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Karan Saini

Bangalore, New Delhi
As seen in: Mint, The Hindu, Deccan Herald, The Quint, The Wire (India), The News Minute, BOOM FactCheck
hacker, security researcher; alum @cis_india, @hasgeek; blog at karansaini.com

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What are the various efforts being taken to mitigate caller ID spoofing?

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By Karan Saini
| The Hindu Verified
Several friends and family members of mine received a call from a North American (+1) phone number which played a pre-recorded message informing them of a supposed court summons. I happened to receive a call from a +1 number too. I had also missed a domestic call shortly before the international one.
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How AI Generated Images Took Centre Stage In Telangana Elections

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By Karan Saini
| BOOM FactCheck
AI generated images were widely shared on social media platforms in the run up to the recent legislative assembly elections in Telangana. While this may be a prelude of what to expect in the upcoming Legislative Assembly and General Elections in 2024, there’s very little being done by tech companies to safeguard their system. The safeguards of image generation tools are easy to bypass and the guidelines don’t seem to have any impact.
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Threat alert: 'State-sponsored attacks' reignite concerns

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By Karan Saini
| Deccan Herald Verified
In October 2023, Apple notified several Opposition leaders and journalists in India that their phones had been remotely targeted by state-sponsored attackers. The notification sent by the smartphone manufacturer reads, “Apple believes you are being targeted by state-sponsored attackers who are trying to remotely compromise the iPhone associated with your Apple ID.” It further goes on to say, “These attackers are likely targeting you individually because of who you are or what you do.
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