Security: News
26 Aug 2020
HuaweiSome Chinese smartphones shipped with malware, stole money
Chinese smartphone maker TECNO, known for taking on the likes of budget players in emerging markets, has landed in a major controversy.
23 Aug 2020
Google#BugAlert: Attackers can use Google Drive to hack your system
A major security flaw has been flagged in Googe Drive, an issue that could easily be used by a hacker to trick you into downloading malware or ransomware.
21 Aug 2020
Gmail#BugAlert: Gmail bug allowed sending fake emails from real accounts
Gmail has been having a really bad time lately.
30 Jul 2020
Anthony RussoZoom bug allowed breaking into private password-protected meetings
Even after all the promises, video conferencing giant Zoom keeps running into security issues.
23 Jul 2020
XTwitter hackers accessed DMs of dozens of high-profile accounts
Last week's massive Twitter hack left more than 100 high-profile accounts, including those of business magnates like Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, and Elon Musk, compromised.
21 Jul 2020
TencentHackers can make your device explode with a fast charger
Fast chargers are a boon for people who prefer to power up their phones/laptops in quick and short charging sessions.
20 Jul 2020
Hong Kong#LeakAlert: 7 VPN services leaked 1.2TB private user data
In a major shocker, seven virtual private network (VPN) providers, all hailing from Hong Kong, have been caught leaking private data of their users.
19 Jul 2020
XAfter major hack, Indian government issues notice to Twitter
The Government of India has issued a notice to Twitter to get more details around how it became the target of a massive coordinated hack three days ago.
17 Jul 2020
ZoomZoom bug allowed mimicking organizations; now fixed
Zoom video conferencing service has had plenty of trouble in keeping its platform safe from uninvited hackers and so-called 'Zoom-bombers'.
05 Jul 2020
HuaweiUK also mulling to phase out Huawei's 5G network equipment
A few days ago, the US declared Chinese giants Huawei and ZTE "national security threats" and barred its telcos from buying network equipment from them.
19 Jun 2020
AustraliaAustralia hit by 'sophisticated' cyber-attacks. Is China to be blamed?
In a worrisome development, the Prime Minister of Australia, Scott Morrison, has revealed that all levels of the government as well as its private sector, including businesses providing essential services, are facing sophisticated state-sponsored cyber attacks.
15 Jun 2020
IsraelNow, attackers can use bulbs to spy on you (theoretically)
If you are planning on discussing private matters with someone, better start with keeping all the windows and doors shut.
14 Jun 2020
MicrosoftDon't update! Latest Windows 10 release can break your printer
Microsoft is having a hard time getting a grip on Windows 10 issues.
08 Jun 2020
SingaporeCOVID-19: Singapore is developing a wearable 'contact-tracing' device
As the world races to deploy contact-tracing apps to warn and isolate close contacts of COVID-19 positive individuals, Singapore is taking a completely different - and potentially concerning - route.
07 Jun 2020
WhatsAppYour WhatsApp-linked number could show up in Google Search
Your WhatsApp-linked number, maybe even name and email address, could be leaking through Google Search.
05 Jun 2020
IndiaMore than 13,500 Vivo phones found using same IMEI number
In a major shocker, more than 13,500 Vivo smartphones have been seized with the same International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number.
01 Jun 2020
Amazon#LeakAlert: Data of 7 million+ BHIM users exposed
Personal and financial data of more than 7 million users of BHIM, a government-backed peer-to-peer UPI payments app, has been leaked publicly.
01 Jun 2020
FacebookIndian techie flags vulnerability in Apple's sign-in system, wins $100,000
Bhavuk Jain, a techie hailing from Delhi, has bagged $100,000 (Rs. 75.50 lakh) bug bounty from Apple.
27 May 2020
GoogleSoon, Google Assistant will confirm purchases with your voice
In a bid to enable a hands-free shopping experience, Google is working to add a new capability into Assistant, a feature that verifies your voice to authorize a purchase.
