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Why are more people wrapping their wallets in aluminum foil to help block wireless theftMany modern wallets contain wirelessly readable items like identification cards. These chips can transmit unique identification numbers ove...- Wrapping a hotel key card in aluminum foil: What it can shield and what it cannot preventWrapping hotel key cards in foil offers some protection against passive scans. However, this trick does not prevent advanced chip cloning t...
- WhatsApp username rollout put on hold after govt noticeTelegram has also submitted its response to the government that last week issued formal notices to the messaging platforms, directing them ...
- This simple aluminum foil trick can help protect your contactless credit cards from unauthorized RFID scansIrish researchers demonstrated contactless card vulnerability to relay attacks. Two smartphones and WiFi can relay payment signals from a d...
- Evolving nature of digital payment system in IndiaIndia's digital payment landscape is rapidly evolving, prompting policy discussions. Experts convened to address emerging challenges and ne...
- 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...
- CBSE asks schools to encourage students, parents to take cyber hygiene certification courseSchools affiliated with CBSE are now mandated to champion cyber safety. This initiative, part of a national campaign, encourages students, ...
- Worries arise over gaming of WhatsApp usernamesThe feature, expected to roll out later this year, will allow users to connect using usernames instead of sharing their phone numbers. Whil...
- Can DigiLocker replace your bank locker? What you need to know about storing important documentsIndians face a choice between traditional bank lockers and the government's DigiLocker for important documents. While DigiLocker offers con...
- Forensic experts call for AI-driven playbook to counter deepfakes and digital scamsFinancial crime is evolving rapidly with AI-generated deepfakes and complex fraud rings. Traditional methods are no longer sufficient. Expe...
- Financial fixes and high-yield savings: Are you missing the easiest ways to save more and spend less?More than half of savers still earn under 3% interest, while many households lose around $200 yearly on unused subscriptions. These financi...
- Google search revealing your phone number and personal details online? Here's how to protect it from fraudsters using this privacy toolThis simple Google tool can decrease the chances of strangers coming across your private information lying on the internet. However, you mu...
- 161,000 affected in Krispy Kreme data breach settlement: Eligibility, payout details, and claim rules explainedThe Krispy Kreme Data Breach Settlement has drawn attention after reports confirmed a 2024 data breach affecting about 161,000 individuals ...
- SBI asks over 52 crore customers to use alternate mediums to transact as staff call two-day strikeSBI customers are urged to use ATMs, customer service points, and online services like YONO and UPI. A two-day staff strike is planned for ...
- ‘Those files should’ve been locked up’: Worker with just 6 months on the job caught rummaging through confidential files, but it’s the boss who could be in bigger trouble, internet warnsA workplace dispute escalated when an employee was allegedly caught accessing confidential employee files, raising concerns about privacy a...
- SBI staff threatens to go on two-day nationwide strike from May 25SBI staff, under the All India State Bank of India Staff Federation, are threatening a two-day nationwide strike from May 25 over demands i...
- What is Mini Shai-Hulud npm supply chain attack, and was Microsoft and Socket hit by malware? Full explainer on npm malware spreadWhat is Mini Shai-Hulud npm supply chain attack, and was Microsoft and Socket hit by malware? A new npm supply chain attack hit hundreds of...
- How your old forgotten UPI IDs may become a security risk and how to protect yourselfDeleting UPI apps doesn't deactivate associated IDs, leaving financial and privacy risks. Old, forgotten UPI IDs linked to recycled mobile ...
- Comcast's dirty secret cost them $117 million, you could be owed $10,000; here's how to grab your share by August 14The Comcast $117.5 million settlement has triggered a nationwide rush as millions of Americans now check eligibility for a possible $10,000...
- Are you affected? Medicare breach may expose Social Security Numbers — steps to check nowThe Medicare data leak has triggered fresh fears around Social Security number exposure and identity theft across the United States. A publ...
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