The RBI governor, Shaktikanta Das, has been urged by a civil society platform to implement an information security (IS) audit mechanism for banks that have mobile banking apps, and asked banks detect any malpractices, such as substitution of biometric details of customers at the time of account opening. “We now intent to convey our concerns…
Mobile school apps have become more than just a source of entertainment or convenience; they have transformed into powerful tools for education. Whether for communication, learning or organization, mobile school apps offer a range of benefits, from helping with homework to staying connected to emergency announcements, that enhance the educational experience for schools, parents and…
Hong Kong’s digital banks compare with the best in the world, with two virtual lenders from the city featuring in the global top 10 thanks to improvements in their mobile banking apps, according to a study. ZA Bank, the city’s largest virtual bank, ranked sixth in the 2023 Global Mobile Benchmark by French consultancy Sia…
Delhi Metro has launched QR code-based ticketing facility through the Paytm Mobile App which is user-friendly option for commuters and enhances the ‘ease of booking tickets’ for travellers across its network. The Managing Director of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) Dr. Vikas Kumar inaugurated this initiative in the presence of the Chief Business Officer of…
Google is launching new a “Pixel Troubleshooting” app for its phones and tablets which is designed to help users find their way through common problems, such as an overly warm device. “Pixel Troubleshooting” recently appeared on the Play Store, first making a very quiet debut in late September, and being updated on October 4 in…
By Online Desk Bank of Baroda has found instances of fraud, in which associates of the bank withdrew money from customer bank accounts by linking their own mobile numbers to customer accounts, Al Jazeera reported in association with The Reporters’ Collective. The audit was ordered three months ago by the Reserve Bank of India after…
Bluesky, the Jack Dorsey-backed Twitter alternative, is getting its first third-party app for mobile users: a new app called Graysky. Though numerous Bluesky projects built on the company’s API are already in the works or in testing, Graysky will be the first to ship to the App Store, where it’s now available for preorder with…
Have you ever lost your phone or did you recently loose your phone? There is a rampant rise of phone theft incidents in Kenya, which makes it even more stressful because smartphones are increasingly holding sensitive data that includes contacts, passwords and accounts. Being indispensable for communication and everyday tasks, the need for enhanced protection…
