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Issues related to data privacy and rising <keyword id="20127272" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="online-frauds" source="keywords">online frauds</keyword> are emerging as significant hurdles in the growth of e-commerce in India, said the <keyword id="20613906" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Economic-Survey" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Economic Survey" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Economic Survey">Economic Survey</keyword> 2023-24 tabled in Parliament on Monday. Citing third-party data, the survey said that the e-commerce industry in India is expected to cross USD 350 billion by 2030 and called for the need to educate users on the safe use of e-commerce platforms. "The rise of e-commerce is constrained by inadequate skills required for online selling, such as cataloguing. <keyword id="22505774" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="data-privacy-issues" source="keywords">Data privacy issues</keyword> and increasing online fraud have turned out to be the most significant hurdle in the growth of e-commerce in India. It becomes imperative to educate users on the safe use of e-commerce platforms," the survey said. The survey mentioned that India's e-commerce market has gained significant momentum during the past few years, owing to technological advancements, evolving new-age business models coupled with government initiatives like the Digital India program, UPI, One District - One Product (ODOP), Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), new foreign trade policy, easing of FDI limits and Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) (Amendment) Rules 2021. It has identified data privacy and <keyword id="19906883" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="cybersecurity" source="keywords">cybersecurity</keyword> as critical concerns in the <keyword id="22505776" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="digitisation-of-services" source="keywords">digitisation of services</keyword> in the country and called for adopting strong security measures, compliance with privacy regulations, and innovation, among others. "Data privacy and cybersecurity have become critical concerns with the increasing digitisation of services," according to the survey. It said that the government is spearheading data protection laws and cybersecurity policies to safeguard consumer data and strengthen cybersecurity measures in the services sector. "To further embrace technology with confidence, ensuring the adoption of strong security measures, compliance with privacy regulations, and fostering innovation in security technologies are essential," the survey noted. It said the future of e-commerce is built on the enhanced <keyword id="20290101" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="user-experience" source="keywords">user experience</keyword> through <keyword id="19899640" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="AI" source="keywords">AI</keyword>, seamless <keyword id="21332958" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="digital-payment-methods" source="keywords">digital payment methods</keyword>, innovations like UPI, and business engineering data analytics for business operations and enhancements. The survey mentioned that the buyer ecosystem in India is evolving at a very sharp rate, and business models will need to innovate to serve the needs of a diverse shopper base regarding service expectations, price sensitivity and language requirements. "Local language platforms are needed as the shopper base expands to tier-2 and tier-3 cities. Growing startups and innovative social media platforms provide an opportunity to test unique business models that might be targeted to specific demographic cohorts," the survey said.

Data privacy issues, online frauds emerging as e-commerce growth hurdles: Eco Survey

Dear reader, Another week comes to an end, and with it, a fresh roundup of stories shaping the business and finance landscapes. This week, we explored data that challenges the idea that large IPOs automatically lead to large returns—18 of India’s biggest IPOs fell short of expectations. On the investment front, experts debunked the popular advice of ‘<keyword id="23577643" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="buying-the-dip" source="keywords">buying the dip</keyword>’ and suggest a better approach for long-term success. And in the world of <keyword id="19963428" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="quick-commerce" source="keywords">quick commerce</keyword>, recent incidents like bizarre notifications and uncalled-for freebies piqued social media's interest. For stargazers and romantics, the upcoming <keyword id="22852367" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Hunters-Moon" source="keywords">Hunter’s Moon</keyword> offers a beautiful setting for a moonlit night. And for career climbers, we have insights from a <keyword id="21560867" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="product-manager" source="keywords">product manager</keyword> who landed a $180,000 role at <keyword id="19904352" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Cisco" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Cisco" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Cisco">Cisco</keyword>, sharing <keyword id="21767233" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="resume-tips" source="keywords">resume tips</keyword> to help you stand out. Dive in, and enjoy this week’s highlights! <h2>Top stories of the week</h2> Do large IPOs guarantee large returns? Data suggests that 18 of India's biggest 30 IPOs did not generate solid returns A study of India’s top 30 IPOs reveals that a majority—18 of them—failed to deliver substantial returns to investors. Despite the hype surrounding large public offerings, data shows that a company’s size or popularity doesn’t always correlate with strong post-IPO performance. Investors are urged to manage their expectations and conduct thorough research before jumping into large IPOs, as high-profile launches don’t guarantee hefty returns. <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/finance/news/do-large-ipos-guarantee-large-returns-data-suggests-that-18-of-indias-biggest-30-ipos-did-not-generate-hefty-returns/articleshow/114302378.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink" target="_blank">Read more</a> Free tomatoes to i-pill notification, recent quick commerce incidents that sparked outrage Recent incidents in India’s quick commerce sector have sparked widespread outrage, ranging from offering free tomatoes as promotional giveaways to sending unsolicited I-Pill notifications to customers. These occurrences highlight issues around <keyword id="19999043" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="consumer-privacy" source="keywords">consumer privacy</keyword>, safety, and inappropriate marketing strategies. As rapid delivery services continue to expand, so do concerns about their ethical and operational practices. <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/free-tomatoes-to-i-pill-notification-recent-quick-commerce-incidents-that-sparked-outrage/articleshow/114315992.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink" target="_blank">Read more</a> Why "buying the dip" is not always good advice, and the right time to start is now The age-old investment advice of ‘buying the dip’ may not always hold true, especially in unpredictable markets. Experts argue that waiting for stocks to drop before investing could result in missed opportunities, as market timings are nearly impossible to predict. Instead, the best strategy for long-term investors may be to focus on consistent investing, with the right time to start being now. <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/why-buying-the-dip-is-not-always-good-advice-the-right-time-to-start-is-now/articleshow/114253456.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink" target="_blank">Read more</a> Why this week's Hunter's Moon is the ultimate backdrop for the perfect moonlit date night The upcoming Hunter’s Moon, which will grace the skies this week, offers the perfect opportunity for a romantic, moonlit night. This full moon is not only visually stunning but also holds cultural significance, symbolizing harvest and abundance. For those seeking an atmospheric, nature-infused experience, this celestial event promises to be the ultimate backdrop for a memorable date night. <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/science/space/article/why-this-weeks-hunters-moon-is-the-ultimate-backdrop-for-the-perfect-moonlit-date-night/articleshow/114317181.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink" target="_blank">Read more</a> A product manager shares the résumé that helped him transition from consulting and land a $180,000 role at Cisco Transitioning from consulting to a high-paying role as a product manager at Cisco, one professional shared the resume that helped him land the $180,000 job. His strategic approach included tailoring his CV to highlight relevant skills and experiences, positioning himself as the perfect candidate for the tech giant. Aspiring product managers can take notes on crafting resumes that stand out in competitive job markets. <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/careers/news/a-product-manager-shares-the-rsum-that-helped-him-transition-from-consulting-and-land-a-180000-role-at-cisco/articleshow/114232654.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink" target="_blank">Read more</a> <h2><h2>Web Stories </h2> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/international/webstories/india-canada-tussle-a-timeline-of-escalating-tensions-under-trudeaus-regime/slidelist/114283096.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink" target="_blank">India-Canada Tussle: A timeline of escalating tensions under Trudeau’s regime</a><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/international/webstories/india-canada-tussle-a-timeline-of-escalating-tensions-under-trudeaus-regime/slidelist/114283096.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/international/webstories/the-weirdest-guinness-world-records-ever-set/slidelist/114288059.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink" target="_blank">The weirdest Guinness World records ever set</a><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/international/webstories/the-weirdest-guinness-world-records-ever-set/slidelist/114288059.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/travel/india/webstories/from-amber-to-gagron-indias-unesco-world-heritage-forts-to-explore/slidelist/114282776.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink" target="_blank">Amber to Gagron: India’s UNESCO world heritage forts to explore</a> </h2>

