During its representation to the government, Nasscom, the leading industry body in the sector, suggested that the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology need to consider different deadlines for compliance with the upcoming rules on data protection and protection…
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Microsoft Announces Launch of Customizable AI-Powered Digital Avatar
Microsoft has recently announced the launch of its text-to-speech avatars on its Azure AI platform, which will enable businesses to design customized digital humans driven by natural language AI. With the new avatars, word input may be used to initiate…
Apple Adopts Universal Texting Standard
Apple has made a significant move away from the iMessage exclusivity that has dominated its environment for more than ten years and toward the adoption of a universal texting standard. This action is anticipated to close the messaging gap between…
Maximizing Data Security: Why Simply Factory Resetting Your Android Phone Won’t Suffice Before Selling
In today’s tech landscape, concerns about smartphone data privacy are increasingly prevalent. While many may not possess highly sensitive information, the thought of unauthorized access to personal data remains unsettling. Despite following common safety practices online, uncertainties persist…
Google’s Bard AI Chatbot is now Accessible to Teenagers
Google is making Bard, its conversational AI tool, available to teens in a majority of nations across the globe. Teens who are of legal age to manage their own Google Account will be able to use the chatbot in…
Google Eases Restrictions: Teens Navigate Bard with Guardrails
It has been announced that Google is planning on allowing teens in most countries to use a chatbot called Bard which is based on artificial intelligence and possesses some guardrails. It has been announced that on Thursday, Google will…
AI/ML Tools Uncovered with 12+ Vulnerabilities Open to Exploitation
Since August 2023, individuals on the Huntr bug bounty platform dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have exposed more than a dozen vulnerabilities that jeopardize AI/ML models, leading to potential system takeovers and theft of sensitive…
Toyota Acknowledges Security Breach After Medusa Ransomware Threatens to Leak Data
Toyota Financial Services (TFS) announced that unauthorised access was detected on some of its systems in Europe and Africa after the Medusa ransomware claimed responsibility for the attack. Toyota Financial Services, a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, is a…
Android’s Privacy Boost: Google Unveils ‘Private Spaces’ Feature to Safeguard Photos and Data
There is no doubt that it is not a whole new thing to want to keep certain apps, data, and images on users’ phones private, but there still has not been a complete solution to keeping everything secure. The…
Bengaluru Police Bust Rs 854 Crore Cyber Fraud
The Bengaluru Police have made significant progress in uncovering a sophisticated cyber investment fraud that involved an astonishing amount of Rs 854 crore. The study clarifies the complex network of mule accounts that was essential to carrying out this financial…
Bing Chat Rebrands to ‘Copilot’: What is New?
Bing Chat has been renamed as ‘Copilot,’ according to an announcement made during Microsoft Ignite 2023. But, is the name change the only new thing the users will be introduced with? The answer could be a little ambiguous. What is…
Microsoft’s Purview: A Leap Forward in AI Data Security
Microsoft has once again made significant progress in the rapidly changing fields of artificial intelligence and data security with the most recent updates to Purview, its AI-powered data management platform. The ground-breaking innovations and improvements included in the most recent…
Unveiling LockBit: Cybercrime Gang Targeting Global Titans in Hacking Spree
Ransomware, a form of malicious software, has a history spanning over three decades. However, it only gained regular attention in popular media over the last ten years. This type of malware locks access to computer systems or encrypts files…
Researcher Claims: Teens with “Digital Bazookas” are Winning Ransomware War
One thing that Boeing, the Australian shipping company, the world’s largest bank and the world’s biggest law firm share in common is that they have all suffered a cybersecurity incident, at least once. And, these breaches have apparently been conducted…
How to Increase Your WiFi Speed in Five Simple Steps
If you’re here, you’re probably interested in learning how to boost your home WiFi speed. We expect the internet to function at steady speed as it has become a vital part of daily life. Otherwise, it may lead to…
Sam Altman Hits Pause on ChatGPT Plus Sign-Ups Amid Overwhelming Demand
According to OpenAI’s Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman, the company has temporarily reduced the number of new subscribers for its ChatGPT Plus service due to overwhelming demand and would like to thank those who attended the event. It has…
Top 10 Cutting-Edge Technologies Set to Revolutionize Cybersecurity
In the present digital landscape, safeguarding against cyber threats and cybercrimes is a paramount concern due to their increasing sophistication. The advent of new technologies introduces both advantages and disadvantages. While these technologies can be harnessed for committing cybercrimes,…
New ChatGPT Update Unveils Alarming Security Vulnerabilities – Is Your Data at Risk?
The recent enhancements to ChatGPT, such as the introduction of the Code Interpreter, have brought about heightened security issues, as per the investigations conducted by security expert Johann Rehberger and subsequently validated by Tom’s Hardware. Notably, the vulnerabilities in…
Securing Open Source: A Comprehensive Guide
Open-source software has become the backbone of many modern applications, providing cost-effective solutions and fostering collaborative development. However, the open nature of these projects can sometimes raise security concerns. Balancing the benefits of open source with the need for robust…
FBI and CISA Reveals: ‘Royal’ Ransomware Group Targeted 350 Victims for $275 Million
In a joint advisory, the FBI and CISA have revealed a network breach conducted by the ‘Royal ransomware gang’ that has targeted nearly 350 organizations globally since 2022. Giving further details of the original advisory published in March, in the…