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Big embarrassment for Microsoft: Critical security bug found in new AI tool
Technology | Aug 07, 2025, 08:30 PM ISTMicrosoft's new AI-powered NLWeb protocol, designed to enhance websites with ChatGPT-like capabilities, has already encountered a major security flaw. The vulnerability, discovered by independent researchers, allowed unauthorised access to sensitive files such as OpenAI API keys.
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Apple points to iOS bug and Instagram for iPhone heating issue
Technology | Oct 01, 2023, 01:01 PM ISTApple has recognized factors leading to warmer iPhone performance, including an iOS 17 bug and apps like Instagram. This can occur during initial setup or restoration due to background processes. Apple will address the iOS bug in an upcoming update.
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Meta resolves the bugs causing unwanted friend requests on Facebook
Technology | May 15, 2023, 12:24 PM ISTMeta recently made an announcement regarding the discovery of individuals involved in the creation of malware. These malicious actors are exploiting the public's fascination with ChatGPT, enticing users to download harmful applications and browser extensions.
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Instagram fixes an outage that tells users their account is suspended
Technology | Nov 01, 2022, 12:47 PM ISTThe Instagram policy has stated to disable certain accounts that violate community guidelines like illegal, bullying, spam, hate speech or violating intellectual property rights. Thousands of Instagram users across the world reported the issues which locked them out of their official Insta page.
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WhatsApp revealed a critical bug, now patched: All you need to know
Technology | Sep 27, 2022, 07:40 PM ISTWhatsApp also revealed details of another bug that could have caused remote code execution when receiving a crafted video file. Both of these vulnerabilities have been patched in the latest versions of WhatsApp. WhatsApp on Monday announced it was rolling out Call Links to make it easier to start.
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Instagram desktop bug got fixed- Know exactly what happened
Technology | Sep 20, 2022, 03:10 PM ISTThe Instagram desktop mode was noticeably facing a bug since morning where the posts were not shown if clicked on the segment.
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Google rolls out the first Chrome update in 2022, fixes 37 security bugs
Technology | Jan 06, 2022, 12:40 PM IST2022 receives the first update from Google which has fixed around 37 bugs for Windows, Mac and Linux. The bugs were considered to be very critical. The Chrome 97.0.4692.71 contains a number of fixes and improvements.
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Facebook fixes Messenger bug that ‘allowed' hackers to spy on users
Technology | Nov 21, 2020, 12:52 PM ISTSilvanovich in 2018 found a bug in WhatsApp for Android and iOS that would have allowed attackers to take over the app after a user answered a video call.
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World's oldest millipede found in Scotland
Science | Jun 07, 2020, 11:43 AM ISTScientists have found a 425-million-year-old millipede fossil from the Scottish island of Kerrera is older than any known fossil of an insect, arachnid, or other related bugs. A team of scientists at The University of Texas at Austin has used fossil dating techniques and discovered the world's oldest bug.
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TikTok security bug allowed hackers to take control of accounts: Here's what happened
Technology | Jan 08, 2020, 07:16 PM ISTTikTok security bug infected a lot of users as hackers almost got control over their accounts. Here's what you need to know
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Here's how OnePlus users can claim up to Rs. 5 lakhs
Technology | Dec 21, 2019, 10:35 AM ISTOnePlus Bug Bounty program: Here's how developers can win up to Rs. 5 lakhs.
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WhatsApp claims MP4 file bug does not affect user data
Technology | Nov 18, 2019, 05:48 PM ISTWhatsApp issued a statement on the MP4 file vulnerability, claims no user data affected.
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Facebook lands in trouble again; reveals bug exposed photographs of 6.8 million users
Internet | Dec 15, 2018, 07:41 AM ISTThe company said a bug recently allowed third-party app developers to access photos people may not have shared publicly.
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China-friendly code behind iPhone-crashing bug: Report
Technology | Jul 11, 2018, 01:10 PM ISTThis bug was remotely triggerable and on an affected device it crashed any iOS application that was processing remote messages
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Twitter urges all its users to change their password after bug discovered
Technology | May 04, 2018, 11:40 AM ISTWe have fixed the bug, and our investigation shows no indication of breach or misuse by anyone.
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‘chaiOS’ bug on iOS, macOS to be fixed by coming next week, confirms Apple
Technology | Jan 19, 2018, 07:27 PM ISTThe chaiOS bug will be patched in a software update next week.
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This bug on Facebook ‘killed’ Mark Zuckerberg, other users
Nov 12, 2016, 05:28 PM ISTFacebook founder Mark Zuckerberg was accidentally killed by a bug along with several other users - with messages being posted on their accounts meant for memorialised profiles. The bug on the social media platform on
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Bengal turns to bug to prevent malaria
India | Aug 07, 2014, 01:27 PM ISTKolkata: West Bengal plans to use a bug to control the mosquito population that is responsible for malaria and dengue.According to the director of state health services, B.R. Satpathi, a particular variety of the bacteria
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Instagram bug hides recent photos
Apr 03, 2014, 03:53 PM ISTNew York: Instagram says it is fixing a bug that has hidden users' photos on its mobile app from the past several days.The Facebook-owned photo-sharing app said on Twitter Wednesday that it is working on