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Kaspersky flags QR code payment scams as a key cyber risk for Indians travelling to Indonesia
As more Indian tourists move to Indonesia, Kaspersky's cybersecurity experts are sounding the alarm on rising online threats. They point out that travellers should be particularly careful about things like fake QR codes and phishing attacks, which are becoming more common. It's crucial for tourists to stay vigilant to protect themselves from these digital dangers.
Dark Matter Season 2 Ending Explained: What happens in Apple TV sci-fi series finale?
Dark Matter Season 2 has come to an end with Leighton's death, the Box being turned off and a major cliffhanger for Daniela and Charlie. Jason and his friends managed to turn off the original Box but leave his wife and son stuck in another reality. Here's what actually happened in the finale of the series.
Short-term headwinds, yes; owning the ecosystem is better: 20 healthcare stocks with downside risk of 23% to upside potential of 41%
The healthcare sector is under scrutiny. The issue is pricing: What medicines cost and on what hospitals and the rest of the health ecosystem charge. And both the government and the courts have stepped in. At one level, that is not entirely a bad thing. Check out Stock Reports Plus, powered by Refinitiv, for price targets of over 4,000 listed stocks along with detailed company analysis focusing on five key components – earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk, and price momentum – to generate standardised scores. SR+ Reports is a complimentary offering to ETPrime members.
Anti-cancer medicines: How to protect the patient today without weakening India's healthcare capacity for tomorrow
India should examine trade margins across medicines, medical devices and consumables using a common, scientifically credible method - not a one-size-fits-all formula - to identify where and how intervention is needed. Meaningful stakeholder consultation must form part of this exercise to help design a framework that is both effective and workable. It can ensure that unjustified margins are addressed while recognising legitimate differences in clinical settings, infrastructure, safety requirements, geographical reach and the cost of delivering quality care.
States urged to enforce ban on reuse of single-use medical devices
The Directorate General of Health Services has issued a directive to prohibit the reuse of single-use medical devices. Violations by some private hospitals have raised concerns regarding patient safety and regulatory compliance. The directive specifically targets misuse in high-stakes medical fields such as cardiology and neurosurgery. Monitoring and enforcement of compliance by healthcare establishments have been mandated.
This tiny injectable device could stimulate nerves without surgery, wires or batteries. Here’s what researchers still need to prove
A device measuring just a few millimetres could offer a different way to stimulate nerves inside the body. Developed by researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi and Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, the experimental implant can deliver electrical signals without an internal battery or connecting wires. Early tests have demonstrated that it can activate a nerve in a living animal, although its ability to treat chronic pain in humans remains unproven.
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AI worms, 'major' incident fears spur safety calls at industry summit
From the spectre of refrigerator-infecting AI worms to warnings of "major" security incidents at the horizon, calls to prioritise safety in the development of artificial intelligence dominated an industry summit Wednesday. - Milk and worms - Microsoft president Brad Smith called for regulation saying industry and governments must "act with urgency" to create "real and effective safety standards" to contain the risks linked to artificial intelligence.
Anthropic warns of AI 'worms' spreading across smart gadgets
Small artificial intelligence models may be only months away from being able to behave like a computer worm, copying themselves from one internet-connected gadget to the next without human help, AI giant Anthropic said. An AI worm of this kind would likely be slow, taking days to copy itself, William Zhou and Daniel Freeman of Anthropic said, comparing it to a slime mold or a swarm of fruit flies.
WHO seeks more information from Russia on Irkutsk lab worker's death
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus of WHO reported on a laboratory worker's death in Irkutsk due to severe pneumonia. Initial reports suggested a possible pneumonic plague infection following a lab accident. Russia's health authorities stated that no recent cases of plague were recorded in the area. An investigation and quarantine measures were put in place for identified contacts of the deceased.
When nothing is cheap, winners may come from any corner: 19 stocks with downside to upside potential of -28% to plus 22%
Because each pharma company took a different road, they no longer rise and fall together. Where any one of them stands in 10 years depends on what it chose in the last five or six. So, one name can do wonderfully while the one sitting next to it does very little. Stock Reports Plus, powered by Refinitiv, is a comprehensive report that evaluates five key components of 4,000+ listed stocks – earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk, and price momentum – to generate standardised scores. The simple average of the above-mentioned five component ratings is normally distributed to reach an average score.
Hackers can target your wealth adviser’s WhatsApp: How to protect your money
Recent incidents highlight the increasing threat of compromised WhatsApp accounts among financial advisers in India. These attacks exploit trust, as fraudsters impersonate advisers through hacked accounts. Financial firms have implemented strict new security measures to mitigate future attacks and protect client information. Advisers urge their clients to adopt safer communication practices when handling sensitive financial information. Staying vigilant and verifying communications can prevent potential scams and financial losses.
