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  WhatsApp rolls out ‘Strict Account Settings’ for stronger protection with one tap

  Technology | January 27, 2026 23:17 IST

  WhatsApp has introduced a new ‘Strict Account Settings’ feature to protect users from advanced cyberattacks. Here’s how it works, who it’s for, and how to enable it.

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  Alarming data leak: ProxyEarth website exposes India users' personal details via phone number

  Technology | December 05, 2025 11:23 IST

  ProxyEarth reveals key user details such as the user's full name, father’s name, address, alternate number, and email ID—information provided by users when purchasing their SIM card. Furthermore, it also displays their live location.

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  CCTV cameras can invade your privacy: Use these 5 smart settings to stay safe and secured

  Technology | June 16, 2025 18:22 IST

  CCTV cameras are meant to keep you safe, but if not configured properly, they can also become tools of surveillance. In this article, we share five essential camera settings you should tweak to protect your privacy while making your security system work smarter and more efficiently.

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  Data privacy: What AI tools on your devices are collecting and how to stop it

  Technology | June 14, 2025 18:03 IST

  AI tools collect a lot of user data to predict their behavior and train algorithms. However, you can prevent them from tracking you by following some steps.

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  Govt warning: Avoid keeping your internet on during phone calls; here's why

  Technology | June 11, 2025 10:54 IST

  The warning was issued by Cyber Dost, the official handle of the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C), which operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

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  Cookies explained: Understand 'Accept All' vs 'Reject All' and make the right choice

  Technology | May 19, 2025 11:26 IST

  Cookie pop-ups are now visible on every website. Users are always asked to either accept or reject them. Here's what they mean and what you should do about them.

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  Prince Harry privacy case: Rupert Murdoch's tabloids offer rare apology | Highlights of legal saga

  World | January 22, 2025 17:11 IST

  According to Prince Harry's lawyer David Sherborne, Rupert Murdoch's media group offered a “full and unequivocal apology to the Duke of Sussex” for years of unlawful intrusion.

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  Government issues urgent advisory for Firefox browser: Here's what you need to do immediately

  Technology | October 12, 2024 15:23 IST

  The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has recently issued a high-risk alert for the Mozilla Firefox browser. If you are using this browser, it is crucial to take immediate precautions.

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  What is Self-Destruct Feature on iPhone and how to enable it? An easy guide

  Technology | August 29, 2024 9:25 IST

  The Self-Destruct Feature on the iPhone is a privacy tool that helps protect your personal information and data. This feature can be very helpful, and it's essential to know how to use it effectively.

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  Supreme Court: Deleting messages from mobile phones not a crime

  Technology | August 29, 2024 8:19 IST

  The Supreme Court has issued a verdict on deleting messages or call history from phone, which is important for the millions of mobile users in the country to be aware of.

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  WhatsApp tells Delhi High Court it will 'exit India' if forced to break encryption

  Technology | April 26, 2024 10:31 IST

  WhatsApp and its parent company Meta have challenged the IT Rules, 2021, introduced by the Indian government that requires the platform the trace chats. The Centre has argued that such a provision helps create a safe cyberspace by countering illegal content and trace fake messages.

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  WhatsApp develops locked chats feature for linked devices: How does it work?

  Technology | April 01, 2024 13:32 IST

  This new feature will enable the users to generate a secret code on their primary device, granting access to locked chats on linked devices. This additional layer of security ensures that confidential conversations remain concealed across all platforms.

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  Kate medical data breach: Probe launched against hospital where Princess admitted for surgery

  World | March 21, 2024 6:08 IST

  Britain's data watchdog said it was looking into a report that staff at the hospital where Kate, Princess of Wales, underwent abdominal surgery in January, had attempted to access her private health records.

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  Govt tells Supreme Court it will introduce new data protection bill in monsoon session

  India | April 11, 2023 17:55 IST

  The apex court said in its order, "We take note of the submission of the Attorney General that a bill which addresses all the concerns will be tabled in the Monsoon session of the Parliament commencing July 2023."

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  How to create secret, blank folders on Windows to store private files?

  April 03, 2023 18:30 IST

  To hide files and folders on Windows computers, follow these steps to create a secret blank folder.

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  How to hide your WhatsApp profile picture from select contacts

  April 03, 2023 11:46 IST

  WhatsApp has a feature that allows you to hide your profile picture from selected contacts. To hide your profile photo simply launch WhatsApp on your smartphone and tap the three-dot menu located in the upper-right corner of the screen.

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  Beware! This TikTok bug could expose your private videos to millions

  Technology | September 01, 2022 11:14 IST

  Microsoft discovered a high-severity vulnerability in the TikTok Android application, which could have allowed the attackers to compromise users' accounts with a single click.

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  Follow rules or exit India: Govt tells VPN service providers

  Technology | May 19, 2022 19:23 IST

  The minister, while releasing FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) on the recent directive on reporting of cyber breach incidents, said that every well meaning company or entity understands that a safe and trusted internet is going to help it.

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  Saudi Arabia approves law to protect personal data

  World | September 15, 2021 7:35 IST

  President of Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA) Abdullah bin Sharaf Alghamdi said in a statement that the law would help accelerate the process of digital transformation and create an information-based society.

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  Microsoft CEO for global rules on data safety, privacy

  World | February 24, 2021 9:08 IST

  Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Tuesday said he hopes for global rules on the safety and privacy of data that would make sure that tech products and services are safe to use.