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Apple Appealing Against UK 'Back Door' Order, Tribunal Confirms
Apple is appealing against a British government order to create a "back door" to its encrypted cloud storage systems. Apple believes that once created, this o-called backdoor could be exploited by hackers in addition to governments, a sentiment echoed by security experts.
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FM Claims Access to WhatsApp Messages Led to Seizure of Crypto Worth Rs. 90 Crore
This week in Parliament, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that encrypted communication channels are being misused for financial crimes like money laundering and tax evasion. She revealed that authorities were able to seize over Rs. 90 crores in crypto assets from a syndicate thanks to access to WhatsApp messages.
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Signal Head Defends Messaging App's Security After US War Plan Leak
Signal's president defended the app's security after US officials mistakenly added a journalist to an encrypted chatroom discussing US military action in Yemen. While not addressing the error, Meredith Whittaker called Signal the "gold standard in private comms" on X, highlighting its security benefits over WhatsApp amid claims of a national securi...
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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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WhatsApp Brings New Camera Effects, Stickers, and Shortcut for Reacting to Messages
WhatsApp has introduced new features and design improvements to provide more creative options for private chats. The Meta-owned instant messaging platform now offers 30 different visual effects for users to edit their videos and photos in chats. The app also makes it easier to create stickers from selfies to enhance engagement on the platform.
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Jharkhand Principal Sends 80 Girls Home Without Shirts For Writing On Them
The principal of a private school in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district was accused of ordering 80 girls of class 10 to remove their shirts for writing messages on them, prompting the administration to initiate an inquiry, an official said on Saturday.
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"No Romance": Hyderabad Cabbie Warns Couples To "Stay Calm", Maintain Distance
The message reads: "Warning!! No romance. This is a cab, not your private place... so please keep distance and stay calm."
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WhatsApp Adds Private Mentions and Likes to Its Status Feature
WhatsApp has introduced a new set of features for status updates. The Meta-owned instant messaging platform is rolling out new status likes and private mentions features for Android and iOS users. Likes on Status is a new way to acknowledge a contact's status update by tapping the heart emoji. With private mentions, users can now mention and tag co...
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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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WhatsApp Reportedly Working on a Feature That Will Let Users Mention Contacts in Status Updates
WhatsApp for Android is getting a new feature that will allow users to mention others on their status updates, as per a feature tracker. The status update mentions feature is said to be private, so only the uploader and the users mentioned will be able to see it. The functionality of the feature is said to be similar to Instagram Stories, where the...
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Meta to Start Training Its AI on Public Data of Facebook, Instagram Users in the UK
Meta confirmed on Friday that it will begin training its artificial intelligence (AI) models on the public data on Instagram and Facebook in the UK. The company first planned to use this data three months ago, however, the plan was halted due to regulatory concerns. However, the social media giant confirmed that it has now received the nod to proce...
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Telegram Founder's Arrest And Its Widespread Implications For Tech Giants
When Pavel Durov arrived in France on his private jet last Saturday, he was greeted by police who promptly arrested him. As the founder of the direct messaging platform Telegram, he was accused of facilitating the widespread crimes committed on it.
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Signal Private Messenger Blocked in Russia by Roskomnadzor: Report
Signal Private Messenger has been blocked in Russia by Roskomnadzor, the country's state communications watchdog, according to news agency Interfax. The app has reportedly been blocked in the country for violating laws linked to anti-terrorist operations, but Signal users in Russia have reported that the service is working normally when accessed vi...
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Paraguayan Swimmer Luana Alonso, Kicked Out Of Paris Olympics 2024, Says Neymar "Sent Me A DM"
The Paraguayan swimmer who was allegedly kicked out of Paris Olympics 2024 village has revealed that Brazilian footballer Neymar Junior recently sent her a private message on Instagram.
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Noida School's "No Non-Veg" Lunchbox Rule Stirs Massive Row
A private school in Noida sent a message to parents asking them not to pack non-vegetarian food for their children's lunch. The school management said it was only a "request" after a row broke out.
