Ankit Kumar

A tech enthusiast, gamer and Search Engine Specialist, hailing from Delhi – The Capital of India. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Computer science engineering from Kurukshetra University.

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Android Ransomware DoubleLocker Can Encrypt all your data and Change the PIN

Security researchers have uncovered a new breed of Android ransomware named DoubleLocker which has been spreading recently. This ransomware can not only encrypt all your device data but will also lock your phone and change the PIN required to unlock the target device. Since the device gets locked, it is almost impossible for users to recover…

ByAnkit KumarOctober 27, 20170Comments

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Uber App adds a new feature to support multiple stops in a single trip

Uber App has launched a new feature ahead of the festive season that supports multiple stops in a single trip. This new feature allows users to add up to three stops in a single trip and helps them pick up all their friends while they going to a Halloween party or any festive event. Previously…

ByAnkit KumarOctober 27, 20170Comments

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Bitcoin goes through hard fork again to launch the new Cryptocurrency “Bitcoin Gold”

Considered as digital gold, Bitcoin has been through lot of changes in order to minimize the scaling problems and to facilitate faster transactions with lower transaction costs. The digital currency has seen more than 400% growth in 2017 alone and traded at all-time-high of $6100 as of October 20th 2017. The total trading volume of…

ByAnkit KumarOctober 26, 20170Comments

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Delphi Acquires Autonomous Taxi Startup NuTonomy for $450 million

Delphi , UK based global automotive supplier has acquired the Boston-based startup NuTonomy which is currently running its Autonomous Taxi service in Singapore. The British automotive parts supplier has agreed to pay upfront $400 million in cash for the acquisition along with $50 million in earn-outs. Delphi is not very popular in the self-driving vehicles sector like…

ByAnkit KumarOctober 25, 20170Comments

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Pressfarm – Growing Media Database Search Tool

Pressfarm is a growing media database search tool which helps startup owners and entrepreneurs to find journalists that can write quality reviews and content about their start-ups. With the help of their filter-based search engine, you can choose from more than 23,000 qualified journalists for your start-up. The filter-enabled media outreach platform allows entrepreneurs and…

ByAnkit KumarOctober 22, 20170Comments

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Facebook Messenger adds support for Peer-to-Peer Payments through PayPal

Facebook Messenger users can now do peer-to-peer payments within the App using their PayPal accounts. This facility is currently available only for PayPal users in the United States but will soon be available in other locations as well. This announcement came today after the two companies teamed up to integrate PayPal payment services with the…

ByAnkit KumarOctober 21, 20170Comments

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WPA2 Vulnerability to Key Re-installation Attacks Exposed – How to Secure yourself?

Wi-Fi security protocol WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) is vulnerable to Key re-installation attacks as per Security researcher Mathy Vanhoef who has made a public announcement regarding this WPA2 vulnerability. This serious exploit in the WPA2 standard protocol has been code named KRACK which uses the key re-installation technique that allows attackers to eavesdrop on the…

ByAnkit KumarOctober 17, 20170Comments

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IBM Blockchain to Speedup Cross-border Payments in partnership with KlickEx and Stellar

The Technology giant IBM is one of the fore-runners in implementing their own Blockchain which is a distributed ledger that can hold all the financial transaction details in the form of blocks that are linked together and secured through cryptography. The company has announced a customized solution for banks to make cross-border payments faster using…

ByAnkit KumarOctober 17, 20170Comments

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Flipkart holds Initial talks regarding Strategic Partnership with BookMyShow

India's largest eCommerce retailer, Flipkart Ltd has been having initial talks with the ticketing platform "BookmyShow" with an aim to purchase a large minority stake. They have initiated this deal with an intention to provide the transaction offerings and services against existing competitors like PayTM. Flipkart's major share holder Tiger Global has shown interest in…

ByAnkit KumarOctober 17, 20170Comments

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Tata TeleServices prepares to shut down and lay off more than 5000 employees

Tata Teleservices (TTSL), the telecom unit of Tata Sons is on the verge of shut down which will impact most of its 5000+ employees. They have prepared a detailed exit plan which includes 3-6 months’ notice for its employee and severance package for people who wish to leave the company before the notice period. They…

ByAnkit KumarOctober 9, 20170Comments

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