Weekend wrap: IPO myths, quick commerce gone wrong and more

<ul><li><keyword id="20940216" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Synology" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Synology" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Synology">Synology</keyword> has showcased its upcoming enterprise solutions in India.</li><li>The Taiwanese <keyword id="20653112" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="storage-solutions" source="keywords">storage solutions</keyword> provider has revealed its enterprise-level solution blueprint for India.</li><li>The company has announced new GenAI-powered features for its Office Suite.</li></ul> Taiwanese storage solutions provider Synology has launched its new enterprise-level solution blueprint in India at its Synology Solution showcase held in India. The announcement comes as the first enterprise application blueprint in India and is a significant part of the company’s expansion plans in India. Since 2021, the company has recorded a 600% growth in business sector revenue in India, contributing to a total revenue growth of 350%. The company showcased its latest offerings in data protection, storage, and surveillance, emphasizing solutions designed to address the growing demands of modern enterprises. <h2>Synology showcases new products</h2>The company showcased its upcoming products, including the ActiveProtect appliances, which were first<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/synology-introduces-new-products-aimed-at-data-protection-and-scalability/articleshow/110711086.cms"> announced</a> during the company’s Synology Solution Exhibition 2024. The ActiveProtect lineup includes dedicated backup systems that are optimised for rapid deployment and scalability. This backup solution is aimed at simplifying deployment and it can manage up to 2,500 multi-server environments across multiple sites. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="111748677" title="Synology bets big on the Indian market amid strong growth, growing demand" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div> “The ActiveProtect series focuses on data recovery and immutability, making it a reliable tool for IT professionals to ensure data security. Its multi-site friendly design aligns perfectly with India's business structure,” said Russell Chen, country manager, SAARC Region, Synology. The company also showcased its scale-out storage solutions and advanced surveillance solutions at the event. “Driven by the demand of technology trends, such as AI, IoT, digital transformation, and so on, Synology has performed exceptionally well in the Indian enterprise market, especially in sectors like government, manufacturing, and media and entertainment. Moving forward, we will continue to dedicate ourselves to meeting the modern storage needs of growing enterprises,” said Michael Chang, APAC sales head, Synology. The developing scale-out solution delivers scale-out storage, supporting both file and object storage and performance growth when adding additional storage servers. Synology also introduced its C2 Surveillance Station, which is a cloud-based video surveillance solution with edge AI and multi-layer encryption. The company is enhancing its <keyword id="19999884" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="AI-capabilities" source="keywords">AI capabilities</keyword> with the Synology AI Console, integrating GenAI into the Office Suite. According to the company, this will allow organisations to use the latest large language models (LLMs) while maintaining strict control over data privacy and security. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/apps/news/diwali-gift-zomato-platform-fee-increased-to-rs-10-ahead-of-the-festive-season/articleshow/114493617.cms">Diwali gift from Zomato – Platform fee increased to ₹10 ahead of the festive season</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/webstories/afcons-infrastructure-ipo-gmp-risk-factors-and-all-you-need-to-know/slidelist/114490954.cms">Afcons Infrastructure IPO – GMP, risk factors and all you need to know</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/snapdragon-8-elite-announced-to-power-iqoo-13-oneplus-13-xiaomi-15-series-and-more/articleshow/114463844.cms">Snapdragon 8 Elite announced, to power iQOO 13, OnePlus 13, Xiaomi 15 series and more</a>

Synology introduces new enterprise solutions, reports significant growth in India

