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As the World Cup Begins, the Internet Enters Its Own High-Stakes Tournament of Scams
This week in cybersecurity saw a surge of World Cup-related scams, malware hidden in gaming tools, a fake breach-reporting incident that briefly disrupted a state portal, and more. The World Cup is here, which is great news for fans (and my social media feeds…
Norwegian Man Who Speaks English With Indian Accent Has Become The Internet’s Favorite Mystery
A man from Norway has sparked a wave of curiosity online for claiming he was forced to grow up on the streets of India, homeless and without any education.
User rights: Airtel’s priority plan raises questions on premiumisation of service quality
The real concern lies in the service quality and tier discrimination, wherein users with cheaper plans suffer slower and more congested internet
‘Mice might have crawled over it’: Rs 20 bhel puri served on bank statement? Viral post leaves internet disgusted over privacy and hygiene nightmare
A bhel puri served on a printed bank statement has gone viral. The paper contained personal banking details. This incident raises serious concerns about data privacy in India. It also highlights hygiene risks associated with using discarded paper for food. Us…
Iran didn't just close the Strait. Now it wants to own the Internet
In 1973, the weapon was oil. In 2026, Tehran is reaching for the internet. An IRGC with supervisory authority over data flowing between Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv under Hormuz is not a hypothetical threat. It is a strategic catastrophe waiting to materialize. Opi…
Iran will impose fees on subsea internet cables in Strait of Hormuz
Emboldened by its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran is turning to one of the hidden arteries in the global economy: subsea cables beneath that carry vast internet and financial traffic between Europe, Asia and the Persian Gulf.