Messaging app Telegram has taken decisive action against bots that were reported for sharing sensitive data related to Star Health and Allied Insurance Company, and is actively keeping an eye on their re-emergence, a company statement said.
"The bots reported to Telegram for sharing Star Health data were immediately removed and moderators are monitoring to prevent them from being recreated. The sharing of private information on Telegram is expressly forbidden and such content is deleted whenever it is found," the statement said.
Last month, Star Health had sent a legal notice to Telegram, accusing it of hosting chatbots that shared the leaked data, the statement said, adding that Telegram has consistently maintained its stance on data privacy and cooperation with the investigation.
Telegram, in a note titled "Is blaming the Intermediary the new norm in Data Breach Incidents?", said it is becoming increasingly clear that Star Health may have tried to pass the buck to Telegram and ...

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The hacker had created Telegram bots to access data of 31,216,953 customers updated till July 2024 and 5,758,425 claims of the company available till early August

Microsoft to sell Xbox games through mobile app. Intel Core Ultra 200S desktop processor unveiled. Qualcomm confirms security vulnerability. WhatsApp rolling out chat-specific themes

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Users can choose from 20 different colour and 22 textured themes, personalising conversations by applying different themes to specific chats

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Qualcomm has listed 64 affected chips, including the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC found in flagship Android devices and the Snapdragon X55 5G modem used in the iPhone 12 series

Qualcomm

In December last year, the Consumer Affairs Ministry introduced rules defining 13 dark patterns in ecommerce, classifying them as violations of consumer protection laws

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The Xiaomi smartphone will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2, which was launched earlier this year targeting budget 5G smartphones under $99

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The Chinese smartphone maker announced via a post on Weibo that it will be hosting the Find X8 series launch event in China on October 24. Global launch is expected in December

OPPO Find X8 series will be powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 9400 chipset

OPPO Find X8 series will be powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 9400 chipset

The Honeywell Aviator Hi-Fi speaker is powered by a proprietary true-lossless audio codec (over 1Mbps transmission rate) and delivers a 240W power output, said the company

Honeywell Aviator

The ACCENTUM Wireless SE comes along with the BTD 600 Bluetooth dongle at Rs 13,990. It is available exclusively on the brand's webshop and the e-commerce platform Amazon

ACCENTUM Wireless Copper special edition

Designed for comfort and style, the POP Icon Keys keyboard boasts silent typing and customisable shortcuts, while the POP Mouse offers low noise smooth navigation

Logitech POP Icon Keys and POP Mouse

The Lava Agni 3 boasts a dual-display design with a secondary touchscreen on the rear, alongside the rear camera module. Moreover, the smartphone features an action key akin to Apple's Action Button

Lava Agni 3

The OnePlus Nord Buds 3 offer excellent value for money, at Rs 2,299, positioning them as strong contenders in the budget wireless earbuds market

OnePlus Nord Buds 3

For a budget smartwatch, the CMF Watch Pro 2 provides basic functionality without lag. Among its notable feature is Bluetooth calling, which function effectively for hands-free calls

CMF Watch Pro 2

The iPhone 16 continues Apple's tradition of iterative improvements, with AI enhancements still on the horizon that may unlock the full potential once available

Apple iPhone 16 - Black

With a growing library of exclusive titles and long-awaited support for retro gaming emulators, the iPhone 16 Pro Max has something for everyone

iPhone 16 Pro Max

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