Shortly after the WannaCry ransomware attack caused major disruption worldwide, a new outbreak called Petya ransomware spread worldwide on Tuesday, paralyzing some hospitals, government offices, and other multinational companies. The Petya malware also allegedly hit a container port in Mumbai. The malware would lock computer files with very strong encryption and demand a ransom for releasing those files. Ukraine and Russia are reportedly the hardest hit by Petya ransomware.
Petya Ransomware: What It Is, Impact On India, How To Protect Your PC And Everything Else You Need To Know
In light of this, China has prepared a new cyber-attack response plan to step up protection. China’s Cyberspace Administration posted on its website that provinces must upgrade networks and assemble expert response teams as part of its centralized reporting system.
Nokia 3, Nokia 5, and Nokia 6 buyers get up to 9GB of free Vodafone data Global, Nokia’s licensed mobile phone manufacturer has partnered with Vodafone to provide exclusive offers on data for Nokia 3, Nokia 5, and Nokia 6 customers. Under the deal, Nokia 3 and Nokia 5 buyers will get 4 GB of free data, while Nokia 6 buyers will get 9 GB of free data. This offer is valid for prepaid and postpaid subscribers and will be available in all Vodafone circles.
InFocus Turbo 5 smartphone launched in IndiaInFocus has launched a new smartphone, the Turbo 5, highlighted by its 5000mAh battery. It goes on sale on July 4 and is available exclusively through Amazon for Rs. 6,999 for the 2GB RAM/16GB storage variant and Rs. 7,999 for the 3GB RAM / 32GB storage variant. Running Android 7.0 Nougat, the InFocus Turbo 5 has a 5.2-inch HD display and is powered by a quad-core MediaTek MT6737 SoC.
InFocus Turbo 5 first impressions
Moto M Now Available Offline In India The Moto M was the company’s first all-metal smartphone in the series, which launched in December as a Flipkart exclusive. The phone has a 5.5-inch full-HD display, a MediaTek Helio P15 SoC and a 16-megapixel rear camera. Now, Gadgets 360 has learned that the Moto M is available offline through retailers in India, and the two variants are available for the same price of Rs. 15,999 and Rs. 17,999.
In other Moto news, the Moto E4 has been tipped to launch soon in India for Rs. 8,500. Indian retailer Mahesh Telecom tweeted this information.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 leaks again. Aside from the upcoming iPhones, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is easily the next highly anticipated Android flagship, and now we have a new render and video showing off more details. The report reveals that the phone will have a dual camera setup and a fingerprint sensor. The back of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 appears to be glass, and the bottom edge shows the USB Type-C port and the S Pen slot.
New announcements from Qualcomm at MWC Shanghai 2017During the ongoing MWC Shanghai 2017, Qualcomm announced its next-generation fingerprint sensor technology, which can work underwater and even through screens. According to Qualcomm’s claims, the new technology is the first commercially announced “integrated ultrasound-based mobile solution” that can detect heart rate and blood flow for enhanced authentication. This proof-of-concept was demonstrated on the Vivo smartphone, where the fingerprint sensor was placed below 1.2mm OLED display stacks. The company also unveiled its Digital Signal Processing (DSP) photography solution targeting backlight and night scene photography and a high-fidelity audio resolution with a custom DAC decoding chip.
Qualcomm also unveiled the Snapdragon 450 SoC platform targeting mid-range devices and the Snapdragon 1200 Wear platform for smartwatches. Smartphones with the Snapdragon 450 SoC will not appear until 2017.
Asus ZenFone 4 series is expected to arrive in July. Based on the latest leak, Asus is preparing to launch as many as five new smartphones in its new ZenFone 4 series. These usually include the ZenFone 4 Pro, Zenfone 4 Selfie, ZenFone 4 Max, two ZenFone 4 variants, and an Asus ZenFone 4V. The five smartphones are listed on the Google Play Store support sheet (shared on the ZenTalk forum). Expect the new models to be spread across different price segments and feature competitive hardware.
Amazon extends discounted introductory price of Prime Video worldwide. To give Netflix stronger competition, Amazon has confirmed to Gadgets 360 that it will open its initial fee of $2.99 or $2.99 per month for Prime Video until the end. Of the year. Prime Video typically costs $5.99 per month, but it remains at the introductory price in the 242 countries and territories it launched last December. This price is only for regions that do not yet have Prime subscription service.
UberEATS Expands to Delhi-NCRUberEATS was first launched in Mumbai as a direct competitor to other hyperlocals such as Swiggy and is now available in the Delhi-NCR area, starting with Gurugram. There are currently 300 restaurants on board, with more to follow as they plan to expand to the rest of Delhi. Speaking at the Delhi launch, Bhavik Rathod, head of UberEATS India, said growth in Mumbai has been very positive and that after launching with just a handful of areas in the city, the company was able to scale to cover the largest number of rooms in the city. Part of Mumbai in ‘just eight weeks’.
Facebook Joins India Election Commission Facebook hao partnered with India’s Election Commission to launch a “voter registration reminder” on July 1 to enroll new voters. The reminder will be sent in 13 Indian languages, with clicking the ‘register now’ button redirecting users to the national electoral services portal.
Meanwhile, Fox Sports has struck a deal with Facebook in the US to broadcast the Champions League matches on its pages. The partnership will reportedly include two group matches per day, four rounds of sixteen games, and the four quarter-finals of the 2017-18 season.
