#DigitalSecurity Archives

Safeguard Your Privacy: Simple Steps to Identify if Your Phone’s Microphone and Camera Are Tracking You

November 24, 2023 Editor

Safeguarding Your Privacy: Unveiling Hidden Surveillance and Protecting Your Phone from Unauthorized Microphone and Camera Access By : Javid Amin In the digital age, privacy concerns have become increasingly paramount, particularly with the pervasiveness of smartphones and the vast array of apps that utilize our devices’ capabilities. A recent viral tweet by a Twitter engineer sparked a wave of worry among WhatsApp users, alleging that the app continues to listen through a smartphone’s microphone even when the app is not actively in use. While WhatsApp emphatically denies these claims, attributing…

Kashmir Police step up surveillance on social media platforms in the wake of the Gaza conflict

October 29, 2023 Editor

Following the Israel-Hamas conflict, the Jammu and Kashmir Police here in the Union Territory has ramped up its vigil on social media platforms to prevent any misuse. Top authoritative sources were quoted by a local news agency KNS as saying that the police have initiated various measures to oversee online activities in the region, including the tracking of posts, comments, and messages that may incite violence or spread false information. They have also urged the public to report any suspicious or harmful content they come across on social media. However…