VIRUS ATTACK
Explainer: What risks do advanced AI models pose in the wrong hands?
Biden administration takes steps to safeguard U.S. AI from China and Russia by regulating advanced models. Concerns arise over deepfakes, misinformation, biological and cyber weapons, with potential threats from hacking groups and foreign governments.
Amid Covishield row, Covaxin memes flood Twitter
AstraZeneca admits Covishield side-effects, causing conflict in India. Serum Institute produces Covishield with ChAdOx1 adenovirus linked to rare TTS. WHO warns about TTS. ICMR study refutes vaccine-heart attack link, sparking debate on Twitter.
Iran closed nuclear facilities in wake of Israel attack: IAEA chief
Iran temporarily shuttered its nuclear facilities citing "security considerations" following a significant missile and drone assault on Israel. Rafael Grossi, head of the IAEA, disclosed the closure, expressing concern over potential Israeli retaliation. Inspectors were barred until calm returns. The attack, a response to a Damascus airstrike, raised regional tensions. Israel's history of targeting nuclear sites, including in Iraq and Syria, adds to apprehensions. Amid accusations and counterclaims, fears of escalation persist, with Iran denying nuclear ambitions while Israel remains vigilant.
Covid virus may stay in human body for over a year: Study
COVID virus can persist in blood and tissue for over a year, causing long COVID and associated risks. More research needed on viral fragment activity and reinfection implications, especially for heart attack and stroke.
HDFC Mobile Banking App: New security protocols may protect customers of the bank against any impending cyber attacks
HDFC Bank mobile app: HDFC Bank has updated their security protocols in their mobile banking app. These security protocols will protect customers of the bank against any impending cyber attacks. However for implementing these security features customers of the bank would need to have their bank registered number inside the phone among other things.
Beware of Gmail Fraud: Check tips to protect yourself from cybercriminals
Gmail, the world's most popular email service, is under attack by cybercriminals seeking to exploit unsuspecting users. These fraudsters employ various tactics, including phishing scams, malware attacks, and financial fraud, to deceive and steal from Gmail users.
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Rising temperature & worsening AQI may increase heart attacks, blood sugar & risk of lung cancer: WHO
Almost 99 percent of the world's population breathes air that exceeds the WHO's guidelines for air pollution.
Cert-In investigation into Apple's state-sponsored threat notifications nears conclusion
The probe found that there was “some vulnerability in Apple’s systems for a period during which several threat actors across the world tried to spread some virus on Apple devices”, the official said on condition of anonymity.
Don't scan the scam: Beware of fraudulent QR codes this festive season
A malicious QR code is plastered across billboards or posters and flyers or through email links or on ecommerce sites with a wrong QR code, so the transactions are all routed directly to the fraudster's account. Sometimes the code is used to siphon off money or to install a link, which will help in orchestrating a bigger fraud.
DMK attacking Sanatan Dharma with Congress' endorsement, says BJP
The BJP has accused the DMK and the Congress of speaking against Sanatan Dharma, with the aim of diverting attention from the alleged misdeeds of the MK Stalin-led government in Tamil Nadu. The BJP claims that the DMK and Congress are trying to build a negative narrative against the BJP, as its popularity grows in Tamil Nadu. The BJP further alleges that the DMK and Congress are communal parties that are disrupting peace and harmony in the country, while the BJP is for all religions.
Planet B of Paris under Planet A-ttack!
Mosquitoes are the last thing you'd associate with the Paris of the West. But it turns out that health authorities there are fumigating vulnerable areas of the city for the first time to kill disease-carrying tiger mosquitoes who have started plaguing parts of northern Europe. Municipal fumigation, whose white smoke is something we in the tropics are familiar with, has led to roads being closed and people told to stay indoors when 'spraying is on'. This is after two people so far have fallen sick with dengue after returning from a foreign trip.
Nerve disorder cases are rising in Mumbai, doctors say a virus could be behind it
Mumbai is experiencing a significant increase in cases of Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS), a rare autoimmune neurological disorder. Doctors have reported a surge in GBS cases, with incidences ranging from 30% to 50% higher than usual during the monsoon season. The rise is believed to be linked to a broader increase in viral infections, as most GBS patients experienced the condition after recovering from viral or gastrointestinal infections.
