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Aadhaar card to get new look? Govt reacts as reports claim new cards to only feature photo, QR code

Aadhaar card to get new look? Govt reacts as reports claim new cards to only feature photo, QR code

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The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has rubbished reports of an upgraded Aadhaar card bearing new look. The government has reacted to claims that Aadhaar card will get a new look. The clarification from the government came after several reports and viral social media posts claimed that the new Aadhaar card would only feature the user’s photo and a QR code. The reports claimed that the changes were made to prevent identity thefts and data leak. The ministry said that such reports and social media posts were not correct and intended to cause unwanted confusion in the minds of the people. Also Read: Aadhaar no longer valid as proof of date of birth: What you need to know “People in general are advised to ignore such reports and social media posts, and refer to official communication from UIDAI through its official social media handles and press releases issued through PIB,” the government statement said. An Aadhaar card normally features the user’s photo, along with their name, address and date of birth. It also …

Botad violence: More than 100 days later, 7 Gujarat AAP leaders granted bail in rioting case | Ahmedabad News

Botad violence: More than 100 days later, 7 Gujarat AAP leaders granted bail in rioting case | Ahmedabad News

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The Botad District and Sessions Court on Saturday granted bail to seven AAP leaders who were in jail in connection with a case of rioting and attempt to murder during the violence with police in Hadadad village of Botad district in October last year. These included the two of the party’s senior state leaders Raju Karpada and Pravin Ram, who have been in prison for more than 100 days. They will be released on Sunday, said an AAP spokesperson. A statement from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday said, “A total of seven people, including AAP farmer leader Rajubhai Karpada, Pravinbhai Ram, Rameshbhai Mer, Hansrajbhai Bhalala, Vipulbhai alias Kamleshbhai Hakabhai Hariyani, Vipulbhai Makwana, and Jitendrabhai Govindiya, received bail from the Botad court on January 31.” Isudan Gadhvi, the Gujarat chief of AAP said, “Truth always prevails. The BJP jailed those who tried to stop the price-cutting practice instead of those who committed price-cutting, due to which anger was seen among 5.4 million farmers, farm laborers, workers, and cattle-rearers of Gujarat. The BJP committed atrocities …

Karnataka High Court Refuses To Quash Case Against Man Accused Of Creating Fake Accounts To Defame Sister-In-Law | India News

Karnataka High Court Refuses To Quash Case Against Man Accused Of Creating Fake Accounts To Defame Sister-In-Law | India News

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Last Updated:November 13, 2025, 16:49 IST The woman alleged that her brother-in-law had used multiple online platforms to impersonate her and publish content that portrayed her in a degrading light The case originated from a private complaint filed by Vaishnavi before the I Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court in Bengaluru. The Karnataka High Court recently refused to quash a criminal case filed against a Bengaluru resident accused of creating fake social media accounts in his sister-in-law’s name and circulating humiliating content about her. Justice MI Arun, hearing the matter on October 30, 2025, held that he did not find any error in the trial court’s conclusion that prima facie there was enough material on record to frame charges against the man under Sections 499 & 500 of IPC, Section 66 (c), 66(d) and 67(A) of Information Technology Act. The case originated from a private complaint filed by Vaishnavi before the I Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court in Bengaluru. She alleged that her brother-in-law, Pramod Shivashankar, had used multiple online platforms to impersonate her and publish …

CRPF Jawan Receives Rs 10 Crore Income Tax Notice, Discovers Fake Company In His Name | India News

CRPF Jawan Receives Rs 10 Crore Income Tax Notice, Discovers Fake Company In His Name | India News

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Last Updated:October 31, 2025, 23:42 IST CRPF jawan Vishesh Kumar Kashyap received a notice from the Income Tax Department for claiming a turnover of Rs 10.51 crore and found a fake company registered in his name. A CRPF jawan received a Rs 10 crore Income Tax notice. (AI-Generated Image) A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) soldier stationed in Bastar was in for a shock when he suddenly received a notice from the Income Tax Department for claiming a business turnover of Rs 10.51 crore. He later discovered that a fraudulent company had been opened using his PAN card. Vishesh Kumar Kashyap, a resident of Bakawand, told the Income Tax Department that he has not opened any company nor engaged in financial dealings. Further investigation revealed that a fake company had been opened by someone who misused Kashyap’s PAN card. The Income Tax Department sent this notice based on transactions from the financial years 2019-20 and 2020-21. The officer immediately filed a complaint at the Bakawand police station, after which the police registered a case against …

Kim Soo Hyun’s team searches for Kim Sae Ron’s FAKE aunt with no name, ID number or phone number in M lawsuit; says “If even one identifier…”

Kim Soo Hyun’s team searches for Kim Sae Ron’s FAKE aunt with no name, ID number or phone number in $9M lawsuit; says “If even one identifier…”

