The $1.5 billion Apple-Globalstar deal packs a competitive punch for virtually all corners of the connectivity market ecosystem, from carriers to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), the country's largest insurer, has achieved a 22.52 per cent increase in new business premiums at Rs 1,32,680.98 crore during the first seven months of FY25, compared to the corresponding figure of Rs 1,08,289.78 crore in the same period of the previous fiscal year, data showed on Monday.

Threat type: Backdoor

Aliases: Trojan.Win32.Scar.sydj (KASPERSKY)

Platforms: Windows

Overall Risk Rating: Low

Damage Potential: High

Distribution Potential: Low

Reported Infection: Low

Information Exposure: High

Overview:

Cybercriminals take advantage of the popularity of the Zoom messaging app. This backdoor is found in a fake Zoom installer. This is probably hosted on malicious or suspicious sites.

This Backdoor arrives on a system as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users when visiting malicious sites.

It executes commands from a remote malicious user, effectively compromising the affected system. It connects to a website to send and receive information.

Threat type: Trojan

Aliases: INF/Agent.J trojan (NOD32)

Platforms: Windows

Overall Risk Rating: Low

Damage Potential: Low

Distribution Potential: Low

Reported Infection: Low

Information Exposure: Low

Overview:

This Trojan arrives on a system as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users when visiting malicious sites.

It automatically executes files when a user opens a drive.

Threat type: Ransomware

Aliases: Ransom:Win32/DoejoCrypt.A (MICROSOFT)

Platforms: Windows

Overall Risk Rating: Low

Damage Potential: High

Distribution Potential: Low

Reported Infection: Low

Information Exposure: Low

Overview:

This Ransomware arrives on a system as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users when visiting malicious sites.

Threat type: Trojan Spy

Aliases: MSIL/Kryptik.AAHQ!tr(FORTINET); Trj/GdSda.A(PANDA)

Platforms: Windows

Overall Risk Rating: Low

Damage Potential: Medium

Distribution Potential: Low

Reported Infection: Low

Information Exposure: High

Overview:

This Trojan Spy arrives on a system as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users when visiting malicious sites.

It executes commands from a remote malicious user, effectively compromising the affected system. It connects to a website to send and receive information.

Threat type: Trojan Spy

Aliases: a variant of MSIL/Kryptik.AAHN trojan(NOD32); PWS-FCXD!F291EAD13EAD(NAI)

Platforms: Windows

Overall Risk Rating: Low

Damage Potential: Medium

Distribution Potential: Low

Reported Infection: Low

Information Exposure: High

Overview:

This Trojan Spy arrives on a system as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users when visiting malicious sites.

It executes commands from a remote malicious user, effectively compromising the affected system. It connects to a website to send and receive information.

Threat type: Trojan

Aliases: HEUR:Trojan-Downloader.MSOffice.Agent.gen (KASPERSKY)

Platforms: Windows

Overall Risk Rating: Low

Damage Potential: Medium

Distribution Potential: Low

Reported Infection: Low

Information Exposure: Low

Overview:

This is the Trend Micro detection for macros that drop the cryptocurrency wallet stealer known as Panda stealer.

This Trojan arrives on a system as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users when visiting malicious sites.

Artificial intelligence (AI) service software provider Freshworks has announced a workforce reduction of 13 per cent to streamline its operations, affecting at least 660 employees worldwide.

Japan's Mount Fuji donned its first snowcap this season on Thursday, the latest in 130 years, following unusually warm weather, local media reported.

Peoples Conference leader Sajad Lone said that the NC-led coalition regime moved a "weak" resolution in the J&K Assembly and alleged that Wednesday's episode was a fixed match between the ruling party and the opposition.

First-ever sighting of the elusive Great Bittern in the Kashmir Valley underscores the ecological importance of Wular Lake and highlights the region's rich biodiversity.

In the wake of the Canadian government's decision to block the social media platforms of Australian news outlet Australia Today, the organisation issued a statement

The WHO has issued a report urging the prioritization of health in climate action. The report, developed with over 100 organizations, calls for an end to fossil fuel reliance and investment in sustainable alternatives.

Kerala Health Minister Veena George announced that a campaign against the indiscriminate use of antibiotics has commenced in all the state's 14 districts.

Union Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, on Friday announced the successful completion of pilot run of the new Centralised Pension Payments System (CPPS) under the Employees' Pension Scheme 1995 aimed at enhancing pension services.

I-STEM (Indian Science, Technology, and Engineering facilities Map), an initiative from the Office of Principal Scientific Adviser, on Friday said it has made efforts to revolutionise research collaboration for the first time in the Ladakh region by enhancing industries and Startups' accessibility to research facilities and labs.

After holding a parallel assembly session, the BJP on Friday warned to form a parallel government in J&K to counter NC's dictatorial attitude.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday dared the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) leaders to make Congress leaders, especially Yuvraj (referring to Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi,) praise Veer Savarkar's sacrifice and his contribution in the country's freedom struggle.

