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As UPI (Unified Payments Interface) payments gain popularity, so do the risks of falling victim to scams and fraud. Whether you're using Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, or any other UPI-enabled app, it's crucial to prioritise safety and security. Here you can go through some safety tips that help users safeguard their UPI payments and protect themselves from potential scams.1. Verify Transactions Before ConfirmingAlways double-check the details of the transaction, including the recipient's UPI ID, phone number, or bank…

If you open the Microsoft Edge Settings window, you won't find a Security section because these settings are included in the Privacy, Search, and Services section. But which settings do you change? There are five security settings I would recommend looking into. Here they are:1. Disable Save Payment MethodsAlthough saving your payment methods in a web browser is convenient, it's not something I would ever recommend. To that end, I always disable the saving of payment methods. The problem is that disabling the saving of…

Sony is rolling out passkey support on PlayStation platforms globally as an alternative way for users to access their PlayStation Network accounts. The company made the announcement Monday and said that passkeys would offer a more secure and convenient way for PlayStation users to sign in and access experiences on the platform. PlayStation offered password-based sign in option until now, along with security features like two-step verification. Passkeys would eliminate the need to remember passwords and would instead tie…

How to use SSH to connect to a remote server  What you'll need: I want to walk you through the first steps of using SSH. I'll be demonstrating on Pop!_OS Linux but this information will work on any distribution of Linux that supports SSH (which is most of them). The only things you'll need to follow along with this tutorial are two running instances of Linux. That's it. Let's get busy with SSH.  Using SSH makes it possible for you to log in from a local machine to a remote machine. You'll need user accounts on both…

If you've noticed more iPhones in the hands of people around you, you're not alone. According to Counterpoint Research's latest report on global smartphone sales, an impressive seven out of the top ten best-selling smartphones in 2023 were iPhones. Leading the pack was the iPhone 14, with the iPhone 15 Pro Max emerging as the best-seller in Q4 2023.iPhone 15 Pro Max: The Standout PerformerThe iPhone 15 Pro Max stole the spotlight, clinching the top spot in Q4 2023 sales. Limited upgrades between the iPhone 13 and 14…

Counterpoint has published new research that shows that Apple has secured the top 7 spots in the world’s best-selling smartphone list. Samsung’s budget A-series smartphones fill up the final three spots on the list. Here are the details.Apple dominates global smartphone salesAccording to a report by Counterpoint Research, Apple captured the top seven positions in the global list of best-selling smartphones in 2023.Apple also dominated the 2022 list, with 7 positions out of 10, but not in order. The Apple iPhone 14 was the…

Empowering business through data-driven decision-makingPhoto by Igor Omilaev on UnsplashOver the last four years, I had the golden opportunity to lead the strategy, design, and implementation of global-scale big data and AI platforms across not one but two public cloud platforms — AWS and GCP. Furthermore, my team operationalized 70+ data science/machine learning (DSML) use cases and 10 digital applications, contributing to ~$100M+ in revenue growth.The journey was full of exciting challenges and a few steep learning…

Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETZDNET's key takeawaysiStorage datAshur Pro+C encrypted USB Type-C flash drive, available from Amazon starting at $98, the world's first FIPS 140-3 Level 3 PIN-protected hardware encrypted USB Type C flash drive. View at AmazonThe datAshur Pro+C is a flash drive with a built-in numerical keypad that allows the data stored on the drive to be protected using hardware-based AES–XTS 256-bit full disk encryption. If that feature set sounds a bit technical, don't worry about it. All you need to…

The most exciting thing about switching to a new smartphone is that to quickly transfer all your old device data into a new one. However, the process of transferring data takes time and effort to make sure you do not lose any important files, photos or videos. If you have recently purchased the latest iPhone 15 and you are not sure about how to transfer all your data to your device then we have got you covered. We have compiled easy data transfer tips to help you make the process of transferring easy and you do not lose…

Firefox's anti-phishing and malware protection features do an outstanding job of warning you when a page you've visited has been reported as a phishing page to keep you from handing over information. The built-in features protect you from deceptive sites, attack sites, malware, and other unwanted software. These features are enabled by default and are found in Settings > Privacy & Security > Security. Also: How to add pop-up block exceptions in FirefoxI've tested Firefox against numerous known phishing sites…