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Ashwini Vaishnaw directs MeitY to summon Meta regarding Instagram ads promoting child sexual abuse materialThis comes amid growing scrutiny of social media platforms' content moderation practices and their compliance with IT Rules, which mandate ...
GoDaddy warns India's fake website crackdown could make internet less safeGoDaddy warns India's crackdown on fake websites could endanger legitimate businesses globally. New court orders mandate releasing buyer de...
India issues notice to Telegram, Signal on concerns over usernames, source saysIndia has issued notices to messaging apps Telegram and Signal, demanding explanations for safeguards on features allowing anonymous messag...
Username row: After WhatsApp, IT Ministry sends notice to Telegram, SignalSources said that in the notice to Telegram, the government has asked the platform why it should be allowed to retain the username feature....
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...
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...
Rupee bounce fizzles as RBI intervention thins, arbitrage flows pick upThe Indian rupee reversed early gains on Thursday, succumbing to dollar demand from arbitrage trades as central bank intervention eased. Af...
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...
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...
Catch 'em before they fall: India's new climate safety netIndian cities face a dual threat of extreme heat and torrential monsoons, severely impacting informal workers. Traditional insurance and go...
Irish regulator reconsidering TikTok data-transfer ban after court rulingIreland's Data Protection Commission (DPC), TikTok's lead EU privacy regulator, fined the Chinese tech giant €530 million a year ago and or...
AI-enabled cyberattacks biggest near-term threat to financial system: RBIAI-powered cyberattacks are India's top financial system risk, according to the RBI's latest report. Banks and NBFCs are most concerned abo...
Apple iPhone 18 Pro supplier list, parts and photos exposed in Tata data leakSensitive data, including component lists and photos of upcoming iPhone 18 Pro models, has been leaked onto the dark web by a ransomware gr...
Apple supplier Tata Electronics tightens internal controls after data breachTata Electronics is investigating a massive data leak on the dark web, reportedly exposing thousands of secret client files from Apple and ...
How schools breach children’s data privacy: A snapshotSchools and other organizations are posting children's photos and achievements online without proper parental consent, potentially violatin...
Why risk strategy will define India Inc’s next decadeBy converting global risk signals into actionable growth edges, Indian businesses can not only safeguard their operations but also position...
Alera Group data breach settlement: Americans could get up to $3,500 in settlement payouts-know who’s eligible and the claim deadlineA significant data breach settlement from Alera Group Inc. offers thousands of Americans a chance for compensation, with a filing deadline ...
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...
CBSE to NEET: Centre asks ministries to boost defences against AI threatsFollowing recent cyberattacks, the Indian government is urging all ministries to bolster defenses against AI-driven threats. A nationwide A...
India's digital fraud rate nearly double global average as scammers target existing accountsIndia's digital fraud rate in 2025 reached 7.1%, almost double the global average. This indicates growing online fraud risks as digital pay...