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  What is "Cyber Slavery," a new trap for Indian migrants, and what is government doing to combat it?

  Technology | October 01, 2024 7:37 IST

  Indian migrants are now falling into a new kind of trap in the name of lucrative jobs in the Southeast Asia region. They are being coerced into persuading individuals to invest in cryptocurrency apps or fraudulent investment schemes.

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  UK public Wi-Fi network across railway stations hacked, 'Islamophobic' message appears during login

  World | September 26, 2024 20:59 IST

  British police said on Thursday they had launched an investigation into a cyberattack after passengers at the country's major railway stations saw an Islamophobic message when they tried to use Wi-Fi services.

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  How to protect your Android devices from cyber threats?

  Technology | September 12, 2024 18:18 IST

  CERT-In strongly advises Android users to regularly check for updates and install the latest security patches to safeguard their data and keep their devices secure.

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  Centre to train 5,000 cyber commandos over next five years to deal with cybercrimes in India

  India | September 11, 2024 19:34 IST

  Union Home Minister Amit Shah urged cybersecurity agencies to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to identify the modus operandi of criminals duping people of their hard-earned money, spreading fake news and abusing women and children online.

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  US: Seattle airport hit by massive cyberattack, internet outage disrupts phones, email, flights

  World | August 27, 2024 8:21 IST

  In a stark reminder of our critical infrastructure's vulnerability, the Port of Seattle and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac) experienced a cyberattack over the weekend. The attack disrupted operations and caused chaos for thousands of travellers.

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  Microsoft faces another global outage days after CrowdStrike error led to 'blue screen of death'

  World | July 31, 2024 23:29 IST

  Outage reports were somewhat scattered— with a handful of companies and services seeing user complaints that numbered in the hundreds or low thousands on the outage tracker Downdetector. But there appeared to be a range in reach.

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  Truecaller launches THIS special service in India to protect users from online fraud

  Technology | June 29, 2024 13:07 IST

  Truecaller has launched a special service which aims to alleviate user concerns about online fraud by offering compensation for such incidents. Here's all you need to know

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  Canara Bank's X account hacked, username changed to 'ether.fi'

  Business | June 23, 2024 16:00 IST

  Currently, Canara Bank's official account (@canarabank) has 2.55 lakh followers. However, the bank has yet to take action in response.

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  Japan's space agency hit by biggest cyberattacks, but officials downplay hacking attempt

  World | June 21, 2024 13:42 IST

  JAXA has investigated the extent of illegal access while shutting down the affected networks and verifying that they did not contain classified information about the operations of rockets and satellites and national security.

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  Centre warns users of vulnerabilities in Google Chrome, Siemens products: Here's what to do

  Technology | May 24, 2024 17:14 IST

  The government has warned Google Chrome and Siemens products users about vulnerabilities, which can allow attackers to target their systems. Here is how users can protect themselves.

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  Cyber ​​attacks on rise, 1 in 4 Indians at risk: Here's how to protect yourself

  Technology | May 18, 2024 12:25 IST

  According to the latest report by global security company Kaspersky, 22.9 percent of web users in India are at risk of web-borne threats. These threats can harm their victims in a variety of ways. Here's how you can keep yourself safe.

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  Government issues warning to Android smartphone users, personal data at risk: Here's why

  Technology | May 14, 2024 22:24 IST

  The government agency Cert-In has issued a warning for Android users. According to Cert-In, personal data of Android users is at risk, and cyber criminals can steal it.

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  CERT-In warns users of vulnerabilities in Apple iTunes, Google Chrome: Details here

  Technology | May 11, 2024 16:28 IST

  These vulnerabilities could allow users to send a specially crafted request to cause heap corruption. These vulnerabilities are specifically present in Apple iTunes and Google Chrome.

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  DoT orders blocking of more than 28,000 mobiles, re-verification of 20 lakh mobile connections

  Technology | May 10, 2024 18:35 IST

  The DoT has ordered telecom service providers to take action and it has also collaborated with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and state police to prevent the misuse of telecom resources.

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  25 per cent of cyberattacks driven by 'espionage' in APAC region: Details

  Technology | May 01, 2024 20:05 IST

  Last year in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, approximately 25 per cent of cyberattacks were driven by espionage, a stark contrast to the 6 per cent and 4 per cent which was observed in Europe and North America, respectively.

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  Scammers are posing as MS Dhoni to dupe people, DoT issues warning to citizens

  Technology | April 26, 2024 15:54 IST

  Scammers are posing as former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni to ask money from Instagram users. These scammers are also attaching a selfie of MS Dhoni as a proof with their message. 

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  Apple issues Pegasus like 'mercenary spyware' attack warning: What is it, how to safeguard yourself?

  Technology | April 12, 2024 12:58 IST

  Apple warned iPhone users of possible mercenary spyware attacks in 92 countries including India. Apple said the reason for the attack could be victims’ name or work. Here’s all you need to know about mercenary spyware.

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  Center issues advisory against calls impersonating govt officials: Here's how to report

  Technology | March 30, 2024 12:22 IST

  Department of Telecommunications has advised citizens to stay vigilant and not to share their personal information. They can also report calls impersonating government officials on the Sanchar Saathi portal.

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  New Zealand warns China for hacking Parliament, says 'Interference of this nature is unacceptable'

  World | March 26, 2024 14:07 IST

  The revelations that information was accessed through malicious cyber activity targeting New Zealand’s parliamentarian entities comes as Britain and the US accused China of a wide-sweeping cyber espionage campaign.

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  5 signs to check to avoid fraudulent websites

  Technology | March 25, 2024 18:21 IST

  Hackers also use websites to trick users into giving away their personal information and data. Here are 5 signs you can check to avoid falling into the trap of fraudulent websites.