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ANI sues Netflix for using its content in hijack drama
Indian news agency ANI has sued Netflix and the producers of the series 'IC-814: The Kandahar Hijack' for using its content without permission. The series, which depicts the 1999 hijacking of an Indian Airlines flight, has faced criticism for its portrayal of the hijackers. ANI seeks to have four episodes taken down.
Indians faced over 10 million internet-borne cyberthreats during April-June quarter: report
In particular, file-less malware was identified as the most dangerous form of cyberthreat that Indian users continued to face, owing to the fact that it is difficult to detect, the report said. Phishing, baiting and pretexting also remained a prevalent mode of cyberattack.
Eight of 10 users increasing their time on open internet: report
“The shift to the open internet represents a pivotal moment for marketers," said Tejinder Gill, General Manager, India, The Trade Desk. "As more consumers engage with premium content on the open internet, marketers can now reach highly attentive audiences at scale. The notable levels of engagement, ad trust, and recall compared to traditional walled gardens mark a new era of ad receptiveness. This transition is poised to boost ad spend on the open internet.”
Feel inferior despite Rs 1 lakh a month pay? asks 23-year-old techie; 'Uninstall Insta', reply social media users
A 23-year-old Indian IT engineer earning Rs 1 Lakh a month posted on Reddit about feeling inferior to friends abroad, sparking a discussion. He questioned whether staying in India was lesser, despite his confidence in future success. The debate saw varied responses about social media pressures and lifestyle differences.
AI should not cause user harm, ready to legislate: MeitY Secretary S Krishnan
The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology is launching an incentive scheme for electronic components to support India’s Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. MeitY Secretary S Krishnan emphasized the importance of self-reliance in semiconductors and discussed the progress in AI regulation and data privacy under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.
Groww faces technical glitch, users report issues with orders and Demat balances
Discount broking platform Groww experienced a technical glitch this morning, disrupting users' ability to place orders and access Demat balances. The outage has caused widespread difficulties, leaving many unable to use essential services. Affected users took to platform X to express concerns, with one user asking, “@_groww unable to use my Demat Balance, what's wrong?”
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CERT-In warns of multiple vulnerabilities in Apple products, asks users to update OS
In a vulnerability note issued on August 2, the CERT-In said that multiple issues had been reported in Apple’s products which could allow attackers to access sensitive information present on devices, executive arbitrary code, bypass security restrictions, cause denial of service and perform spoofing attacks.
CERT-In says global outage being leveraged to launch phishing attacks against CrowdStrike users
The world suffered a major computer systems outage on July 19 due to a faulty update to the CrowdStrike Falcon Sensor software leading to crash of Microsoft Windows operating system. The event grounded numerous flights, hit business, banking and hospital systems across the globe including in India.
Global outage being leveraged to launch phishing attacks against CrowdStrike users, says CERT-In
The Indian cybersecurity agency, CERT-In, has issued an alert about a phishing attack targeting users affected by the recent global computer outage. Attackers are impersonating CrowdStrike support staff to trick users into installing malware disguised as recovery tools.
Map war intensifies; Google announces new features to woo users in India
Google introduced new features on Google Maps in India, including EV charging station info, flyover callouts, and AI-driven routing to reduce narrow road usage. This follows competition from Ola Maps, which led to Google reducing platform pricing by up to 70%. Enhanced metro ticket booking, incident reporting, and collaboration with EV charging providers were also announced.
Google Maps to roll out 'much requested' flyover callout, narrow roads features in India
Google is collaborating with leading EV charging stations providers in India and data aggregators in India -- ElectricPe, Ather, Kazam, and Statiq, to add information about 8,000 charging stations, covering a major share of available charging stations in India, to Google Maps.
Web of lies: how consumers are turning cautious as internet companies use dark patterns
As more consumer internet companies use sneaky tactics like hidden fees and tricky subscriptions, users are feeling stressed and cautious when using everyday apps for convenience. These apps were meant to make life easier but now come with annoying surprises. According to the International Consumer Protection and Enforcement Network (ICPEN), at least 76% of sites and apps worldwide use at least one dark pattern, and 67% use more than one.
Crowdstrike leaves Microsoft's users and many businesses black and blue in India
A major global technology outage caused disruptions in India, affecting flights, hospitals, banks, and various businesses due to an erroneous Microsoft software update. CrowdStrike's update led to chaos, with airlines canceling flights and organizations resorting to manual processes. Calls for reducing reliance on a few global technology providers arose.
Microsoft outage: Indian govt issues urgent advisory on how to resolve the Blue screen error, asks users to do this
CERT-In issued an advisory regarding a major Microsoft Windows outage caused by a CrowdStrike Falcon Sensor update, leading to system crashes and "Blue Screen of Death" errors. The government is coordinating with Microsoft to resolve the issue, while CrowdStrike has reverted the update changes. Users are advised to follow specific steps to mitigate the problem.
RCB team in next year's IPL after Karnataka reservation: Internet users trolling IPL team and the Congress government
Karnataka's reservation bill mandates '100 per cent reservation' for Kannadigas in the private sector, causing discussion among stakeholders. Business leaders are worried about its impact on economic growth and the state's innovation status. RCB fans fear it may affect the IPL team's hiring and operations as a private company in Karnataka.
