The holiday season is meant for celebrations, but cybercriminals are using this cheerful time to run smart scams. A new trick doing the rounds involves fake New Year greetings sent as APK files that can secretly take control of your phone. It usually begins with a harmless-looking WhatsApp message wishing you a Happy New Year. […]
Digital arrest scams and related cybercrimes in the country have seen a sharp increase between 2022 and 2024. The government informed the Rajya Sabha that in 2022, 39,925 cases of digital arrest were registered, and the total amount defrauded was Rs 91.14 crore. Meanwhile, in 2024, these cases almost tripled to 1,23,672. The amount defrauded
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has announced a new senior hiring aimed at tackling the potential risks of artificial intelligence. The firm is looking to appoint a ‘Head of Preparedness’, a role focused on assessing and mitigating the possible harmful impacts of AI. According to the company, the key responsibility of the position will be
[[{“value”:” AI gets properly useful AI has been the buzzword of the past two years, but most of its practical uses have lived quietly in the background. In 2026, that changes. AI will become far more visible in everyday workflows, transforming how people actually work rather than just how companies talk about innovation. Game studios,
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Have you ever worried that someone could steal your phone number and empty your bank account? It may sound scary, but it’s very real. This type of crime is called SIM-swap or duplicate SIM fraud. In such cases, scammers take control of your mobile number and receive all your one-time passwords (OTPs). Once they have
A tragic incident in Uttar Pradesh has raised serious concerns about how schools handle exam-related issues. A 16-year-old Class 10 student from Greater Noida West allegedly died by suicide after being questioned by her school over the suspected use of AI-based tools during a pre-board exam. The incident reportedly took place on December 23. Police
Tech company Xiaomi has launched its new flagship smartphone Xiaomi 17 Ultra in its home market China. The phone has been introduced with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, 200-megapixel camera, and 6800mAh battery. The phone has been introduced in three storage variants. Its starting price is 6999 Yuan (approx. ₹89,450). The Leica Edition
After nearly 40 years of trying, researchers have finally solved one of engineering’s toughest challenges. Teams from the University of Michigan and the University of Pennsylvania have created a robot smaller than a grain of salt that can sense, think, and act on its own. It may sound like science fiction, but this breakthrough is
For a long time, your Gmail address felt permanent once created, it stayed forever. But that rule may finally be easing. Google is slowly introducing a new feature that could let users change their Gmail username without creating a brand-new account. What’s new in Gmail? According to a Google support page shared in Hindi, users
Tech company Xiaomi has launched its new flagship smartphone Xiaomi 17 Ultra in its home market China. The phone has been introduced with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, 200-megapixel camera, and 6800mAh battery. The phone has been introduced in three storage variants. Its starting price is 6999 Yuan (approx. ₹89,450). The Leica Edition
