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All Whatsapp users must beware of a new Whatsapp security flaw that allows anyone to deactivate your account using your phone number. The hackers don’t need any information about the user except the phone number. In this flaw, the attacker can block your account but will not gain any access to it. Hackers only Need Phone Number to Block Your WhatsApp Account The security researchers Luis Marquez Carpintero and Ernesto Canales Perena first discovered the flaw…

Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions through WhatsApp remained tepid in March, four months since the feature went live for 20 million users on the messaging app. Despite early predictions that payments via the messaging app would explode once the feature went live, WhatsApp accounted for only 0.02% of UPI volumes and 0.01% of transaction value. Industry executives FE spoke to said that the limited number of transactions might be attributable to the…

Well, it’s no doubt that Windows 10 is right now the most used desktop operating system. Windows 10 offers more features and options than any other desktop operating system. Also, Windows 10 has built-in security and privacy feature known as ‘Microsoft Defender.’ Microsoft Defender is not the only security feature protecting Windows 10; It also has other security features like password lock, encryption option (BitLocker), Tamper Protection, and more. While…

Almost all apps that you have installed on your Android phone do one thing secretly: make a list of all apps you have on your phone. This list of apps is collected and linked to your user ID along with your phone number, location, addresses, etc. So, why do Android app developers do this? Knowing what other apps you have on your phone helps developers track your personal choices and…

In a major development in data breach allegations, RBI has ordered forensic audit of Mobikwik systems. The Reserve Bank has asked digital wallet firm Mobikwik, which is facing data breach allegations, to get a forensic audit done without any delay. Though the Gurugram-based firm has been claiming that its systems are secure and that there is no basis to the allegations of data breach, a group of hackers on Tuesday…

Competition watchdog Competition Commission of India (CCI), on Wednesday, ordered a probe into a privacy policy update announced by Facebook-owned WhatsApp, saying the messaging service breached antitrust laws. WhatsApp said in January it was updating its privacy policy to allow it to share some user data with parent Facebook and other companies in the group, prompting a global backlash against the messaging app, including in India, its biggest market, with…

Google has fixed an issue with Android System WebView that caused apps like Gmail, Google Chrome, and others to crash. According to a report, users started noticing these crashes on Monday afternoon and at the time, Google recommended users to switch to the desktop client for Gmail. The search giant acknowledged the issue on its Google Workspace Status Dashboard and was regularly updating it with follow ups, till it was…

Google has found a new way to keep nearby smartphones and users connected as it has launched its “WifiNanScan App”. This is not for end users but it will eventually affect their day to day usage, as reported by 9to5Google. The “WifiNanScan App” is meant for developers so they can experiment with WiFi Aware. In case you don’t know, WiFi Aware is Neighbor Awareness Networking (NAN) that lets smartphones running…

Well, WhatsApp is definitely the best instant messaging app available for Android and iOS. Compared to every other instant messaging apps for Android, WhatsApp offers users more features. WhatsApp has over 2 billion active monthly users, making it one of the leading instant messaging apps. WhatsApp is an app where you can exchange text messages, send or receive media files, make payments, etc. It also offers a storage management feature…

New Delhi: Facebook on Friday said it is working on Instagram for kids under age 13 where parents will have controls just like Messenger Kids. Head of Instagram Adam Mosseri said that a version of the popular photo-sharing app is currently being explored. “Kids are increasingly asking their parents if they can join apps that help them keep up with their friends,” Mosseri said in a tweet. “A version of…

Xiaomi is launching its maiden smart TV under its Redmi brand in India on Wednesday (March 17) at 12pm. Xiaomi already has been selling smart TVs in the country under its more premium brand, MI. The event will be online on the official website of Redmi and their social media handles. The teaser page for the upcoming TV has been promoting ‘XL Experience’, hinting that it is going to be…

Instagram Stories are among the most popular ways to post photos, videos and other content on the social media platform. However, the process may sound a lot for some users as it requires opening the app, selecting an image and then sharing it. Well, not anymore, the Threads by Instagram app now allows users to stay connected with close friends, post stories, updates and more. Threads by Instagram is a…