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In recent years, Google has continually bolstered Android's security features with additions like Play Protect and others designed to safeguard devices from malicious apps. Now, the tech giant appears to be delving into a new feature for Android 15 aimed at safeguarding one-time passwords (OTPs) and two-factor authentication (2FA) codes from potential hackers.The Vulnerability of OTPs and 2FA CodesWhile OTPs and 2FA codes sent via email or text messaging are convenient for users due to their readability, they also pose a…

Samsung has started rolling out its latest Android 14-based One UI 6 software update for India and other markets. The latest update comes with multiple new features for the tech giant’s Galaxy smartphones. Some of these features improve security and privacy. The biggest new security feature is the Auto Blocker that comes bundled with One UI 6. Apart from this, the software update includes another important feature that offers Samsung users the option to set a one-time password (OTP) while sharing their phone's internet…

One UI 6 comes with several new features for Samsung Galaxy smartphones, including a few that improve security and privacy. Auto Blocker is perhaps the biggest new security feature that comes bundled with One UI 6, and another interesting security feature is the option to set a one-time password (OTP) when sharing your phone's internet with another device via a mobile hotspot. The name itself reveals what this feature is all about: you can now set a one-time password that allows someone temporary access to your phone's…

Image Source : APPLE Representational Image In the recent iOS 17 update, Apple rolled out a convenient feature aimed at simplifying the management of two-factor authentication (2FA) codes for iPhone users. If you're someone who prioritises security and finds the manual handling of these codes tiring, the newly introduced "Clean Up Automatically" option could be a real…

Ensuring the security of your involves more than just a strong email and password combination. Two-factor authentication (2FA) adds an extra layer of protection by requiring a one-time use code in addition to your password. However, managing these codes manually can be tedious and clutter your device over time. Fortunately, with iOS 17, has introduced a feature that enables you to automatically delete outdated 2FA codes. Here is a step-by-step guide to help you activate this feature and remove old OTPs and 2FA codes…

Last Updated: July 14, 2023, 10:56 ISTAkasa's Soaring Success in June Surpasses SpiceJet Akasa Air surpasses SpiceJet in June 2023, capturing a 4.9 percent market share. IndiGo remains the leader with 63.2 percent share. In a remarkable turn of events, Akasa, a young player in the aviation industry, outshone SpiceJet in terms of domestic market share in June 2023.Led by Vinay Dube, Akasa transported an impressive 6.2 lakh domestic passengers last month, while SpiceJet trailed behind at 5.5 lakh. However, IndiGo maintained…

Aadhaar authentication transactions have climbed to 2.31 billion in March 2023, against 2.26 billion authentication transactions recorded in February 2023, according to IT Ministry data.Also, Aadhaar-enabled e-KYC rose by 16 per cent as 21.47 million Aadhaars were updated successfully in March 2023.While a majority of the authentications transaction numbers were carried out by using biometric fingerprint, it is followed by demographic and OTP authentications, official sources said.Adoption of e-KYC has also significantly…

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In a shocking OTP bypass scam, multiple incidents have surfaced where hackers have stolen money from victims through net banking without them ever finding out about it. Know about this scary online bank scam. Cybercriminals are getting smarter by the minute and are coming up with scary tactics to steal money from innocent people. They are even able to use technology that allows OTP bypass online scams to happen. Just a couple of months ago, a businessman lost almost Rs. 1 Crore after his smartphone got hacked without…

A man has apparently misplaced more than Rs 1 lakh. A 74-year-old businessman in the Juhu neighbourhood of Mumbai fell prey to a phone scam that included cybercrime. The guy allegedly told authorities at the Juhu police station that he had gotten an email from Netflix informing him that his service had been suspended due to his failure to pay the monthly fee of Rs 499 for the service's most basic plan. The individual, who owns an import firm for plastic printing supplies, was duped by a phishing email that…