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Fake FaceApp infects devices with adware

The Viral App FaceApp is fake and infecting users: Kaspersky

At a time when “photo-morphing” application FaceApp is courting controversy, a fake app that is designed to trick users into thinking it is a certified version of FaceApp is infecting users’ devices with an adware module called “MobiDash”, cybersecurity firm Kaspersky said on Friday.

David Marcus testifies before the Senate about Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency

Facebook denies to launch Libra Until Regulators are Satisfied

Facebook is determined to reassure officials that it’s Libra cryptocurrency is above-board. As part of prepared testimony for a July 16th Senate hearing, Calibra head David Marcus has stressed that the social network won’t offer the virtual money until it has “fully addressed” regulators’ concerns and received approval. He also reiterated privacy promises. The Libra Association won’t keep personal data beyond basic transaction info, Marcus said, and Facebook won’t share Calibra wallet info with the rest of the company.

Internet Saathi programme an initiative by Google and Tata Trusts

‘Internet Saathi’, an initiative by Tata Trusts and Google is now live in 2.6 lakh villages

Internet Saathi programme, a digital literacy initiative of Google India and Tata Trusts, aimed at empowering women in rural India, reaches 2.6 lakh villages across the country.

User Reactions on Twitter Desktop version

Users’ complain about the New Twitter desktop version, say it looks ‘garbage’, ‘terrible’

Call it a Snapchat redesign fiasco in the making. The new Twitter look on desktop left users baffled on Tuesday who yelled at the micro-blogging platform for unnecessary trying to bring mobile experience to a desktop.

space travel and 50th anniversary of the Apollo lunar landing

Space travel seems interesting to about 53% of the people in the world: Survey

Around 53 percent people will like to travel to space, says a new survey ahead of the 50th anniversary of the historic Apollo lunar landing on July 20.

Indian IT Managers facing Challeges regarding Cybersecurity

Indian IT managers’ budget slashed for ‘cyber security’ divisions

Most Indian IT managers are struggling to respond to cybersecurity due to a severe budget depreciation, lack of expertise and up to date technology, a new survey said on Monday.

Cybersecurity awareness with messaging apps

WhatsApp and Telegram media files are prone to manipulation after they reach your phone

While they’re known for strongly encrypting messages in transit, apps like WhatsApp and Telegram may not always be able to keep files safe after they’re on your phone. Researchers from Symantec explain how hackers could use a malicious app to subtly alter media files sent through the services.