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India’s cyber security agency has issued an alert against an Android malware, dubbed "BlackRock", that can steal a wide range of data from at least 337 Android applicat

CERT-In warns against malware that steals card data from 337 apps

India&rsquo;s cyber security agency has issued an alert against an Android malware, dubbed "BlackRock", that can steal a wide range of data from at least 337 Android applications. The malware was initially reported by security firm ThreatFabric earlier this month. It works like most Android banking trojans, but affects more apps and even prompts the victim to enter payment card details besides stealing data. The advisory said that BlackRock targets a wide range of banking, dating, social media, and instant messaging apps.

India’s cyber security agency has issued an alert against an Android malware, dubbed "BlackRock", that can steal a wide range of data from at least 337 Android applications. The malware was initially reported by security firm ThreatFabric earlier this month. It works like most Android banking trojans, but affects more apps and even prompts the victim to enter payment card details besides stealing data. The advisory said that BlackRock targets a wide range of banking, dating, social media, and instant messaging apps.

Facebook has launched a new app for budding rappers. Called BARS, the app has been developed by Facebook's New Product Experimentation (NPE) R&D team. It

Facebook&nbsp;has launched a new app for budding rappers. Called BARS, the app has been developed by&nbsp;Facebook's New Product Experimentation (NPE) R&amp;D team. It provides rappers with tools to create their own music, without the requirement of any special skills.
It is similar to TikTok&nbsp;but caters only to rappers. It has pre-recorded beats that rappers can match to their words.&nbsp;It aims to provide a platform for aspiring rappers without the need to spend too much on expensive equipment and production.&nbsp;Currently, BARS is available only to&nbsp;beta testers.&nbsp;

A new leak suggests that the new Oppo Find X3 series is tipped to launch on March 11 with pre-orders starting from March 31. Oppo Find X3 Pro model, the most powerful v

A new leak suggests that the new Oppo Find X3 series is tipped to launch on March 11 with pre-orders starting from March 31. Oppo Find X3 Pro model, the most powerful variant of the bunch is expected to be powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor. Oppo is yet to officially announce the launch of the Find X3 series.

The Samsung Galaxy M31s has received a price cut of ₹1,000 in India. The 6GB RAM+128GB storage variant is priced at ₹18,499, down from its original price of ₹19,499. Me

The Samsung Galaxy M31s has received a price cut of ₹1,000 in India. The 6GB RAM+128GB storage variant is priced at ₹18,499, down from its original price of ₹19,499. Meanwhile, the 8GB RAM+128GB storage model has been dropped to ₹20,499 from ₹21,499. The price cut is currently applicable via Amazon and Samsung India online store.

Stock for the Xbox Series S console has returned on Amazon India, with orders ready to ship from March 9.

Stock for the Xbox Series S console has returned on Amazon India, with orders ready to ship from March 9. Buyers can now pre-order the next-gen console, that can run 1440p resolution at 60fps, and comes with a 512GB PCIe Gen 4 NVME SSD. Powered by a custom 8-core AMD CPU and custom AMD GPU, the Xbox Series S costs ₹34,990.

Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Max 86-inch Ultra HD LED TV in China.

Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Max 86-inch Ultra HD LED TV in China. The television features a 4K panel, that offers a 120Hz refresh rate, and support for Dolby Vision as well as Dolby Atmos. There's a 25W speaker, a quad-core CPU, and a price tag of CNY 7,999. It's unclear whether the Redmi Max 86 TV will make its way to India.

ByteDance, parent company to TikTok, has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit in the US for $92 million.

ByteDance, parent company to TikTok, has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit in the US for $92 million. The lawsuit against the Chinese tech giant alleged that TikTok collected private user data without user consent, in violation of an Illinois privacy law. TikTok was said to have harvested biometric user data, including facial and fingerprint scanning, without permission from users.

Reports indicate that Samsung's Galaxy Note10 series has begun receiving the latest One UI 3.1 update.

