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Government Issues High-Risk Alert For Samsung Mobile Phone Users. Read Details
Users of Samsung Galaxy phones are advised to promptly update their device's operating system (OS) and firmware, as suggested by the reports.
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iPhone Users Receive Emergency Test Alert Today, Here's What It Means
Emergency Alert: Severe - The emergency alert landed on all Apple iPhones at 11.30 pm today.
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NDMA, Government Body Which Sends Emergency Alerts During Disasters
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is an official body which lays down policies for disaster management. The disaster management body was formed in 2005 under the Disaster Management Act. It is headed by the Prime Minister.
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US To Test Emergency Alerts System On Wednesday: What It Means
The US will send out wireless emergency alerts (WEA) on Monday to test a system that will disseminate severe weather warnings and even incidents of missing children.
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Government Tests Emergency Alert System: A Guide For Android Users
The test message that surprised many users is the government's way to test the emergency cell broadcast technology developed by Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT).
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Smartphone Emergency Alert System To Be Rolled Out In 6-8 Months: Sources
An 'Emergency alert: Severe' notification flashed on several mobile phones in India today. The message was sent by the NDMA which has started testing the technology that will alert people during natural disasters.
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Received An Emergency Alert On Your Phone Today? Here's What It Means
Emergency Alert: Severe: India tested its emergency alert system today by sending a test flash on several smartphones. Users heard a loud beep on their phones along with a 'emergency alert: severe' flash.
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Cyber Alert Issued Against 'Royal' Ransomware Virus That Targets Key Sectors, Seeks Bitcoin Payoffs
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team or CERT-In has stated in a latest advisory that this Internet spread ransomware sneaks in through phishing emails, malicious downloads, abusing RDP (remote desktop protocol) and other forms of social engineering.
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UK To Test Emergency Alert System On Millions Of Phones Today
The UK will conduct its first test of a new emergency alert service on Sunday, with millions of mobile phones set to emit a loud alarm and vibrate at 3:00pm (1400 GMT).
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UK Phones To Get Emergency Alert System To Warn Of Life-Threatning Events
A siren-like alert will be sent to mobile phone users across the UK next month to test a new public warning system over life-threatening events such as severe weather events, the British government announced on Sunday.
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CERT-In Says Organisations Must Report Cybersecurity Breaches Within 6 Hours
The new circular, issued by the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), mandates all service providers, intermediaries, data centres, corporates, and government organisations to mandatorily enable logs of all their ICT (Information and Communication Technology) systems and maintain them securely for a rolling period of 180 days, and the ...
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US City Of 2.4 Million Has Just 6 ICU Beds Left As Delta Cases Rise
With ICU beds down to a single digit, Austin sounded the alarm Saturday, using its emergency alert system to let residents in the Texas capital city know that the local state of the pandemic is "dire."
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Triumph Launches SOS App For Emergency Alerts
The SOS app is capable of detecting if a rider has had a motorcycle accident, and will contact local emergency services with key information.
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Highway Authority, Automakers Asked To Tighten IT Security After Cyber Attack Threats
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on Sunday alerted NHAI, NHIDCL and its other wings besides automobile makers to augment their IT security systems after reports regarding threats of possible cyber attacks targeted at the Indian transport sector.
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Telangana Thwarts China-Based Hacker Group’s Bid to Target State Power Systems, Says Official
A China-based hacker group targeted Telangana’s power system but the threat was averted, according to a state official. The official said that preventive actions were taken following an alert by the Computer Emergency Response Team of India (CERT-In) and a heightened state of alertness would continue for more days.
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Government Issues High-Risk Alert For Samsung Mobile Phone Users. Read Details
Users of Samsung Galaxy phones are advised to promptly update their device's operating system (OS) and firmware, as suggested by the reports.
-
iPhone Users Receive Emergency Test Alert Today, Here's What It Means
Emergency Alert: Severe - The emergency alert landed on all Apple iPhones at 11.30 pm today.
-
NDMA, Government Body Which Sends Emergency Alerts During Disasters
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is an official body which lays down policies for disaster management. The disaster management body was formed in 2005 under the Disaster Management Act. It is headed by the Prime Minister.
-
US To Test Emergency Alerts System On Wednesday: What It Means
The US will send out wireless emergency alerts (WEA) on Monday to test a system that will disseminate severe weather warnings and even incidents of missing children.
-
Government Tests Emergency Alert System: A Guide For Android Users
The test message that surprised many users is the government's way to test the emergency cell broadcast technology developed by Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT).
-
Smartphone Emergency Alert System To Be Rolled Out In 6-8 Months: Sources
An 'Emergency alert: Severe' notification flashed on several mobile phones in India today. The message was sent by the NDMA which has started testing the technology that will alert people during natural disasters.
-
Received An Emergency Alert On Your Phone Today? Here's What It Means
Emergency Alert: Severe: India tested its emergency alert system today by sending a test flash on several smartphones. Users heard a loud beep on their phones along with a 'emergency alert: severe' flash.
-
Cyber Alert Issued Against 'Royal' Ransomware Virus That Targets Key Sectors, Seeks Bitcoin Payoffs
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team or CERT-In has stated in a latest advisory that this Internet spread ransomware sneaks in through phishing emails, malicious downloads, abusing RDP (remote desktop protocol) and other forms of social engineering.
-
UK To Test Emergency Alert System On Millions Of Phones Today
The UK will conduct its first test of a new emergency alert service on Sunday, with millions of mobile phones set to emit a loud alarm and vibrate at 3:00pm (1400 GMT).
-
UK Phones To Get Emergency Alert System To Warn Of Life-Threatning Events
A siren-like alert will be sent to mobile phone users across the UK next month to test a new public warning system over life-threatening events such as severe weather events, the British government announced on Sunday.
-
CERT-In Says Organisations Must Report Cybersecurity Breaches Within 6 Hours
The new circular, issued by the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), mandates all service providers, intermediaries, data centres, corporates, and government organisations to mandatorily enable logs of all their ICT (Information and Communication Technology) systems and maintain them securely for a rolling period of 180 days, and the ...
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US City Of 2.4 Million Has Just 6 ICU Beds Left As Delta Cases Rise
With ICU beds down to a single digit, Austin sounded the alarm Saturday, using its emergency alert system to let residents in the Texas capital city know that the local state of the pandemic is "dire."
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Triumph Launches SOS App For Emergency Alerts
The SOS app is capable of detecting if a rider has had a motorcycle accident, and will contact local emergency services with key information.
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Highway Authority, Automakers Asked To Tighten IT Security After Cyber Attack Threats
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on Sunday alerted NHAI, NHIDCL and its other wings besides automobile makers to augment their IT security systems after reports regarding threats of possible cyber attacks targeted at the Indian transport sector.
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Telangana Thwarts China-Based Hacker Group’s Bid to Target State Power Systems, Says Official
A China-based hacker group targeted Telangana’s power system but the threat was averted, according to a state official. The official said that preventive actions were taken following an alert by the Computer Emergency Response Team of India (CERT-In) and a heightened state of alertness would continue for more days.