23 May 2020
RedditGoogle Home Hub shows stranger's Nest cam footage, now fixed
A few days back, a Google Home Hub owner reported a mysterious (and creepy) case of seeing footage from the Nest security camera of a stranger.
21 May 2020
GoogleGoogle Chrome is getting several privacy-focused changes: Details here
A few days back, Google had announced the plan to update its browser Chrome with features like grouping tabs by topic and blocking resource-hungry ads.
17 May 2020
iOSEdison Mail may have redirected your emails to someone else
Edison Mail, the popular app that lets you manage multiple email services from a single place, has run into a major privacy issue - a bug compromising personal email accounts of many of its users.
11 May 2020
IntelMillions of PCs are vulnerable to a Thunderbolt port flaw
A major security flaw has been flagged in Intel's Thunderbolt port.
10 May 2020
X#WeeklyRecap: New MacBook, Surface notebooks, Unacademy breach, and more
This week, some notable developments were made in the world of technology, particularly in the consumer tech category.
07 May 2020
UnacademyData of 2.2cr Unacademy users hacked, available at Rs. 1.5L
Unacademy, one of the biggest online learning platforms in India, has suffered a massive data breach.
06 May 2020
Elliot AldersonHacker flags 'security issue' in Aarogya Setu, government responds
A few hours ago, a French cybersecurity expert and hacker under the alias "Elliot Alderson" claimed that Aarogya Setu, the official contact-tracing app of the Government of India, carries a security issue.
01 May 2020
GoogleYou need to update Chrome right now: Here's why
In a major shocker, two critical vulnerabilities have been flagged in Google's all-new Chrome 81 browser.
27 Apr 2020
MicrosoftCritical security vulnerability detected in top antivirus apps
From Kaspersky to Quick Heal, all antivirus programs take out malicious programs well before they compromise the whole PC.
23 Apr 2020
MalwareCOVID-19 scams are rising drastically: How to protect yourself
In the wake of COVID-19, hackers have started using public fears around the pandemic to carry out malware and phishing attacks.
23 Apr 2020
iPhoneCritical vulnerability detected in Apple's Mail app: Details here
A critical security flaw has been flagged in the Mail app of Apple's iOS.
14 Apr 2020
ZoomFive lakh Zoom accounts are being sold on dark web
Zoom, the video conferencing service that shot to fame in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis and then became a center of multiple controversies, has been hit by another pressing issue.
14 Apr 2020
United States of AmericaZoom will let customers choose data centers for routing calls
It has become dichotomous for video-conferencing giant Zoom. On one hand, its user have sky-rocketed, but on the other, those users are fast losing confidence, given the shady security practices of the company.
09 Apr 2020
FacebookZoom creates 'security council' to fight data privacy concerns
In light of growing privacy-related concerns, popular video-conferencing service Zoom has announced a new 'information security council and advisory board'.
05 Apr 2020
AppleHacker flags Safari vulnerabilities, wins Rs. 57 lakh from Apple
Apple encourages security researchers to flag vulnerabilities in its products and is also willing to pay some really good money for that.
03 Apr 2020
CybersecurityMarriott suffers data breach, over 5 million guest records stolen
In a major shocker, Marriott International has compromised the personal data of millions of its guests in, what looks like, a hack of its internal systems.
25 Mar 2020
MicrosoftMicrosoft halting less important Windows updates: Here's why
In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, big tech companies, including Google and Apple, have sent most of their employees to work from home.
24 Mar 2020
MicrosoftHackers are exploiting an 'unpatched' vulnerability in Windows 10
If you are using a Windows 10 PC, better be careful while downloading anything from the internet.
11 Mar 2020
iOS20 popular VPN, ad-blocking apps caught spying on users
In a major shocker, at least 20 apps dedicated to VPN and ad-blocking services have been caught spying on their users.
11 Mar 2020
Intel#BugAlert: Intel processors carry an 'unfixable' security flaw
In a major shocker, a group of researchers has revealed that Intel processors carry a critical security flaw.
27 Feb 2020
Data LeakDecathlon exposes data of millions of customers, employees
Renowned sports retailer Decathlon has been embroiled in a major controversy.