Reports indicate that Samsung's Galaxy Note10 series has begun receiving the latest One UI 3.1 update. While users in Germany have reportedly started getting the update, users in other regions are expected to get it soon, including India. The Note10 series received the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update in December 2020.

Samsung is gearing up to launch the Galaxy A32 smartphone in India, complete with a 90Hz sAMOLED display.

Samsung is gearing up to launch the Galaxy A32 smartphone in India. The A32 will get a 90Hz sAMOLED screen for the Indian model, along with a 64MP quad rear camera setup. It's powered by a 5,000mAh battery, and will be the second Galaxy A series device to be launched this year.

Twitter has said that it is planning to offer a subscription service, in which users will have to pay for special content from high-profile accounts, as part of an econ

Twitter has said that it is planning to offer a subscription service, in which users will have to pay for special content from high-profile accounts, as part of an economic model. The social media giant announced the potential new 'Super Follows' service at its annual investor meeting, as it is looking out for ways to generate revenue apart from targeted advertisements. However, no timeline has been given for when Super Follows might become a feature, but it is expected to roll-out in the coming months.

PUBG has teased the launch of a new mobile game--PUBG: New State.

PUBG has teased the launch of a new mobile game--PUBG: New State. Set in the year 2051, the new game brings new weapons, vehicles, maps and game mechanics. PUBG: New State is soon going be open for pre-order on iOS and Android, with links provided on the game's website. Published by South Korean firm Krafton, it's unclear whether the game will be available to play in India.

The highly anticipated Realme GT 5G smartphone is set to launch in China on March 4, powered by a Snapdragon 888 chip.

The highly anticipated Realme GT 5G smartphone is set to launch in China on March 4, powered by a Snapdragon 888 chip. It's also expected to get a Samsung-made 120Hz AMOLED screen, 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 storage. Reports say there will be a lower-spec model of the GT, which will cost under CNY 2,999.

Asus India has announced attractive discounts on its ROG Phone 3 gaming smartphone for buyers during the ongoing Flipkart Mobiles Bonanza Sale.

Asus India has announced attractive discounts on its ROG Phone 3 gaming smartphone for buyers during the ongoing Flipkart Mobiles Bonanza Sale.
While the 8GB+128GB model gets a flat ₹3,000 discount, the 12GB+128GB model sees a ₹2,000 price cut. With this, the 8GB RAM model costs ₹43,999, while the 12GB RAM model costs ₹47,999.
ICICI Bank Card holders can also avail an extra ₹1,000 off on Credit Card and EMI transactions. To recall, the ROG Phone 3 sports a 144Hz AMOLED screen, the Snapdragon 865 Plus chipset, and touch button Air Triggers.
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The government on Thursday announced new rules to regulate digital content, social media and streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime.

The government on Thursday announced new rules to regulate digital content, social media, and streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime.
The streaming services will have to give a detailed classification of content on the basis of age, sex, violence and nudity.
The platforms will also need to have a provision for parental lock. New rules force streaming services like Netflix and Prime Video, who objected to an independent appellate body for hearing streaming complaints, to submit to the authority of an appeals body headed by a retired high court or Supreme Court justice.
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Sony has begun developing its next generation VR system for its latest PlayStation 5 console.

Sony has begun developing its next generation VR system for its latest PlayStation 5 console. The Japanese tech giant has teased a new VR headset that's set to get higher resolution than before, along with a wider field of view, better tracking and more. A new VR controller is also in development, that will use some of the technology found on the new DualSense controller.

Game developer nCore Games has said the FAU-G mobile game will soon get a 5v5 Team Deathmatch mode.

Game developer nCore Games has said the FAU-G mobile game will soon get a 5v5 Team Deathmatch mode. A release date for the feature hasn't been announced yet, but it's expected to allow up to 10 players to fight at once. FAU-G was released on January 26, propped as a rival to PUBG Mobile, that was banned in India in September last year.

