TECHNOLOGY

5G service now reaches 1,662 cities worldwide: Report
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According to VIAVI, which offers lab-based network test solutions, the new total 1,662 cities across 65 countries represents an increase of more than 20 per cent during 2021 to date. "Although we are seeing a significant jump in the number of networks being rolled out, not all 5G technologies are created equal," Sameh Yamany, Chief Technology Officer, VIAVI, said in a statement.
Over 90% of all pandemic-related malware took form of Trojans: Report
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With most of the world still anxious about Covid-19 and demand for vaccines high, McAfee's latest Mobile Threat ReportAsheds light on how hackers are targeting these fears with bogus apps, text messages and social media invitations. According to the report, the researchers found evidence of an SMS worm targeting Indian consumers, forming one of the earliest vaccine fraud campaigns.
Parliamentary Committee on IT summons Google, FB on June 29
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The meeting will be held at 4 p.m. onwards at Main Committee Room, Parliament House Annexe in presence of committee members, officials of Ministry of I&T and the representatives of Facebook and Google. Senior Congress leader and Lok Sabha member Shashi Tharoor is the Chairman of the committee, which includes 31 members -- 21 from the Lok Sabha and 10 from Rajya Sabha.
Microsoft admits to signing rootkit malware in supply-chain fiasco
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According to Bleeping Computers, this driver, called "Netfilter," is a rootkit that was observed communicating with Chinese command-and-control (C2) IPs. G Data malware analyst Karsten Hahn first took notice of this event last week and was joined by the wider infosec community in tracing and analysing the malicious drivers bearing the seal of Microsoft.
Akshay Kumar announces beta release of FAU-G's Team DeathMatch mode
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"Bullets will fly when #FAUG face their dushman in deadly team battles! Join the beta release of FAUG's Team DeathMatch mode. Limited slots only! #BharatKeVeer @vishygo @ncore_games_official," Akshay Kumar shared in an Instagram post. Akshay had launched the mobile action game Fearless and United Guards (FAU-G) on the occasion of India's 72nd Republic Day in January this year.
Windows 11 will be able to sideload Android apps: Report
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While distinguished engineer Miguel de Icaza notes on his Twitter account that he doesn't speak for Microsoft, his response appears to be a ringing declaration that sideloading Android apps is possible. This means users won't be limited to the Android apps found on the Amazon App Store as long as they have the APK file, Android Central reported.
Apple tells Epic judge to consider SC's NCAA decision: Report
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Apple's main trial activity with Epic finished in May, with both sides now awaiting a decision from Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers on the matter. While the wait continues, Apple's lawyers are taking advantage of a Supreme Court decision to help its case, AppleInsider reported. The filing, spotted by Stephen Totilo, refers to the decision on the case of the National Collegiate Athletic Association v Alston, et al.
Vivo reportedly working on foldable, rollable NEX series phones
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According to GizmoChina, based on the names, it is safe to presume that these are foldable and rollable devices. The NEX Fold should have a similar form factor to the Galaxy Z Fold 2 or Mi MIX Fold while the NEX Slide and NEX Roll should have extendable displays, the report said, citing MyFixGuide.
iOS 15 hotspot connections feature stronger WPA3 security: Report
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According to MacRumors, it will offer improved security and upgraded measures in place to prevent password guessing. WPA3 was announced by the Wi-Fi Alliance in June of 2018 with the goal to "simplify Wi-Fi security, enable more robust authentication, and deliver increased cryptographic strength".
Samsung Galaxy A22 likely to be priced at Rs 18,499 in India
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The Samsung Galaxy A22 4G is powered by the Helio G80 SoC and sports a 6.4-inch HD+ Super AMOLED 90Hz screen. It appears Samsung won't bring other memory configurations to India and the same goes for the colour options since the poster only includes two colour models instead of all four.
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