Tag: Cybersecurity

iPhone user? Cyberstalkers using Windows 11 tool to spy on you
20May By adminNo Comments
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iPhone user? Cyberstalkers using Windows 11 tool to spy on you

[ad_1] iPhones are known for their excellent security and privacy features. And, looking at the popularity of iPhones worldwide, Microsoft strengthened the Apple connection with Windows laptops or desktops by releasing a Phone Link app for Windows 11. It helps iPhone users to make calls from a Windows laptop, use iMessages, and even check notifications without actually handling the iPhone. However, shockingly, fraudsters have found a loophole in this feature to target iPhone users and spy on them.This cyber threat has been revealed by the cybersecurity firm Certo, which says that several users have reported that cyberstalkers have been using Phone Link to spy on their iPhones. The report reveals that cyberstalkers can secretly spy on iMessages, send iMessages to contacts, check call his...
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Beware of fake ChatGPT apps! Fraudsters raking in massive sums of money
18May By adminNo Comments
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Beware of fake ChatGPT apps! Fraudsters raking in massive sums of money

[ad_1] ChatGPT has seen a meteoric rise since its launch in November 2022. It soon became the fastest-growing app of all time by reaching 100 million users in just 2 months, a feat that took even TikTok 9 months to achieve. But this accomplishment has also led to fake apps emerging with the promise of offering ChatGPT services to users but instead installing malware onto devices and infecting them with data or money-stealing malware. Since OpenAI does not have any standalone ChatGPT app for mobile devices, users can easily mistake hundreds of fake apps on Google Play Store as the official ChatGPT app.We have reported several such apps and their dangers in the past, but now a new report has shed light on different fake ChatGPT apps which do not install any malware, but force the users in...
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3 warning signs! Google tips to avoid money-stealing scams; protect yourself now
15May By adminNo Comments
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3 warning signs! Google tips to avoid money-stealing scams; protect yourself now

[ad_1] We have seen that over the recent months, scams have come in various new shapes and these are proving to be very successful in stealing money from ordinary people on the web. Email, apps, phone calls, social media platforms, or even fraudulent websites – all have worked as potential channels for fraudsters to carry out their nefarious deeds. Now, Google has warned about a scary bank-emptying scam.Google recently issued this warning to users regarding a scam involving Play Store gift cards. Google revealed certain indicators, or red flags, that will help users to know if they are being targetted by scamsters. Google said various versions of this scam existed and that users should proceed with caution. Google says, "Someone might be trying to scam you if they ask you to buy a Googl...
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National Technology Day: Generative AI is transforming businesses, says Vikram Ahuja, MD, ANSR
11May By adminNo Comments
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National Technology Day: Generative AI is transforming businesses, says Vikram Ahuja, MD, ANSR

[ad_1] The National Technology Day is a moment to reflect on the advancements in technology we have achieved in just one year. And the last year was filled with such examples. We saw major breakthroughs in blockchain technology, and web3 development, but what stole the show was AI after ChatGPT was launched publicly. And the prowess of AI is not something that anyone can deny any further. To explain the role this emerging technology is playing for businesses, Vikram Ahuja, Managing Director of ANSR and cofounder and CEO of Talent 500, offered his insights into being an entrepreneur and being hands-on with AI.On the growth of technology in the last yearThe last year was marked by significant technological advancements and changes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. There have been rapi...
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National Technology Day: “Trends of increasing cyber attacks”, warns Prof. SK Shukla
11May By adminNo Comments
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National Technology Day: “Trends of increasing cyber attacks”, warns Prof. SK Shukla

[ad_1] Today is the National Technology Day. The day was observed for the first time in 1999 after India conducted a series of five successful nuclear bomb tests (Pokhran - II) in 1998. The move made India the sixth country in the world to successfully test nuclear weapons. While it was a breakthrough moment for us in terms of technological advancement, it also came with the burden of being responsible and ethical in terms of its usage. Now, 25 years later, we find ourselves in a similar situation with emerging technologies around artificial intelligence (AI), large language models (LLM), blockchain technology and more are growing exponentially. With major tech companies doubling down on AI technology and the European Union (EU) working on drafting an AI act to regulate its usage, we ar...
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Own a phone? Then be very scared! Google Play Store reveals why – it just banned 1.4 mn apps
30Apr By adminNo Comments
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Own a phone? Then be very scared! Google Play Store reveals why – it just banned 1.4 mn apps

