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New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) A new study has revealed that 58 per cent of malware families sold as a service are ransomware. The Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence team presented a study that unveiled ransomware as the most widespread Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) over the past seven years.The study is based on research conducted on 97 malware families distributed on the dark web and other resources. Moreover, the researchers discovered that cybercriminals often hire infostealers, botnets, loaders and backdoors to carry out their attacks.MaaS is an illicit model of business involving the leasing of software to carry out cyberattacks.Clients of such services…

Shirley doesn’t have a particular ritual for her birthday but she loves it when it rains that day.She told IANS: “It always feels to me as though God is showering me with his blessings.”She further mentioned: “I will spend time with my family, cats, and will try to read all my fans’ wishes and messages. As they always give me so much of love, especially all the more today.”The singer-actress also has a playlist for the monsoons and it includes songs by the musical geniuses of Indian cinema, Kishore Kumar and R. D. Burman as “they make the monsoon even…

To better understand where LGBTQIA+ members find themselves now, and how these attitudes influence evolving perceptions around love and human connection, Tinder in India teamed up with Gaysi Family, a queer-owned, queer-run media platform in the country to decode some of these insights.Making dating more diverse than ever beforeAs a result of decades of advocacy by queer activists, Gen Z in India has come of age at a time when the exploration of queerness is relatively more accessible to them. As a result, they are changing the way they express themselves and relate to each other. Dubbed the most fluid…

Cleanse twice a day: Cleansing is an almost unsaid yet holy grail step in skincare that cannot be ignored. Cleanse when you wake up to take off any sweat, leftover makeup and night creams from the day before and before you go to bed to rid your skin of bacteria, sweat and makeup that have accumulated through the day. Try the POND’s Bright Beauty Spot-less Glow Face Wash With Vitamins that strengthens the skin’s natural renewal process, revealing new bright cells and glowing skin.Pro Tip: Wash your face with cold water that helps in increasing blood circulation, reducing puffiness and…

Addressing a crownded media conference, Ajit Pawar, 64, who took oath as Deputy CM for the 5th time, said that the entire NCP is with him and he had blessings of everyone in the party.Giving a peek into the top-secret political drama which erupted on Sunday, Pawar revealed that he had already resigned as the Maha Vikas Aghadi’s Leader of Opposition in the Assembly on last Friday.Interestingly, the date was June 30 – the first anniversary of the Shiv Sena-Bharatiya Janata Party government of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis – though the MVA was blissfully unaware…

The sequel to the 2007 acclaimed drama film ‘Life in a…Metro’, the film is directed by Anurag Basu with music by Pritam, who also worked on the first one. Prior to this, Basu and Pritam have been long-time associates and have collaborated on various other projects such as ‘Jagga Jasoos’, ‘Barfi’, ‘Gangster’ and ‘Ludo’ among others.The pair’s collaborations have gone on to become highly acclaimed making them two of the best associates in Indian cinema, and their association can be compared to other grand duos, such as Rahman-Mani Ratnam and Anurag Kashyap-Amit Trivedi. The film will star an ensemble cast…

Nourish from Within:Beautiful hair starts with a healthy body. Dr. Singh emphasises the importance of a balanced diet rich in vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids. Incorporate foods like salmon, eggs, avocados, spinach, and nuts into your meals as they provide essential nutrients that promote hair growth and strength. Additionally, stay hydrated by drinking an adequate amount of water daily.Gentle Cleansing and Conditioning:When it comes to hair care products, choose those specifically formulated for your hair type. Use a mild shampoo and conditioner that cleanse without stripping the hair of its natural oils. Massage the scalp gently during shampooing to…

She is authoritative, blunt by nature and does not mince her words. Her presence is anticipated to introduce numerous unexpected twists and turns in the show.The show stars Arjun Bijlani and Nikki Sharma as Shiv and Shakti, respectively. Shedding light on her character, Nimisha Vakharia said: “I’m thrilled to have bagged the role of Manorama in an exciting show like Pyaar Ka Pehla Adhyaya Shiv Shakti. She is a colorful Gujarati character who’ll bring a lot of fun to the show. She is the one who calls the shots at home … As a mother, she cares first about her…

During summers, not only does your skin need to be safeguarded from UV rays, but it’s also equally important to take precautions to protect your eyes and keep them healthy. From using eye drops to covering your eyes with UV-protected sunglasses, these simple yet effective tips will help you keep your eyes healthy and happy all summer long. Here are some best practices that may help save your sight during summers:Ensure that eyes remain hydrated: Yes, hydration is the key. During the summer season, dry eyes is a common phenomenon. Even strong winds wrapped with increasing heat during summers can…

Australia’s thrilling victory also means they are now at six points as compared to England, who are yet to get off the mark in the ongoing multi-format Ashes series and need just one more win in the remaining two T20Is and three ODIs to retain the trophy.Beth was calmly spearheading the chase despite a mini-collapse at the other end, with Australia losing three wickets for ten runs in the space of 11 deliveries at the back-end of the chase.Annabel Sutherland helped Mooney edge Australia closer through the 19th and 20th over by hitting two boundaries, before Georgia Wareham finished the…