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WhatsApp submits reply on 'username' notice; govt examining messaging platform's response

The Centre issued a notice to Meta last Wednesday, questioning the proposed username feature on WhatsApp, flagging concerns that it could materially increase incidents of online fraud, phishing, digital-arrest scams and impersonation attacks.

The Economic Times

The Latest: After weeks on hold, deal between Israel and Lebanon is progressing, says US official

The U.S.-brokered framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon is moving to technical discussions in Rome after weeks of stagnation

The Independent UK

Technology is driving an increase in online threats to the UK, senior officials say

Senior British policing officials say technology and online platforms are increasingly being exploited for threats to the United Kingdom

The Independent UK

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German Telegram Rape Network Used 'Driving School' Code to Hide Horrific Crimes for Years

A multi-year investigation has exposed a vast online predator network in Europe, leading to major court trials. The network used coded language to discuss assaults and shared illicit material.

International Business Times UK

'A video on Facebook, a chat on Telegram': Deepfake Nirmala Sitharaman scam costs Bengaluru professor Rs 61 lakh

A Bengaluru professor lost over sixty-one lakh rupees in a sophisticated cyber fraud. She was lured by a deepfake video featuring Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Fraudsters used fake platforms and overseas calls to convince the victim to transfer money. They initially showed fabricated profits to strengthen her confidence in the…

The Economic Times

Telegram 'drug rape' network that shocked Germany! How secret codes were used to assault women

German prosecutors have discovered disturbing Telegram groups where members discussed plans for sexual assaults and drugging. They cleverly disguised their actions using terms like 'cars' and 'fuel.' Years of posts revealed numerous attacks on incapacitated individuals, with several members already convicted. Ongoing investigations aim to uncover the full extent of…

The Times of India

Chinese men in Germany used Telegram groups to share rape videos and drugging tips: Prosecutors

Prosecutors are investigating a Telegram network used by Chinese men for sexual assaults. These perpetrators referred to women as "cars" and rape as "driving" in their chats. Investigations have led to convictions and ongoing trials for several alleged members of this group. Similar cases of drug-facilitated sexual assaults are emerging…

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Chinese men in Germany used Telegram groups to share rape videos and drugging tips, prosecutors say

A German investigation into an online predator network that thrived on the messaging app Telegram for years has led to the convictions of three alleged members of the group's inner circle and the ongoing trial of a fourth man in Berlin

The Independent UK

Looking Past Manus: What to Try When You Want an AI Agent That Actually Finishes the Job

Manus made a lot of people excited about AI agents. Instead of just answering a question, it could go off, browse the web, write code, and bring back something close to finished work. That's a real shift from the usual chatbot experience. But once the excitement settles, some cracks show…

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Inside Telegram’s leak economy; Flipkart employees’ latest windfall

Non-consensual image rings are turning small UPI transfers into tickets to abusive, closed Telegram groups. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

The Economic Times

WhatsApp gets more time to reply to username notice, assures no India rollout till talks end

WhatsApp has received an extension to respond to the government's concerns regarding its new username feature. Assuring authorities it won't launch the feature in India until discussions conclude, the platform was granted three extra days to submit its reply. The government had previously flagged potential increases in online fraud and…

The Economic Times

India gives Meta week to remove child sexual abuse content from Instagram

Action comes after a BBC Eye investigation reveals paid Instagram adverts promoting child sexual abuse material in the country

The Independent UK

ETtech Explainer: Inside the Instagram child sexual abuse ad controversy

Instagram has come under fire after a BBC investigation revealed it approved paid ads promoting child sexual abuse material, directing users to Telegram. India's IT Ministry has issued a notice to Meta, demanding an explanation for its ad review process and safeguards. Meta claims zero tolerance and has removed the…

The Economic Times

Inside the Telegram ‘drug rape’ chat group that shocked Germany

The men, who drugged and secretly filmed their victims, were members of an online gang targeting mainly women of Chinese heritage

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Russia launches deadly barrage on Kyiv region on eve of NATO summit

KYIV - Russia struck Ukraine's Kyiv region with ballistic missiles on Monday, killing at least nine people and wounding dozens, authorities said, on the eve of a NATO summit in Turkey.

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky says Kyiv urgently needs Patriot interceptor missiles after massive attack

Putin exploiting acute shortage of Patriot missiles and using this to increase attacks on Ukraine, says Kyiv

The Guardian - UK

Wave of Russian strikes in Ukraine kills at least 21 people on eve of Nato summit

Zelenskyy calls for ‘strong decisions’ at talks after attack on Kyiv and surrounds exposes air defence gaps

Euronews

Zelenskyy urges 'strong decisions' at NATO summit after latest Russian attack on Kyiv

The attack, which was still underway early Monday morning, involved waves of ballistic and cruise missiles as well as drones. Explosions echoed across the city as civilians sought shelter in metro stations.

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NATO and allies must ‘ensure Ukraine gets what it needs’, Rutte says

NATO partners and allies must continue to “ensure Ukraine gets what it needs” to defend its sovereignty, the military alliance’s Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Monday. Russian drone and missile strikes killed at least 22 people in and around Kyiv, with air force data showing that Ukraine’s air defences had failed…

The Independent UK

Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine's capital kills at least 3

Russia has launched waves of missiles and drones targeting Ukraine's capital, killing at least three people

The Economic Times

Telegram gets 15-day notice from I&B Ministry to curb pirated films and copyrighted content

The government has issued a stern notice to Telegram, demanding it bolster systems to combat pirated films and copyrighted content. The platform has 15 days to report on measures taken to detect, remove, and prevent such infringements. This move, aimed at protecting India's creator economy, follows previous actions against over…

The Economic Times

Government directs Telegram to curb piracy, submit action taken report within 15 days, cites OTT complaints

The government has issued a stern notice to Telegram, demanding immediate action against pirated films and OTT content. This move signals a shift towards holding platforms accountable, moving beyond piecemeal takedowns. Telegram must submit an action report within 15 days, facing potential further scrutiny if compliance is lacking. The government…

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Meta pushes child sexual abuse material on Instagram, finds BBC investigation

Videos containing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) are being pushed by the Meta algorithm, and advertisements of child pornography are rampant on social media platforms, a BBC investigation has found. Most advertisements contained links to Telegram that reportedly contained sexually explicit content involving children.

The Economic Times

ETtech Explainer: Why Telegram and Signal are under the government's scanner over usernames

India's scrutiny of username-based messaging has widened from WhatsApp to Telegram and Signal over concerns around fraud, impersonation and user anonymity.

France 24

Russia faces challenges trying to jam Starlink in Ukraine

Footage reportedly shows Ukrainian forces destroying a Russian system deployed to jam Starlink. The satellite network, which is notoriously difficult to jam, has become crucial for providing high-speed internet access to Ukraine.

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