Ayurvedic honey remedy to heal wounds: Top Pakistani terrorist 'Hashim Moosa' used this method to treat bullet injuries while hiding in J&K forests
A Pakistani terrorist identified as Mohd Asif alias Hashim Moosa, believed to be a former Pakistan Army SSG commando and a Lashkar-e-Taiba commander, allegedly used pure honey to treat bullet wounds while hiding in the forests of Jammu and Kashmir. Officials said photographs of his honey-treated injuries were recovered from an associate’s phone after his death.
A strange honeycomb rash appeared on a child’s stomach and grew more painful over weeks, until doctors traced the unusual skin damage to how he used his laptop
A mysterious honeycomb-like rash on a boy’s abdomen was initially mistaken for an injury, but doctors traced it to prolonged laptop use. The case highlights erythema ab igne, or “toasted skin syndrome,” caused by repeated low-level heat exposure and how simple changes can prevent it.
Biomoneta launches Avata Air through Panasonic’s MirAIe Lifestyle platform
Biomoneta’s microbial air-decontamination technology has previously been deployed and evaluated in healthcare environments, including intensive care units, operating theatres, IVF facilities and neonatal care facilities
Bill Gates ex-wife Melinda French Gates donated $10M to Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields Festival. Who gets the money?
Olivia Rodrigo’s inaugural Daisy Chain Fields Festival raised $10 million for organisations supporting women and girls, with Melinda French Gates matching the amount to take the total to $20 million. Here’s why the money was raised and which 10 organisations will receive it.
King Harald V, Norway's reform-minded head of state, dies at 89
Norway's King Harald, Europe's oldest monarch, died peacefully at age eighty-nine. He reigned for over three decades, modernizing the monarchy's ceremonial role. His death occurs during multiple challenges facing the Norwegian royal family. Support for the monarchy has seen a slight decline in recent polls. Crown Prince Haakon will now ascend the throne as Norway's fourth king.
Deadly fungus outbreak in US: What is Candida auris, symptoms, who all are at risk as cases rise across 23 states
This year, over 3,100 cases of drug-resistant Candida auris have emerged across twenty-three states in the US, with Texas and Michigan reporting the highest rates. This dangerous fungus primarily spreads in healthcare environments and poses serious risks to critically ill patients and those with compromised immune systems. Symptoms often resemble those of other severe infections, necessitating vigilant medical scrutiny.
New flaw in Apple devices led to spyware infection, researchers say
While inspecting the Apple device of an employee of a Washington-based civil society group last week, Citizen Lab said it found the flaw had been used to infect the device with NSO's Pegasus spyware, it said in a statement.
Cert-In warns users about mobile-based malware and methods employed to infect devices
The advisory warned that malware such as Adware, cryptocurrency mining malware, remote access tools, mobile banking and short messaging service trojans, mobile spyware and ransomware were active and users must ensure they are safe from them.
SC-appointed panel urges citizens with Pegasus-infected devices to contact it by Jan 7
The public notice, issued in leading dailies on Sunday, said "such person who suspects her/his device is infected" should send an email to the technical committee "before noon of January 7, 2022".
Scientists develop gadget that can sniff out COVID-19 using body odour profiles
The study tested devices with organic semi-conducting sensors, which could potentially be used as a COVID-19 screening tool.
Petya ransomware attack: What you should do so that your security is not compromised
Do not be a financial criminal by paying in bitcoins, keep your systems up to date, and do not get fooled by emails from seemingly trusted sources.
One million Google accounts breached by Gooligan, new Android malware variant
The new malware campaign named 'Gooligan' roots Android devices and steals email addresses and authentication tokens stored on them.
1.35 mn Android devices in India infected by HummingBad: Report
Check Point estimates that even though 10 million smartphones have been affected by the malware, over 85 million users have downloaded the group's apps.
F-Secure Labs releases top 10 Android threats of 2015, payment apps to be target this year
“When you go to the checkout, instead of the usual checkout process, the website would push an app at you, asking you to use the app to complete your transaction,” says Ong of F-Secure Labs.
Is this IoT malware acting for the greater good?
Malware is rarely in the news for the right reasons yet a new variant may well be patching up security flaws on the Internet of Things front.
Take these 6 security measures to protect your IoT devices from hackers
BI Intelligence estimates that by 2020 there will be more than 23 bn IoT devices connected to the internet. One of the biggest challenges in securing them.
Soon, 'wi-fi' drug delivery via electronic implants
An electronic implant that can eliminate bacterial infection by delivering heat to infected tissue when triggered by a remote wireless signal has been developed.
Malware alert: Hackers have figured out a major security flaw in USB sticks
Vulnerability in USB works by modifying firmware of USB devices, hiding malicious code in USB sticks and other devices in a way that's impossible to detect.
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