When you woke up this morning, it is likely that one of the first things you reached for was your phone, whether to scroll through the news, catch up on your messages or simply check the time. This reminds me of a time when things were very different. In my childhood, a telephone was not something you got easily. You needed to apply for one and wait in the queue till it was assigned to you. Sometimes, for months, or even years. Today, it’s hard to imagine that such a scenario existed, when the world wasn’t, literally, at your fingertips. Our phones now serve multiple purposes, from making and receiving calls, their original ‘calling’ (tongue firmly in cheek!), listening to music, ordering food or groceries, booking your transport, checking emails, taking photos, storing phone numbers, and the list goes on as every day there seems to be more that you can do with your phone. The telephone has evolved from its humble and simple beginnings as a rather clunky part of your furniture to the sleek, modern all-in-one device that you hold in your hand. The ‘World Wide Web (www)’ that we have accepted as an intrinsic part of our lives has also evolved, as technology and connectivity improved. It started becoming more accessible in the early 1990s. The web initially consisted of simple content that was primarily text-based. This worked well, considering that, in those days, you depended on a dial-up connection with extremely limited speeds to access the web. Patience was a virtue that you had to practice. Some of the popular websites that come to mind are Yahoo and AOL, which made news and financial information easily available to us. In the early noughties, there was a move to user-generated content as social media platforms such as Orkut, MySpace and Facebook gained popularity. These platforms provided us with a way to connect and share our news, views and updates with friends and family from across the globe. The upgrade from slow dial-up to high-speed broadband options played a key role too. This brings us to the present, when we have high-speed networks not only for computers but also on our phones. Information and data are available at the click of a button or even with just voice commands or requests. It makes you wonder, what could be next. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="The Web - Reloaded" comment="subhead" text="The Web - Reloaded">The Web - Reloaded</cmsannotation> We are now at the cusp of the <a href="https://www.infosysbpm.com/offerings/functions/digital-business-services/case-studies/documents/keeping-pace-with-the-times.pdf">next big change</a> – Web3 – which is envisioned to be a decentralised system, built, operated, and owned by its users. Reports from earlier this year say that the global Web3 market is expected to see phenomenal compound annual growth of 67% in the next few years, from 5 trillion dollars this year to almost 40 trillion in 2025. Blockchain technology, smart/intelligent contracts, Decentralised Finance (DeFi), Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), and metaverses are hailed as the inevitable disruptions required to move the web forward into the future. Just as the current mobile phones are a far cry from the initial vision of Alexander Graham Bell who was awarded the first telephone patent, Web3 will be very different from the web that was invented by Sir Tim Berners-Lee. As with anything new, there are several mountains that need to be scaled along the way. Web3 developers are working on improving aspects such as: User experience: Users currently enjoy easy access to the web. Graphical user interfaces have been developed and improved to the extent that users can seamlessly interact with the interface to accomplish what they set out to do. The Web3 user experience, however, leaves a lot to be desired. Users are yet to be able to easily access Web3 and intuitively engage with it. Data privacy and security: While Web3 gives users transparency and connectivity, the other side of the coin is to ensure that the privacy and security of data remain uncompromised. Since the control will be decentralised, a proper system of checks and balances will have to be built to keep data secure. Environmental impact: Another aspect that Web3 is struggling to address is the sheer amount of energy it uses as decentralised networks use complex infrastructure with high energy needs. Efforts are being made to make Web3 sustainable and eco-friendly. Compatibility and scalability: The decentralised nature of Web3 brings with it the challenge of compatibility issues between the various blockchains and this becomes a natural stumbling block to the scalability of the technology. Web3 advocates are hard at work to iron out the various complex challenges that currently stand in the way of its widespread adoption. Slowly but surely, solutions are being found to the obstacles. The push towards Web3 is gradually gathering momentum as many countries plan to invest in research and adoption of the <a href="https://www.infosysbpm.com/offerings/business-transformation-services/insights/documents/a-shot-in-the-arm-for-sscs.pdf">technology</a> in the near future. Additionally, research shows that 88% of companies are already exploring new web technologies and expanding how the web works. All things considered, the future of Web3 looks bright. Soon, the vision of Web3 – a decentralised system, built, operated, and owned by its users – could be a reality. Disclaimer: This article is authored by Manoj Nair, AVP &amp; Global Head of Marketing, Corporate Strategy &amp; Risk, Infosys BPM. The opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Business Insider India.

