In a review, Citizen Lab found “Amnesty International’s core forensic methods for analysing devices to determine that they have been infected with NSO Group spyware are sound” PUBLISHED ON JUL 19, 2021 11:48 PM IST A multidisciplinary laboratory at University of Toronto has verified the methods used by Amnesty International in flagging phones that were infected with the Israeli-made spyware Pegasus that was reportedly used in several countries, including India.A release from Citizen Lab, based at University of Toronto’s Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, said Amnesty International and the non-profit journalism organisation Forbidden Stories requested it to…
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The United States and its Nato, EU and Five Eyes allies on Monday jointly accused the Chinese government of using “criminal contract hackers” to carry out the hacking of Microsoft Exchange’s mail servers earlier this year that impacted tens of thousands of entities around the world.The White House has called the move “unprecedented”. This is the first instance of the Nato, a military alliance of 30 nations, condemning China for cyberattacks. The collection of countries in this effort is the largest to jointly denounce aggressive cyber operations by China. The EU has 27 members, and the Five Eyes is an…
(Photo : Join the Eco-friendly Mobility Revolution Upgrading Your Old Bike to a Pedelec With E-rim) E-rim is a Taiwan-based company that is innovating in the field of mobility. Their vision is to create devices that are adapted to the dynamic lifestyle we have nowadays, making them efficient, smart, and fun to drive. In 2018, they launched their project as a start-up, joined SOLIDYEAR group in 2020, and will make their debut in Q4 this year. Their product, consisting of a pedal-assist wheel, allows anyone to upgrade from their regular bike to a pedelec, also known as e-bike, which has…
US President Joe Biden urged Americans on Monday to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, insisting that the economy is entirely dependent on getting the pandemic under control. “So please, please get vaccinated. Get vaccinated now.”The vaccination drive in the US started to lag as the country is confronted with an ever-growing surplus of coronavirus vaccine and looming expiration dates while countries in the developing world are in dire need of more vaccine doses to counter a rise in infections.The US had been inoculating 870,000 individuals every day at the beginning of June, marking a sharp decline from the 3.3 million…
The US government pledged Monday to steer clear of legal orders that force journalists to reveal their sources, with only rare exceptions, reversing course after revelations of secret efforts to obtain information from the media.A statement from the agency said it would no longer use the “compulsory legal process” including subpoenas or warrants to obtain records or identify sources from journalists involved in newsgathering activities.The new policy comes following revelations that former president Donald Trump’s Justice Department secretly obtained phone records of journalists investigating his administration, inducing from CNN, the Washington Post and New York Times.The statement said the policy…
Indian naval ship Airawat’s arrival to Indonesia carrying aid for the coronavirus-ravaged country has been delayed, External Affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Monday. “There has been a delay in arrival of INS Airawat reaching Tanjung Priok, Indonesia, carrying 300 oxygen concentrators & 100 MT of Liquid Medical Oxygen from India. Will keep you posted for further developments,” he said.“India stands with its partners in the fight against Covid,” the minister added. Update: There has been a delay in arrival of INS Airawat reaching Tanjung Priok, Indonesia, carrying 300 oxygen concentrators & 100 MT of Liquid Medical Oxygen from India.…
(Photo : The 4 Most Common Tech Problems Remote Workers Face) Remote work took the world by storm as a result of the COVID19 pandemic, and it looks like it’s here to stay for many companies. While numerous studies have found that remote workers are healthier, more productive, enjoy a better work-life balance, and tend to take less time off sick while being more likely to stay in their jobs for longer, there are some downsides to remote working, with tech challenges being some of the most common. Thankfully, there are several strategies and tools that every business can make…
(Photo : Unsplash) Whether you are social distancing or just moved to a different state, video calls are a great way to stay connected with friends and family who live far away. However, there is only so long you can talk about your life and catch up with people before video calls get boring. If you’re looking for ways to keep things interesting while on video calls with your family, here are some fun activities you can try. 1 – Board games Playing board games over video calls can be a lot of fun. Trivia games are easy to play…
(Photo : Pixabay) Online digital marketing evolves and adapts in response to various key factors. The changing demand of rising demographics such as Gen Z and millennials are shaping the market. Digital marketing specialists have many tools at their disposal, but chief among them are the possibilities brought about by technology. It is a fast-paced industry with constantly shifting strategies reacting to societal changes and digital advances. But what are the current trends, and what is the next step for digital marketing? Younger demographics have differing demands Multiple trends are altering the marketplace driven by younger generations born after 1980…
Pakistan’s foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Monday telephoned his Afghan counterpart Mohammad Haneef Atmar and assured him of taking all steps to arrest the culprits involved in the kidnapping of the daughter of Afghanistan’s ambassador.The ministry of foreign affairs is fully aware of the diplomatic norms, and security of the Afghan embassy and consulate in Pakistan has been further enhanced, Radio Pakistan quoted Qureshi as saying.He assured the Afghan foreign minister that “Pakistan will take all possible steps to arrest the accused and bring them to justice at the earliest.”Qureshi also said that “we hope that the Afghan government…