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Centre works on security as it weighs moving classified files to e-Office
The Indian government is considering transitioning classified government files to a secure digital e-Office format. High-level discussions are in progress among key ministries and departments to devise advanced security protocols like Multiple Factor Authentication and heightened VPN interfaces to ensure the safe handling of sensitive information.
Brazil judge orders X to reimpose block or face hefty fine
Judge Alexandre de Moraes said in a court order that a "recalcitrant" X had "unlawfully, persistently and intentionally" failed to respect judicial orders, and would face a daily fine of 5 million reais ($913,000 USD) until it again suspends its service.
Brazil Supreme Court panel unanimously upholds judge's decision to block X nationwide
The panel that voted in a virtual session was comprised of five of the full bench's 11 justices, including de Moraes, who last Friday ordered the platform blocked for refusing to name a local legal representative, as required by law. It will stay suspended until it complies with his orders.
How Brazil's experiment fighting fake news led to a ban on X
Brazil's yearslong fight against the internet's destructive effect on politics, culminating in the current blackout of X, shows the pitfalls of a nation deciding what can be said online. Do too little and allow online chatter to undermine democracy; do too much and restrict citizens' legitimate speech.
Railways, Amazon sign deal to scale up use of train network for faster delivery of customer packages
Amazon India and the Indian Railways have signed an MoU to strengthen their parcel transportation partnership. The agreement focuses on creating a hub-and-spoke model, enhancing transit times, and expanding parcel volumes via railways. The collaboration aims to streamline logistics for the e-commerce sector, ensuring faster and more reliable deliveries across India.
'Night patrol, access control': Centre suggests measures to states on safety of medics
In a virtual meeting on Wednesday, co-chaired by secretaries of the Union home and health ministries and attended by chief secretaries and director generals of police (DGPs), the central government officials said state laws are already in place in 26 states and Union Territories (UTs) for safeguarding healthcare professionals.
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Opinion: India should focus on investing in AI across cyber security, border security
The announcement of ChatGPT by Open AI, a startup, began a big bang of AI boom on November 30, 2022. ChatGPT is a virtual assistant (a ChatBot) that allows the user to assist them with composing essays and creating content in the form of text, photos, and videos.
To hide your internet activity or your IP address, use a virtual private network
Using unsecured internet access poses risks. Hackers can intercept your connection, allowing them to view your online activities, install malware on your device, or create fake hotspots that appear legitimate. It's one of those times when it's best to use a virtual private network, or VPN.
AI companies train language models on YouTube's archive ? making private videos a privacy risk
Exploring the intricate nexus of big tech self-regulation, privacy concerns, and legal safeguards in AI development underscores the imperative for ethical AI model training and deployment.
New RuPay payment mechanism using NFC: Know who will benefit from it and who may not need it
NFC sticker powered by RuPay: A silicon sticker powered by RuPay using near field communication (NFC) technology is set to be launched. This sticker can be fixed on any solid surface and requires no internet or power and is also waterproof. You can use this NFC sticker for payments at any NCMC enabled terminals in Assam ASTC, Delhi metro, Mumbai BEST, etc.
North Block bomb hoax: Delhi Police writes to Google, seeks IP address details
The Delhi Police, following a hoax bomb threat email received by the North Block, has written to Google requesting details of the email's IP address. The IP address is crucial for identifying the origin of the email. Despite the alarm raised by the threat on Wednesday at the Ministry of Home Affairs office, it was deemed a hoax after no suspicious items were found.
Indian crypto investors take illegal routes to avoid tax burdern
Peer-to-peer trading through escrow services on banned crypto exchanges has increased five times during weeks of high trading volume in March and April, according to a study conducted by Delhi-based policy think tank Esya Centre.
Data centre companies seek clarity on dark fibre for captive networks
Data centre industry calls for clarification on dark fibre regulations for captive networks to enhance ease of doing business. India's market poised for growth, with high AI server market expectations. The industry pushes for prompt government action to reduce operational costs and improve connectivity.
Browsing in incognito mode doesn't protect you as much as you might think
A settlement disclosed Monday in a federal court is primarily designed to ensure that users who use Incognito mode in Chrome get more privacy while surfing the internet than they had been previously.
