TECHNOLOGY
Indian cyber agency warns WhatsApp users of critical bugs
In an advisory, CERT-In, under the IT Ministry, described two remote code execution vulnerabilities in Meta-owned WhatsApp in both Android and iOS versions. The first vulnerability exists in WhatsApp due to integer overflow. "A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute remote code in an established video call," warned the cyber agency.
Government's Swachh City platform hacked, data of 1.6 cr people at risk: Researchers
"The adversary, going under the monikers of LeakBase, Chucky, Chuckies, and Sqlrip on underground forums has shared a database containing Personal Identifiable Information (PII) such as email addresses, hashed passwords, User IDs etc, that allegedly affects 16 million users of the swachh city platform," the researchers noted.
Russia's social network removed from App Store globally
According to The Verge, VK said its apps "are blocked by Apple" but will "continue to develop and support iOS applications". In response to an inquiry by the website, Apple spokesperson Adam Dema confirmed that VK's apps had been removed and its developer accounts shut down.
Intel unveils 13th Gen Intel Core family desktop processors
"We are raising the standards of PC performance once again with our latest generation of flagship 13th Gen Intel Core Processors," Michelle Johnston Holthaus, executive vice president and general manager of the Client Computing Group at Intel, said in a statement.
Samsung, Intel showcase world's first 'slidable' PC
During Intel's Innovation Day event, Samsung Display CEO JS Choi displayed a prototype PC that slides from a 13-inch tablet into a 17-inch display. "We're announcing the world's first 17-inch slidable display for PCs. This device will satisfy various needs for a larger screen and portability as well," Choi said at the event late on Tuesday.
Apple to launch standalone classical music app this year
Apple said there would be a 'dedicated classical music app' coming this year, with the app combining Primephonic's classical user interface with 'more added features,' reports MacRumor. The music lovers are likely to get the standalone classical music app in future iOS 16 update that is planned before the end of the year. Apple Classical has already appeared in backend code used by the tech company.
Fast Company shuts website after Apple News feed hacked
Apple immediately addressed the incident and disabled Fast Company's channel on its platform. "The messages are vile and not in line with the content and ethos of Fast Company," the publication said in a tweet, after taking down its website.
WhatsApp discloses critical bug in older versions, now patched
"An integer overflow in WhatsApp for Android prior to v2.22.16.12, Business for Android prior to v2.22.16.12, iOS prior to v2.22.16.12, Business for iOS prior to v2.22.16.12 could result in remote code execution in an established video call," WhatsApp said in an update.
Musk texted Oracle's Larry Ellison all night before putting Twitter deal on hold
According to Insider, Musk texted Ellison "into the early morning hours" before he announced on Twitter that his $44 billion agreement to takeover the micro-blogging platform was "temporarily on hold". "Musk's phone company records show that he exchanged multiple text messages with the Oracle cofounder on May 12, through 12.20 am on May 13," according to a court filing by Twitter.
Effects of Inflation on the Internet
With so much important stuff dependent on the internet today it is essential for everyone to have a good and stable internet connection. But looking at the situation of the internet market today, it’s quite unfortunate that prices have only increased in the past couple of months.
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