Battery compartment on Vande Bharat Express from Rani Kamlapati to Nizamuddin catches fire at 5:40am. All passengers safely evacuated. Congress leader Ajay Singh was on board. Defective batteries suspected.

TN Higher Education Minister Ponmudy allowed to go home after 8 hours by ED post grueling interrogations. DMK spokesperson criticizes long questioning stating a violation of Human Rights.

Battery compartment on Vande Bharat Express from Rani Kamlapati to Nizamuddin catches fire at 5:40am. All passengers safely evacuated. Congress leader Ajay Singh was on board. Defective batteries suspected.

TN Higher Education Minister Ponmudy allowed to go home after 8 hours by ED post grueling interrogations. DMK spokesperson criticizes long questioning stating a violation of Human Rights.

Android abandoned!

Android swapped for iPhones and why?

  • As per Bloomberg News, Microsoft Corp told employees in China, September onwards they will be allowed to use iPhones only for work, effectively cutting of android-enabled devices for workplace.
  • As mentioned in the internal memo of the Bloomberg report, the step aims to acquire access to necessary authentication apps enhance security. As an organization Microsoft Corp had been acutely concerned with security-related issues and this switch falls in line with its policies to enhance security measures and streamline its mobile device management.
  • The technology major offers its employees who currently use Android devices from manufacturers like Huawei and Xiaomi the option to purchase an Apple iPhone 15 as a one-time replacement. This offer is available at various locations throughout China, where Google services can be accessed, as well as in Hong Kong.
  • Microsoft had entered China in 1992 but google mobile services were unavailable in China which has did not allow the users from downloading critical security apps like Microsoft Authenticator and Identity Pass.
  • Microsoft Authenticator is an app that helps users sign in to all their accounts through fingerprint, face recognition, or a PIN instead of a password. In May 2024, the company introduced pass keys for Microsoft accounts, where customers can use their face identity, fingerprint, or device PIN to sign in instead of using multiple passwords for different accounts.
  • Increasing cybercrime threats have unsettled the US Company. Earlier this year, Microsoft had declared it was targeted by the Russian-state-sponsored hacking group, Midnight Blizzard. This attack, described as a targeted reconnaissance mission, impacted several US government agencies. Microsoft had started informing specific customers that their emails may have been accessed due to the breach.
  • Safeguarding the digital landscape

  • Microsoft Corp champions Artificial Intelligence (AI) in order to completely do away with the growing cyber threats. .
  • Harnessing the power of generative AI, Microsoft had devised ‘Microsoft Security Copilot’ aiding the security professionals catch what others miss, enabling faster responses and bolstering team expertise. .
  • Drawing from a vast pool of data and threat intelligence, including a staggering 78 trillion security signals processed daily by Microsoft, Copilot delivers tailored insights to guide the next steps in fortifying digital defenses. .
  • Early adopters of Microsoft Security Copilot have reported significant gains in efficiency, with up to 40% time saved on foundational tasks and over 60% on routine operations. .
  • Editor’s Note

    Though US strategy takes China to be a major threat to its security however the largest US technology company have been thriving in the China market. It sells over 70 products in the People’s Republic and employs thousands of software engineers, many of whom work on cutting-edge innovations. Considering the growth opportunities in China, this move will not only enhance security it will ensure the digital landscape is an assured future of Chinese economy.

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