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Hyderabad police warns of ‘GhostPairing’ WhatsApp scam exploiting device linking
3+ hour, 28+ min ago Hyderabad police have warned users about "GhostPairing, a new WhatsApp scam that exploits the apps device-linking feature to hijack accounts through fake links. The scam relies on social engineering rather than hacking WhatsApps security systems. Hyderabad: A highly deceptive WhatsApp…...
Hyderabad police warn of ‘GhostPairing’ WhatsApp scam exploiting device linking
11+ hour, 26+ min ago Hyderabad police have warned users about "GhostPairing, a new WhatsApp scam that exploits the apps device-linking feature to hijack accounts through fake links. The scam relies on social engineering rather than hacking WhatsApps security systems. Hyderabad: A highly deceptive WhatsApp…...
Indian cyber agency warns of WhatsApp ‘GhostPairing’ account hijack
21+ hour, 47+ min ago CERT-In has flagged a high-severity WhatsApp vulnerability called GhostPairing, which allows attackers to hijack accounts via the device-linking feature. Cyber criminals can access messages, photos, and videos without passwords or SIM swaps. Users are advised to avoid suspicious links The…...
HPV vaccine cuts risk of vulvovaginal precancers: Study
1+ day, 2+ hour ago The HPV vaccine, widely known for preventing cervical cancer, also significantly reduces the risk of precancerous vulvar and vaginal lesions, particularly when administered at a younger age, according to a large Swedish cohort study published in JAMA Oncology. New Delhi:…...
Militant groups experimenting with AI, risks expected to grow
6+ day, 4+ hour ago Militant groups, including IS and al-Qaida, are experimenting with AI to produce propaganda, deepfakes, and automate cyberattacks, raising national security concerns. U.S. lawmakers call for monitoring and legislation to counter the growing threat of AI misuse by extremist actors Washington: As…...
Hyderabad Cybercrime police warn against using public Wi-Fi for banking
1+ week, 1+ day ago Cybercrime police have cautioned citizens against using public Wi-Fi for banking and sensitive activities. Officials warned that both secured and unsecured networks pose risks, advising users to disable automatic connectivity and Bluetooth to prevent data theft and online fraud. Hyderabad:…...
KG Reddy College hosts interactive session on technology and innovation
1+ week, 2+ day ago KG Reddy College of Engineering and Technology organised an interactive session for first-year B.Tech students, where Prof. Dr. Balakista Reddy highlighted technology, innovation, and ethical use of AI. The event concluded with the formal launch of the college diary KG…...
Editorial: Supreme Court’s timely intervention to curb cybercrime
2+ week, 2+ day ago India's apex court's decision to entrust the CBI with a nationwide probe into digital arrest scams should help in speeding up efforts to check this dangerous trend [Editorial: Supreme Court]Cyber criminals spare none From celebrities, industrialists and politicians to…...
Worried about data tracking? Here are some open-source alternatives for all Google apps on your phone
2+ week, 2+ day ago This article lists open-source alternatives for popular Google apps for users concerned about privacy and data safety. From browsers and keyboards to email clients and maps, these options offer simple and secure replacements without forcing users to change their habits....
Police commissionerate websites taken offline after cyberattack in Hyderabad
2+ week, 3+ day ago Unidentified hackers targeted the Cyberabad and Rachakonda police websites, redirecting users to a betting portal and forcing authorities to take the sites offline. A Delhi-based cyber security team under NIC is fixing vulnerabilities. The breach follows the recent Telangana High…...