Meta watchdog says grassroots fact checks risk harm to usersMeta said it would ask ordinary users to verify controversial claims in a system known as "community notes", aping methods on X and other s...
26 Mar, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
Russia-backed hackers breach Signal, WhatsApp accounts of officials, journalists, Netherlands warnsUsers are persuaded in chats initiated by the hackers to divulge security verification and pin codes, giving them access to personal acco...
09 Mar, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
Boss complains about disappearing staff, so worker reports every bathroom break on Teams - here's what happened nextA manager's vague complaint about "disappearing" staff led an employee to meticulously report every bathroom break and coffee run via Teams...
17 Feb, 2026, 01.02 AM IST
US, UK and Australia sanction Russian cyber firms over ransomware linksThe US, UK and Australia imposed coordinated sanctions on Russia-based Media Land and related entities for providing “bulletproof hosting” ...
19 Nov, 2025, 09.46 PM IST
Brigitte Macron breaks silence with sold style makeover after shocking rumors spreadFrench First Lady Brigitte Macron faces health decline and style changes due to baseless gender conspiracy theories. Her daughter revealed ...
29 Oct, 2025, 08.03 PM IST
HAL slams reports with "malicious intentions" after Advanced Light Helicopter crash in GujaratHindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) has refuted speculative and malicious stories circulating since the Indian Coast Guard ALH crash in January...
11 Apr, 2025, 05.42 PM IST
Has Kate Middleton aged faster after her cancer treatment? TV presenter faces backlash from Royal fans for mentioning thatA controversial comment about Kate Middleton's appearance after her cancer treatment has sparked intense backlash. "Good Morning Britain" h...
12 Nov, 2024, 07.53 PM IST
China shuts 100,000 fake news social media accounts, ramps up content cleanupThe Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) launched a special campaign to clean up online information, focusing on social media accounts ...
17 May, 2023, 12.44 PM IST
Google suspends Chinese ecommerce app Pinduoduo after finding malware in versionsThe Mountain View-based company said on Tuesday it has found versions of the app, offering PDD Holdings Inc.’s flagship e-commerce service,...
21 Mar, 2023, 11.04 AM IST
Police complaint against 'The Kashmir Files' director Vivek Agnihotri for 'Bhopali means homosexual' comment, FIR soughtThe complainant has sought registration of an FIR under various sections of the IPC.
26 Mar, 2022, 04.26 PM IST
China targets online platforms in quest to 'clean up' internetThe Cyberspace Administration of China said it would launch a two-month special operation to target deceptive online behaviours, ranging fr...
24 Dec, 2021, 03.43 PM IST
New Zealand health systems hackers release patient details to the mediaA group claiming responsibility for the Waikato District Health Board cyberattack that took place last week released scores of official loo...
26 May, 2021, 09.23 AM IST
China launches hotline for netizens to report 'illegal' history commentsThe tip line allows people to report fellow netizens who "distort" the Party's history, attack its leadership and policies, defame national...
11 Apr, 2021, 03.30 PM IST
Here's how to support someone you love with a little help from social mediaIt's tough seeing someone you love in a spot. Especially when they're facing willful attacks from someone else.
15 Jun, 2016, 08.41 AM IST
Act swiftly to curb net terror: India tells USIndian officials have urged US Chargé d’Affaires, Kathleen Stephens, that US needs to act with more alacrity for ensuring that terror conte...
20 Nov, 2014, 03.13 AM IST
Companies tap 'online reputation management' to take on web rumoursThousands of companies have roped in 'Online Reputation Management' firms to deal with this malicious rumours and negative comments on Inte...
23 Jun, 2014, 01.39 PM IST
McAfee reveals Chris Gayle as this season's 'Most Dangerous Cricketer' in CyberspaceCyber criminals follow latest trends, often using the names of popular celebrities to lure people to malicious sites designed to steal pers...
27 May, 2013, 03.10 PM IST