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Experts actively monitor cyberspace after claims made on X of gaining access to military website
Economic Times
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3m ago
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Cybersecurity experts and agencies are on high alert after claims surfaced on X about unauthorized access to sensitive Indian military data by 'Pakistan Cyber Force.' The group allegedly accessed information from the Indian Military Engineering Service and attempted to deface the Armoured Vehicle Nigam Limited website. Officials have taken precautionary measures, including temporarily taking the affected website offline and strengthening digital defenses, to safeguard against further intrusions and enhance the resilience of online platforms.
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X promises 'highest level' response on posts about Israel-Hamas war. Misinformation still flourishes
Economic Times
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1y ago
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X (formerly Twitter) is addressing the flood of posts sharing graphic media, violent speech, and hateful conduct about the Israel-Hamas war. X is treating this as a crisis and allowing users to rate misinformation posts, adding contextual notes but not removing them. The challenge of identifying reliable sources is exacerbated by Elon Musk's promotion of dubious accounts. Experts argue that Musk's changes to the platform, including the reduction in staff responsible for content moderation, have made it harder to combat disinformation during this crisis. X is now working to address the issue and monitor antisemitic speech.
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India, Pakistan hackers trade codes & command in digital firefight
Economic Times
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3m ago
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Increasing tensions between India and Pakistan have expanded into cyberspace, with hacking groups engaging in cyberattacks. The pro-India hacktivist group 'India Cyber Force' claimed responsibility for compromising Pakistani databases, while Pakistan's 'Team Insane PK' targeted an Indian website. Cyber campaigns have escalated, targeting critical Indian sectors. Experts note these cyberattacks, using malware and phishing tactics, as extensions of geopolitical strategies, undermining public trust and targeting critical infrastructure amid rising political tensions.
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Republicans hate tech's influence on politics, unless it comes from Elon Musk
Economic Times
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10m ago
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- Elon Musk has actively supported Donald Trump's presidency and portrayed Kamala Harris as a threat to America. - Musk has donated significant amounts of money to pro-Trump political action committees. - Musk has used his social media platform X to spread falsehoods and enhance his posts' visibility. - He has made claims about mass electoral fraud committed by Democrats and spread misinformation about voter rolls. - Republican lawmakers have remained silent on Musk's partisan favoritism, highlighting their hypocrisy on Big Tech's influence in politics.
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Elon Musk asked people to upload their health data, X users obliged
Economic Times
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8m ago
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Users on X have been submitting medical images to an AI chatbot called Grok, following a suggestion from X's owner, Elon Musk. Grok aims to provide accurate diagnoses by analyzing a variety of medical scans. While the accuracy is still being improved, some users have praised Grok's performance while others have shared instances where it made incorrect diagnoses. Concerns have been raised about the privacy of sharing sensitive medical information with an AI chatbot. However, X claims not to collect sensitive personal information, including health data. Experts warn about the potential risks of inaccurate results leading to unnecessary tests or costly care.
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X launches community notes in India, says first batch of contributors joining Thursday
Economic Times
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1y ago
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Micro-blogging website X has launched a community notes program in India. The program allows users to contribute to fact-checking tweets by adding helpful notes. X believes that contributors with similar perspectives are likely to rate notes in the same way. The company aims to create a better-informed world by empowering people to collaboratively add notes to potentially misleading posts. The program invites contributors from different perspectives to join and monitor quality to ensure helpfulness for people with various viewpoints. X's approach allows for diverse political and social spectrums to collaborate and run the program.
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Elon Musk pushes back on Ukraine's claim that Russian forces are using Starlink
Business Insider
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1y ago
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Elon Musk has denied claims made by Ukrainian military intelligence that Russia is using SpaceX's Starlink satellites in the ongoing war. Musk stated that no Starlink terminals have been sold to Russia, and clarified that the Starlink network will not connect to devices in Russia. However, it remains unclear if the technology could be used in Ukrainian regions occupied by Russia. Analysts suggest that Russian soldiers may have obtained Starlink equipment from Ukrainian soldiers during battles. Russia has been attempting to disrupt Ukraine's access to Starlink for communication purposes.
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X, India spar over lawyer's 'Tom, Dick, and Harry' remark for government officials - The Economic Times
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1m ago
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X's lawyer criticized India's content takedown orders, stating any official could issue them, leading to government backlash. Tensions rise as X challenges a website it deems a censorship tool. India claims it's for due diligence notifications. During a court hearing, X mentioned a notice to remove a video deemed newsworthy but unlawful. The Solicitor General refuted, asserting officers' legitimacy and stressing that social media mustn't expect unregulated functioning.
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Airbnb is banning indoor security cameras
The Verge
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1y ago
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Airbnb has updated its policy to prohibit hosts from using indoor security cameras in any capacity, effective April 30th. Previously, cameras were allowed in "common areas" but not in bedrooms or bathrooms. The change comes after several incidents of guests finding hidden cameras in their rentals. The new policy also requires hosts to disclose the use and locations of outdoor security cameras before guests book. Hosts are not allowed to use outdoor cameras to monitor indoor spaces or in certain outdoor areas with an expectation of privacy. The changes were made in consultation with guests, hosts, and privacy experts.
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Microsoft overtakes Apple as world's most valuable company
Livemint
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1y ago
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Microsoft surpassed Apple to become the world's most valuable company after Apple experienced a slow start to 2024 due to concerns over demand. Livemint, an Indian news website, is recognized as the fastest growing news website globally. Users can access a range of benefits, including newsletters, real-time stock tracking, breaking news, and personalized newsfeeds on the website.
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Musk's X denies French allegations of fraudulent data extraction, algorithm abuse - The Economic Times
Economic Times
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18d ago
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Elon Musk's platform X has denied allegations by French authorities regarding algorithm manipulation and data fraud. The claims demanded access to X's recommendation algorithm and real-time user data for analysis, which X refused, citing legal rights. The platform criticized the investigation and opted not to cooperate with the criminal probe, standing firm on its decision not to share the requested information with the French authorities.
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