Zoho's Arattai to drop username feature amid WhatsApp controversyThis comes amid a wider standoff between the Centre and messaging platforms over features that let users connect without sharing phone numb...
02 Jul, 2026, 11.27 PM IST
WhatsApp usernames safe from scams, impersonation? Meta issues FAQs amid government scrutinyWhatsApp is rolling out a new username feature, allowing users to connect without sharing phone numbers. The company has released an FAQ ad...
02 Jul, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
A free smartwatch gift cost an Egyptian 750 million pounds after cybercriminals allegedly used it to empty his accountsA free smartwatch offer turned into a $15 million disaster for an Egyptian businessman, highlighting a sophisticated 'real-time phishing' s...
02 Jul, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
WhatsApp says claims of people reserving popular, well-known usernames falseThe rebuttal came as part of a set of FAQs released by the Meta-owned messaging platform around its contentious username feature - which is...
02 Jul, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
Mass exodus continues from AIADMK, 3 ex-ministers, cadres join TVKThree former AIADMK ministers and several party functionaries defected to the ruling TVK in Mamallapuram, citing disillusionment with the A...
02 Jul, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
India Inc's email security gaps leave top firms vulnerable to attacks: SurveyThe study analysed the 2025 Fortune 100 India companies, including Reliance Industries, TCS, Wipro and State Bank of India, to assess their...
02 Jul, 2026, 07.53 AM IST
Usernaam ke Vaaste? Some things to consider about the ruckus over WhatsApp introducing usernamesWhatsApp's introduction of usernames, a feature long present in rivals like Telegram and Signal, has sparked debate, particularly in India....
02 Jul, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
Haryana scam shocker: IAS officer arrested on retirement day in ₹593-crore IDFC Bank fraud probeIn a significant development, the CBI apprehended senior IAS officer Pardeep Kumar on his retirement day in connection with a ₹593-crore Ha...
01 Jul, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
How global scammers use US tech to fleece peopleIndian scammer Safeer Koorimannil reveals how AI from American tech giants fuels global fraud rings in Myanmar. Trafficked to a scam center...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.34 AM IST
"Direct assault on religious faith": Jairam Ramesh alleges PM silent on Ram Mandir donation rowCongress MP Jairam Ramesh has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of silence regarding alleged embezzlement of Ram Mandir donations, calli...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
Jeffrey Epstein files: Who is Leon Black? Why is billionaire investor in trouble?Epstein files: Lawmakers emerged from the closed-door voluntary interview with Black saying he refused to answer questions about non-disclo...
27 Jun, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
Ayodhya will become BJP's 'Lanka': Akhilesh Yadav on Ram Temple unravellingLanka Kaand is an important chapter of Ramcharitmanas that symbolises the victory of good over evil with Lord Ram killing demon Ravan.
26 Jun, 2026, 09.26 PM IST
Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust chief Champat Rai resigns on moral grounds amid donation rowAmidst allegations of donation embezzlement at the Ayodhya Ram temple, Champat Rai has resigned as General Secretary of the Shri Ram Janmab...
26 Jun, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
Friday Motivation by Jim Rohn: 'We must all suffer from one of two pains: the pain of discipline or the pain of... The difference is discipline weighs ounces while...'Jim Rohn, a renowned motivational speaker, emphasized the choice between the pain of discipline and the pain of regret. His teachings, root...
26 Jun, 2026, 07.37 AM IST
WhatsApp 'Boss' Scam: Employees opened a ZIP file sent by 'manager' and lost Rs 3.5 crore; here’s how this dangerous fraud is targeting company officialsWhatsApp Boss Scam: Two Indian companies have collectively lost nearly Rs 3.5 crore in a sophisticated cyber fraud involving malicious zip ...
25 Jun, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
Explained | What is the 'Boss Scam' and how hackers are using CEOs' WhatsApp accounts to steal moneyA sophisticated 'Boss Scam' is targeting Indian companies, with cybercriminals hijacking executives' WhatsApp accounts to authorise fraudul...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
FIFA World Cup fever fuels cyber scamsCybercriminals are exploiting the FIFA World Cup, creating thousands of fake ticket portals, merchandise stores, and streaming sites to sca...
16 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST