Australia raises terror threat level to 'probable' amid spike in extremist views
Australia has raised its terror threat level to 'probable' from 'possible' due to an increase in extremist views and tensions in the Middle East. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and security officials urge vigilance despite no imminent threat. Key Points
India TodayWashington DC schools on lockdown after receiving bomb threats
Several schools in Washington D.C. on lockdown after receiving threatening emails Key Points
Hindustan Timesthreat mail to RBI: 3 detained by Mumbai police, being questioned over motive
Police are now questioning the detained people to find out the motive behind the threat emails. The device used for sending the emails is also being ascertained. Key Points
India TodayAfter threat email seeking Rs 20 crore, Mukesh Ambani receives second email with Rs 200 cr demand
The first email, seeking Rs 20 crore along with a threat of shooting him dead if the demand was not met, was received on Friday. On Saturday, this unidentified man sent a threat email seeking Rs 200 crore, the official said. A case has been registered under Indian Penal Code (IPC) sections 387 (putting a person in fear of death or of grievous hurt in order to commit extortion) and 506 (2) (criminal intimidation) and a hunt is underway to nab the accused. Key Points
Economic TimesAll ears: Just how does AI ‘listen’ to your passwords?
A research paper has shown how a simple smartphone microphone and linked recordings of users typing on keyboards can correctly detect what they typed. In other words, algorithms can be used to steal our passwords. Mint decodes how such hacks work. Key Points
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Google to use Gemini AI to tackle advanced cyber threats
‘Google threat intelligence’ AI-driven Gemini provides conversational search. In a bid to better protect enterprises from cyber incidents, Google on Tuesday... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaGoogle to use Gemini AI to tackle advanced cyber threats
‘Google threat intelligence’ AI-driven Gemini provides conversational search. In a bid to better protect enterprises from cyber incidents, Google on Tuesday... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaRBI, banks bomb threat mail: Mumbai police book three men from Gujarat including a stock trader
As far as the probe is concerned, the police have found that the accused persons sent the threat mail just to play mischief. And after the interrogation, the crime branch officials apprehended Adil Bhai Rafiq Bhai Malik (23), who works at an egg shop, and Wasimraja Abdulrazzak Memon (35)—both from Vadodara. Both were taken into custody for their suspected role in the case. They are being handed over to the MRA Marg police station for further action. Key Points
Economic TimesTCS Bengaluru office evacuated after bomb hoax call, allegedly from former woman employee
A Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) office in Bengaluru received a false bomb threat call, prompting the evacuation of employees. The hoax, directed specifically at the B block of the Bengaluru office, triggered security measures, including the dispatch of a bomb disposal squad and a dog squad for a thorough search. Investigation revealed the call originated from a former female employee in Hubli. This incident mirrors a similar hoax at TCS's Kondapur office in Hyderabad six months ago, where an ex-employee caused an evacuation. Key Points
Economic TimesGodfather of AI feels tech giants controlling AI is a problem, says rules should not be written by companies
In a recent interview, Godfather of AI Yoshua Bengio talked about how AI is being controlled by a selected few tech giants and that is not a good thing. He said that we are building powerful systems as time passes and it poses a central question- who controls these systems. Key Points
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Employee's hoax bomb threat to firm after boss repeatedly ignores calls
The employee behind the hoax call had ongoing tensions with his co-workers Deepankar and Swagath. He alleged that they abused him and his parents, and the three often fought. Key Points
India Today1 in 4 Indians faced cyber threat in January-March period: Report
Cyber criminals exploited the vulnerabilities in the browsers and their plugins. Nearly one in four Indians faced hacking attacks in the first quarter... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaAI has many dangers and could be a threat for the entire human race, says historian Yuval Noah Harari
Historian and author Yuval Noah Harari said that AI could be a threat for the entire human race in future and has "many dangers". He added that global cooperation was needed to "rein in the most dangerous potential of AI". Key Points
India TodayBomb alert at France's Palace of Versailles after Louvre Paris evacuated earlier in the day
The Louvre's communication service has confirmed that no injuries have been reported, and there have been no incidents to report. Paris police are currently conducting verifications within the museum. Key Points
Business TodayAK-47 se uda dunga...: Sanjay Raut receives death threat from Lawrence Bishnoi gang
Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut received a death threat from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Police have detained one person in the matter. Key Points
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Fake Google Chrome error pages used to target users: Report
Fake Google Chrome error pages are being used to target users to run a malicious campaign. To learn more, read this story on The Hindu. Key Points
The HinduStruggling to make ends meet, TN man makes hoax bomb call to get ‘regular food’
After verifying the call records, the police apprehended Santhosh Kumar, a resident of Mettupalayam in the Coimbatore district, on Saturday night. Police said that the man, who is unemployed, confessed to making the hoax threat as he was struggling in life and thought upon his arrest, he would be able to get food regularly in prison. Key Points
Hindustan TimesSalman Khan receives death threat yet again, confirms Mumbai Police
Salman Khan received a new death threat from a Rajasthan man. The Mumbai Police has launched an investigation in the matter. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesSP leader Swami Prasad Maurya receives ‘death threat’, demands police action
“It is the 15th time, I received a threat to life...” Key Points
The Hinduthreat notice not attributable to any specific state-backed attacker: Apple
Apple Tuesday clarified that it does not attribute the threat notifications sent to several iPhone-wielding politicians from the opposition parties and journalists, to any specific state-sponsored attacker. Apple added that it is unable to provide information about what causes the company to issue such threat notifications as that may help state-sponsored attackers to adapt their behaviour to evade detection in the future. Key Points
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Daily brief: RN Ravi not fit to be Governor, Stalin writes to President
Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesRapper Honey Singh alleges death threat by gangster Goldy Brar, Delhi Police launches probe
Honey Singh, who reached the Delhi Police headquarters to report the matter, informed further that the threat was sent to him through a voice message. An investigation into this matter was launched by the Special Cell of the Delhi Police. Key Points
Economic TimesSP leader Swami Prasad Maurya gets death threat from Twitter user named ‘Jai Shri Ram’
Samajwadi Party leader Swami Prasad Maurya received a death threat by a Twitter user named “Jai Shri Ram”. The SP leader sought help from the state government and the police. Key Points
India TodayAre you planning to buy a foldable smartphone? Get the basics right
With the planned entry of the likes of Chinese smartphone brands such as Oppo and Tecno, and US major Google, in this segment, Samsungs stronghold of the market is under threat. But this only spells good news for consumers who will have more choice. Key Points
Economic TimesTirupati Iskcon temple gets bomb threat 3 days after hoax mails sent to hotels
Iskcon temple in Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati received a bomb threat on October 27, following which as search operation was launched. But, no explosives were found in the temple premises. Key Points
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Former BJP minister Eshwarappa gets missed call from Kazakhstan, suspects it to be threat call
Eshwarappa claimed that during the investigation into a threat call to Union minister Nitin Gadkari, a dairy was recovered from an accused in which his name was also mentioned. He said he suspected that the missed call was an attempt to threaten him. Key Points
The Indian ExpressSanjay Raut claims death threat from Lawrence Bishnoi gang; Fadnavis says the suspect was drunk
A man has been detained in Pune in connection with the death threat message to Uddhav Thackeray faction leader and MP Sanjay Raut. The police are questioning the detained person who used Lawrence Bishnoi’s name and his connection with the gangster. Key Points
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