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Andhra Police computers hit as ransomware virus turns up in India

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Andhra Police computers hit as ransomware virus turns up in India

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Russian banks, British government hospitals, Spanish telecom company have all come to a stop. The effect will be worse in India and will get even bigger when offices open after the weekend.

The world maybe coming to grips with the ransomware virus which hit over 50,000 computers across the globe on Friday evening but India seems to be beginning to come under its sway.

Reports said over 100 systems of the Andhra Pradesh Police have been affected by the virus. Indian Computer Emergency Response Team director general Gulshan Rai told NDTV that the Andhra Police systems running Windows were hit. He said the team had met and assessed the ransomware risk on Saturday.

Rai said the true impact on India will come to be known only when offices open up after the weekend on Monday (May 15) and systems are turned on.

Among the major targets of the ransomware virus have been banks in Russia, the British NHS and French automobile giant Renault’s manufacturing facilities. The virus infects computer files and demands bitcoins worth $200 to $500 to unblock them.

An AFP report quoted a cyber security expert who said Russia and India were likely to be hit hard since the two countries had a lot many computers using Windows XP, the older Windows OS.

Reports said the virus has been debilitating in its reach by using flaws exposed in documents leaked from the US National Security Agency (NSA).

Spain’s largest telecom company Telefonica is believed to be ht badly as well. The arc of the affected countries spread from Europe to Latin America and some parts of Asia. FedEx has also confirmed falling to this attack.

According to some reports, Russia suffered the most infections. Whistleblower Edward Snowden has blamed the NSA for the attack by a tweet.

The NSA tools have been reported to be stolen by a group of hackers called, The Shadow Brokers, who earlier attempted to sell the encrypted cache in an online auction.

Microsoft, in March had released the patch for vulnerability, but it was too late as NSA should have anticipated that more files would be leaked by the Shadow Brokers and have gone to Microsoft earlier.

Some critics have argued that if a spy agency discovers a flaw, it should immediately inform the software’s manufacturer so that the flaw can be fixed as early as possible rather than keeping it off to avoid tipping off potential hacking targets.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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PlayStation 5 Pro featuring upgraded AMD chip, liquid cooling may hit markets in April 2023

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The PlayStation 5 pro may hit the markets as early as April 2023. Sony may unveil the upgraded PS5 model first and skip or more likely delay the launch of the rumored PS5 slim, according to a report.

Quoting insider information from reliable sources, PhonAndroid reported that a PlayStation 5 pro is in the works and could launch as early as April 2023, nearly two and a half years after the launch of the base PlayStation 5 in 2020.

The report claims the upgraded console will be powered by a more powerful AMD RDNA3 chip compared to the previous custom RDNA2 processor. Sony is even considering to equip the PlayStation Pro with a PC-esque liquid cooling system for more efficient heat dissipation.

The new liquid cooling will certainly offer better heat dissipation compared to the cooling the current base model which packs a liquid metal compound, paired with a cooling fan.

Enhanced cooling means the console’s GPU won’t get throttled in demanding games will run more smoothly. However, it may also mean that Sony may go for a design change to accommodate liquid cooling.

The report adds that Sony might sell off its PS5 stock before the arrival of the PS5 Pro. The new model is also expected to be significantly more expensive than the base version. In addition, the PS5 Pro might not be produced in sufficient numbers due to the current equipment shortage.

However, all these leaks should be taken with a grain of salt as Sony has not yet confirmed a PS5 Pro or a PS5 slim.

The Japanese tech giant is expected to unveil the next iteration of the iconic console series at its next State of Play event.

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Itel launches A24 Pro smartphone for less than Rs 5,000, check specs and features

The Chinese smartphone manufacturer Itel finally launched its A24 Pro under the price segment of Rs 5,000. Interested customers can purchase the handset from the online shopping platform Amazon or Flipkart.

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The Chinese smartphone manufacturer Itel finally launched its A24 Pro under the price segment of Rs 5,000. Interested customers can purchase the handset from the online shopping platform Amazon or Flipkart. From two camera setups at the back and the latest and advanced processor, the compact design handset comes with all the features that are usually offered by expensive smartphones.

