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Musk Ally "Mistakenly" Given Power To Alter US Treasury's Payment System
An Elon Musk aide was mistakenly given clearance to make changes to the US Treasury Department's highly sensitive payments system containing millions of Americans' personal information, a department official said Tuesday.
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"Joe, You're Fired": Trump Revokes Biden's Security Clearances
US President Donald Trump said Friday he was revoking his predecessor Joe Biden's security clearance, which entitles former presidents to receive sensitive information even after they have left office.
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DeepSeek’s Database With Chat History and Sensitive Information Leaked, Says Cybersecurity Firm
DeepSeek’s dataset might have suffered public exposure, claimed a cybersecurity research firm. As per its report, a publicly accessible ClickHouse database belonging to DeepSeek was discovered which allowed full control over its database operations. Additionally, the exposure is also said to contain a large volume of sensitive information includi...
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CERT-in Warns Of High-Risk Security Flaws In Apple Products
Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a warning to Apple users concerning multiple vulnerabilities found in iPad, Mac and other models. The advisory was issued this week after the government agency discovered many security flaws in the operating system that powers Apple's tablets, iPhone models and laptops among others. These...
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Recent iPhone, Mac Models Susceptible to Side Channel Exploitation, Putting Sensitive Information at Risk: Report
Security researchers have discovered new vulnerabilities in Apple’s in-house Silicon chipsets which may leave it exposed to exploitation, according to a report. The Cupertino-based technology company’s A and M-series chipsets, which power the iPhone/iPad and Mac, respectively, are said to be susceptible to side channel attacks which may allow t...
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Microsoft’s AI-Powered Recall Feature Still Saves Snapshots of Sensitive Information: Report
Microsoft finally rolled out its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Recall feature with the Windows 11 Insider Preview update last month. But contrary to Microsoft’s claims that the updated version does not store sensitive information such as credit cards or passwords, a new report suggests this security measure seldom works. Multiple instances...
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New Theory Suggests Gravitational Waves Could Solve Black Hole Information Paradox
A new study proposes a potential solution to the long-standing black hole information paradox, suggesting that black holes might leak information through gravitational waves. Researchers at the California Institute of Technology have explored how quantum nonlocality could connect the interior of a black hole with its exterior. This connection would...
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For Rs 200 A Day, Gujarat Labourer Shared Info On Coast Guard With Pak Spy
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on Friday arrested a labourer for allegedly sharing sensitive information regarding the movement of Indian Coast Guard (ICG) ships with a Pakistani agent, said a police official.
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"Our Sensitivities Different...": Minister On 'Vulgar' Social Media Content
The government's effort to combat 'vulgar' content on social media and OTT platforms require strengthening of existing laws, Union Information & Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told Parliament Wednesday.
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Five Charged in US for Crypto Hacking Spree Using ‘Scattered Spider’ Method: Details
The US Attorney’s Office announced that the individuals allegedly targeted corporate employees with malicious text messages to steal funds and sensitive information through phishing.
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Android 16 Will Reportedly Automatically Hide Sensitive Lock Screen Notifications
Android 16 was released in developer preview on Wednesday. A dive into the Android 16 Developer Preview 1 has revealed that it might bring a new feature which automatically hides sensitive notifications, such as OTPs and two-factor authentication codes, from the smartphone’s lock screen, according to a report. With this step, it may reportedly be...
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Harvard Students Develop Meta Smart Glasses App That Reveals People's Sensitive Details
Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses were used by two Harvard engineering students to build an app that can reveal sensitive information about people without them realising it. The students posted a demo of the video on X (formerly known as Twitter) and showcased the app’s capability. Notably, the app is not being made publicly available to users, instead,...
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Centre Blocks Websites Exposing Aadhaar, PAN Card Details Of Citizens
The government has blocked a few websites exposing sensitive personal identifiable information, including Aadhaar and PAN Card details of Indian citizens, an official statement said on Thursday.
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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...
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Commuters Risk Data Breaches With Careless Work Habits On Public Transport
A recent survey by Kaspersky highlights the careless work habits of UK commuters using public transport, revealing that many engage in risky activities like writing important emails and discussing confidential information aloud.
