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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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WhatsApp adds new security features to enhance privacy and control over messages
- WhatsApp has announced three new security features aimed at providing extra layers of privacy and more control over messages.
- The new features include Account Protect, Device Verification and Automatic Security Codes, and will be added to the platform in the coming months.
- WhatsApp already offers features such as end-to-end encryption, two-step verification and biometric protection, among others.
- The company says it is committed to providing a secure and private messaging platform for its users, and plans to announce more updates soon.
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Mastercard CTO Touts Cybersecurity
- Cybersecurity is crucial for building trust and revenue for businesses, according to Mastercard President and CTO Ed McLaughlin.
- McLaughlin warns that security systems that impede customer interaction can hinder revenue.
- To address this challenge, Mastercard's RiskRecon helps businesses identify and address security flaws and issues, thereby improving their cybersecurity posture and earning customer trust.
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Fake D-Mart, Big Basket websites used to scam crores of rupees, 6 arrested
- Noida Police arrested six members of a cyber gang for creating fake websites of D-Mart, Big Basket, and Big Bazaar and duping people of crores of rupees.
- The gang offered products at discounted rates and gained information about buyers' credit/debit cards during payment to fraudulently withdraw money from their bank accounts.
- The arrested members are residents of Ghaziabad and Gautam Buddh Nagar and have duped people from Delhi NCR area and other parts of the country.
- The police have seized laptops, mobile phones, debit cards, cash, and a car from the gang and filed an FIR against them under relevant provisions of the Information Technology Act.
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