Security: News
18 Dec 2019
TechnologyWorst passwords of 2019: Check if yours is there
In the wake of all the recent leaks and breaches, having a strong password has become critical for every single internet user.
17 Dec 2019
AndroidThis bug crashes WhatsApp for entire groups, deletes chat history
WhatsApp - the biggest messaging service on the planet - has become a point of security concern for people around the globe.
12 Dec 2019
India#BringOnTheFuture: Kaspersky's 2020 security solutions launched in India
Leading cybersecurity organization Kaspersky Labs has updated its product portfolio in the Indian market.
10 Dec 2019
IndiaDroom security flaw risked banking details of millions
A mere few days after Airtel, Droom, India's leading marketplace for selling used vehicles, has landed into security troubles.
07 Dec 2019
AndroidSoon, Google may block users from sideloading apps on Android
One of the best things about Android is the flexibility to sideload apps.
07 Dec 2019
BBC#BugAlert: Airtel security flaw risked over 300 million subscribers' data
Leading telecom operator Airtel risked the personal data of its subscribers, more than 300 million people, due to a critical security flaw in its mobile app.
05 Dec 2019
AppleApple iPhone 11 Pro caught collecting users' location without permission
Apple's latest flagship, the iPhone 11 Pro, might be triggering trypophobia for some, but it appears to have much bigger problems now.
03 Dec 2019
AndroidThis Android flaw lets hackers steal banking passwords, account money
Google holds a major chunk of the smartphone market with over 2.5 billion active Android devices.
26 Nov 2019
San FranciscoWhy did Google fire four employees, rather unceremoniously?
On Monday, tech giant Google fired four employees for allegedly accessing internal information "outside the scope of their jobs."
24 Nov 2019
AppleThis is how Apple will keep iOS 14 bug free
Apple's latest software release has been a real nightmare for iPhones and iPads users.
23 Nov 2019
OnePlusHacker breaks into OnePlus, steals confidential customer details
In a major shocker, popular smartphone-maker OnePlus has owned up to suffering from a major data breach.
23 Nov 2019
India#FinancialBytes: All you need to know about virtual credit cards
Credit cards have become a popular cashless payment method because of the convenience they offer, especially for online transactions.
23 Nov 2019
FacebookHackers can steal your posts, location from Facebook apps
Facebook and Instagram dominate as the most favored social media apps on the internet.
22 Nov 2019
GoogleNow, you can bag $1.5 million bug bounty from Google
For years, Google has been running a bug bounty program to learn about dangerous vulnerabilities in Android.
22 Nov 2019
XNow, enable two-factor authentication on Twitter without linking your number
A few weeks back, Twitter drew serious flak for making numbers given for two-factor authentication available to advertisers.
17 Nov 2019
IndiaSinger Katy Perry refuses to show passport at Mumbai Airport
Popular American singer-songwriter Katy Perry, who arrived in India earlier this week had a jam-packed schedule, that included a meeting with British royal Prince Charles, partying with Karan Johar and other Bollywood stars, and finishing things in style with an electrifying concert.
16 Nov 2019
SamsungCritical bugs detected in apps pre-installed on Samsung, Xiaomi phones
If you use an inexpensive Android phone with plenty of pre-installed bloatware, better start using an anti-virus.
11 Nov 2019
WhatsAppLeaving WhatsApp after hack? Other chat apps aren't secure either
The recent WhatsApp attack that compromised private chats of as many as 1,400 people, including Indian activists and journalists, has triggered a wave of departures.
10 Nov 2019
XiaomiNewsBytesWeeklyRecap: Facebook's leak, Mi Watch, Nokia TV, and more
The second week of November was all about fancy new gadgets and security issues.
07 Nov 2019
MalwareNow, Google has a 'defense alliance' to fight malware-laced apps
Every now and then, we see reports of malware-laced apps slipping into the Google Play Store.
07 Nov 2019
FacebookSoon, Facebook could use facial recognition to verify your identity
Amid growing security concerns, Facebook appears to be working on a way to verify your identity.
06 Nov 2019
FacebookDozens of apps may have accessed your Facebook data (again!)
In another shocking revelation, Facebook has revealed that dozens of third-party apps and developers may have accessed your data without permission.
06 Nov 2019
AndroidWatch out! Your phone can be hacked via NFC beaming
Just like Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, near-field communication, aka NFC, has grown to become a commonality on modern-day smartphones.
04 Nov 2019
GoogleYou need to update Google Chrome right now: Here's why
If you have been using Google Chrome lately, better update it right away.
04 Nov 2019
IndiaA Chinese hacking group targeted Indian government organizations
In a major shocker, a team of security researchers has revealed that India has been targeted by a Chinese hacking group.
04 Nov 2019
Spain'Camgirl' porn sites leaked private data of millions: Details here
In a major incident, a number of 'camgirl' porn sites have exposed the private data of millions.
02 Nov 2019
IndiaDelhi: Bag suspected to carry RDX, contained chocolates, toys
A suspicious bag, that escalated security threat and triggered a situation of panic at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on Friday morning, actually turned out to be just another unclaimed property containing some clothes and other items of personal use.
31 Oct 2019
IndiaSeveral Indian activists, journalists targeted by Israeli WhatsApp spyware
In a shocking disclosure, WhatsApp has revealed that Israeli spyware Pegasus was used to snoop on the messages of several Indian journalists and activists.
31 Oct 2019
Technology13 lakh Indian debit, credit cards selling on dark web
If you think your card is safe from attackers, think again!
30 Oct 2019
WhatsAppWhatsApp is suing an Israeli firm for spying on users
Facebook-owned WhatsApp has sued Israeli security firm NSO Group for developing and injecting malware into its messaging service and using the same for spying on over 1,400 people.
25 Oct 2019
AppleOver 50 Android, iOS apps caught stealing data, now removed
In another case highlighting the problem of poor smartphone security, Apple and Google have taken down more than 50 malicious apps that stole data from devices and served disruptive ads.
25 Oct 2019
GoogleGoogle created tool to spy on its employees: Report
Just a couple of days after announcing the quantum supremacy breakthrough, Google is facing flak for creating a tool for spying on its employees.
19 Oct 2019
FacebookPeople are losing access to their Facebook account, but why?
With a user base of more than 2 billion people, Facebook remains the biggest social media service on the planet.
18 Oct 2019
MalwareYour PC can be hacked using simple audio files
We have seen cases of malicious images being used to break into computers and steal their data.
16 Oct 2019
FacebookNow, you can check, remove apps accessing Instagram data
In a major move, Instagram is tightening its grip over third-party apps' access to user data.
15 Oct 2019
TencentApple defends its move of sending data to Chinese company
Just a day after facing flak for sending Safari browsing data to Chinese giant Tencent, Apple has responded to the criticism, defending the way it shares information.
14 Oct 2019
GermanyChinese government's app caught spying on 100 million Android users
A Germany-based cybersecurity firm has claimed that the Chinese Communist party has been spying on people using its own app.
10 Oct 2019
IndiaCritical bug in Justdial exposed more than 156 million accounts
In a major incident, India's famous search app, Justdial, has exposed personal account details of over 156 million users.
05 Oct 2019
XiaomiCritical Android vulnerability affects Samsung, Huawei, Xiaomi smartphones
In a major incident, Google's security researchers have flagged critical unpatched zero-day vulnerability, in the company's own Android operating system.
03 Oct 2019
GoogleGoogle contractors were asked to LIE to collect facial scans
A few months ago, Google was reported to be paying $5 cards for collecting facial scans of people.
