Security: News
02 Oct 2019
Google MapsIs Google finally serious about users' privacy? We doubt
On the eve of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Google announced new features for its three key products - YouTube, Assistant, and Maps.
02 Oct 2019
YahooFormer Yahoo engineer hacked thousands of accounts for nudes
In a shocking case, a software engineer who used to work at Yahoo has pleaded guilty to accessing and searching thousands of accounts on the service.
02 Oct 2019
IndiaOYO caught leaking personal customer data, phone numbers
India's popular hotel and homestay chain OYO is facing flak for leaving the personal data of its customers exposed.
29 Sep 2019
iPhoneiOS exploit puts millions of iPhones at risk: Details here
If you own an iPhone, it is important for you to know about a major jailbreak going viral on the internet!
29 Sep 2019
GoogleGoogle removes nearly 50 apps from Chinese developer: Details here
Just a few weeks after pulling the plug on 85 apps involved in malicious activity, Google has purged another big chunk of apps.
20 Sep 2019
iPhoneWhatsApp's 'Delete for everyone' option doesn't work for some users
WhatsApp has long been providing the option to delete sent messages - a feature that is a real life-saver for most of us.
17 Sep 2019
YouTubeNow, YouTube will show comment history of users: Here's why
In a bid to shield creators and viewers from spammers and malicious commenters, YouTube is testing a feature that would show the comment history of users.
15 Sep 2019
IndiaIndian researcher discloses Uber bug, bags Rs. 4.6 lakh reward
An Indian security researcher has bagged a cash reward of $6,500 (approximately Rs. 4.6 lakh) from Uber Technologies Inc.
11 Sep 2019
FacebookPeriod tracking apps caught sharing sexual life details with Facebook
In an extremely shocking case, a number of period-tracking apps have been caught sharing sensitive details with Facebook.
05 Sep 2019
FacebookMillions of Facebook users' phone numbers leaked online: Details here
Another day, another critical security lapse at Facebook!
01 Sep 2019
India#NewsBytesWeeklyRecap: Apple's Indian store, iPhone launch, OnePlus 7T, and more
The world of technology progresses so quickly that it may be difficult to keep up with everything that's going on - new phones, bugs, leaks, et al.
30 Aug 2019
AndroidNow, all popular apps are covered under Google's bug bounty
As the problem of shady malware in Android apps isn't coming to an end, Google is calling for external help.
29 Aug 2019
iPhoneApple is sorry that its contractors listened to your sex-talks
A few weeks back, a report revealed that Apple's contractors had been listening to and reviewing recordings from Siri (Apple's digital assistant).
23 Aug 2019
GoogleGoogle plans to make web browsing more private: Here's how
Google is taking steps to build a more private web for its users.
21 Aug 2019
South KoreaNow, you can see what information websites/apps share with Facebook
Facebook has finally released the tool that would let you see what kind of data it collects from third-party websites/apps you visit.
20 Aug 2019
TechnologyA popular porn site just exposed personal data of millions
Just as governments around the world continue to raise questions over the security of their citizens' personal data, cases of breaches and leaks continue to increase.
20 Aug 2019
InstagramNow, get paid for finding apps which abuse Instagram data
Though Instagram hasn't had as many privacy-related debacles as Facebook (its parent company), the photo-sharing giant is leaving no room for error.
19 Aug 2019
iPhoneThis iPhone lightning cable can hack your PC: Here's how
Often, hackers use malicious USB drives to break into a computer and steal files from it.
19 Aug 2019
BCCIIndia receive 'hoax' security threat during Windies tour: Details here
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Sunday said that it had received security threats to the national team during the ongoing Windies tour.
18 Aug 2019
TechCrunchAmazon mistakenly sends customer order details to wrong people
While facing questions over the handling of Alexa recordings, Amazon has again compromised the personal data of some of its customers.
13 Aug 2019
TechnologyHackers can lock your DSLR photos with ransomware: Here's how
Even with advanced security protocols, ransomware attacks are happening all over the world, locking personal computers as well as government/hospital workstations.
13 Aug 2019
BBCHackers can turn your speaker into cyber-weapon, produce 'deafening noises'
In a rather weird case, cybersecurity researchers have claimed that your speaker can be turned into a low-grade, albeit dangerous, cyber-weapon.
11 Aug 2019
iPhoneApple's Face ID just got hacked in most bizarre way
Apple's Face ID is said to be one of the safest available biometric locks.
09 Aug 2019
AppleApple offering Rs. 7 crore to detect flaws in iPhone
Apple has long been running a bug bounty program under which independent researchers could flag critical issues in the iOS and bag a reward in return.
08 Aug 2019
MicrosoftMicrosoft's contractors listen to sensitive Skype, Cortana recordings: Details here
After Apple, Google, and Amazon, Microsoft has joined the list of companies sharing sensitive user data with third parties.
04 Aug 2019
IndiaAmit Shah meets NSA Ajit Doval to discuss Kashmir security-crisis
Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday held a high-level meeting with National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and several other top security officials at the Parliament to discuss the Kashmir security crisis.
03 Aug 2019
TruecallerTruecaller reads your SMSes to determine if you need loan
Swedish caller-ID giant Truecaller is facing major privacy-related debacles one after the other.
02 Aug 2019
iPhoneHackers can steal your number using Apple's AirDrop feature
Over the last few years, Apple has been particularly focused on making its devices and services more secure.
31 Jul 2019
GoogleGoogle researchers flag critical security flaws in iPhones: Details here
Security researchers at Google have flagged security flaws in Apple's iPhone operating system, the iOS.
24 Jul 2019
macOSUninstall VLC: Critical security bug plagues media player
If you use VLC for binging shows on your computer, uninstall it immediately.
23 Jul 2019
FacebookFacebook's flaw allowed strangers to interact with kids: Here's how
Facebook's security issues are not really coming to a halt.
19 Jul 2019
FacebookIndian finds 'account-hacking' bug in Instagram, wins Rs. 20 lakh
An Indian security researcher has bagged $30,000 (over Rs. 20 lakh) for flagging a critical bug in Instagram, the photo-sharing service owned by Facebook.
19 Jul 2019
Google DriveYour privately-shared Google Photos are not fully secure: Here's why
Google Photos makes an ideal platform to back up images and videos.
18 Jul 2019
AndroidHackers can track you via Fitbit, other smartbands: Here's how
If you own a Fitbit, chances are your device has a critical Bluetooth vulnerability, one that could allow hackers to track you.
15 Jul 2019
WhatsAppWhatsApp images/videos might not be fully secure: Here's why
WhatsApp, the biggest messaging platform on the planet, offers end-to-end encryption to keep all your conversations protected from third-party access.
14 Jul 2019
Computer ScienceFernando Corbato, the inventor of computer password, dies at 93
In a major loss for the world of computing, Fernando 'Corby' Corbato, the man who devised the first password, has passed away.
11 Jul 2019
AppleApple Watch vulnerability allowed spying on iPhones: Here's how
A critical vulnerability has been flagged in the Walkie-Talkie app of the Apple Watch.
01 Jul 2019
iPhone'Sign In With Apple' not fully secure, says OpenID Foundation
At this year's WWDC, Apple announced 'Sign In With Apple' - a novel way of signing into apps on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
29 Jun 2019
IndiaWorld Cup 2019: Team India's privacy breached in Birmingham hotel
India are all set to take on hosts England in the ICC World Cup 2019 in Birmingham on Sunday.
27 Jun 2019
GoogleYour Google-tracked location data can be deleted automatically: Here's how
Just a month after announcing a way to auto-delete location history data, Google has started implementing the feature.
