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Faxes, phones and Bluetooth: Microsoft outage forces businesses to find fixes
Microsoft outage: While most reported their core systems were still running, trading and administrative work slowed in places in the latest reminder of how much of the world's commerce, public services and communications run on a handful of technology providers.
Govt opens registration for consent managers under DPDP Act; Rs 2 crore net worth required
The government has launched the registration process for consent managers under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act. Eligible companies with a minimum net worth of Rs 2 crore can apply online. The Data Protection Board of India will review applications based on set criteria. Registered consent managers will allow individuals to manage their personal data effectively. Further phases of data protection implementation are scheduled for upcoming dates.
Binance Blockchain Week Bangkok 2026 reveals speaker lineup featuring global finance and crypto leaders
Binance Blockchain Week 2026, under this year’s theme of ‘Evolve’, will convene leading policymakers, central bankers, institutional asset managers and technology leaders.
Alice Huang made 10 trips to the US since 2017: What border records reveal about the alleged Chinese spy’s movements
Alice Huang travelled to the US 10 times between 2017 and 2025. Her background in journalism and finance, reported association with former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and role at Megaspeed International have drawn attention amid allegations of Chinese espionage involving the chipmaker.
Cloudflare Claude Down Reason: Why users are facing issues today amid widespread outages at Microsoft Outlook on November 13 Doomsday
Cloudflare Claude down reason: Cloudflare, Claude and Microsoft Outlook users reported technical issues on November 13, triggering concerns about a wider internet outage. Here's why the services are facing disruptions, what Microsoft has said about the Outlook outage, which platforms are affected and whether the incidents are connected to November 13 Doomsday chatter.
Amazon's plan to own the world's product data and fight AI shopping agents
Called World Product Graph, the initiative seeks to hoover up data on virtually every item for sale on Earth, whether Amazon stocks it or not, according to an internal document reviewed by Reuters, and to people familiar with the matter.
What we know - and what we don't - as Nvidia investigates an alleged spy plot involving its CEO
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's admission of an extramarital affair has triggered a board investigation following allegations that the woman involved was a Chinese intelligence operative. While China has dismissed the claims, the controversy has raised national security concerns, prompted an FBI inquiry and renewed questions over US chip export controls to China.
What we know - and what we don't - as Nvidia investigates an alleged spy plot involving its CEO
China's Foreign Ministry dismissed the spying allegations on Monday, saying they amount to a smear campaign.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair with Chinese agent being looked into by FBI, says Trump
The president called Huang, whose computer chips have helped to launch the artificial intelligence revolution, a "very honorable man." The president said he had spoken with Huang.
Indian organisations on edge as sites fail to Captcha AI intruders
Personal AI agents such as Instinct, Muse, Grokbot and OpenClaw have taken over the consumer internet in the US. But last month, major US banks, including JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo and Morgan Stanley, reportedly flagged AI agents such as Meta’s Muse accessing customer accounts using login credentials voluntarily shared by users laying bare the risks of handing AI agents the keys to consumers’ digital lives.
Over 1,300 anti-cancer drugs to get cheaper
India's National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority is set to cap trade margins on anti-cancer drugs starting November 2026. The initiative aims to save around ₹2,500 crore annually for cancer patients. The list includes 1,366 drug brands, with substantial price reductions for several high-cost medications. However, some patented drugs will maintain their prices despite the changes. Patients and medical institutions are directed to display revised prices prominently.
The US, Singapore and Taiwan have all looked at Alice Huang or her company Megaspeed; here’s what each investigation covers
One Chinese businesswoman, three countries and a growing national security controversy. Alice Huang has drawn scrutiny in the US, Singapore and Taiwan over her alleged links to Beijing and her former company, Megaspeed. But each country's role is different. While US authorities have examined suspected Chinese intelligence links, Singapore is investigating Megaspeed, and Taiwan's reported inquiry centres on her alleged connections to China.
Delhi AQI at 3,000 or 300? Why different apps are showing different pollution levels
Delhi's air pollution readings have sparked confusion as government and independent monitoring platforms report sharply different AQI figures, ranging from the 300s to over 3,000. Differences in AQI calculation methods, averaging periods, monitoring networks and sensor technology explain why apps show varying numbers. Here's why Delhi's AQI readings differ and how PM2.5 levels can provide a clearer picture of air pollution.
AI turns cyber threat into boardroom crisis
In India, State Bank of India disclosed that 375,000 customer records had been leaked on the dark web, while vulnerabilities in eMudhra’s digital certificate keys exposed websites to potential attacks.
Google's use of press by AI chatbot may infringe copyright rules, EU court adviser says
A recent advisory from a leading legal authority in Europe highlights that press publications can sometimes violate copyright laws. The Advocate General emphasized that while copyright covers unique expressions, using such material for the development of large language models may fall under the text and data mining exception. This advisory is part of a legal challenge brought by Like Company against Google.
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.
UK cyber chief says the UK will face AI cyberattacks on critical infrastructure by 2028
The UK's National Cyber Security Center warns of potential AI-driven cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure by 2028. Increased sophistication in cyber activities from states like China and Russia poses significant risks. Past incidents highlight vulnerabilities in key sectors such as manufacturing and energy. Organizations must invest in cybersecurity measures to protect against these emerging threats. Failure to act could jeopardize essential services and compromise national security.
Govt mulls giving Cert-In enforceable powers to mandate patching
Last month, two critical flaws in the PHP programming language, discovered with the help of AI, created worldwide panic as hackers targeted the vulnerabilities millions of times, and led to governments including the US, UK, France, Germany and Japan taking down public websites. PHP powers 69.3% of websites worldwide.
Consent managers search for viable revenue model as registration nears
Consent managers are intended to help individuals manage, review and withdraw consent for the processing of their personal data, and they're required to be registered with the Data Protection Board of India (DPBI). A consent manager is data-blind, and processes metadata, consent artifacts, and cryptographic routing instructions.
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