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Centre cracks down on spam calls, directs access service providers to take action
“All promotional voice calls from the unregistered...
Flight and voice data boxes extracted from crashed Brazilian plane
The airline VoePass, which operates a small fleet of planes made by...
Financial frauds rising due to dependence on digital payment platforms: NSA Ajit Doval
Doval said there was an increase of 500 percent in cyber crimes due to limited awareness and cyber hygiene.
“Financial frauds have seen exponential increase due to greater dependence on digital payment platforms. The adversaries are tempted to exploit the crisis situation through various misinformation, fake news, etc. The huge cyber data floating in the cyber space is a gold mine for extracting information that can undermine the privacy of our citizens,”National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval said.
Iranian hackers found way into Encrypted Apps, Researchers say
t the hackers have successfully infiltrated what were thought to be secure mobile phones and computers belonging to the targets, overcoming obstacles created by encrypted applications such as Telegram and, according to Miaan, even gaining access to information on WhatsApp. Both are popular messaging tools in Iran. The hackers also have created malware disguised as Android applications, the reports said.
Paytm app back on Google store after removal over policy violations
“We don’t allow online casinos or support any unregulated gambling apps that facilitate sports betting,” Google said in a blog post.
“This includes if an app leads consumers to an external website that allows them to participate in paid tournaments to win real money or cash prizes,” said Alphabet Inc’s Google, in the blog post. “It is a violation of our policies.”
Paytm said on Twitter it was working with Google to restore the Andriod app and assured users that their money was safe.
Sebi to empanel securities mkt trainers for investor education initiative
In these programs, topics related to basics of securities markets, rights and responsibilities of investors, understanding the risks and rewards involved while investing in the market, grievance redressal mechanism, among others, are expected to be covered.
Boeing hid design flaws in 737 Max from pilots, regulators: US panel
“The Max crashes were not the result of a singular failure, technical mistake or mismanaged event,” the report by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee said.
“They were the horrific culmination of a series of faulty technical assumptions by Boeing’s engineers, a lack of transparency on the part of Boeing’s management and grossly insufficient oversight by the” Federal Aviation Administration.
SWIFT announces a new strategy for instant, frictionless payments and securities processing
Mumbai: SWIFT, one of the largest financial messaging systems in the world,today announced that over the next two years and beyond it will fundamentally transform payments and securities processing, retooling cross-border infrastructure as part of a...
Mitra the robot helps COVID patients in India speak to loved ones
The robot, developed by Bengaluru-based start-up Invento Robotics, cost the hospital 1 million rupees ($13,600), according Yatharth Tyagi, director of the company that runs the hospital.
Govt working to increase digital economy’s contribution to 20% of GDP in 5 yrs
Highlighting the concerns over data privacy and data protection, Rajendra Kumar, additional secretary, Ministry of Electronics and IT, Govt of India said that many countries have come out with their statutory laws to deal with them. The Government of India has also launched massive efforts to bring all stakeholders together to ensure that we bring a common legal framework on this.
“The personal data protection bill is now in parliament for further approval. Once this becomes an act, it would make India a leading country to have a cutting-edge framework in terms of data protection,” he said.
Munich Re Ventures invests $60mn in digital insurer ACKO
“Munich Re has been a strategic partner to ACKO since inception and we are really excited to bring them on board as our investor. As one of the largest reinsurance companies globally, their investment shows confidence in our data and technology-driven business model,” Dua, Founder and CEO, ACKO. Said in a statement.
Apple iPhones get bigger and pricier, Watch turns to health
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it worked with Apple to develop apps for the Apple Watch and has been taking steps to ease the regulatory pathway for companies seeking to create digital healthcare products.