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Kim Soo Hyun’s legal team is actively pursuing a key defendant in a $9 million lawsuit, a woman with an unverified identity, who is allegedly central to the case. As per the team, they are searching for a name, phone number, or ID number, to officially identify her. !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s) {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod? n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)}; if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version=’2.0′; n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0; t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,document,’script’, ‘https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/fbevents.js’); fbq(‘init’, ‘199627965217377’); fbq(‘track’, ‘PageView’); window.fbAsyncInit = function() { FB.init({ xfbml : true, version : ‘v10.0’ }); }; (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src=”https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk/xfbml.customerchat.js”; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); }(document, ‘script’, ‘facebook-jssdk’)); $(document).ready(function(){ $(‘#commentbtn’).on(“click”,function(){ (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src=”https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v3.0&appId=179720252061082&autoLogAppEvents=1″; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); }(document, ‘script’, ‘facebook-jssdk’)); $(“.cmntbox”).toggle(); }); }); Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

FBI ‘Increasingly Seeing’ Malware Distributed In Document Converters

FBI ‘Increasingly Seeing’ Malware Distributed In Document Converters

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Image: iStockphoto/domoyega Threat actors may attempt to distribute malware, including ransomware, by offering free document converters, according to a March 7 report from the FBI’s Denver office. “Agents are increasingly seeing” this type of scam. The scheme has been deployed globally, the FBI warned. How the document conversion scam works Threat actors behind the document converter scam disguise malicious software as a legitimate tool for file conversion. The software may claim to convert .doc files to .pdf files, merge multiple .jpg files into a single .pdf file, or download MP3 or MP4 audio files. In most cases, the downloaded software performs the advertised conversion. However, it also grants the attacker access to the victim’s computer. Once installed, the malware allows threat actors to download additional malicious software or access files submitted for conversion. If these files contain identifying information —  such as dates of birth, social security numbers, or phone numbers — the threat actor may exploit them for identity theft. The attacker could scrape the submitted files for banking information, seed phrases and other …

Generative AI Powers Social Engineering Attacks

Generative AI Powers Social Engineering Attacks

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Phishing was no longer as common in 2024 as before, according to CrowdStrike’s 2025 Global Threat Report. Threat actors trend toward accessing legitimate accounts through social engineering techniques like voice phishing (vishing), callback phishing, and help desk social engineering attacks. We’re well within the era of what cybersecurity technology CrowdStrike called “the enterprising adversary,” with malware-as-a-service and criminal ecosystems replacing the old-fashioned image of the lone threat actor. Attackers are also using legitimate remote management and monitoring tools where they might once have chosen malware. Threat actors take advantage of generative AI Threat actors are using generative AI to craft phishing emails and carry out other social engineering attacks. CrowdStrike found threat actors using generative AI to: Create fictitious LinkedIn profiles in hiring schemes such as those carried out by North Korea. Create deepfake video and voice clones to commit fraud. Spread disinformation on social media. Create spam email campaigns. Write code and shell commands. Write exploits. Some threat actors pursued gaining access to the LLMs themselves, particularly models hosted on Amazon Bedrock. Must-read security …

Protect 3 Devices With This Maximum Security Software

Protect 3 Devices With This Maximum Security Software

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TL;DR: Protect your privacy on three devices with a 1-year subscription to Trend Micro Maximum Security for $19.99 (reg. $49.99). Cyber threats have become more sophisticated, and even cautious users can find themselves vulnerable to ransomware attacks, phishing schemes, and identity theft. A single click on the wrong link or a cleverly disguised email can lead to encrypted files, stolen credentials, or compromised accounts. Tech-savvy users know how to spot the signs of a scam or avoid malware, but skilled tech users also know it’s easier to invest in tools that keep you from being hyper-vigilant. Trend Micro Maximum Security defends against ransomware, phishing, and identity theft. It protects your documents from unauthorized encryption, backs up locked files, detects spam and phishing scams, and it’s $20 for one year on three devices. What does Trend Micro do? Trend Micro gives you tools to identify dangerous links in emails and social media so you can browse confidently. Parental controls help give you peace of mind by letting you restrict access to unsuitable websites and monitor desktop …

US Supreme Court rejects Michael Avenatti’s appeal in Stormy Daniels book case | News Today News

US Supreme Court rejects Michael Avenatti’s appeal in Stormy Daniels book case | News Today News

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The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Tuesday to hear celebrity lawyer Michael Avenatti’s bid to overturn his 2022 conviction for identity theft for misappropriating nearly $300,000 in book proceeds intended for porn star Stormy Daniels, his former client. The justices turned away the appeal by Avenatti, who was convicted by a jury in federal court in Manhattan of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in the case. It was the second time in recent months that the Supreme Court denied an appeal by Avenatti in a criminal conviction. Avenatti, 53, was sentenced to four years in prison for conduct in the book case that the presiding judge called “brazen and egregious.” He had represented himself during the two-week trial. Avenatti appealed to the Supreme Court after the Manhattan-based 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in March upheld his conviction, rejecting his claim that following a 2023 Supreme Court ruling narrowing the scope of the aggravated identity theft statute the evidence of his guilt was insufficient. Daniels, whose given name is Stephanie Clifford, testified that Avenatti …