Security Researcher
- All
- News
- Videos
-
Rapido Reportedly Fixes Security Flaw That Exposed User and Driver Information
Rapido has addressed a security flaw that exposed user and driver personal information via a feedback form, revealing names, email addresses, and phone numbers, according to a TechCrunch report. Discovered by a security researcher, the issue has been acknowledged and resolved by securing the portal to prevent unauthorised access and potential scams...
-
Huawei Surpassed Apple in Wrist-Worn Device Shipments in First Three Quarters of 2024: IDC
uawei secured the top spot in the global wrist-worn wearable shipments with significant year-over-year growth, as per the latest report by market research firm IDC. The Chinese tech brand has surpassed Apple to grab the top spot in global wrist-worn wearable shipment for the first three quarters of 2024. Xiaomi came in third, while Samsung and BB...
-
India Blockchain Alliance Partners With RAK-DAO to Promote Cooperation in Web3
On Monday, December 16 India Blockchain Alliance (IBA) announced a partnership with UAE’s free zone for Web3 firms – the Ras Al-Khaimah Digital Assets Oasis (RAK DAO). The aim of this partnership is to take collaborations on Web3 related education, research, and development initiatives on a global level.
-
New Meta-Antenna Design Promises to Transform 6G Wireless Communication
Researchers at City University of Hong Kong have developed an innovative metasurface antenna designed to significantly enhance wireless communication for 6G networks. This new antenna technology enables simultaneous generation and control of multiple frequency components through software manipulation, offering unprecedented flexibility compared to ...
-
Skoda and Volkswagen Cars May Be Susceptible to Hacking Due to Infotainment System Vulnerabilities
Security researchers have discovered security vulnerabilities of low-to-medium criticality in select Skoda cars that may enable malicious actors to trigger certain controls, a cybersecurity firm announced at the Black Hat Europe 2024 event this week. At least 12 new vulnerabilities were found impacting the infotainment systems in the latest model o...
-
Climate Change Causes Decline in Rice Quality Across East Asia, New Study Suggests
A recent study highlights a decline in rice quality across East Asia due to climate change. Using 35 years of data, researchers found that rising nighttime temperatures significantly reduce the head rice rate (HRR), especially in Japan and China. The study also identifies solar radiation, precipitation changes, and vapor pressure as contributing fa...
-
India’s Landmark Deal with Publishers Secures Free Access to 13,000 Journals: Report
India has finalised a $715 million agreement to provide free access to 13,000 scientific journals through its One Nation One Subscription scheme. The three-year deal, involving 30 global publishers, will benefit 18 million students and researchers across 6300 government-funded institutions. The initiative addresses limited access to journals, espec...
-
Gemini App for Android and iOS Now Available to Google Workspace Users
Gemini app for Android and iOS is now available for Google Workspace users, the company announced on Wednesday. With this, Workspace users can access the Gemini mobile app as a core service and use it for organisational tasks. Earlier, these users could only access Gemini capabilities on the web and within certain apps such as Google Docs or Gmail.
-
Global Freshwater Levels Decline Since 2014, NASA-German Satellites Reveal
Data from NASA and German satellites reveal Earth's freshwater levels declined significantly after May 2014, with storage remaining persistently low. Research attributes this to global warming, major droughts, and human activity such as irrigation. The trend raises concerns over water stress, food security, and long-term environmental stability.
-
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...
-
ToxicPanda Banking Trojan Infects Over 1,500 Android Smartphones, Targets 16 Banks: Report
ToxicPanda has been detected by security researchers as a new banking trojan, infected devices in Europe and Latin America. It is used to remotely take over accounts on compromised phones, allowing attackers to transfer funds while bypassing a bank's security measures. ToxicPanda was reportedly found on over 1,500 devices, while targeting users of ...
-
Meta Makes Llama AI Models Available to US Government Agencies
Meta announced making its Llama artificial intelligence (AI) models available to US government agencies and contractors on Monday. The announcement came just days after reports claimed that the company’s open-source AI models were being used by researchers in China for military use. The social media giant highlighted that it will also make its Ll...
-
EPFO Recruitment 2024: Monthly Pay Of Rs 65,000, No Written Test Needed
EPFO Recruitment 2024: Candidates should be graduates from a recognised university, with preference given to those with research experience, especially in social security or related government schemes in the labour sector.
-
New Project Aims to Relocate Oyamel Fir Trees to Protect Monarch Butterflies
An ambitious initiative in central Mexico is exploring the relocation of oyamel fir trees to secure the winter habitats of migrating monarch butterflies. Researchers have successfully planted hundreds of saplings at varying elevations to determine their survival rates in the face of climate change. With projections indicating a potential loss of oy...
-
Necro Trojan Detected in Google Play Apps and Modded Versions of Spotify, WhatsApp
Google Play apps as well as unofficial mods of popular apps are being targeted by attackers to spread a dangerous malware, according to security researchers. Dubbed Necro trojan, this family of malware is capable of keylogging, stealing sensitive information, installing additional malware, remote execution of commands, and more. Two apps in the Goo...