Through the looking glass: into the Web3-verse

<ul><li>Having a strong password is important to ensure your money and data is safe.</li><li>People often use weak passwords as they are easier to remember.</li><li>Here are some tips to make sure that your password is strong and secure.</li></ul> In an increasingly digitised world, the importance of passwords has surged as a critical safeguard for data and privacy. From online banking to social media platforms, a strong password keeps our personal information secure. However, people often make the mistake of choosing weak passwords as they are easier to remember. This also makes it easier for others to breach your account, gaining access to your money or data. NordPass, a password manager developed by NordVPN, has released its latest report on most commonly used passwords. The 2023 report highlights the commonly used passwords in India and how long it would take for hackers to crack them. The below passwords have been extracted from publicly available databases, meaning these are the passwords that were leaked in security breaches. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Most commonly used passwords in India" comment="subhead" text="Most commonly used passwords in India">Most commonly used passwords in India</cmsannotation> <table style="border-width: initial; border-style: none;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#000000;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Password </td><td style="border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#000000;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Time to crack </td><td style="border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#000000;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Count </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">123456 </td><td style="border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">&lt;1 Second </td><td style="border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">3,63,265 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">admin </td><td style="border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">&lt;1 Second </td><td style="border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">1,18,270 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">12345678 </td><td style="border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">&lt;1 Second </td><td style="border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">63,618 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">12345 </td><td style="border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">&lt;1 Second </td><td style="border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">56,676 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">password </td><td style="border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">&lt;1 Second </td><td style="border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">52,334 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Pass@123 </td><td style="border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">5 Minutes </td><td style="border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">49,958 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">123456789 </td><td style="border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">&lt;1 Second </td><td style="border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">41,403 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Admin@123 </td><td style="border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">1 Year </td><td style="border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">22,646 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">India@123 </td><td style="border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">3 Hours </td><td style="border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">16,788 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">admin@123 </td><td style="border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">34 Minutes </td><td style="border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">16,573 </td></tr></tbody></table> Source: NordPass The password “123456” is a clear favourite among Indians and has emerged 3,63,265 times. It takes less than a second to crack it. The next two commonly used passwords include “admin” and “12345678”, which also take less than a second to crack. The most secure password in the commonly used passwords list is “Admin@123”, which makes use of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, symbols and numbers. This was used by 22,646 people and takes around a year to crack. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Tips for a strong password" comment="subhead" text="Tips for a strong password">Tips for a strong password</cmsannotation> <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Create long and complex passwords" comment="subhead2" text="Create long and complex passwords">Create long and complex passwords</cmsannotation> To ensure that you select a strong password for your accounts, use a long and complex password that uses a combination of upper and lowercase letters, number and symbols. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Avoid reusing passwords" comment="subhead2" text="Avoid reusing passwords">Avoid reusing passwords</cmsannotation> One of the most important things that you need to remember is that you should not reuse your passwords. Ensure that your passwords are unique so that a breach on a single account does not affect your other accounts. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Password managers" comment="subhead2" text="Password managers">Password managers</cmsannotation> Another simple method to securely store your passwords is to use a password manager. In addition to storing your passwords, some of the password managers also allow you to generate and store unique passwords that are difficult to crack. Some popular and trusted password managers include 1Password, LastPass, NordPass and Enpass, among others. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Start using passkeys" comment="subhead2" text="Start using passkeys">Start using passkeys</cmsannotation> A lot of websites are now offering the option to access your accounts with<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/passkeys-may-soon-replace-passwords-everything-you-need-to-know/articleshow/104361209.cms"> passkeys</a> instead of a traditional password. While passkeys may not completely replace passwords just yet, their usage is on the rise, with companies like<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/apps/news/whatsapp-rolls-out-passwordless-logins-with-passkeys-on-android/articleshow/104486703.cms"> WhatsApp</a> also adopting them. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Do not write down or store your passwords" comment="subhead2" text="Do not write down or store your passwords">Do not write down or store your passwords</cmsannotation> One of the common mistakes that people make is to write down their passwords in a paper or a word document on their computer. It makes your passwords vulnerable to anyone who gets their hands on these documents. 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<ul><li>Any information that you share with AI platforms like <keyword id="15681942" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="chatgpt" source="Orion">ChatGPT</keyword> is collected for business purposes. </li><li><keyword id="16647163" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="chatGPT-privacy" source="Orion">ChatGPT privacy</keyword> policy states that it may share your personal information with third parties when necessary. </li><li>Never share any sensitive personal information on an <keyword id="1974029" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="AI-platform" source="Orion">AI platform</keyword> like ChatGPT.</li></ul>When you ask ChatGPT about its <keyword id="6355135" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="privacy" source="Orion">privacy</keyword> policy, it says that ‘OpenAI collects personal information such as name, email address, and payment information when necessary for business purposes’. Yes, you read that right. A few days ago, a bug allowed ChatGPT users to see descriptions of conversations that other users were having with the system. The bug was later fixed and CEO Sam Altman apologized for it. This in essence was not a privacy breach, but was scary nevertheless. ChatGPT rival Bard also made shocking revelations that it was trained with user’s gmail data, though Google denied it. This brings us to the question — is my personal data safe with ChatGPT or other AI tools? <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="AI platforms can pose a threat to privacy" comment="subhead2" text="AI platforms can pose a threat to privacy">AI platforms can pose a threat to privacy</cmsannotation> When using AI tools, it is important that one knows about the privacy risks they pose. Mukesh Choudhary, founder and CEO of Cyberops, an information security organization, says that there are several ways AI platforms can be a threat to your privacy. First is user profiling, where by analyzing user behaviours, AI platforms can build a user profile that can then be used for targeted advertising or other purposes. Second is data sharing, where for a variety of purposes, including research or advertising, AI platforms may share user data with other businesses or organizations. The next is third-party access. Here, <keyword id="3582352" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="AI-systems" source="Orion">AI systems</keyword> might give access to user data to outside developers who could exploit it for their own reasons. And finally, there is the issue of data breach. AI platforms are not immune to data breaches, which might result in unauthorized individuals accessing user information. These breaches are possible as a result of flaws in the platform's security procedures, such as weak passwords or unencrypted user data. “ChatGPT goes and reads everything on the Internet. But it has got no consent from us. And they could be selling off this data,” says Ritesh Bhatia, V4WEB Cybersecurity, a cybercrime investigations and digital forensics firm. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="What the law says" comment="subhead2" text="What the law says">What the law says</cmsannotation> In India, even presently, we do have a law regarding protection of sensitive personal information. The classification has been made u/s 43A of the Information Technology Act. “Under section 43A any organization is under a responsibility to protect personal information shared with the organization and follow due diligence or reasonable security practices for protection of the data. If there is a data leak or breach in security, that organization is liable to compensate the victim. However, if the victim has shared the personal data willingly as per the privacy policy of the body corporate and given consent for sharing such data, then that person does not have any right against the organization when the data is shared with the third party,” says Vaishali Bhagwat, Advocate, a practicing civil and cyber lawyer. ChatGPT does not fall under the purview of this law as they have a privacy policy which says that ‘OpenAI protects personal information using reasonable security measures and only shares it with third parties when necessary,’ as mentioned in their privacy policy, So, if one is sharing any data with ChatGPT, it can be used elsewhere. And it will not be against the law. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Your privacy is your responsibility" comment="subhead2" text="Your privacy is your responsibility">Your privacy is your responsibility</cmsannotation> So, when using such AI platforms there are certain things one should keep in mind. “First, since the platform reviews the conversations, the chats are not private. Information associated with your account, including your name, contact information, account credentials, payment card information, and transaction history are collected. Personal information that is included in the input, file uploads, or feedback that you provide to the services are collected and may be shared with third party services,” says Choudhary. “Just remember that whatever you are putting over there is getting recorded. Any employee should never share any sensitive information about their company out there,” says Bhatia. So, if you have a specific role to accomplish and that involves sensitive data, do not copy-paste it on an AI platform like ChatGPT. Also, don't share sensitive information like mobile number, address, Aadhaar card number etc on any AI platform. Avoid any “optional” information, like a middle name or phone number‍. As newer technologies permeate our lives, the lines of privacy are getting increasingly blurred. It is better to be safe than sorry. 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<keyword id="19898109" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Paytm" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Paytm" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Paytm">Paytm</keyword> has regained approval from the National Payments Corporation of India (<keyword id="19998946" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="NPCI" source="keywords">NPCI</keyword>) to onboard new UPI users, marking a significant turnaround for the fintech giant. This development follows a setback earlier this year when <keyword id="20410154" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Paytm-Payments-Bank-Limited" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Paytm Payments Bank Limited" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Paytm Payments Bank Limited">Paytm Payments Bank Limited</keyword> (PPBL), an associate company of Paytm, was barred from adding new users to its UPI platform due to regulatory concerns raised by the <keyword id="19899810" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Reserve-Bank-of-India" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Reserve Bank of India" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Reserve Bank of India">Reserve Bank of India</keyword> (RBI). <h2>Paytm gets permission to onboard new UPI users </h2> In a regulatory filing on Tuesday evening, Paytm disclosed that NPCI granted permission for the company to resume onboarding UPI users, provided it complies with all procedural guidelines and circulars issued by the corporation. “We would like to inform you that vide letter dated October 22, 2024, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has granted approval to the Company to on-board new UPI users, with adherence to all NPCI procedural guidelines and circulars,” Paytm said in the filing. This move is seen as a relief for the company, which has been under scrutiny following the RBI’s intervention in January. The NPCI, which had previously allowed Paytm to operate as a Third-Party Application Provider (TPAP) for UPI transactions, has now reinstated its ability to bring new users onto the platform, albeit with strict conditions. Paytm can continue UPI operations through its partnerships with major banking institutions, including SBI, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, and YES Bank. The NPCI’s approval comes after a thorough review of Paytm’s compliance with procedural guidelines, including those pertaining to risk management, app branding, multi-bank participation, and data privacy. The fintech firm has been instructed to adhere to key regulatory frameworks, such as the Payments and Settlement Act of 2007 and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act of 2023. This approval follows a request by Paytm’s parent company, <keyword id="20253123" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="One97-Communications" source="keywords">One97 Communications</keyword> Ltd (OCL), in August, seeking permission to resume UPI onboarding. The NPCI’s decision also reflects that Paytm has addressed concerns raised in the RBI’s directive from earlier this year, which had highlighted persistent non-compliance issues with its banking subsidiary, PPBL. On a related note, Paytm reported a strong financial performance for the quarter ending September 2024. The company posted a net profit of ₹928.3 crore, a marked improvement from the ₹290.5 crore loss it recorded during the same period last year. <h2>What had happened? </h2> For the unversed, in January 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) told Paytm Payments Bank Limited (PPBL) to stop accepting deposits and processing UPI top-ups. This decision stemmed from ongoing concerns about the bank’s compliance and serious issues that needed addressing. As a result, Paytm found itself unable to onboard new UPI users, significantly disrupting its growing customer base and raising doubts about its future in the crowded <keyword id="19989657" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="digital-payments" source="keywords">digital payments</keyword> market. However, things took a turn for the better in March 2024 when the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) gave Paytm the green light to resume UPI transactions. The catch? Paytm could only operate as a Third-Party Application Provider (TPAP), meaning it had to partner with established banks like SBI, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, and YES Bank for its UPI services. While this arrangement posed some limitations, it allowed Paytm to keep moving forward and adapt to the regulatory challenges it faced in India’s digital payment landscape. (with PTI inputs)