The Kerala High Court, quashing a case against a school teacher for allegedly beating a student in her class, pointed out that teachers are now working under threat of a criminal case being registered against them.

The week saw Donald Trump returning to power in the US election amid a second consecutive rate cut by Fed this year, as the Indian stock market continued to experience consolidation due to heightened selling pressure from foreign institutional investors (FIIs).

To further ensure high-speed and ultra-low latency services required in 5G, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on Saturday said it has signed an agreement with Linearized Amplifier Technology Services and Vedang Radio Tech.

The Enforcement Directorate files a prosecution complaint against a fraudster from Gujrat Kiran Patel. The conman has been asked to appear before a court in Srinagar on November 27.

In an exemplary action against laxity in rural development projects, Deputy Commissioner Vishesh Mahajan has ordered the withholding of salaries for the entire Rural Development Department, including engineering staff, citing unsatisfactory progress on developmental works.

The campaign for the bypolls in three Assembly constituencies in Karnataka will end on Monday.

Senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Derek O'Brien wrote to the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday, seeking the latter's intervention on issues pertaining to upcoming by-elections for 6 assembly constituencies in West Bengal.

FC Barcelona lost 1-0 to Real Sociedad, leaving them six points clear of Real Madrid in La Liga. Real Madrid won 4-0 against Osasuna, but suffered significant injuries to key players.

Researchers from Australia and Germany have for the first time cured patients suffering from toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), a deadly skin disease.

Actress Nimrat Kaur recently shared a humorous reel about friendships that make people jealous, amidst dating rumours with her "Dasvi" co-star Abhishek Bachchan.

The personnel deputed for election duty were sent on Monday to 225 polling stations located in remote and inaccessible areas of five districts of the state -- West Singhbhum, Latehar, Lohardaga, Gumla and Garhwa.

India leads Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption with 30 per cent of companies in the country having maximised AI's value potential -- surpassing the global average of 26 per cent, according to a report.

Beta-blockers, a common medicine used by patients who have had a heart attack, can lead to depression in patients who did not have heart failure, claims a study on Monday.

New research has found a link between high-speed internet activities and Australia's growing rate of obesity.

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a bail petition filed by Karnataka's sensational sex video case prime accused and former MP Prajwal Revanna, who is the grandson of former PM H.D. Deve Gowda.

As Indian stock markets continue to outperform compared to a global market, the number of total demat accounts increased to 179 million in October, from 175 million in September.

The Donald Trump presidency in the US could have a significant impact on the oil market, with potential growth largely dictated by price.

There has been a 60 per cent rise in the average FMCG basket size among India's rural consumers in the last two years, driven by a growing preference for convenience products, according to the latest Group M and Kantar report released on Monday.

Ahead of the release of his upcoming film "The Sabarmati Report," actor Vikrant Massey made a surprise visit at Godhra Station, which inspired the movie.

In an exclusive conversation with International Business Times, India, Rashami Desai spoke about her stint on BB 13, when things about her personal life were blown out of proportion, how the industry has changed over the years after the OTT boom, whether she will be part of any more reality shows, and more. Read on.

The chief of a global initiative tasked with providing affordable treatments to low-and-middle income nations has said that South Korea's effective handling of Covid-19 can offer valuable lessons for the world in addressing future pandemics and existing diseases.

A man named Mohammad Faizan Khan, who gave out death threats to Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, was arrested from Chhattisgarh on Tuesday.

Isha Koppikar has said that the way Timmy Narang handled their divorce was quite irresponsible.

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has issued a yellow alert from November 12 to November 15, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall expected in Chennai and 15 other districts in Tamil Nadu.

Indian actor Ali Fazal will be seen starring alongside Hollywood star Phoebe Waller-Bridge in the upcoming film "Rule Breakers". He called the actress a powerhouse of talent and that her addition has lifted the film to greater heights.

The Centre on Tuesday said it has released 15th Finance Commission grants for FY25 for rural local bodies in Kerala worth Rs 266.8 crore, along with Rs 27 crore for rural local bodies in Meghalaya (for FY22), for addressing location-specific needs.

Women guest teachers across government schools in Madhya Pradesh have demanded paid maternity leaves akin to permanent teachers.

Australian-led international research has found that frailty increases a person's risk of developing dementia.

Amul has shared a tribute for Kareena Kapoor's role in The Buckingham Murders with a cute picture. Take a look.

Amir Khan claimed in an interview that he has not watched the entire film but has only watched the last scene because it went viral.

India is not attending the two-day World Leaders Climate Action Summit (WLCAS) beginning Tuesday with country statements at the 2024 UN climate conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan that is focussed heavily on securing a new climate finance target for countries most vulnerable to climate impacts.