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Centre Blocks 3,718 Fraudulent Apps, Saves ₹11,158 Crore From Cyber Fraud

The Centre blocked 3,718 mobile applications, including fraudulent loan apps, till June 30, 2026, as part of its efforts to curb cybercrime and protect citizens from online fraud, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) informed the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. The government's cyber fraud reporting system also helped save more than ₹11,158 crore in over 32.80 lakh complaints during the same period,…

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Centre Blocks 3,718 Fraudulent Apps, Saves ₹11,158 Crore From Cyber Fraud

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VC Jason Calacanis says having Starlink WiFi is more important than price, time, or route when he flies

Over 40 airlines have announced deals with Starlink and are racing to install the high-speed WiFi service that is becoming a must-have perk.

  • Jason Calacanis prioritizes Starlink WiFi over price, time, or route when choosing flights.
  • Zipair, a Japanese airline, has installed Starlink on all eight of its aircraft.
  • Over 40 airlines have partnered with Starlink for in-flight connectivity.

·businessinsider.com

This Coin-Sized Device Can Hack a Boeing 737

Security researchers found that in less than 60 seconds, they could open a hatch on a plane’s exterior, plug in a tiny device, and redirect the aircraft’s autopilot or sabotage its flight plan.

·wired.com

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