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What Is ASTR? DoT Uses AI Solution to Block Over 36 Lakh 'Phoney' Mobile Connections
- ASTR is an artificial intelligence & facial recognition-powered solution developed by the Department of Telecommunication (DoT) in India.
- The AI-powered tool utilizes data analytics techniques to identify SIM cards that have been issued using fake or forged documents.
- Using ASTR, the DoT has been able to detect and block over 36.61 lakh fraudulent mobile connections obtained using counterfeit documents for cybercrimes.
- The implementation of ASTR involved analyzing more than 87 crore mobile connections through a paper-based Know Your Customer (KYC) process.
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Whatsapp actively collaborates with government to ensure a safe user experience
- WhatsApp assures active engagement with the Government of India to ensure a safe user experience & combat bad actors on the platform.
- Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw acknowledges WhatsApp's commitment to user safety, highlighting their continuous engagement with the Government.
- WhatsApp emphasizes its leadership in end-to-end encryption and continuous efforts to weed out bad actors, while providing safety tools and user education.
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US lawmakers seek to govern Artificial Intelligence
- US lawmakers are engaged in discussions on how to regulate artificial intelligence, but consensus on guardrails for AI is yet to be reached.
- Proposals under consideration include regulations for AI in high-risk areas such as medicine and finance, as well as rules to prevent discrimination and protect civil rights.
- The debate includes considerations on whether to regulate AI developers or the companies that use AI to interact with consumers.
- The surge in generative AI has raised concerns about cheating, misinformation, and scams, prompting increased attention from the White House.
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2 million Toyota users at risk of vehicle data leak in Japan
- Toyota reveals that vehicle data of 2.15 million users in Japan, including its luxury brand Lexus customers, had been publicly accessible for a decade due to human error.
- The incident highlights the challenges faced by Toyota as it expands into vehicle connectivity and cloud-based data management for autonomous driving, prompting the company to enhance data handling measures.
- Despite the data exposure, Toyota states that there have been no reports of malicious use, but it plans to introduce audit systems, continuous monitoring, and employee education to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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'How are scammers identifying numbers on WhatsApp?' IT minister raises questions on international call scam
- Thousands of WhatsApp users in India affected by international call spam, prompting IT Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar to send a notice to WhatsApp's parent company, Meta.
- IT Minister emphasizes that digital platforms like WhatsApp are responsible for ensuring user safety and must respond to instances of alleged misuse or breach of privacy.
- WhatsApp users report receiving spam calls from international numbers, leading the government to consider guidelines for preloaded apps and questioning how scammers obtain WhatsApp numbers.
- WhatsApp acknowledges the issue of international scam calls and vows to ramp up AI and ML systems to reduce incidents, ensuring a safer user experience.
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Malware used by Russia for two decades to spy on 50 countries disabled
- The US Justice Department has dismantled a 20-year-old cyber espionage tool used by the Russian FSB intelligence service to spy on 50 countries, including a NATO ally.
- Called Snake or Uroburos, the malware was highly sophisticated and designed to work undetected through sprawling host networks.
- The FBI was able to defeat Snake by inserting its own computer code into the malware, which caused it to overwrite itself.
- CISA, the US cyber defense agency, has been investigating the FSB and its Turla toolset for almost 20 years.
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Austria to ban TikTok use on government phones
- Austria has joined other countries in banning TikTok from government employees' work phones over security concerns.
- The European Commission had previously banned TikTok on its employees' phones and other devices in February 2023.
- TikTok spokesperson called the ban on employee devices by government bodies based on "basic misinformation about our company" and urged officials to meet with them to clarify their ownership structure and commitment to privacy and data security.
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Beware of that international WhatsApp call and text
- People around the world, especially in India, are reporting an increase in suspicious calls from international phone numbers on WhatsApp, mostly aimed at scamming people.
- The scammers often pretend to be HR representatives and offer users money in exchange for likes on YouTube videos or a part-time job.
- As most mobile internet users in India use WhatsApp for communication, scammers have shifted from conventional SMS to WhatsApp.
- Users are encouraged to exercise caution and avoid engaging with unfamiliar international calls or messages, and to promptly block any suspicious activity.
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Chinese hackers outnumber FBI cyber staff 50 To 1: FBI Director
- FBI Director says Chinese hackers outnumber US cyber staff by 50 to 1, revealing the extent of the threat posed by foreign cyber attacks.
- In a recent speech, the FBI Director highlighted the challenges faced by US cyber security agencies, citing China as the most significant threat.
- The FBI Director warned that China's cyber espionage activities pose a significant threat to US national security, with Chinese hackers increasingly targeting critical infrastructure and sensitive government systems.
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Google blocks over 1.43 million malicious apps and bans 173,000 accounts in 2022
- Google blocked 1.43 million bad apps from Play Store in 2022 with improved security features and app review processes.
- The tech giant also banned 173,000 bad accounts and prevented over $2 billion in fraudulent transactions in 2022.
- Google's addition of identity verification methods has reduced accounts used to publish apps that go against its policies.
- Despite Google's efforts, McAfee's Mobile Research Team discovered 38 malicious games masquerading as Minecraft installed by 35 million users worldwide.
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Google removes over 3,500 loan apps from Play Store in India
- Google has removed more than 3,500 loan apps from its Play Store in India for breaking its rules during 2022.
- In September 2021, Google updated its policy for financial services apps in India, requiring app developers to be licensed by the Reserve Bank of India to provide personal loans.
- Google has also taken action against personal loan apps that attempt to gain access to user contacts or photos globally.
- To protect users and maintain trust, Google is regularly updating its policies and review processes to ensure all apps in the Play Store comply with its rules.
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Tiktok's claims of secure US data centers challenged by reports of security vulnerabilities
- TikTok's claims of secure data centers for US user information are called into question by interviews with former employees and over 60 documents, photos, and videos.
- Security vulnerabilities in TikTok's data centers have been reported, including unmarked flash drives, unescorted visitors, and unattended boxes of hard drives left in hallways.
- Sources suggest that TikTok's challenges with data storage capacity led to cutting corners and overlooking security measures.
- Documents reveal that TikTok's data center operations are still closely connected to ByteDance's business in China, including the use of servers produced by a company that the Pentagon identified as controlled by the Chinese military.
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Indian hacker found bug that could have led to deletion of any LinkedIn posts
- Anand Prakash, an ethical hacker and CEO of cybersecurity firm Pingsafe, discovered a security gap in LinkedIn that could have allowed anyone to delete any posts on the platform.
- The vulnerability was discovered in 2018 as part of LinkedIn's bug bounty program, which rewards individuals who find security flaws or vulnerabilities in the platform's internet-facing applications.
- LinkedIn fixed the issue after it was discovered, but only recently gave permission for Prakash to disclose the bug. He received a $10,000 reward for his discovery.
- Prakash has previously found and reported vulnerabilities on social media platforms such as Twitter and Tinder, as well as ride-sharing platform Uber.
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Furniture rental startup RentoMojo reports data breach by hackers, 1.5 lakh subscribers to be affected
- Rentomojo, an online rental marketplace start-up, has reported a data breach that is likely to affect its 1.5 lakh subscribers.
- The firm detected unauthorized access to one of its databases, which allowed attackers to access customer data, including personally identifiable information, by exploiting cloud misconfiguration.
- The breach will not have any impact on financial information like credit cards, debit cards, or UPI as the firm does not store them in its database.
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