Did Instagram Just Kill Linktree?
Meta is finally allowing people to add more links to their Instagram profiles. It's an existential threat to link-in-bio companies. Key Points
WIRED‘Lucrative deals, stolen OTPs’ — Delhi Police IFSO unit busts interstate racket of ‘online fraudsters’
Victims were lured by ads posted in platforms such as BigBasket, DMart & Blinkit, say police. Once they clicked on links sent on mobiles, scammers stole OTPs to siphon off money. Key Points
ThePrintLens on transactions in Manipur: FIU probing payments above Rs 20 lakh in last six months to ascertain if
The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) is investigating high-value transactions in Manipur over the past six months to uncover links with the recent ethnic violence, according to unnamed sources. All transactions over INR 2m ($26,800) from 1 Jan to date are under scrutiny. Approximately 150 suspicious accounts, including those belonging to local politicians and some charities, have been identified across Manipur, Mizoram and Nagaland. Key Points
Economic TimesiPhone 15 scam: India Post issues warning about fake link, says govt is not offering any free gift through links
India Post has issued a warning against an iPhone 15 scam circulating in its name. The message includes a fake message offering free iPhone 15 and other gifts by clicking through unofficial portals or links. Key Points
India TodayUS House votes unanimously to declassify Covid origins intel, bill sent to Biden
The House of Representatives on Friday unanimously voted to declassify information on possible links between the Wuhan Institute of Virology and the Covid-19 pandemic. President Joe Biden said he is yet to make the decision. Key Points
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Bing Chat exploited by cybercriminals to spread malware, Microsoft users urged to exercise caution
Bing Chat's AI chatbot exploited by cybercriminals to spread malware through counterfeit advertisements. Users urged to exercise caution. Key Points
mintTwitter is blocking links to Meta-led rival Threads. Here what you should know
Twitter is blocking links to its rival app Threads from its search results page, causing users to be unable to find tweets with the Threads link. Some users have found a way around this restriction. This is not the first time Twitter has blocked links to a competing app. Key Points
mintBeware while downloading PDF files on your phone, it could be malware: 5 safety tips
From Aadhaar cards to e-receipts and other documents, we often download PDF files for various purposes. However, it is important to be aware that these files can carry viruses or malware that may infect your phone. Here's how to stay safe. Key Points
India TodayJeff Bezos invests in AI-powered startup: Can Perplexity challenge Google?
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos has invested in Perplexity, which can challenge Google. It works as a chatbot-style search engine that responds to queries using OpenAIs GPT technology. It has been reported that it produces a direct text response to questions, rather than website links, using information from online sources. Know in detail. Key Points
Economic TimesDelhi: Bungalow sold for over ₹60 crore in one of Nizamuddin's most expensive deals
Delhi bungalow sold for ₹61.70 crore, one of the most expensive deals in Nizamuddin East area. Key Points
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ED questions Jayant Patil’s brother in connection with probe against a firm
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has questioned the brother of former Maharashtra minister Jayant Patil in connection with a money-laundering investigation. The agency has been investigating alleged irregularities at Sangli's Rajarambapu Sahakari Bank and at Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services (IL&FS). The ED had previously questioned Patil himself in May. | Mumbai news Key Points
Hindustan TimesCouple held in Jammu for links with Amritpal, 2 bodyguards’ arms licenses traced to Kishtwar, Ramban
The J&K Police arrested a couple for alleged links with the ‘Waris Punjab De’ chief Amritpal Singh and handed over to the Punjab police. Meanwhile, the gun licenses issued from J&K’s Kishtwar and Ramban districts to Singh’s two bodyguards have been cancelled. Key Points
The HinduHow to secure your transactions? 5 UPI tips for safe online payments
Cybercriminals can cause significant monetary losses. To protect yourself, here are five safety tips to follow when making online payments using UPI. Key Points
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