-
Rapido Reportedly Fixes Security Flaw That Exposed User and Driver Information
Rapido has addressed a security flaw that exposed user and driver personal information via a feedback form, revealing names, email addresses, and phone numbers, according to a TechCrunch report. Discovered by a security researcher, the issue has been acknowledged and resolved by securing the portal to prevent unauthorised access and potential scams...
-
Huawei Surpassed Apple in Wrist-Worn Device Shipments in First Three Quarters of 2024: IDC
uawei secured the top spot in the global wrist-worn wearable shipments with significant year-over-year growth, as per the latest report by market research firm IDC. The Chinese tech brand has surpassed Apple to grab the top spot in global wrist-worn wearable shipment for the first three quarters of 2024. Xiaomi came in third, while Samsung and BB...
-
India Blockchain Alliance Partners With RAK-DAO to Promote Cooperation in Web3
On Monday, December 16 India Blockchain Alliance (IBA) announced a partnership with UAE’s free zone for Web3 firms – the Ras Al-Khaimah Digital Assets Oasis (RAK DAO). The aim of this partnership is to take collaborations on Web3 related education, research, and development initiatives on a global level.
-
New Meta-Antenna Design Promises to Transform 6G Wireless Communication
Researchers at City University of Hong Kong have developed an innovative metasurface antenna designed to significantly enhance wireless communication for 6G networks. This new antenna technology enables simultaneous generation and control of multiple frequency components through software manipulation, offering unprecedented flexibility compared to ...
-
Skoda and Volkswagen Cars May Be Susceptible to Hacking Due to Infotainment System Vulnerabilities
Security researchers have discovered security vulnerabilities of low-to-medium criticality in select Skoda cars that may enable malicious actors to trigger certain controls, a cybersecurity firm announced at the Black Hat Europe 2024 event this week. At least 12 new vulnerabilities were found impacting the infotainment systems in the latest model o...
-
Climate Change Causes Decline in Rice Quality Across East Asia, New Study Suggests
A recent study highlights a decline in rice quality across East Asia due to climate change. Using 35 years of data, researchers found that rising nighttime temperatures significantly reduce the head rice rate (HRR), especially in Japan and China. The study also identifies solar radiation, precipitation changes, and vapor pressure as contributing fa...
-
India’s Landmark Deal with Publishers Secures Free Access to 13,000 Journals: Report
India has finalised a $715 million agreement to provide free access to 13,000 scientific journals through its One Nation One Subscription scheme. The three-year deal, involving 30 global publishers, will benefit 18 million students and researchers across 6300 government-funded institutions. The initiative addresses limited access to journals, espec...
-
Gemini App for Android and iOS Now Available to Google Workspace Users
Gemini app for Android and iOS is now available for Google Workspace users, the company announced on Wednesday. With this, Workspace users can access the Gemini mobile app as a core service and use it for organisational tasks. Earlier, these users could only access Gemini capabilities on the web and within certain apps such as Google Docs or Gmail.
-
Global Freshwater Levels Decline Since 2014, NASA-German Satellites Reveal
Data from NASA and German satellites reveal Earth's freshwater levels declined significantly after May 2014, with storage remaining persistently low. Research attributes this to global warming, major droughts, and human activity such as irrigation. The trend raises concerns over water stress, food security, and long-term environmental stability.
-
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...
-
ToxicPanda Banking Trojan Infects Over 1,500 Android Smartphones, Targets 16 Banks: Report
ToxicPanda has been detected by security researchers as a new banking trojan, infected devices in Europe and Latin America. It is used to remotely take over accounts on compromised phones, allowing attackers to transfer funds while bypassing a bank's security measures. ToxicPanda was reportedly found on over 1,500 devices, while targeting users of ...
-
Meta Makes Llama AI Models Available to US Government Agencies
Meta announced making its Llama artificial intelligence (AI) models available to US government agencies and contractors on Monday. The announcement came just days after reports claimed that the company’s open-source AI models were being used by researchers in China for military use. The social media giant highlighted that it will also make its Ll...
-
EPFO Recruitment 2024: Monthly Pay Of Rs 65,000, No Written Test Needed
EPFO Recruitment 2024: Candidates should be graduates from a recognised university, with preference given to those with research experience, especially in social security or related government schemes in the labour sector.
-
New Project Aims to Relocate Oyamel Fir Trees to Protect Monarch Butterflies
An ambitious initiative in central Mexico is exploring the relocation of oyamel fir trees to secure the winter habitats of migrating monarch butterflies. Researchers have successfully planted hundreds of saplings at varying elevations to determine their survival rates in the face of climate change. With projections indicating a potential loss of oy...
-
Necro Trojan Detected in Google Play Apps and Modded Versions of Spotify, WhatsApp
Google Play apps as well as unofficial mods of popular apps are being targeted by attackers to spread a dangerous malware, according to security researchers. Dubbed Necro trojan, this family of malware is capable of keylogging, stealing sensitive information, installing additional malware, remote execution of commands, and more. Two apps in the Goo...
