Ashwini Vaishnaw interview | ‘New draft data protection bill to be out soon for consultation’

[ad_1] Draft legislation will be out for consultation soon, says Union Communications Minister Draft legislation will be out for consultation soon, says Union Communications Minister The draft of the revised data protection Bill will be released for consultation soon with the government planning to present it in Parliament during the Budget session next year, Minister […]

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We are working on a comprehensive legal framework for digital economy, says Minister for Communication

[ad_1] ‘We have consistently held that India’s laws must be implemented by every company operating in the country’ ‘We have consistently held that India’s laws must be implemented by every company operating in the country’ In an interview with The Hindu, Union Minister for Railways, Communication and Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw talks about […]

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Meta reaches $37.5 million settlement of Facebook location tracking lawsuit

[ad_1] Lawyers for the plaintiffs may seek up to 30% of Monday’s settlement for legal fees, settlement papers show Lawyers for the plaintiffs may seek up to 30% of Monday’s settlement for legal fees, settlement papers show Meta Platforms Inc. reached a $37.5 million settlement of a lawsuit accusing the parent of Facebook of violating […]

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Vietnam Communist Party orders tech firms to store user data onshore as it tightens cybersecurity rules

[ad_1] The new rules will apply to social media companies like Alphabet Inc.’s Google and Meta’s Facebook, and telecommunications operators The new rules will apply to social media companies like Alphabet Inc.’s Google and Meta’s Facebook, and telecommunications operators Vietnam’s government has ordered technology firms to store their users’ data locally and set up local […]

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Snap stops development of flying selfie drone Pixy, reports Wall Street Journal

[ad_1] The news comes nearly four months after the California-based company launched the pocket-sized camera The news comes nearly four months after the California-based company launched the pocket-sized camera Snapchat parent Snap Inc will stop future development of its Pixy flying selfie drone, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the […]

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Instant loan app operators suspected behind circulation of derogatory picture of a married woman

[ad_1] Police say app operators may have gained access to a picture of the woman through a loanee’s gallery that app had access to Police say app operators may have gained access to a picture of the woman through a loanee’s gallery that app had access to In yet another instance of harassment by the […]

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Signal app users’ phone number accessed by hacker after Twilio phishing attack

[ad_1] The attack targeted Signal’s phone number authentication partner company, Twilio The attack targeted Signal’s phone number authentication partner company, Twilio The messaging app service Signal said on Monday a phishing attack against its SMS verification partner Twilio meant hackers had accessed phone numbers and registration codes of 1,900 Signal users. (Sign up to our […]

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Weekly Crypto Roundup: titans clash, hacks continue, and sanctions hit home

[ad_1] The week came to a close with Bitcoin (BTC) just under $24,000, as was the case last week. And Ether (ETH) jumped over 24% this week to rest at under $1,900. However, major crypto events in the past few days had more to do with crypto exchanges and their owners The week came to […]

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Harmony and Nomad crypto bridge hacks show where blockchains are weak

[ad_1] Crypto hackers have stolen assets worth around $1.2 billion from bridges in this year alone Crypto hackers have stolen assets worth around $1.2 billion from bridges in this year alone Another day, another hack – and another blockchain bridge burned. When thieves stole an estimated $190 million from U.S. crypto firm Nomad last week, […]

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Fundamental that companies put in place multi-factor authentication: Microsoft’s Mary Jo Schrade

[ad_1] While the last two years of the pandemic have accelerated the adoption of digital technologies globally, it has also brought forth a new host of cybersecurity issues. Reports of ransomware attacks, data thefts, phishing attempts, etc, have showcased how vulnerable companies and users are to these threats. The most recent spate of high-profile attacks […]

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