Security: News

18 Dec 2019

Technology

Worst 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

Android

This 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

India

Droom 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

Android

Soon, 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

Apple

Apple 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

Android

This 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 Francisco

Why 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

Apple

This 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

OnePlus

Hacker 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

Facebook

Hackers 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

Google

Now, 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

X

Now, 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

India

Singer 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

Samsung

Critical 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

WhatsApp

Leaving 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

Xiaomi

NewsBytesWeeklyRecap: 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

Malware

Now, 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

Facebook

Soon, 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

Facebook

Dozens 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

Android

Watch 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

Google

You 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

India

A 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

India

Delhi: 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

India

Several 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

Technology

13 lakh Indian debit, credit cards selling on dark web

If you think your card is safe from attackers, think again!

30 Oct 2019

WhatsApp

WhatsApp 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

Apple

Over 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

Google

Google 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

Facebook

People 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

Malware

Your 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

Facebook

Now, 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

Tencent

Apple 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

Germany

Chinese 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

India

Critical 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

Xiaomi

Critical 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

Google

Google 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.