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Musk Ally "Mistakenly" Given Power To Alter US Treasury's Payment System
An Elon Musk aide was mistakenly given clearance to make changes to the US Treasury Department's highly sensitive payments system containing millions of Americans' personal information, a department official said Tuesday.
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"Joe, You're Fired": Trump Revokes Biden's Security Clearances
US President Donald Trump said Friday he was revoking his predecessor Joe Biden's security clearance, which entitles former presidents to receive sensitive information even after they have left office.
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DeepSeek’s Database With Chat History and Sensitive Information Leaked, Says Cybersecurity Firm
DeepSeek’s dataset might have suffered public exposure, claimed a cybersecurity research firm. As per its report, a publicly accessible ClickHouse database belonging to DeepSeek was discovered which allowed full control over its database operations. Additionally, the exposure is also said to contain a large volume of sensitive information includi...
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CERT-in Warns Of High-Risk Security Flaws In Apple Products
Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a warning to Apple users concerning multiple vulnerabilities found in iPad, Mac and other models. The advisory was issued this week after the government agency discovered many security flaws in the operating system that powers Apple's tablets, iPhone models and laptops among others. These...
-
Recent iPhone, Mac Models Susceptible to Side Channel Exploitation, Putting Sensitive Information at Risk: Report
Security researchers have discovered new vulnerabilities in Apple’s in-house Silicon chipsets which may leave it exposed to exploitation, according to a report. The Cupertino-based technology company’s A and M-series chipsets, which power the iPhone/iPad and Mac, respectively, are said to be susceptible to side channel attacks which may allow t...
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Microsoft’s AI-Powered Recall Feature Still Saves Snapshots of Sensitive Information: Report
Microsoft finally rolled out its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Recall feature with the Windows 11 Insider Preview update last month. But contrary to Microsoft’s claims that the updated version does not store sensitive information such as credit cards or passwords, a new report suggests this security measure seldom works. Multiple instances...
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New Theory Suggests Gravitational Waves Could Solve Black Hole Information Paradox
A new study proposes a potential solution to the long-standing black hole information paradox, suggesting that black holes might leak information through gravitational waves. Researchers at the California Institute of Technology have explored how quantum nonlocality could connect the interior of a black hole with its exterior. This connection would...
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For Rs 200 A Day, Gujarat Labourer Shared Info On Coast Guard With Pak Spy
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on Friday arrested a labourer for allegedly sharing sensitive information regarding the movement of Indian Coast Guard (ICG) ships with a Pakistani agent, said a police official.
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"Our Sensitivities Different...": Minister On 'Vulgar' Social Media Content
The government's effort to combat 'vulgar' content on social media and OTT platforms require strengthening of existing laws, Union Information & Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told Parliament Wednesday.
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Five Charged in US for Crypto Hacking Spree Using ‘Scattered Spider’ Method: Details
The US Attorney’s Office announced that the individuals allegedly targeted corporate employees with malicious text messages to steal funds and sensitive information through phishing.
-
Android 16 Will Reportedly Automatically Hide Sensitive Lock Screen Notifications
Android 16 was released in developer preview on Wednesday. A dive into the Android 16 Developer Preview 1 has revealed that it might bring a new feature which automatically hides sensitive notifications, such as OTPs and two-factor authentication codes, from the smartphone’s lock screen, according to a report. With this step, it may reportedly be...
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Harvard Students Develop Meta Smart Glasses App That Reveals People's Sensitive Details
Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses were used by two Harvard engineering students to build an app that can reveal sensitive information about people without them realising it. The students posted a demo of the video on X (formerly known as Twitter) and showcased the app’s capability. Notably, the app is not being made publicly available to users, instead,...
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Centre Blocks Websites Exposing Aadhaar, PAN Card Details Of Citizens
The government has blocked a few websites exposing sensitive personal identifiable information, including Aadhaar and PAN Card details of Indian citizens, an official statement said on Thursday.
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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...
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Commuters Risk Data Breaches With Careless Work Habits On Public Transport
A recent survey by Kaspersky highlights the careless work habits of UK commuters using public transport, revealing that many engage in risky activities like writing important emails and discussing confidential information aloud.