Paytm can onboard new UPI users again, receives NPCI nod months after RBI restrictions

<ul><li>According to Independent research, nine iOS apps have bypassed iOS <keyword id="10404119" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="app-tracking-transparency" source="Orion">app tracking transparency</keyword> (ATT).</li><li>Apple introduced ATT in 2021.</li><li><keyword id="803848" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="data-privacy" source="Orion">Data privacy</keyword> still remains the biggest concern for big tech giants.</li></ul>Apple introduced app tracking transparency (ATT) with iOS 14.5 last year, where every iPhone and iPad gave an option to ask apps not to track your activity. It was a bold move and aimed to bring transparency. However, Konrad Kollnig, an independent research firm has figured out that developers have been bypassing the new iOS privacy features to track users even when they didn’t want to. The <a href="https://arxiv.org/pdf/2204.03556.pdf">research</a> has raised concern over app tracking transparency as it has been found that apps are still collecting user data discreetly from the device. According to research, nine iOS apps were using server-side code to generate a user identifier even when app tracking is manually disabled. The code shows some relation with the Chinese company Alibaba. In the whole investigation, 1,759 apps were released before and after the ATT. Though one in four apps declare that they don’t gather any consumer information and 80% of them has at least one tracking library. The researcher said, “Our findings suggest that tracking companies, especially larger ones with access to large troves of first-party, still track users behind the scenes. They can do this through a range of methods, including using IP addresses to link installation-specific IDs across apps and through the sign-in functionality provided by individual apps (e.g. Google or Facebook sign-in, or email address)”. Use of data for market dominance Big tech giants not only utilize data they even use it for competitive advantages. According to <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-03-30/apple-meta-gave-user-data-to-hackers-who-forged-legal-requests">Bloomberg</a>, Apple provided user data to a group of hackers that forged legal requests in order to get information in the 2021 social engineering scam. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/how-to-live-stream-games-using-android-and-ios-mobile/articleshow/90978146.cms">How to live stream games using a mobile phone</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/indian-origin-engineers-introduce-ai-powered-smart-glasses-for-visually-challenged-people-details-here/articleshow/90974873.cms">Indian-origin engineers introduce AI-powered smart glasses for visually challenged people — details here</a>