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Apple Appealing Against UK 'Back Door' Order, Tribunal Confirms
Apple is appealing against a British government order to create a "back door" to its encrypted cloud storage systems. Apple believes that once created, this o-called backdoor could be exploited by hackers in addition to governments, a sentiment echoed by security experts.
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FM Claims Access to WhatsApp Messages Led to Seizure of Crypto Worth Rs. 90 Crore
This week in Parliament, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that encrypted communication channels are being misused for financial crimes like money laundering and tax evasion. She revealed that authorities were able to seize over Rs. 90 crores in crypto assets from a syndicate thanks to access to WhatsApp messages.
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Signal Head Defends Messaging App's Security After US War Plan Leak
Signal's president defended the app's security after US officials mistakenly added a journalist to an encrypted chatroom discussing US military action in Yemen. While not addressing the error, Meredith Whittaker called Signal the "gold standard in private comms" on X, highlighting its security benefits over WhatsApp amid claims of a national securi...
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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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WhatsApp Brings New Camera Effects, Stickers, and Shortcut for Reacting to Messages
WhatsApp has introduced new features and design improvements to provide more creative options for private chats. The Meta-owned instant messaging platform now offers 30 different visual effects for users to edit their videos and photos in chats. The app also makes it easier to create stickers from selfies to enhance engagement on the platform.
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Jharkhand Principal Sends 80 Girls Home Without Shirts For Writing On Them
The principal of a private school in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district was accused of ordering 80 girls of class 10 to remove their shirts for writing messages on them, prompting the administration to initiate an inquiry, an official said on Saturday.
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"No Romance": Hyderabad Cabbie Warns Couples To "Stay Calm", Maintain Distance
The message reads: "Warning!! No romance. This is a cab, not your private place... so please keep distance and stay calm."
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WhatsApp Adds Private Mentions and Likes to Its Status Feature
WhatsApp has introduced a new set of features for status updates. The Meta-owned instant messaging platform is rolling out new status likes and private mentions features for Android and iOS users. Likes on Status is a new way to acknowledge a contact's status update by tapping the heart emoji. With private mentions, users can now mention and tag co...
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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.
-
WhatsApp Reportedly Working on a Feature That Will Let Users Mention Contacts in Status Updates
WhatsApp for Android is getting a new feature that will allow users to mention others on their status updates, as per a feature tracker. The status update mentions feature is said to be private, so only the uploader and the users mentioned will be able to see it. The functionality of the feature is said to be similar to Instagram Stories, where the...
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Meta to Start Training Its AI on Public Data of Facebook, Instagram Users in the UK
Meta confirmed on Friday that it will begin training its artificial intelligence (AI) models on the public data on Instagram and Facebook in the UK. The company first planned to use this data three months ago, however, the plan was halted due to regulatory concerns. However, the social media giant confirmed that it has now received the nod to proce...
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Telegram Founder's Arrest And Its Widespread Implications For Tech Giants
When Pavel Durov arrived in France on his private jet last Saturday, he was greeted by police who promptly arrested him. As the founder of the direct messaging platform Telegram, he was accused of facilitating the widespread crimes committed on it.
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Signal Private Messenger Blocked in Russia by Roskomnadzor: Report
Signal Private Messenger has been blocked in Russia by Roskomnadzor, the country's state communications watchdog, according to news agency Interfax. The app has reportedly been blocked in the country for violating laws linked to anti-terrorist operations, but Signal users in Russia have reported that the service is working normally when accessed vi...
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Paraguayan Swimmer Luana Alonso, Kicked Out Of Paris Olympics 2024, Says Neymar "Sent Me A DM"
The Paraguayan swimmer who was allegedly kicked out of Paris Olympics 2024 village has revealed that Brazilian footballer Neymar Junior recently sent her a private message on Instagram.
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Noida School's "No Non-Veg" Lunchbox Rule Stirs Massive Row
A private school in Noida sent a message to parents asking them not to pack non-vegetarian food for their children's lunch. The school management said it was only a "request" after a row broke out.