Telecom ARPUs to touch decade-high mark in FY26, says Crisil Ratings
Telecom companies in India are projected to reach a decade-high average revenue per user (ARPU) of Rs 225 in the next fiscal year, driven by recent tariff increases and increased data consumption. Crisil Ratings anticipates a 25% ARPU growth by 2025-26. This growth, alongside reduced capital expenditure and debt reduction, is expected to enhance the credit profiles of telcos and improve their return on capital invested (RoCE) to around 11% by fiscal 2026.
Apple warns some Indian iPhone users of possible mercenary spyware attack
Apple has alerted iPhone users in India about potential Pegasus-like spyware attacks. These sophisticated attacks are rare and costly, targeting a small number of individuals globally. The government and Apple have not yet responded to the notifications. Previous vulnerabilities in Apple's Safari web browser were flagged by Cert-In.
Spotify India narrows net loss in FY23
Spotify India LLP's net loss declined 26% to ₹344 crore in FY23. Revenue rose 86% to ₹167 crore while expenses fell 9% to ₹504 crore. Subscriptions increased 66%, ad revenue 91%. Entered India 2019, contends with JioSaavn, Amazon Prime Music, and Apple Music. Globally, Spotify has 615 million users. Data from Tofler; FY24 unfiled.
Tariff hikes, 5G monetisation moves hint Jio’s headed for IPO
Reliance Jio Infocomm is raising tariffs and monetising its 5G business, potentially leading to an IPO next year, with clarity expected at Reliance Industries' AGM. Valued at $133 billion, it could be India's largest IPO. Improved ARPU aims to attract investors. RIL, Meta, and Google are significant stakeholders. Financial improvements expected FY24-27. Bharti Airtel and BSE mentioned.
India among most active countries for Meta's Threads
Meta's Threads boasts 175 million users, with India leading. Mark Zuckerberg highlights its impact. Cricket, like IPL, T20 World Cup, is popular, with 200 creators and players such as Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, and Suresh Raina. Launched in July 2023, it gained 100 million sign-ups in a week. Other topics include film, TV, and OTT.
Govt websites, apps set to get an accessibility reboot soon
The ministry of electronics and information technology will anchor this project and suggest ways to improve page and website loading times, have better user interfaces on websites and apps, and make them more accessible for people with disabilities, an official said.
Tariff hikes may slow migration of feature phone users to smartphones: Experts
Recent steep tariff hikes by major Indian telecom companies are set to bolster the base of 4G feature phone users, shielding them from significant cost increases compared to smartphone users. This move is expected to slow down the migration to 5G smartphones. Industry experts suggest that while data consumption among 5G users remains strong, the tariff adjustments may lead smartphone brands to offer bundled data deals to spur sales. Overall, the impact on consumer behavior post-hike is anticipated to be moderated by entrenched data usage patterns.
Indian weapons falling into wrong hands? Defence Ministry tightens monitoring
The defence ministry is enhancing monitoring of defence equipment production and requiring companies to adhere to end-user certification rules for exports. The sector has seen a surge in arms and weapons production, particularly in response to the Ukraine-Russia crisis.
Govt blacklists 8 principal entities in fresh strike down on SMS scammers
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), in collaboration with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), has taken this decisive action to protect citizens from potential SMS fraud through the Sanchar Saathi initiative, the government said in a statement Monday.
Mobile users can expect relief from 'spoof international calls'
Hoax international calls originate outside the country, but cyber criminals manipulate the calling line identity (CLI) to make such calls appear as originating within India. The DoT has directed telecom carriers to block such calls. DoT noted that fraudsters are making international spoofed calls displaying Indian mobile numbers to Indian citizens and committing cyber-crime and financial fraud.
Rahul Gandhi displaying Chinese constitution at rallies: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of displaying a Chinese constitution at his rallies due to its red cover, which resembles the Chinese constitution. Sarma noted that the Indian constitution traditionally has a blue cover. In response, social media users clarified that the red-bound book is a coat pocket edition of the Indian Constitution, presented to Indian leaders, including the President and Union Home Minister. Sarma reiterated his claim, suggesting Gandhi opposes the Indian constitution's Directive Principles, especially regarding the Uniform Civil Code.
'Bangalore going to be unlivable in the next 5 years, just like Delhi': IIT alumni sparks a debate
An IIT-Madras alumna's post on X has sparked a heated debate about the livability of Indian cities. Anjali Lal claimed Delhi is unlivable and Bengaluru is heading the same way, attracting over 280,000 views and 1,500 likes. Reactions varied, with users either supporting or challenging her views, discussing issues like pollution, infrastructure, and overall city conditions.
Dubai CEO sparks debate by advising students to choose universities with fewer Indians
Dubai-based CEO has ignited a debate online with her controversial advice for Indian students considering higher education abroad. In a post on X, Shreya Pattar, founder of Shreya Pattar Ventures, suggested that students should prioritise international universities with fewer Indian students to avoid what she described as "toxic Indian patterns."
Effective defence-industry ecosystem taking shape in the country: Gen Pande
Gen Manoj Pande highlights the importance of integrating veterans into the defence-industry ecosystem, emphasizing their unique skills and experiences for technological solutions required by the Indian Army.
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