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Karnataka HC asks Centre to block Proton Mail in India
Economic Times
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3m ago
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The Karnataka High Court directed the Indian government to block Proton Mail following security concerns raised by M Moser Design Associated India Pvt Ltd. The company reported reputational damage due to vulgar, obscene emails sent about its employees via Proton Mail, with law enforcement unable to investigate due to the service's refusal to share sender details. The court's order, under the IT Act's Section 69A, highlights Proton Mail's misuse for anonymity in malicious communications.
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India may block Proton Mail | TechCrunch
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1y ago
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Proton, the Swiss privacy-focused email service, has received a notice of a potential block in India after its platform was used to send bomb threats to schools in Tamil Nadu. Proton has condemned the possible block, stating that it will not prevent cybercriminals from using other email services and will only harm ordinary users. The Indian IT Ministry issued the notice to block Proton Mail at the request of the Tamil Nadu police. Proton Mail had previously removed its VPN servers in India due to a law requiring disclosure of customer information.
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Proton Mail desktop app officially launches, but remains for premium subscribers only
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1y ago
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Proton Mail has released its dedicated desktop app for end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) email service, after previously being available in beta. However, the app is only accessible to paying users, contrary to earlier promises that it would be available to all users. Proton Mail has justified the decision by citing infrastructure and maintenance demands. The company has also introduced a standalone Linux desktop app in beta and bundled its encrypted Calendar service with the new app. While there are no immediate plans to offer the desktop app to free users, Proton Mail remains open to changing its approach based on user feedback.
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Proton Mail is now letting users hide their real email address
Techradar
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1y ago
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Proton Mail, a leading secure email provider, has introduced a new feature that allows users to mask their email addresses, enhancing online anonymity and protecting against spam. The hide-my-email feature enables users to create unique email aliases for apps and websites, safeguarding their personal email addresses. The functionality was previously available in Proton Pass, the company's password manager, but has now been integrated directly into Proton Mail's interface. This provides users with greater control over their online identity while ensuring ease of use. Other companies, such as NordPass and Firefox, have also implemented similar email masking features.
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Reasoned Twitter Takedown Orders Could Have Avoided Unnecessary Publicity: Karnataka HC
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
The Karnataka High Court criticized the Centre for its lack of reasoning in the X (formerly Twitter) content takedown orders. The court suggested that the government could have avoided unnecessary publicity by reconsidering its approach and passing reasonable orders. The court also directed the Centre to provide reasons for the takedown orders and stated that an in-house decision could have resolved the matter without court involvement. The court further suggested that the designated government officer could determine whether costs should be imposed on X for failing to comply with the orders.
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Delhi HC Asks Meta, Telegram To Suspend Accounts Using Peak XV, Sequoia’s Name To Cheat People
Inc42
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1y ago
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The Delhi High Court has ordered Meta (formerly Facebook) to delete WhatsApp groups and remove or block access to accounts associated with mobile numbers allegedly used to cheat people using the names of private equity firms Peak XV Partners and Sequoia Capital. The court also directed Telegram to delete channels and groups involved in the matter and asked Alibaba to suspend and block access to a fraudulent website. IndusInd Bank was asked to suspend certain UPI (Unified Payments Interface) IDs associated with the fraudulent activities.
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Legal battle with X: Centre shows fake 'Supreme Court of Karnataka' account in HC - The Economic Times
Economic Times
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21d ago
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Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Centre, demonstrated the ease of creating fake accounts on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) to the Karnataka High Court. A verified fake account for the "Supreme Court of Karnataka" was presented as part of ongoing litigation against X Corp, highlighting digital platform misuse. Mehta stressed the need for nuanced regulatory measures beyond Section 69A's scope. Despite objections from X Corp's advocate, the example was used illustratively, underscoring online anonymity challenges.
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Delhi HC asks Google to suspend misleading links for Starbucks franchise
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
The Delhi High Court has ordered Google to suspend certain Google Forms URLs within a week that are offering invitations for Starbucks franchises in India, which do not actually exist. Starbucks and Tata Starbucks, the joint venture behind Starbucks stores in India, had alleged that imposters were seeking personal information from the public for non-existent franchise opportunities. The court also directed Google to provide Starbucks with user details of the registrants of these Google Forms.
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Post offices across India to start accepting digital payments from August
Economic Times
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1m ago
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Starting August, post offices across India will accept digital payments, integrating a new application into their IT systems. Previously, post offices couldn't sync with the UPI system. The Department of Posts is implementing IT infrastructure with applications enabling transactions via Dynamic QR Code. Full rollout at all post offices is expected by August 2025. A pilot was launched in Karnataka, successfully testing QR-based mail product bookings in select offices.
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Rapido, other bike taxi services can't operate in K'taka, to be suspended in 6 weeks: HC
Inshorts
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4m ago
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Karnataka High Court ruled that bike taxi services like Rapido cannot operate in Karnataka until state government notifies relevant guidelines and rules. The HC directed Karnataka government to ensure all bike taxis cease to operate within six weeks. Asking the government to frame rules in three months, HC said, "A person who denies change becomes the architect of decay."
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YesMadam asks staff if they're stressed, allegedly fires those who said 'yes'
Inshorts
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8m ago
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Salon services startup YesMadam conducted in-office survey asking employees if they were stressed at work and allegedly fired those who admitted to being stressed. A screenshot of an alleged e-mail from HR about employees' termination was shared widely on social media, with many suspecting it to be a PR stunt. "Not just me...100 others were fired," a YesMadam employee claimed.
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