Tag: Privacy
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iPhone users may be able to lock Messages, Photos in iOS 18
The upcoming iOS 18 is anticipated to introduce a new security feature that allows users to lock individual apps.
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The reason why your bank’s SMS alerts no longer include account balance
In a bid to fortify the safety and security of digital banking experiences, banks in Pakistan have recently implemented a crucial update, removing customers’ account balance information from SMS alerts.
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Wedding hall staff installs camera in bridal changing room
Farid Town police in Sahiwal have arrested the manager and assistant manager of a wedding marquee at 96/6-R village, for reportedly installing hidden cameras in the bridal dressing room. Complainant Muhammad Arshad from 94/6-R village had booked his daughter’s wedding at Grand Imperial Marriage Hall on September 1, 2023. DAWN has reported that the man…
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Here’s why Shahid Afridi is angry at fans
While we love the fact that Pakistani celebrities are respected and valued by their fans-especially cricket stars- it’s important to remember that it doesn’t mean fans are allowed to invade anyone’s privacy. Former cricket captain Shahid Afridi addressed this issue as a guest on Vasay Chaudhry’s show ‘Gup Shab’ where he opened up about his…
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WhatsApp to introduce animated avatars for video calls soon
The Meta-owned messenger application WhatsApp is reportedly planning to add animated avatars for video calls, a feature that – resembles Apple’s Memoji – rumored to be in the works since last year.
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X Blue users will have to send selfie, data to Israeli software company
PC Magazine has reported that X, previously known as Twitter, will soon require its Blue users to provide a selfie and a copy of a government-issued identification. This is a part of the verification process that will be handled by an Israeli company AU10TIX software which will store the provided information for up to 30…
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Silence unknown callers: WhatsApp introduces solution to spam and scam calls
WhatsApp, the messaging app owned by Meta, has introduced two new updates for its Android and iOS users. These updates offer enhanced privacy and control over incoming calls, as well as improved options for protecting user information.
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Justice Isa raises questions over Bandial’s order to stop audio leaks proceedings
Future Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Qazi Faez Isa adjourned the hearing of a commission to investigate the audio leaks which allegedly involved senior judges and their families a day after CJP Umar Ata Bandial’s order to stop all proceedings. However, during the hearing today, Justice Isa, who was heading the commission, raised questions…
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Feroze Khan sends public apology to fellow actors for leaking confidential information
Feroze Khan has issued a public apology to the ten celebrities whose personal information was leaked to the internet when he posted their personal phone numbers and home addresses on Twitter in a screenshot. Khan had written in a statement: “As an actor, I know the importance of privacy and value it the most. I…
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WhatsApp refuses to compromise on end-to-end encryption despite UK pressure
Will Cathcart, the head of WhatsApp, has stated that the company will not comply with the proposed online safety bill in the United Kingdom (UK), which aims to ban end-to-end encryption. Cathcart made these remarks during a visit to the UK, where he will meet with legislators to discuss the government’s internet regulation flagship policy.…