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<ul><li><keyword id="201519" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="vpn" source="Orion">VPN</keyword> adds an extra layer of privacy for users, allowing users to access foreign websites and securely transfer sensitive business information.</li><li>In <keyword id="3658" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="india" source="Orion">India</keyword>, many cybersecurity companies providing VPN services have shut down their physical servers due to a government mandate to store users' personal data for five years.</li><li>Protect yourself online and stream without restriction with these VPN service providers.</li></ul>Virtual private networks (VPNs) add an extra layer of privacy for users, allowing users to access foreign websites and securely transfer sensitive business information. Business VPNs also offer features like managing multiple user accounts and blocking certain content to protect data. However, in India, many cybersecurity companies providing VPN services have <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/nordvpn-to-shut-down-its-servers-in-india-by-june-26-2022/articleshow/92229519.cms#:~:text=On%20Tuesday%2C%20the%20company%20spokesperson,the%20shutdown%20within%20the%20app.">shut down</a> their physical servers due to a government mandate to store users' personal data for five years. VPN service providers were asked by the CERT-In, a part of the Indian Department of Information Technology, to store information like names, email IDs, contact numbers, and IP addresses. This decision has not been well-received by most VPN service providers, who argue that complying with the regulation would compromise the privacy they offer to Indian consumers. Nevertheless, VPN companies assure their Indian users that their operations will continue. They have announced plans to introduce virtual servers in countries like Singapore and London to ensure Indian users can still access their VPN services and secure their online activities despite the new data law. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="What is a VPN?" comment="subhead" text="What is a VPN?">What is a VPN?</cmsannotation> A VPN, or virtual private network, is a crucial tool for online privacy. It safeguards and conceals your internet activity by encrypting the data from your device and routing it through a secure server in a location of your choice. This allows you to appear to be accessing online services from that specific country or place, which can help unblock censored or restricted content like TikTok or the US Netflix library. But that's not all - because your data is encrypted, even the government won't be able to see what you're doing online, ensuring maximum privacy and security. While VPNs are legal in most countries worldwide, it's important to note that a few countries have restrictions or bans on their use, such as China, Iran, Iraq, North Korea, Oman, Russia, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates. However, even in countries where VPNs are legal, it's crucial to remember that engaging in illegal activities like torrenting copyrighted material, buying prohibited goods, or hacking is still illegal, even if you're using a VPN. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="How to choose the best India VPN?" comment="subhead" text="How to choose the best India VPN?">How to choose the best India VPN?</cmsannotation> Selecting the right <keyword id="13882790" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="vpn-in-india" source="Orion">VPN in India</keyword> can take time due to the many available providers. It's essential to conduct thorough research before buying a subscription. Here are some key factors we suggest considering. Trustworthiness Most importantly, look for an established VPN provider with a proven track record and a transparent privacy policy that ensures your data will not be logged or collected. It's a bonus if the policy has been independently verified through third-party audits. A simple <keyword id="6355629" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="google" source="Orion">Google</keyword> search can reveal a lot about a VPN's reputation, and a reputable VPN should not have any significant security breaches or customer data leaks in its history. Speed and security Additionally, ensure the VPN you choose uses robust encryption to safeguard your data and offers fast and reliable services for smooth and lag-free streaming. Network size and diversity A wide selection of servers and server locations is beneficial for two reasons. Firstly, it means you'll have more bandwidth available and won't experience slow speeds due to overcrowded servers. Secondly, it reduces the chances of getting detected by streaming services that block VPNs, as services like Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and others often flag IP addresses with heavy traffic loads. Independently audited no-logs policy Given the active monitoring of online activities by the Indian government, it's crucial to choose a VPN that has a strict no-logs policy. This means they do not collect private information, including personally identifiable data, ensuring your privacy remains intact. Customer support Regardless of which VPN you choose, it's important to be realistic and anticipate potential connection issues. Therefore, having easy access to a responsible and reliable support team should be a priority on your ‘must-have’ list when evaluating VPN providers. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="The best VPNs for India" comment="subhead" text="The best VPNs for India">The best VPNs for India</cmsannotation> <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="ExpressVPN" comment="subhead" text="ExpressVPN">ExpressVPN</cmsannotation> Server/s in India: Yes (virtual) Number of servers: 3,000+ Server locations: 160 Maximum devices supported: 5 24/7 live chat support: Yes ExpressVPN is one of the best VPN providers that has set up secure virtual locations to bypass logging requirements in India. It has an extensive physical network covering countries around India. With obfuscated servers, ExpressVPN ensures that your traffic remains undetectable even under strict restrictions. It offers its own Lightway and OpenVPN protocols, has a verified no-logging policy, and provides 24/7 customer support via email or live chat. ExpressVPN also offers easy-to-use applications for major platforms and has a track record of unlocking streaming services like Netflix, BBC iPlayer, Hulu, and more. It's also proven effective for watching sports and cricket from other countries, including accessing Hotstar content outside of India. <a href="https://www.expressvpn.com/?irclickid=WVu0GyXRbxyNWzg24Q3Y3QHdUkAQZxyBqWNoRY0&amp;shareid=&amp;irgwc=1">Try here</a> <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Surfshark" comment="subhead" text="Surfshark">Surfshark</cmsannotation> Server/s in India: Yes (virtual) Number of servers: 3,200+ Server locations: 100+ Maximum devices supported: Unlimited 24/7 live chat support: Yes Surfshark is a rising star in the VPN world with a clean and user-friendly interface and affordable pricing, making it the top choice for budget-conscious users. It offers a wide range of features, including AES-256 encryption, multiple protocols, DNS protection, split tunneling, and even a Double VPN hop for extra security. While there have been some reported issues with the kill switch on Windows, they are rare and extreme situations. Like ExpressVPN, Surfshark also uses virtual servers to protect users' privacy, allowing for secure local browsing or access to its 3,200+ international servers. It has dedicated anti-censorship features, such as its ‘Camouflage mode’ obfuscation technology and "No Borders" option that connects to servers performing well under network restrictions. <a href="https://surfshark.com/deals?coupon=surfsharkdeal&amp;transaction_id=102e83020fa8dac49a959c16259b8a&amp;offer_id=61&amp;affiliate_id=1691&amp;source=hawk&amp;aff_sub=&amp;i=&amp;utm_source=Affiliates&amp;utm_medium=1691&amp;utm_campaign=affiliate&amp;recurring_goal_id=50">Try here</a> <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="ProtonVPN" comment="subhead" text="ProtonVPN">ProtonVPN</cmsannotation> Server/s in India: Yes (Smart Routing) Number of servers: 1,800+ Server locations: 85+ Maximum devices supported: 10 24/7 live chat support: No ProtonVPN, based in Switzerland, offers a sleek interface, impeccable performance, and plenty of nifty features. It has a free VPN option with unlimited bandwidth, making it a great choice for VPN beginners, and its free coverage has recently expanded to over 100 servers from the previous 29. While ProtonVPN has shut off its physical servers in India, users can still access an Indian IP by choosing one of its Smart Routing servers in Singapore. Upgrading to the Plus plan allows users to connect through Secure Core servers located in Switzerland, Iceland, and Sweden, adding an extra layer of security to their traffic. <a href="https://protonvpn.com/">Try here</a> <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="NordVPN" comment="subhead" text="NordVPN"><keyword id="2893495" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="nordvpn" source="Orion">NordVPN</keyword></cmsannotation> Server/s in India: No Number of servers: 5,600+ Server locations: 80+ Maximum devices supported: 6 24/7 live chat support: Yes NordVPN earns high praise for several reasons. It is ideal for streamers, easy to use, and offers clients and apps for a wide range of platforms, along with a massive network of over 5,600 servers. Despite recently terminating operations in India, NordVPN assures customers that it can meet their needs without resorting to fake locations, unlike some competitors. One of NordVPN's standout features is its extra layer of security options. In addition to standard protocols and 256-bit AES encryption, it offers Double VPN, which routes traffic through encrypted servers twice, and Onion Over VPN, which sends data through the secure Onion network. Furthermore, NordVPN undergoes an annual independent audit by PricewaterhouseCoopers to verify its strict no-logging policy, making it one of the most secure VPN services available. <a href="https://nordvpn.com/special/?utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_term=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.techradar.com%2Fvpn%2Fbest-india-vpn&amp;utm_content&amp;utm_campaign=off564&amp;utm_source=aff3013">Try here</a> <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="CyberGhost" comment="subhead" text="CyberGhost">CyberGhost</cmsannotation> Server/s in India: Yes (virtual) Number of servers: 9,200+ Server locations: 115 Maximum devices supported: 7 24/7 live chat support: Yes CyberGhost offers an extensive range of over 9,200 international servers, including virtual locations for users in India who want to browse locally while maintaining their privacy. The option of Romanian-based NoSpy servers adds an extra layer of security, albeit at an additional cost. CyberGhost's apps are user-friendly and come with convenient features such as the Smart Rules panel, which allows users to connect automatically to their preferred server upon launching the app. Although CyberGhost's peak speeds have slightly decreased in recent testing, it still outperforms competitors like ExpressVPN and ProtonVPN with impressive speeds of up to 730Mbps using the WireGuard protocol. 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When it comes to enhancing personal experiences for consumers based on generative AI, it means that they must have a secure device and a robust Cloud so that someone cannot look into their personal or private lifestyles, says <keyword id="20251895" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="jb-park" source="keywords">JB Park</keyword>, President and CEO of <keyword id="19897758" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="samsung" source="keywords">Samsung</keyword> India. As the company bets big on infusing GenAI into its devices, along with the newly-launched Galaxy S24 series, <keyword id="20251896" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="park" source="keywords">Park</keyword> feels it is super important to honour users' privacy. "Because if you have data that is actually analysing your life pattern, where you go, where you shop and how much do you spend, it is very scary that others will also have access to their personal lifestyles," park told IANS here on the sidelines of the launch of the new Galaxy S24 devices. The Galaxy S24 series protects users' personal information. By working closely with Google, Samsung has developed a device to make the search process more secure, giving users total transparency and complete control. Under Advanced Intelligence settings, each user can decide whether they want to allow online processing and the full functionality of AI. Secured by <keyword id="20107832" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="samsung-knox" source="keywords">Samsung Knox</keyword>, Galaxy S24 devices safeguard critical information and protect against vulnerabilities with end-to-end secure hardware, real-time threat detection and collaborative protection. Passkeys enable convenient and secure access to a users' registered websites and apps across all their trusted devices through digital credentials, helping protect against phishing attacks. Enhanced data protection offers end-to-end encryption when users backup, sync or restore their data with <keyword id="20251897" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="samsung-cloud" source="keywords">Samsung Cloud</keyword>, allowing Galaxy S24 users to connect to other devices while staying synchronised and secure, according to the company. Galaxy S24 devices are also protected with Samsung's expansive list of innovative security and privacy features including Knox Vault, Security &amp; Privacy Dashboard, Auto Blocker, Secure Wi-Fi, Private Share, Maintenance Mode and more. Park told IANS that productivity enhancement is the key feature that he looks forward to, along with creativity, with the new "AI phones". On regulating AI, the company executive said that they don't want to regulate anything. "But we honour the privacy of individuals and AI should not, in any means, invade or misuse or be a tool to be harmful to individuals that can physically or mentally affect them," he noted. Samsung is participating in various government initiatives and policies to create a safe and trusted AI experience for users, and develop a broader roadmap. --IANS na/

