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:::The security researchers at Microsoft addressed a flaw in the Printer Spooler Service of Windows after which Microsoft rolled out an emergency patch.
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The members of the security research team identified the flaw, named PrintNightmare after they accidentally published a Proof-of-Concept (PoC) exploit code. Reportedly, the flaw can let hackers access the affected or most vulnerable systems to install programs, modify data, and create new accounts with full admin rights. It is recommended to let Microsoft update your Windows service as hackers can perform all the malicious activities from anywhere in the world and affect your system.
Microsoft has rolled out the patch for Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 12 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows 8.1, and Windows RT 8.1.
Microsoft is planning to roll out the patch for Windows 2012, Windows 2016, and 1607 version of Windows 10 as early as possible.
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:::boAt has made a new addition to its product line by launching Xtend, its smartwatch, in the Indian market.
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boAt Xtend is loaded with various features related to health & fitness and it sure looks promising to perform well in the Indian market especially at its launch price of ₹2,999/- only. The actual price of Xtend is ₹7,999/- and a discount of ₹5,000/- along with a one-year warranty seems like a great way to announce its entry into the Indian market. Features like real-time stress monitor, heart rate sensor and sleep monitor are a few highlights that have been marketed proudly by boAt. Additionally, Xtend sends an alert to the user to remain hydrated and notifies while receiving any call & message.
The smartwatch is water-resistant to 50-meters for a maximum time of 30-minutes. boAt Xtend is powered by a 300mAh battery that promises to work for 7-days with a single full charge. All the features are combined with a 1.69-inch touch support LCD.
Built-in Alexa takes Xtend to another level. It allows the users to keep track of cricket scores, set alarms & reminders, and check weather updates for the day. To refer to the data generated by the smartwatch, a user can access boAt Wave App. The app would show the data summarized in a proper presentable manner.
boAt Watch Xtend is available for purchase on the website of Amazon India and the official website of boAt. The color options available are Olive Green, Sandy Cream, Pitch Black, and Deep Blue.
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:::Cybercrime increased during the COVID-19 pandemic and even though the Corona cases have started to decrease, there is no sign for cybercrime to get lower. This has increased the need to have a secured internet connection and Airtel has every intention to fulfill this need with Secure Internet.
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To better protect the customers of Airtel Xstream Fiber, Airtel has launched a real-time protection tool called Secure Internet. Secure Internet will be available for ₹99/- on a monthly subscription basis. The tool will protect the customers of Airtel Xstream Fiber by blocking malware and access to high-risk websites & mobile apps. An official spokesperson from Airtel assured the customers that the tool would be easy to activate and would neither require a technician visit nor any technical knowledge.
Airtel has launched Secure Internet in response to a report released by Norton Cyber Safety Insights, which outlined that nearly 59% of India's adult population was a victim of cybercrime in 2020. Airtel has termed Secure Internet as a highly relevant online service that will benefit the customers of Airtel Xstream Fiber.
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