Mobile Data Security
What is Apple's 'Lockdown Mode' to fight Pegasus-like attacks?
A battle to ward-off intruders from unauthorised access to data is waging in cyberspace. Amid this, Apple is going to introduce an additional layer of protection to its devices. Let's find out
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Are your apps sending highly personal info to Facebook? What you must know
Information collected by apps included personal details regarding body weight, pregnancy status, ovulation, and home shopping, according to a report
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Scared that your phone is spying on you? The truth might be far creepier
Data on your location, financial purchases, interests, and TV viewing history can be correlated and used to create personalised ads
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Apps should collect minimal data like UIDAI does for Aadhaar: Trai chief
Trai has noted that the existing framework of data protection of telecom consumers is 'not sufficient'
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Share details of data security measures by Sept 12: Govt to phone makers
24 companies asked to furnish details
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Global reports of data theft by smartphone makers prompted govt vigilance
Studies showed how data from China-made phones went to home country, triggering India's probe
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21 smartphone makers, majority of them Chinese, may be stealing info
Govt has given them time till Aug 28 to revert with details of processes they follow
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