Following in Google's footsteps, Facebook has said that it plans to invest $1 billion to "support the news industry” over the next three years. The social network

Following in Google's footsteps, Facebook has said that it plans to invest $1 billion to "support the news industry&rdquo; over the next three years. The social networking giant, which has been tussling with Australia over a law that would make social platforms pay news organisations, said it has invested $600 million since 2018 in news. Google said in October last year that it would pay publishers $1 billion over the next three years. News companies want Google and Facebook to pay for the news that appears on their platforms.

Digital platforms such as Facebook and Google will now as per law have to pay publishers when linking their content on news feeds or in search results on their

Digital platforms such as Facebook and Google will now as per law have to pay publishers when linking their content on news feeds or in search results on their platforms.&nbsp;
The News Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code was finally passed through the Australian Parliament. This comes at a time when social media giants like Facebook and Google are already trying to tie up with news outlets across the world&nbsp;
Zuckerberg backed Facebook&nbsp;announced that it plans to spend at least $1 billion in the news industry over the next three years. Facebook commented that they have reached agreements with publishers in the U.S. similar to the deal stuck in UK.

Realme Buds Air 2 true wireless earphones have been launched in India with a price tag of ₹3,299. The in-ear designed earphones feature active noise cancellation, 10mm

Realme Buds Air 2 true wireless earphones have been launched in India with a price tag of ₹3,299. The in-ear designed earphones feature active noise cancellation, 10mm dynamic drivers, transparency mode for ambient sound and a super low-latency mode with a claimed response delay of 88ms. Available in two colour options - Closer white and Closer black, the Realme Buds Air 2 go on sale from March 2nd via Flipkart, the Realme website, and offline retailers.

Vivo has announced a new price for the Vivo V20 SE, which was launched in India last year. The smartphone will now retail at ₹19,990, down from its original launch pric

Vivo has announced a new price for the Vivo V20 SE, which was launched in India last year. The smartphone will now retail at ₹19,990, down from its original launch price of ₹20,990 for the 8GB RAM, 128GB storage variant. It will be available in two colour options &mdash; Gravity Black and Aquamarine Green. The price change is already applicable across all mainline partners, Vivo India E-store, Flipkart, Amazon.in and other major e-commerce platforms.

Alongside the Narzo 30 Pro 5G, Realme has introduced the Realme Narzo 30A smartphone in India. It features a 6.4-inch HD+display and gets powered by the MediaTek Helio

Alongside the Narzo 30 Pro 5G, Realme has introduced the Realme Narzo 30A smartphone in India. It features a 6.5-inch HD+display and gets powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 gaming-centric processor, coupled with up to 4GB of RAM and up to 64GB of storage. There's a 13MP dual rear camera setup, and an 8MP selfie camera at the front. Keeping the lights on is a massive 6,000mAh battery, with support for 18W fast charging. The Realme&nbsp;Narzo&nbsp;30A has been priced starting at ₹8,999 for the base 3GB RAM, 32GB storage variant, and it goes on sale from March 5th via Flipkart, the Realme website, and offline retailers.

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Gautam Gambhir and Shahid Afridi's off the field banter doesn't seem to end anytime soon. Gambhir who was recently elected to the Parliament had suggested in February t

Afridi lashes out at Gambhir, calls him foolish

Gautam Gambhir and Shahid Afridi's off the field banter doesn't seem to end anytime soon. Gambhir who was recently elected to the Parliament had suggested in February that India should cut all cricketing ties with Pakistan after the Pulwama terror attack. Afridi in reply had some interesting things to say to the former India captain.

BITE: SHAHID AFRIDI

'Does this look like something which a sensible person would say? Do educated people talk like this?'

Gautam Gambhir and Shahid Afridi's off the field banter doesn't seem to end anytime soon. Gambhir who was recently elected to the Parliament had suggested in February that India should cut all cricketing ties with Pakistan after the Pulwama terror attack. Afridi in reply had some interesting things to say to the former India captain. BITE: SHAHID AFRIDI 'Does this look like something which a sensible person would say? Do educated people talk like this?'

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