[ad_1] Despite several security measures, cybersecurity has always been a concern for Android smartphone users. Now, Google Play Store has revealed some of the numbers that will make you feel terrified of owning a smartphone. Google has announced that it banned 1.43 million apps, that were violating its policies, from being published on Google Play in 2022. This was in a bid to maintain the platform's safety for both users and developers, Google said. To keep you safe from malware and unwanted software, Google says it scans billions of installed apps on a daily basis and bans many of them. In fact, as a pre-emptive strike, Google had prevented these 1.43 million apps from being published. In effect, slapping a ban on them before they had a chance to violate innocent users' security. Whi...
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9 Gmail tips that will stop hackers! Save yourself, never do these things
23Apr By adminNo Comments
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9 Gmail tips that will stop hackers! Save yourself, never do these things

[ad_1] Did you know that Gmail shields users from almost 15 billion unwanted messages daily, rejecting over 99.9 percent of spam, phishing, and malware? Yes, Google revealed this on one of its support pages. However, even after this, you may still receive some suspicious emails, such as fake giveaways or unrequested subscription renewals. However, you must beware of such emails! These could be phishing scams, in which hackers look to deceive Gmail users into revealing personal data or clicking on malicious links, leading to theft or malware surveillance.If you've observed such emails or want to safeguard your Gmail account, Google has compiled a list of suspicious email tactics and red flags to be aware of. According to a Google blog post, "Google never asks you to provide personal info...
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Update your iPhone, iPad RIGHT now! Apple releases critical iOS 16.4.1, iPadOS 16.4.1 updates
11Apr By adminNo Comments
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Update your iPhone, iPad RIGHT now! Apple releases critical iOS 16.4.1, iPadOS 16.4.1 updates

[ad_1] Several zero-day flaws have been discovered in Apple's operating systems which put most of its devices at risk of exploitation. The Cupertino-based tech giant recently released its iOS 16.4 update with several new features and usage improvements. However, it also brought along several bugs which broke some features on iPhones. Moreover, zero-day vulnerabilities have been discovered in iOS 16.4, which attackers might have already exploited. To counter this, Apple has released an emergency security update titled iOS 16.4.1.iPhone, iPad owners at riskAlthough Apple devices are considered one of the safest devices in the market when it comes to cybersecurity, this recent discovery of vulnerabilities serves as a reminder that nothing in this world is 100 percent safe. Alongside iOS 16...
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Economic Offences Wing arrests man in Pune for running online ponzi scheme, defrauding thousands of people
3Apr By adminNo Comments
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Economic Offences Wing arrests man in Pune for running online ponzi scheme, defrauding thousands of people

[ad_1] The Economic Offences Wing, Bhubaneswar arrested an accused on March 30 from Pune for running an online ponzi scheme and defrauding thousands of people, said an official.According to the officials of EOW, the accused identified as Vishal Sakharam Utkar, a resident of Latur, Maharashtra was arrested from Mundwa, Pune following a complaint filed by Dibyajyoti Kar, a resident of Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The complainant in his complaint alleged that he got himself added to a WhatsApp group through a person identifying as the Manager of a company namely GETSO which was doing the business of crypto mining. Complaint Dibyajyoti was induced to invest with the company for getting high returns like 6 pc daily on the invested amount apart from daily withdrawal facility. An account wa...
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TikTok represents ‘strategic’ challenge, says top US cyber official
29Mar By adminNo Comments
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TikTok represents ‘strategic’ challenge, says top US cyber official

[ad_1] The head of the U.S. National Security Agency's cybersecurity directorate on Monday said TikTok represents a "strategic issue" rather than an immediate "tactical" threat to the United States.Speaking at a policy conference in Northern California, Rob Joyce, director of cybersecurity for the spy agency, reiterated the agency's earlier position that the Chinese-owned social networking app is akin to a "loaded gun" that the Chinese government could use to influence what information Americans see. "Why would you bring the Trojan horse inside the fortress?" Joyce said at the conference. Joyce said China could use its influence on TikTok to suppress information that might make the nation look bad to Americans.His remarks echo earlier warnings by Federal Bureau of Investigation Director...
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