Unveiling the link between common cold virus and serious blood clotting issue
Researchers have discovered a link between the adenovirus, which causes mild cold and flu symptoms, and blood clotting and low platelet levels in the body. The study was published in the New England Journal of Medicine and describes the story of a five-year-old boy and another patient who were both diagnosed with spontaneous HIT (heparin-induced thrombocytopenia) or VITT-like (vaccine-induced thrombotic thrombocytopenia)-like disorders related to adenovirus infection. The research team is hopeful that their discoveries will help develop early detection and enhanced treatment approaches for this life-threatening condition.
Phishing, Ransomware & Beyond: Seven types of Cyberattacks you should know
With the increase in the frequency of cyberattacks, attackers have also started using more sophisticated strategies to find loopholes in digital systems. Cyberattacks can be defined as an exploitation of computer systems and networks with the intent to harm. Ransomware is the most significant and harmful type of malware attack.
Covid virus' 'most muted variant' found in Indonesia, claim scientists. What we know so far
Covid pandemic has subsided but the most mutated variant of coronavirus has been found in Indonesia. The new variant of the covid virus has been submitted to the world genomics database, according to reports.
World Hepatitis Day: Know about causes, symptoms and risk factors
July 28 is reserved to promote awareness of this insidious and deadly virus.
CERT-In cautions internet users against Ransomware 'Akira' attack
The agency is the central technology arm to combat cyber attacks and guards the cyber space against phishing and hacking assaults and similar online attacks.
Long COVID could be caused by the virus lingering in the body. Here's what the science says
Long COVID refers to symptoms that persist for more than 12 weeks after a COVID-19 infection, encompassing up to 200 different symptoms. Evidence suggests that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, may not be fully cleared from the body after infection, which may be linked to long COVID. Studies have found SARS-CoV-2 genetic sequences and proteins in tissues and stool samples months following infection.
Cancer vaccines are being developed using tech similar to that used for Covid shots
Decades before Covid vaccines, scientists had been working on messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccines targeting cancer.
Here's why you should be extra careful about your heart after a flu. Study reveals scary connection
People suffering from flu could be at more than six times higher risk of heart attack a week after, than in the year before or after, a new study suggests. "While it isn't clear from our results if those with less severe flu are also at risk, it is prudent for them to be aware of the link," a researcher said.
Karnataka, Haryana record deaths from influenza A H3N2 virus
Karnataka H3N2 virus: The victim was admitted to hospital on February 24 and suffered from fever, cough, sore throat and had symptoms of influenza-like illness. The state government has released an advisory amid rising cases of influenza (flu) H3N2 virus.
Adenovirus: A virus outbreak has put children’s lives in peril in West Bengal
The state's health department has also issued an advisory amid the spike in acute respiratory infection cases in children. On other hand, the state said respiratory infections are “very common during the ongoing season.”
Haven't had Covid or a vaccine shot in last six months? Consider getting a booster
New research shows "hybrid" immunity can provide partial protection against reinfection for up to eight months.
ETtech Explainer: Tracing ransomware’s path from floppy disks to crypto
The recent cyberattack on Delhi’s AIIMS has once again put ransomware under the spotlight. Such attacks have come a long way since the first one in 1989, which involved posting infected floppy disks to 20,000 people.
Zombie virus resurfaces in Siberia after 50K years. ‘Go Goa Gone’ & ‘The Simpsons’ memes land on Twitter
European researchers revive as many as 13 viruses that are over 50,000 years old.
What is SOVA virus: Banks warn customers of virus targeting banking apps
According to an SBI tweet, SOVA is an Android banking trojan malware that targets banking apps to steal personal information. This malware captures the credentials when users log into their net-banking apps and access bank accounts. Once installed, it is impossible to uninstall."
COVID-19 infection increases risk of blood clots for one year: Study
While a higher risk of blood clots after COVID-19 remained for the entire study duration, from week 26 to week 49, the likelihood of blood clots developing had dropped to 1.3 times in arteries and 1.8 times in veins. The researchers also found that people with mild or moderate disease who were not hospitalised too were affected, though the excess risk was not as high as those with severe disease and requiring hospitalisation.
What is Marburg virus? Find out its symptoms, mode of transmission, fatality rate
The Marburg virus is highly infectious, and Ghana, unfortunately, has reported two cases. The World Health Organization gave the news and said that this is the first time or the first virus outbreak in Ghana.
4 in 10 smartphones are vulnerable to cyber attacks. Here's how to protect your device
Like personal computers, phones can be compromised by malware.
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