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Is your phone at risk? CERT-In reveals vulnerabilities in Android & Chrome

CERT-In has reported serious security issues affecting older versions of Google Chrome, which make users vulnerable to attacks if they visit malicious websites

Is your phone at risk? CERT-In reveals vulnerabilities in Android & Chrome
Updated On : 15 Oct 2024 | 5:36 PM IST

Australia upholds $610,500 fine against Musk's X on child e-safety concerns

An Australian Court has upheld AUD 610,500 fine against Elon Musk's X for failing to address child abuse content amid crackdown on tech companies

Australia upholds $610,500 fine against Musk's X on child e-safety concerns
Updated On : 04 Oct 2024 | 11:47 AM IST

Why does the American Surgeon General want warning labels on social media?

Banning phones in schools to limited screen times at home: Vivek Murthy is advocating for proactive steps by all to safeguard mental health of the youth on social media platforms

Why does the American Surgeon General want warning labels on social media?
Updated On : 19 Jun 2024 | 1:02 PM IST

Scammer gives online security advice to man on WhatsApp; Paytm MD reacts

The scammer admitted that they send APK files to users, which, once downloaded, can give them access to all incoming messages, including OTPs

Scammer gives online security advice to man on WhatsApp; Paytm MD reacts
Updated On : 22 Apr 2024 | 12:07 PM IST

China shuts down 34,000 online accounts to stem rumours, ensure stability

In a bid to ensure sustained social stability, security officials across China have shut down 34,000 online accounts for spreading rumours and punished more than 6,300 people since the start of a crackdown campaign in April. Over 4,800 cases have been handled, with more than 6,300 people punished, Li Tong, an official with the Ministry of Public Security said. Officials across the country have shut down 34,000 online accounts for spreading rumours, Li said. To ensure social stability, the ministry has decided to carry out a yearlong crackdown on online rumours spanning 2024, Li told the media here on Friday. The campaign will employ multiple measures to make sure it is effective and delivers solid outcomes, he said. In 2023, Chinese police have also taken strong measures against criminal acts of cyber violence such as online smearing, insulting and privacy infringement, handling 110 cases so far, the state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

China shuts down 34,000 online accounts to stem rumours, ensure stability
Updated On : 23 Dec 2023 | 4:10 PM IST

WhatsApp Security Upgrade: Privacy checkup feature for safer chats

WhatsApp has upgraded security for safer chats with a new privacy checkup feature. The new security feature is available on both Android and iOS. Here's all you need to know about the latest update

WhatsApp Security Upgrade: Privacy checkup feature for safer chats
Updated On : 17 Nov 2023 | 1:12 PM IST

Mobile threats spread under guise of pornographic content doubled in 2019

Adult content, just as is the case with other types of entertainment, remains one of the most prominent ways malefactors try to infect devices

Mobile threats spread under guise of pornographic content doubled in 2019
Updated On : 20 Jun 2020 | 5:02 PM IST

Online security won't improve until companies stop passing buck to customer

Giving security advice is hard because individuals have little or no control over their security

Online security won't improve until companies stop passing buck to customer
Updated On : 04 May 2017 | 9:23 AM IST