check Details
The roles available include Full Stack Developer, Mobile Developer, and Content Writer, all based in Delhi.
-
US To Limit Some Trade Transactions To Block Data Access By Russia, China
The US Justice Department on Monday proposed new rules to protect federal government data or Americans' bulk personal data from getting into the hands of countries like China, Iran and Russia by placing new limits on certain business transactions.
-
Researchers Develop Jurassic Park-Inspired Method for Storing DNA-Based Data Safely
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have introduced an innovative approach to data storage by encasing DNA in a material resembling amber. This method offers long-term preservation and easy retrieval, making it a potential game changer in the field of data storage. The technique builds on the concept popularised by the film Jur...
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Google Tipped to Be Improving Theft Protection System With New Features for Android Smartphones
Google is tipped to be rolling out new features to help users better protect their data if their Android device is stolen. As per a new leak, the company has started introducing three new features that enable different ways of locking the device in case of theft. The Theft Detection Lock feature is said to use machine learning (ML) capabilities to ...
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Star Health Sues Telegram Over Private Data Leak by Hacker Using Chatbots
Top Indian insurer Star Health has sued Telegram and a self-styled hacker after Reuters reported that the hacker was using chatbots on the messaging app to leak personal data and medical reports of policyholders.
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Mozilla Hit With Privacy Complaint Over Firefox User Tracking
Mozilla's Firefox browser has been accused of tracking user behaviour on websites without consent. Vienna-based advocacy group NOYB has filed a complaint with the Austrian data protection authority.
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Google's AI Data Protection Practices Probed By Irish Regulator
Big Tech's influence over AI has been drawing increasing scrutiny from regulators around the globe, amid concerns they are using access to personal data to dominate the emerging sector.
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How To Protect Data In Digital World?: Buy Encrypted Pen Drives On Sale At Flipkart
In an era where digital security is paramount, encrypted pen drives offer a reliable solution for safeguarding sensitive data. Discover how these secure storage devices are changing the way we protect our personal and professional information.
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Top EU Privacy Regulator Opens Probe Into Google's AI Compliance
The EU is probing if Google adequately protected the personal data of European Union users before using it to help develop its foundational AI Model.
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Private Chats No Longer Safe? Telegram To Moderate After CEO's France Arrest
Following CEO Pavel Durov's arrest in France, Telegram has made changes to its privacy policies, removing an earlier commitment to protect user data from law enforcement.
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Musks X Bows To EU Data Protection Demands On Grok AI Scraping
Following the notification, X agreed to temporarily suspend the use of the data to train Grok - a commitment that became permanent on Wednesday
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Uber Fined $324 Million In Netherlands For Sending Drivers' Data To US
The Dutch data protection watchdog said Monday it hit ride-hailing app Uber with a 290-million-euro ($324 million) fine over the transfer of personal data of European drivers to US servers.
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Worldcoin Faces Potential Ban in Colombia Amid Heightened Scrutiny
Worldcoin, which aims to provide unique digital IDs to individuals, has been accused of violating Colombia's personal data protection laws. If an investigation confirms these breaches, Worldcoin could face the permanent closure of its operations in the country.