The entry-level phone has been launched with 5 inches of large-high-quality display, which will allow users to have an HD-quality of experience while using or watching videos on the phone. Apart from this, the handset also supports 4K video quality which will also provide an improved viewing experience to the customers.

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Know everything about budget Itel A24 Pro smartphone

Itel A24 Pro smartphone has a 5-inch IPS LCD display. The resolution of the screen is 850 x 480 pixels, which will provide HD resolution to the users. However, the company did not include any fingerprint sensor or scanner, but it has a face scanner to unlock the handset.

To increase its worth, the company has also given 32 GB of inbuilt storage on the entry-level smartphone, which can be expanded via using the microSD card.

Inside the hood, the handset has Android 12 (Go edition), which makes it very easy to process heavy applications without any lag. As far as the camera is concerned, it comes a 2-megapixel camera with LED flash at the rear. For selfies, the firm has provided a 0.3-megapixel lens that captures good-quality images even in low light.

It also has a 3,020 mAh battery that works almost all day long once the smartphone gets fully charged. The company claimed that at the price under Rs 5,000, the company will definitely gonna woo all the customers who were looking to purchase a budget smartphone

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Amazon Great Republic Day sale: From kitchen appliances to smartphones, here’s best deal

If you are someone who wanted to purchase some home appliances or smartphones at an affordable price and has been waiting for the online sale to start, then this is your chance to grab the offers as today is the last of Amazon’s end-of-season sale named Great Day Republic Sale.

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Amazon Great Republic Day sale

If you are someone who wanted to purchase some home appliances or smartphones at an affordable price and has been waiting for the online sale to start, then this is your chance to grab the offers as today is the last of Amazon’s end-of-season sale named Great Day Republic Sale.

During the sale, the e-commerce platform has listed the top hot-selling products at massive discounts. In order to attract new customers, Amazon also partnered with leading bank SBI to provide additional offers to its customers.

Here’s a list of discounted items during Amazon’s sale

The online shopping platform has listed the Philips Mixer Grinder, which was release at a starting price of almost Rs 5000, but interested customers can grab the deal at Rs 3,399.

NutriPro Juicer Mixer Grinder

Amazon also listed NutriPro’s juicer mixer at the discounted price of Rs 18,49. The company launched this product at the starting price of Rs 5000, which means customers are saving Rs 3,151 on this deal.

The shopping platform has introduced several offers on Apple items, including the MacBook and the iPhone series. Interested customers can purchase MacBook Air 2020 at the discounted price of Rs. 87,000, while the introductory price of the laptop was Rs. 1,00,000.

Apple iPhone 13

Those who wanted to purchase the latest and one of the hot-selling products from Apple iPhone 13 128 GB, which was launched at Rs 79,900, can be now purchased during the sale at Rs 60,000. The firm also introduced exchange offers on the same, which will reduce the price further.

Discount on smartwatches

Online shopping also introduced some eye-catching discounts on feature-loaded smartphone watches during its republic day sale. Interested customers can grab the Redmi Watch 2 Lite. The gadget has been listed on the website at a discounted price of Rs 2,499.

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Apple iPhone 12

The feature-loaded Apple iPhone 12 128 GB that created a buzz since its launch also has been listed at the discounted price of Rs 56,999. In this deal, interested customers can save almost Rs 16,000.

Samsung Galaxy M13

The company also listed Samsung’s hot-selling product Galaxy M13, which was launched at the starting price of Rs 51,999, and can be purchased at a discounted price of Rs 39,999

The handset comes with the advanced A14 Bionic chipset that allows users to have a smooth experience while operating heavy applications.

Apple iPhone 11 

Launched in 2019 at Rs 64,000, iPhone 11 64 GB now can be purchased at the discounted price of Rs 37,999. SBI debit card and credit users can enjoy an additional Rs 5000 instant discount on the deal.

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