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Microsoft Uses Security Copilot to Identify 20 Flaws in Open-Source Bootloaders
Microsoft Security Copilot, an artificial intelligence (AI) cybersecurity tool, was used to discover several previously unknown vulnerabilities in open-source bootloaders. Last week, the Redmond-based tech giant revealed the list of the security flaws discovered in three commonly used bootloaders. One of the bootloaders is the default for many Linu...
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Google Updating Gmail to Allow Enterprise Users to Send End-to-End Encrypted Emails Across Platforms
Google is enabling its enterprise users to easily send end-to-end encrypted emails via Gmail. Announced on Wednesday, the Mountain View-based tech giant said that it has made progress in implementing the Secure/Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions (S/MIME) protocol in an easier way to allow users to send encrypted email to others on Gmail as well ...
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Jailed MP Allowed To Attend Parliament, Can't Chat, Use Phone Or Internet
Jailed MP from Jammu and Kashmir, Engineer Rashid, attended the Parliament session amid heavy police security today after getting leave from the Delhi High Court to attend the ongoing budget session.
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Apple's Passwords App Had a Security Flaw That Exposed Users to Phishing Attacks for Three Months
Apple introduced a standalone Passwords app last year with the iOS 18 update, replacing the previous option in the Settings menu. However, it had a critical security flaw, leaving users vulnerable to phishing attacks from attackers on the same Wi-Fi network. Apple has now revealed that the issue was resolved three months after iOS 18 was launched.
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Alphabet to Buy Wiz for $32 Billion in Its Biggest Deal to Boost Cloud Security
Alphabet will buy Israeli startup Wiz for about $32 billion (roughly Rs. 2,76,784 crore), marking its biggest deal ever. With this, Wiz will become part of Google's cloud unit and strengthen the company's efforts in cybersecurity solutions that companies use to remove critical risks.
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UK, US Said to Hold Talks in Bid to Resolve Apple Encryption Feud
British officials privately met with US counterparts to address concerns about the UK pressuring Apple Inc. to create a backdoor for accessing Americans' encrypted data. These talks followed Apple's removal of its advanced encryption feature for cloud data in the UK, following a directive by authorities there requesting encryption circumvention to ...
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SpaceX’s Starlink to Reportedly Secure Faster Regulatory Approvals in India After Deals With Airtel, Jio
SpaceX’s Starlink satellite Internet services could reportedly secure faster regulatory approvals in India. As per the report, the expedited approvals could be due to the Elon Musk-owned space technology company entering partnerships with Bharti Airtel and Jio Platforms. Notably, both the telecom service providers will make Starlink equipment ava...
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Apple Releases iOS 18.3.2, macOS 15.3.2 Updates to Fix Security Flaw That Enabled 'Extremely Sophisticated Attack'
Apple has rolled out iOS 18.3.2, iPadOS 18.3.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.3.2, addressing a vulnerability exploited by hackers to target individuals. This marks the third major security flaw patched by Apple this year. Eligible iPhone, iPad, and Mac users are urged to update to the latest versions, which include fixes for the browser engine, enhancing o...
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Google Updates Messages With Scam Message Detection, Adds Live Location Sharing to Find My on Android
Google is adding AI-powered scam message detection to Google Messages, secure location sharing on Android, web price tracking on Chrome, and more games to Android Auto. The new scam detection feature on Google Messages uses AI for real-time warnings, with private detection on users' smartphones. Meanwhile, the live location sharing feature is avail...
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Canada Regulator to Impose Fee on Google For Online News Law's Operating Costs
The imposition of the levy on Google comes at a time of increased tension between Canada and the United States over trade, border security, and a digital services tax on US technology firms.
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Video: AI Robot Attacks Crowd At China Festival, Internet Says ''So It Begins'"
Security personnel swiftly intervened, dragging the erratic robot away from the crowd to prevent any potential harm.
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Fan In Pakistan Dragged By The Collar At Champions Trophy 2025? Internet Abuzz With 'Indian Flag' Angle
Champions Trophy 2025: A video of a fan being escorted outside a stadium by security has gone viral on social media
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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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Apple Removes Advanced Data Protection for iCloud Encryption Feature From UK After Backdoor Order
Apple is discontinuing its most advanced encrypted security feature, Advanced Data Protection, for new users in the UK. This follows a government order to create a backdoor for user data access. This optional feature provides end-to-end encryption for a range of user data, including iCloud storage, device backups, web bookmarks, voice memos, notes,...
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SEBI Said to be Seeking Greater Access to Social Media Records
SEBI is seeking broader powers from the government to remove unauthorised financial advice from social media platforms. This is the second time since 2022 that the Securities and Exchange Board of India has sought such powers, with approval from the government still pending.
