BRAZIL PHONE THEFT
In Brazil, a stolen phone can cost more than money — and shape an election
Cellphone theft remains a significant concern for many Brazilians amid a decline in overall crime rates. In Sao Paulo, where phone thefts are highly prevalent, both presidential candidates are responding to public unease. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has introduced increased penalties for phone theft, while challenger Flavio Bolsonaro has proposed stricter sentences. Affected individuals express feelings of vulnerability and stress after experiencing theft, further highlighting public safety issues.
Gen Z & Gen Alpha need subtitles for parents? Decoding ancient slang
India Post's Registered Post service is retiring, prompting a nostalgic look back at pre-digital era relics. The article reminisces about dial-up internet, blue aerogrammes, and technologies like floppy disks and cassette tapes. It highlights the stark contrast between the slow-paced past and today's instant digital access, showcasing a world transformed by technology.
Bank frauds in India have tripled and they need a sensible response
Bank frauds in India have tripled. Payment scams are increasing rapidly. Digital transactions account for more than half of all frauds. The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is attracting criminals. The banking system needs stronger guardrails. The Reserve Bank of India is developing an AI tool. The stock-market regulator is adding a layer of security.
Researchers: Chinese-made GPS tracker highly vulnerable
A report by the Boston cybersecurity firm BitSight says the flaws could let attackers remotely hijack device-equipped vehicles, cutting off fuel to them and otherwise seizing control while they travel.
View: A better tomorrow won’t fix India’s broken today
The trouble is with demand. Firms are protecting operating profit — or preventing losses — by pruning jobs and cutting pay.
Keep your Apple ID credentials safe, iPhone maker reports 9% increase in phishing attacks this year
The use of the Apple brand as a decoy increased in the first six months of the year.
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Uber pushed the limits of the law. Now comes the reckoning
US officials are looking into possible bribes, illicit software, questionable pricing schemes and theft of a competitor’s intellectual property.
Cyber crimes in India likely to double to 3 lakh in 2015: Report
The number of cyber crimes in the country may double to 3 lakh in 2015 and could pose serious economic and national security challenges, an Assocham-Mahindra SSG study has warned.
Days of broad-based rally may be behind us, but stock-specific movement will continue: Nilesh Shah, Axis Capital
The markets are trying to figure out what policy actions will be taken by the govt, how growth and investments will be revived, how good quarterly results be and what will be there in the budget.
US targets fake goods in 4 Chinese provinces
The largest US business association is taking its fight against counterfeit goods to four Chinese provinces where many fakes are turned out around the clock, officials said Monday.
Technology @ FIFA `06
As the teams battle it out for the Golden Cup, we bring to you all the technology that is making the event -- on and off the field.
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