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New Delhi, There is a surge in hiring for cybersecurity-related roles including data, automation, security, compliance, risk, and relationships in the second quarter of 2023, reflecting a 34 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) since 2020, according to a report on Monday. The job analytics database of GlobalData, a data and analytics company, showed a notable shift in the pharmaceutical industry as companies are increasingly prioritising the adoption of emerging technologies and stringent compliance measures to safeguard against cyber threats and data breaches. An analysis of Company Filing Analytics Database revealed that cybersecurity dominated pharma industry discussions during Q2 2023 as well amid the push for digital transformation. "The growing digital engagement, coupled with the rising occurrence of data breaches, has prompted pharma companies to place a heightened emphasis on roles geared towards minimising enterprise risks. These roles aim to advocate privacy measures and develop cybersecurity strategies that enhance the comprehension of privacy-related risks linked to emerging technologies," said Misa Singh, Business Fundamentals Analyst at GlobalData, in a statement. In August, the global pharmaceutical industry experienced a 19 per cent rise in new job postings related to cybersecurity in Q2 2023 compared with the previous quarter, the report said. "In an era where data is the lifeblood of the pharmaceutical industry, the shift towards embracing technology and fortifying cybersecurity measures is not just a strategic move but a critical imperative. As we navigate this transformative landscape, these cybersecurity-related roles serve as the guardians of our digital future, ensuring privacy, compliance, and resilience in the face of evolving challenges," Singh added.