Telecom firms struggle to monetise amid incomplete 5G rollout
India recently became the fastest 5G rollout nation in the world. The country¡¯s top two carriers, Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, have collectively splurged around $25 billion in buying 5G airwaves and launching their next-generation wireless broadband services. Between them, they have 165 million 5G customers. But neither of them has seen any serious monetisation of their 5G businesses even 18 months after they introduced next-gen networks.
Indian economy is resilient... changes in bilateral trade are a huge opportunity, says Crisil CEO
"The fiscal discipline of the government means that its expenditure would be a little controlled. We are hoping for a normal monsoon, so the agriculture sector will be okay. At 6.8%, India would still be the fastest-growing major economy," says Crisil CEO Amish Mehta
Instagram available in Russia to some users
Some Reuters reporters in Moscow were able to browse Instagram without requiring a virtual private network (VPN) for the first time in almost two years, after they were blocked in March 2022.
'Bordered' regulation to hurt Metaverse's seamless experience: Meta
The US social networking giant said the metaverse is subjected to international laws and standards and that India already has a solid legal framework that applies to internet technologies, such as the new Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, which may continue to apply to the metaverse.
KKR¡¯s big bet on BookMyShow; Free Fire Max tops esports sweepstakes
Private equity fund KKR is in advanced talks to pick up a significant minority stake in online ticket-booking platform BookMyShow. This and more in today¡¯s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Norms soon to let telcos lease 5G to private networks
Telecom operators have been struggling to monetise 5G due to a lack of demand for enterprise use cases. Retail customers have been using 5G virtually free of cost since the launch in October 2022. But, now, leasing of 5G spectrum to private networks will help Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel - which are on course to complete nationwide rollout of 5G services this year - to monetise the fifth-generation mobile technology that is up to 100 times faster than 4G, experts said.
Real money egaming banned? Players now game the system
Banned in some states, gamers take WhatsApp & Telegram route, mask location to keep playing.
Device intelligence platform Fingerprint raises $33 million from Nexus Venture Partners, others
Chicago-based startup Fingerprint has raised $33m in a Series C funding round led by Nexus Venture Partners, bringing its total funding to $77m. Fingerprint provides device intelligence APIs to help developers create security solutions, with its technology identifying 99.5% of returning users in less than 500 milliseconds of processing time.
Virtual connections can make real impact: Online gaming communities offer young men a space to bond, share their thoughts
Online gaming communities can be a valuable source of support for young men struggling with mental health issues, according to a study. The research found that individuals with less real-life support and more depressive symptoms were more likely to form and maintain social ties within online gaming communities.
Cloud computing, virtualization of telco network, fibre rollout to solve call drop issue: HCL Tech official
HCL Tech Chief Technology Officer Kalyan Kumar said that post-pandemic, demand for data has jumped significantly high and telecom operators are gradually moving towards cloud computing systems to manage capacity in the network.
Protesters - and police - deploy tech in fight for future of Iran
Struggling to suppress the biggest show of dissent in years, Iran's authorities have also turned to technology, using delivery apps, Twitter and facial recognition to track protesters, eavesdrop on opponents and harass women who defy their strict dress code, rights campaigners said.
Delhi HC seeks Cert-In's response to plea challenging cybersecurity directions
The directions by Cert-In on April 28 presented an existential crisis as they mandated the firm to collect a range of personal data and share it with Cert-In on demand and/or on the occurrence of a cybersecurity incident, the company said in its petition.
Counter use of technology for cybercrime, India tells UN Ad Hoc group
In order to rein in cybercrime globally, member states must agree on a cooperation framework for ¡°freezing and return¡± of proceeds obtained from cybercrime, Indian officials stated while addressing the UN Ad Hoc committee, which met in Vienna between May 30 and June 10.
VPNs: Why they matter and what¡¯s changing
The government wants VPN providers to strictly follow new cybersecurity rules, resulting in them expressing doubts about continuing to operate in India. We explain what a VPN is, why it is important and what the controversy is all about.
Follow rules or leave India: MoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar to VPN service providers
Chandrasekhar was speaking at the release of the Frequently Answered Questions (FAQs) on the Cert-In guidelines, which were issued on April 28.
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