Children across the globe and Canada who used online educational technology during the pandemic had their personal data secretly harvested and sent to advertising companies, according to a new report published by Human Rights Watch. According to the report, these online educational products had the capacity to monitor children and collect data on “who …
Read More »The terrorist threat posed by lone actors is ‘difficult to detect,’ says federal report
Violent extremists in Canada have the “intent and capability” to commit acts of terrorism, but detecting attacks by lone actors or small groups before they happen is “difficult,” says an internal threat assessment conducted for the federal government last year. The warning is found in a threat analysis prepared by the federal government’s …
Read More »India’s internet economy grew over 50 per cent in 2021, to touch $1 trillion by 2030: Redseer report
India’s internet economy is estimated to be growing over 50 per cent YoY in 2021. It is poised to touch $1 trillion by 2030, according to a report by Redseer Consulting. This growth is driven by a rapidly increasing internet penetration rate, high-speed internet access, and increased online shopping and …
Read More »Rocket Report: SpaceX raises more cash, buy your own New Glenn
Enlarge / The James Webb Space Telescope lifts off from French Guiana on an Ariane 5 rocket on December 25. ESA – S. Corvaja Welcome to Edition 4.27 of the Rocket Report! And after two weeks away, the Rocket Report is back. I’d like to say I’m tanned, rested, and …
Read More »Xiaomi 12 To Feature These Premium Features, May Arrive This Year Itself: Report
Image of the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra used for representation. (Image Credit: Xiaomi) The smartphone may come with 100W fast charging for a large battery along with improved 50MP camera. IANS Last Updated:November 26, 2021, 18:24 IST FOLLOW US ON: Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi is planning to launch a its …
Read More »NSO’s Pegasus Spyware Found on Six Palestinian Activists’ Phones: Report
Security researchers disclosed Monday that spyware from the notorious Israeli hacker-for-hire company NSO Group was detected on the cellphones of six Palestinian human rights activists, half affiliated with groups that Israel’s defense minister controversially claimed were involved in terrorism. The revelation marks the first known instance of Palestinian activists being …
Read More »Tech support scams are number one phishing threat, says report- The New Indian Express
By PTI BENGALURU: Tech support scams, which often arrive as a pop-up alert convincingly disguised using the names and branding of major tech companies, have become the top phishing threat to consumers, according to a new report. Tech support scams are expected to proliferate in the upcoming holiday season, as …
Read More »Amazon permanently banned over 600 Chinese brands for repeated violation of its policies: Report
Amazon has permanently banned more than 600 Chinese brands across 3,000 different seller accounts, according to reports. The tech giant has banned these brands and accounts following five months of its global crackdown. The number was first reported by the South China Morning Post. The report cited an interview for …
Read More »Covid survivors report rise in hair loss post-second wave, say doctors- The New Indian Express
Express News Service BENGALURU: While post-Covid problems like myalgia fever, fatigue, shortness of breath were seen amongst many patients, doctors are now seeing worried patients coming to them carrying their bunch of fallen hair strands in paper bags or zip pouches. Hair loss is another post-Covid effect noted by doctors, …
Read More »Instagram testing controls to bring suggested posts to primary feed for users: Report
Instagram is testing new controls for users that will show them suggested posts within their feed, as per reports. According to the Facebook-owned photo sharing platform, the response to its “suggested posts” feature has been quite positive. Owing to this, it is launching a new test that will show users …
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