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Aircraft-sized asteroid set to pass Earth by a close margin today, reveals NASA; Check details

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Aircraft-sized asteroid set to pass Earth by a close margin today, reveals NASA; Check details

[ad_1] In the last few days, we've seen numerous asteroids come close to Earth. Just yesterday, as many as four space rocks passed the planet by a close margin. Although none of them impacted the surface, their close approaches are a reminder of the need to constantly monitor these asteroids for potential impact scenarios. This job falls to NASA's Center for Near-Earth Object Studies or CNEOS, an organization that keeps an eye on Near-Earth Objects (NEOs) such as asteroids and comets. With the help of its advanced tech, NASA says an aircraft-sized asteroid is expected to pass by Earth today, March 20. Know all about this close encounter.Also Read: Building-sized asteroid to pass Earth soon Asteroid 2024 EY3CNEOS has designated this asteroid as Asteroid 2024 EY3. It is just one of the fo...

Govt warns social media platforms after Rashmika Mandanna deepfake video goes viral

[ad_1] Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar has issued a stern warning to social media platforms today, emphasising their legal obligations in the fight against deepfakes and all other forms of misinformation. The trigger for his message was the shocking actress Rashmika Mandanna deepfake video that went viral. Originally, the video showcased Zara Patel, a British-Indian influencer, but it had been manipulated to replace her face with Rashmika Mandanna using deepfake technology.Legal Consequences for Non-ComplianceIn a tweet, Chandrasekhar stated, "PM @narendramodi ji's Govt is committed to ensuring Safety and Trust of all Digital Nagriks using Internet," and outlined the legal responsibilities that social media platforms must uphold under the IT rules. We are now on WhatsApp. Click to j...

Barbie fake download scam: 2 ways cybercriminals did it and 5 ways to save yourself

[ad_1] The tremendously popular Barbie movie that stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling is being misused by cybercriminals to launch malware attacks worldwide in order to cash in on the mega-blockbuster, revealed a McAfee report. These cybercriminals are luring consumers by promising free downloads of the Barbie film or tickets. Instead, when someone downloads the file, it installs data-stealing spyware!If anyone shares personal and financial information with these scammers it will lead to identity theft and financial fraud Following a record-breaking opening weekend, McAfee is encouraging caution as consumers search ‘Barbie'-related items online and may be more vulnerable to falling for a scam. "Cybercriminals often leverage popular and well-publicized events such as movie premieres, co...