Page 2 - Digital Security

Google to delete location data of users visiting an abortion clinic

In a blog post, Google said it would remove location history data about some "particularly personal" places from a Google account shortly after someone visits

WEF 2022: Davos discusses digital safety, security, and protection

India's use of drones to provide essential healthcare services to people living in remote and hard-to-reach areas was showcased at World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting at Davos

India sees 70% spike in ransomware attacks on critical infrastructure

According to the report by cybersecurity company Trellix, over half of adversarial advanced persistent threat actor activity originated from Russian and Chinese backed groups

When technology of espionage outstrips law's ability to protect citizens

Most surveillance firms operate out of the public eye, and given the sensitive nature of the technology they provide, it is extremely difficult to ascertain who their customers are

2021 may see people using technology to thrive, not just survive

Technology to get smarter in new year

Govt bans 118 Chinese apps, including PUBG, over security concerns

The ministry said, it had received many complaints about the misuse of the mobile apps available on Android and iOS platforms for "stealing and surreptitiously" transmitting users' data

Banned Chinese apps consider shifting servers to India to allay concerns

The Indian authorities feared that these apps were transferring consumer data to locations outside the country, especially China, in an unauthorised and surreptitious manner.

Virus of cyber kind: Only behavioural change can ensure digital security

Between February and March, there was a 12 per cent increase in the number of devices in India that received at least one threat

World War II Nazi tech may lead to ultra-secure bank cards

The codes will be generated at a timed interval by a tiny clock and appear near the signature strip