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Is Your Smart TV Secretly Helping Hackers? Google And FBI Target Massive Botnet

A joint operation by the FBI and Google has disrupted a proxy network linked to millions of compromised Android TVs, highlighting the risks of cybercriminals exploiting smart home devices.

International Business Times UK · Jul 8

Don't buy a cheap projector just for the England match – invest in something like this that you'll use again and again

Turn an impulse buy into an entertainment investment – this projector isn't just for the World Cup but much more besides

T3 · Jul 8

BBC ‘held back’ by licence fee, says director-general

Matt Brittin appeared before the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Jul 8

Arrest and extradition of Scattered Spider hacker shines light on how Windows telemetry GDIDs can identify and track users — Microsoft device identifier is just one digital fingerprint in a software world rife with them

While the use of Windows' GDID to catch Scattered Spider hacking group member Peter Stokes is unusual, that device identifier is only one bit of telemetry that can be used to fingerprint a user across the wider Internet these days.

Tom’s Hardware · Jul 8

Crypto firms prepare defenses as quantum threat to encryption draws nearer

The cryptocurrency industry is preparing for quantum computing threats. New research suggests quantum computers could crack encryption sooner than expected. This technology poses an existential risk to digital assets and networks. Companies are planning upgrades to quantum-resistant cryptography systems. These efforts could take years to fully implement across blockchains.

The Economic Times · Jul 8

Google to plant its AI flag in India: What it means for the country

In a major shift for India's AI ecosystem, Google Cloud is bringing its latest Gemini AI models to infrastructure located within the country, allowing enterprises to keep both their data and AI processing in India. The move is driven by growing demand for digital sovereignty and marks India's emergence as…

The Economic Times · Jul 8

AI expected to unlock up to 35% in profitability for Indian MSMEs; Nearly 60% to achieve double-digit revenue growth: Report

Artificial intelligence integration promises significant profit improvements for Indian MSMEs. Digital adoption helps nearly sixty percent of these businesses achieve double-digit revenue growth. Expanded market access and improved customer acquisition are key benefits reported by MSMEs. Digital advertising by MSMEs contributes substantially to the national economy. Technology adoption is crucial…

The Economic Times · Jul 8

I tested two solar smart locks that never need to be recharged — and there is one clear winner

I tested the Desloc V150 Plus vs. Lockin Veno Solar to see which solar-powered smart lock is the best.

Tom’s Guide · Jul 8

Google Cloud’s big India AI bet; Swiggy crosses key ownership threshold

Google Cloud is supercharging its India bet with a local AI play and a potential manufacturing push. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

The Economic Times · Jul 8

YouTube defends video that falsely claims Sydney massacre survivor is 'crisis actor'

A Google executive has told an inquiry that a YouTube video that falsely claims a wounded survivor of an antisemitic massacre in Sydney is a crisis actor blooded with makeup met the platform’s standards and would remain online

The Independent UK · Jul 8