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Microsoft Uses Security Copilot to Identify 20 Flaws in Open-Source Bootloaders
Microsoft Security Copilot, an artificial intelligence (AI) cybersecurity tool, was used to discover several previously unknown vulnerabilities in open-source bootloaders. Last week, the Redmond-based tech giant revealed the list of the security flaws discovered in three commonly used bootloaders. One of the bootloaders is the default for many Linu...
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Google Updating Gmail to Allow Enterprise Users to Send End-to-End Encrypted Emails Across Platforms
Google is enabling its enterprise users to easily send end-to-end encrypted emails via Gmail. Announced on Wednesday, the Mountain View-based tech giant said that it has made progress in implementing the Secure/Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions (S/MIME) protocol in an easier way to allow users to send encrypted email to others on Gmail as well ...
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Jailed MP Allowed To Attend Parliament, Can't Chat, Use Phone Or Internet
Jailed MP from Jammu and Kashmir, Engineer Rashid, attended the Parliament session amid heavy police security today after getting leave from the Delhi High Court to attend the ongoing budget session.
-
Apple's Passwords App Had a Security Flaw That Exposed Users to Phishing Attacks for Three Months
Apple introduced a standalone Passwords app last year with the iOS 18 update, replacing the previous option in the Settings menu. However, it had a critical security flaw, leaving users vulnerable to phishing attacks from attackers on the same Wi-Fi network. Apple has now revealed that the issue was resolved three months after iOS 18 was launched.
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Alphabet to Buy Wiz for $32 Billion in Its Biggest Deal to Boost Cloud Security
Alphabet will buy Israeli startup Wiz for about $32 billion (roughly Rs. 2,76,784 crore), marking its biggest deal ever. With this, Wiz will become part of Google's cloud unit and strengthen the company's efforts in cybersecurity solutions that companies use to remove critical risks.
-
UK, US Said to Hold Talks in Bid to Resolve Apple Encryption Feud
British officials privately met with US counterparts to address concerns about the UK pressuring Apple Inc. to create a backdoor for accessing Americans' encrypted data. These talks followed Apple's removal of its advanced encryption feature for cloud data in the UK, following a directive by authorities there requesting encryption circumvention to ...
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SpaceX’s Starlink to Reportedly Secure Faster Regulatory Approvals in India After Deals With Airtel, Jio
SpaceX’s Starlink satellite Internet services could reportedly secure faster regulatory approvals in India. As per the report, the expedited approvals could be due to the Elon Musk-owned space technology company entering partnerships with Bharti Airtel and Jio Platforms. Notably, both the telecom service providers will make Starlink equipment ava...
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Apple Releases iOS 18.3.2, macOS 15.3.2 Updates to Fix Security Flaw That Enabled 'Extremely Sophisticated Attack'
Apple has rolled out iOS 18.3.2, iPadOS 18.3.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.3.2, addressing a vulnerability exploited by hackers to target individuals. This marks the third major security flaw patched by Apple this year. Eligible iPhone, iPad, and Mac users are urged to update to the latest versions, which include fixes for the browser engine, enhancing o...
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Google Updates Messages With Scam Message Detection, Adds Live Location Sharing to Find My on Android
Google is adding AI-powered scam message detection to Google Messages, secure location sharing on Android, web price tracking on Chrome, and more games to Android Auto. The new scam detection feature on Google Messages uses AI for real-time warnings, with private detection on users' smartphones. Meanwhile, the live location sharing feature is avail...
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Canada Regulator to Impose Fee on Google For Online News Law's Operating Costs
The imposition of the levy on Google comes at a time of increased tension between Canada and the United States over trade, border security, and a digital services tax on US technology firms.
-
Video: AI Robot Attacks Crowd At China Festival, Internet Says ''So It Begins'"
Security personnel swiftly intervened, dragging the erratic robot away from the crowd to prevent any potential harm.
-
Fan In Pakistan Dragged By The Collar At Champions Trophy 2025? Internet Abuzz With 'Indian Flag' Angle
Champions Trophy 2025: A video of a fan being escorted outside a stadium by security has gone viral on social media
-
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...
-
Apple Removes Advanced Data Protection for iCloud Encryption Feature From UK After Backdoor Order
Apple is discontinuing its most advanced encrypted security feature, Advanced Data Protection, for new users in the UK. This follows a government order to create a backdoor for user data access. This optional feature provides end-to-end encryption for a range of user data, including iCloud storage, device backups, web bookmarks, voice memos, notes,...
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SEBI Said to be Seeking Greater Access to Social Media Records
SEBI is seeking broader powers from the government to remove unauthorised financial advice from social media platforms. This is the second time since 2022 that the Securities and Exchange Board of India has sought such powers, with approval from the government still pending.
