Hackers have scammed thousands using fake trade apps available on Google Play and Apple App Store, as reported by Group-IB. These fraudulent apps, part of the UniShadowTrade malware family, manipulated victims into depositing funds on fake platforms under the guise of high returns. Once removed from app stores, scammers shifted to phishing websites.
Read MoreUK fintech firm Revolut has criticised Meta, urging them to compensate users directly for scams on platforms like Facebook and Instagram. Although Meta announced a data-sharing initiative with UK banks to curb fraud, Revolut deems it insufficient.
Read MoreA rare Apple Macintosh prototype, known as #M0001 and featuring an early 5.25-inch ‘Twiggy’ disk drive, is set for auction on October 23 at Bonhams. This prototype is expected to break previous auction records due to the recent surge in prices for early Apple computers.
Read MoreGoogle has launched Gmail’s AI-driven search feature for iPhone users. This service, available to Google Workspace and various premium customers, enables efficient email management with Gemini. Users can ask questions, filter messages, and summarize threads directly in the app.
Read MoreA London-bound Norse Atlantic Airways flight from JFK Airport aborted takeoff to avoid a collision with another plane, reaching 87 knots before braking. The incident, described as minor by the airline, caused a slight delay but no panic among passengers. The flight safely landed in London six hours later without further issues.
Read MoreThe Supreme Court has ordered an independent SIT, including officers from CBI, Andhra Pradesh Police, and FSSAI, to investigate allegations of adulteration in the Tirupati laddu prasadam. This decision follows multiple PILs and seeks to ensure an unbiased probe, stressing the potential impact on the sentiments of millions of devotees.
Read MoreMakhtar Diop, managing director of IFC, plans to expand India’s focus to include blue bonds for water and support municipalities in raising funds. He highlights the strong growth in India’s IFC portfolio and aims to continue annual investments of $4-5 billion while addressing job creation, energy transition, and financial sector improvements.
Read MoreDue to the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, flights are avoiding airspace in Israel, Iran, Iraq, and Jordan. However, GPS spoofing is causing confusion with flight tracking systems showing incorrect routes. Airlines, including Lufthansa, are using alternative navigation methods to ensure safety and proper routing.
Read MoreIndia’s forex reserves hit an all-time high of $704.8 billion, driven by a surge in foreign assets and gold reserves. This milestone makes India the fourth country to achieve such reserves, highlighting robust capital flows and the effective tenure of RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das.
Read MoreShoppers favored mobile phones and electronics in the initial week of online festive sales, with platforms like Amazon and Flipkart achieving over Rs 54,500 crore in sales, a 26% increase year-on-year. High-end smartphones, including iPhone 15 and Samsung’s Galaxy S23 FE, were popular. Premium consumer durables also saw significant demand, especially via EMI purchases...
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