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The upcoming Digital Personal Data Protection <keyword id="19032" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="bill" source="Orion">Bill</keyword> will drive "deep behavioural changes" among those platforms in <keyword id="3658" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="india" source="Orion">India</keyword> that have for long exploited or misused personal data, <keyword id="6357801" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="union" source="Orion">Union</keyword> minister <keyword id="205969" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="rajeev-chandrasekhar" source="Orion">Rajeev Chandrasekhar</keyword> has asserted. In an interview to PTI, the minister of state for IT and electronics also sought to allay concerns around the issue of government-appointed fact check body, saying the move is not about censorship at all, rather it gives the Centre an opportunity to clarify and respond to any <keyword id="535763" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="misinformation" source="Orion">misinformation</keyword> related to it, something that is critical in a democracy. Misinformation, he said, is not to be confused with right to free speech. The minister noted that misinformation tends to travel 10-15 times faster, and reaches an audience 20-50 times more, than truth. He emphasised that it is absolutely critical that in a democracy if someone says something false about the government, to create hatred, to incite violence, or to just create mistrust, "the government must have an opportunity to say no, this is not true". "So there is no censorship, there no restriction on free speech. This is simply about saying what is patently false, is patently false. And that is certainly not to be confused or deliberately distorted to imply that this is a crackdown on free speech," Chandrasekhar said. The minister's comment assumes significance as the decision to notify an entity that will flag false information posted online pertaining to the government has raised concerns in some quarters on whether it gives government absolute powers. "I think there is some misunderstanding about what it is we are trying to do," the minister said when asked about the issue. "Misinformation is expressly an area that has already been prescribed in the rules as an area that platforms have to do significant work in moderating misinformation if they are to enjoy Section 79 protection. It is already mandated in the rules of October 2022," he said. Rather, the fact check unit aims to help platforms in identifying false content posted about the government. "It is not an opinion. It is not about saying that we will create another narrative about the government," Chandrasekhar added. On the digital personal data protection (DPDP) bill, which will be introduced in the coming session of <keyword id="6354721" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="parliament" source="Orion">Parliament</keyword>, the minister said the draft legislation has undergone a lot of consultation and is designed as "a truly world class piece of legislation". "I have absolutely no doubt that the DPDP Bill will create deep behavioural changes among platforms in India who have for long exploited and misused personal data," the minister said. At the same time, those who have played fair will not get affected, and will continue to do the right thing, he observed. "Those who have done it (misused data), tracked consumers, used cookies they certainly will have to go though deep behavioural change... Those who are already doing it right, have nothing to fear. But those who have, in a sense, lived off this model of exploitation will certainly have to reconsider," minister said. He expressed hope that the bill will come up in the Monsoon session of Parliament. The draft bill - which has seen an overhaul after its withdrawal in August last year - details the citizen's rights on personal data, with provisions that makes entities handling personal data accountable for managing it with safety and security in a responsible manner. "The purpose of this bill is to provide for the processing of digital personal data in a manner that recognises the right of individuals to protect their personal data, the need to process personal data for lawful purposes and for other incidental purposes," an explanatory note of the draft bill said. The proposed data protection legislation allows the transfer and storage of personal data in some countries while raising the penalty for violations. The proposed legislation stipulates consent before collecting personal data and provides for stiff penalties of as much as Rs 500 crore on persons and companies that fail to prevent data breaches including accidental disclosures, sharing, altering or destroying personal data. On being asked about Meta being fined a record-breaking USD 1.3 billion recently by European Union regulators for violating EU privacy laws, and whether India too can look at large financial deterrants for Big Tech for non-compliance of laws, the Minister said idea is not about competing with the EU on size of penalties. "I don't think we are in the business of competing with the EU in terms of the size of the penalty, but the formulation of penalties in this Bill is sufficient to incentivise every data fiduciary or any platform to behave correctly, to follow the law, and do the right thing," he said. The days when platform could exploit the data of consumers is fast coming to an end, he said, adding there are many powers under the bill that have been given to the Indian consumer to interrogate, search, check what data the platforms have. "...and I think certainly it's a balance of protecting the consumer rights, as well as continuing to allow innovation and investments," the minister said. On WhatsApp spam call issue, Chandrasekhar said that the government has called out to WhatsApp and other messenger companies about the problem and emphasised that it is unacceptable. "They have responded with alacrity and responded very quickly. They are searching out many solutions. We have also asked them to give to us what are the overseas telecom carriers from where these originate, so that we can talk to BSNL, and to our own <keyword id="150664" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="telecom-department" source="Orion">Telecom Department</keyword> to make sure that these carriers are also warned that there is unlawful activities originating from their networks, and that if that continues, we may have to look at some kind of a discussion of whether those networks will be allowed to terminate in India as well," he said. The government and players are not adversaries, rather they work in partnership, he said, adding that a safe and trusted internet for 1.2 billion consumers "is good for business, government, and for citizens". 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<ul><li><keyword id="144117" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="aadhaar" source="Orion">Aadhaar</keyword> has become one of the most important documents in our lives.</li><li>Sharing of Aadhaar with others is risky as it could result in misuse – even the government admitted to it before hastily retracting its statement.</li><li>A <keyword id="6972072" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="masked-aadhaar" source="Orion">masked Aadhaar</keyword> can be used to prevent misuse of your personal information.</li><li>Here’s how to download a masked Aadhaar.</li></ul>Aadhaar has become one of the most important documents in India and it is something that we often use, whether it is opening a bank account, getting a SIM card, applying for a credit card or while applying for a driving license. An increase in usage of Aadhaar has also made it prone to misuse. To prevent this, the <keyword id="86474" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="unique-identification-authority-of-india" source="Orion">Unique Identification Authority of India</keyword> (UIDAI) had introduced masked Aadhaar. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="What is a masked Aadhaar?" comment="subhead" text="What is a masked Aadhaar?">What is a masked Aadhaar?</cmsannotation> If you wish to share your Aadhaar with someone but wish to prevent misuse of your information, you can share a masked Aadhaar with them. A masked Aadhaar adds a layer of security by concealing the first eight digits and showing only the four digits. For example, a masked Aadhaar will show your Aadhaar number as “xxxx-xxxx-1234”. The other details in your Aadhaar, such as your name, address, date of birth will remain the same, allowing you to use it as an address proof in banks and other such institutions. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="How to download masked Aadhaar?" comment="subhead" text="How to download masked Aadhaar?">How to download masked Aadhaar?</cmsannotation> <ul><li>To download your masked Aadhaar, you need to go to UIDAI’s myAadhaar <a href="https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/">website</a>.</li><li>Scroll down and click on the “Download Aadhaar” option on the left side.</li><li>Now, enter your Aadhaar number, Enrolment ID or Virtual ID.</li><li>Enter the captcha and click on “Send OTP”.</li></ul>You will now get a checkbox that asks – “Do you want a masked Aadhaar?” <div type="image" title="Aadhaar" msid="92061394" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Masked Aadhaar&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> <ul><li>Select the checkbox and enter the OTP that you have received on your registered number.</li><li>Now, click on “Verify and Download”.</li></ul>Your masked Aadhaar is ready to use. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/apple-ios-16-update-here-are-the-new-features-eligible-devices-and-everything-you-need-to-know/articleshow/92055179.cms">Apple announces iOS 16 update – here are the new features, eligible devices and everything you need to know</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/poco-f4-expected-to-launch-soon-in-india-specs-expected-price-and-everything-you-need-to-know/articleshow/92039569.cms">Poco F4 expected to launch soon in India – specs, expected price and everything you need to know</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/nothing-phone-1-display-specifications-leaked-ahead-of-launch-heres-everything-we-know-so-far/articleshow/92029049.cms">Nothing phone (1) to launch this week – everything we know so far about the device</a>

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The <keyword id="19895221" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Competition-Commission-of-India" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Competition Commission of India" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Competition Commission of India">Competition Commission of India</keyword> has dismissed a complaint against <keyword id="20201307" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Google-India" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Google India" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Google India">Google India</keyword> alleging that the tech giant abused its <keyword id="22202852" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Dominant-Position" source="keywords">dominant position</keyword> to favour <keyword id="20200171" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Truecaller" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Truecaller" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Truecaller">Truecaller</keyword> in the market for caller ID and spam protection apps, as it found no evidence of violation of <keyword id="20854369" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Competition-Law" source="keywords">competition law</keyword>. While dismissing the complaint, the fair trade regulator said, "The Commission finds that no prima facie case of contravention of the provisions of Section 4 of the Act is made out against <keyword id="6355629" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Google" source="Orion">Google</keyword> in the instant matter". Section 4 of the Competition Act, deals with the abuse of dominant position. The ruling came on a complaint filed by Rachna Khaira (informant) accusing Google of granting exclusive access to Truecaller to share private contact information while prohibiting other apps from doing the same. Further, she alleged that this practice has distorted the market and created a monopoly for Truecaller. The informant also alleged that Google's developer policy prohibits unauthorised disclosure of non-public contacts, and Truecaller's privacy policy, to which she argued allowed the sharing of such information. Further, Khaira alleged that Google favoured Truecaller due to commercial arrangements involving Google's cloud storage and advertising services. The regulator after reviewing submissions from both Google and Khaira, found that the informant's claims were unsubstantiated. "...the allegation of the informant remains unsubstantiated and despite sufficient opportunity, the informant has not provided any evidence to prima facie establish that Google is according either preferential treatment to Truecaller or resorting to discriminatory practises by allowing access to user's contact data to Truecaller while denying the same to the competing applications," CCI said in an order on June 24. The competition watchdog also addressed the commercial relationship allegations against the tech major, stating that mere commercial relationships do not imply preferential treatment unless proven. However, the regulator found no evidence suggesting that these changes granted Truecaller a competitive advantage over its rivals. The request for interim relief by the informant to temporarily block Truecaller from operating on the Play Store was also rejected by the competition watchdog."The Commission finds that no prima facie case of contravention of the provisions of Section 4 of the Act is made out against Google in the instant matter. Accordingly, the Information is ordered to be closed," the fair trade regulator said.

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