Protection

Google is introducing a new security feature for Android smartphones designed to keep users safe from malicious links while using apps on their handsets. The 'Android Safe Browsing' feature supports third-party apps and will alert users when they access harmful links or websites, according to Android expert Mishaal Rahman. The feature has been spotted on Google's Pixel phones and Samsung Galaxy handsets. It is expected to roll out to other smartphones via Google Play Services along with the…

Curated By: Shahrukh ShahLast Updated: February 12, 2024, 16:54 IST BMW 7 Series Protection Sedan. (Photo: News18/Shahrukh Shah) BMW 7 Series Protection: The newly released boss sedan features the 4.4 lire V8 engine, which generates a max power of 522 bhp and 750 Nm of torque.The luxury carmaker BMW has been investing great efforts in producing top-notch cars in the Indian market. Now, the brand has launched the CBU-routed 7 series protection vehicle in the country, which offers a long list of robust safety features and…

The new BMW 7 Series Protection offers customised protection from attacks with firearms or explosives for at-risk individuals.New Delhi: The BMW Group India has introduced the new BMW 7 Series Protection. The car is exclusively available with the petrol engine and as a completely built-up unit (CBU) in India now.Vikram Pawah, President, BMW Group India, said, “For over 45 years, BMW has set the standard in design and development of armoured vehicles. The new BMW 7 Series…

SoftBank Group -backed Cohesity told Reuters on Wednesday it agreed to acquire the data protection business of information technology company Veritas, in a deal that sources said is worth about $3 billion, including debt.Cohesity has raised about $1 billion from investors, including Haveli Investments, Premji Invest and Madrona, to help fund the transaction, one of the sources said, requesting anonymity because the companies are not disclosing financial terms.Elevate Your Tech Prowess with High-Value Skill CoursesOffering…

Citing a survey it conducted this month, Google said one in two online users in Singapore still fell victim to online scams despite expressing confidence they could spot and avoid fraud. It noted that Google Play Protect's real-time scanning identified more than 515,000 potentially risky apps since its launch last October, issuing more than 3.1 million warnings or blocks of such apps. With the added security feature, Android users in Singapore will be automatically blocked from installing apps from a side-loading…

A team of University of Michigan researchers analyzed over 80 studies to assess the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccine doses beyond the primary series. Their findings, based on 150 million patient observations, support the efficacy of both monovalent and bivalent boosters in preventing severe outcomes and underline the importance of annual vaccine updates.New research highlighted the significant benefits of monovalent and bivalent COVID-19 boosters in preventing hospitalization and death, advocating for the periodic update…

LONDON — You’re in a crowded bar when a thief watches you unlock your iPhone with your passcode, then swipes it. That sinking feeling hits when you realize it’s gone, along with priceless photos, important files, passwords on banking apps and other vital parts of your digital life. Apple rolled out an update to its iOS operating system with a feature called Stolen Device Protection that makes it a lot harder for phone thieves to access key functions and settings. Users are being urged to turn it on immediately. Here’s how…

Meta announced on January 9 that it will protect teen users by blocking them from viewing content on Instagram and Facebook that the company deems to be harmful, including content related to suicide and eating disorders. The move comes as federal and state governments have increased pressure on social media companies to provide safety measures for teens.At the same time, teens turn to their peers on social media for support that they can’t get elsewhere. Efforts to protect teens could inadvertently make it harder for them…

Meta announced on Jan. 9, 2024, that it will protect teen users by blocking them from viewing content on Instagram and Facebook that the company deems to be harmful, including content related to suicide and eating disorders. The move comes as federal and state governments have increased pressure on social media companies to provide safety measures for teens.At the same time, teens turn to their peers on social media for support that they can't get elsewhere. Efforts to protect teens could inadvertently make it harder for…

If you’re looking for a good screen protector for your iPhone 15 Pro, then you’ve come to the right place. The iPhone 15 Pro has a beautiful 6.1-inch display but is prone to scratches. Although Apple’s CeramicShield does a good job of keeping the screen from shattering, it does not protect it from scratches. As companies work to make screens softer to prevent shattering, they become easier to scratch. This is where a good screen protector becomes essential. In this article, we’ve compiled a list of the best screen…