The Facebook Cambridge Analytica data scandal has brought the significance of data security to the forefront
Ians • 7 years agoPeople have slowly begun realising how their data is being used for purposes that are surreptitious in nature.
Alibaba owned UC Browser has over 130 mn monthly active users in India as of January 2018
Ians • 7 years agoIt consumes 50 percent less data and buffers with zero time lag, the company claimed.
SHAREit says that it is a user-friendly app and not spyware
Ians • 7 years agoThe reaction came in response to reports that the Indian security establishment asked troops to delete some 40 Chinese mobile apps, including SHAREit.
Indian intelligence bureau asks troops to delete 40 Chinese mobile apps including Truecaller
Ians • 7 years agoIntelligence Bureau has asked troops to delete apps like WeChat, Truecaller, Weibo, UC Browser and UC News from their smartphones.
After being delisted for sometime, UCWeb browser is back on Google Play Store
Ians • 7 years agoLast week, UCWeb dismissed reports that Google removed its app from its Play Store over data security concerns.
Government set to release guidelines for smartphone makers to protect user data from data theft and abuse
Tech2 News Staff • 8 years agoStandards and guidelines may be announced in a few weeks aiming at data and information protection to avoid data theft through smartphones
Alibaba-owned UCWeb says it will never breach user trust, after reports of UC Browser leaking mobile data emerge
Ians • 8 years agoReacting to media reports of leaking mobile data of its Indian users to China, the Alibaba-owned browser UCWeb on Wednesday said it would never breach the trust of its users.
UC Browser is being probed by the Indian government for sending user data to China: Report
Tech2 News Staff • 8 years agoA report claims that UC Browser could be banned in the country, although it isn't clear whether a ban is really necessary at the moment.
Damon Xi named by Alibaba as head of UCWeb in India and Indonesia
Ians • 8 years agoAlibaba Mobile Business Group on Thursday announced it was elevating Damon Xi as head of UCWeb in India and Indonesia. In his new role, Damon will be in charge of the UCWeb ecosystem and content co-operation.
Like Facebook and Google, China's UCWeb is looking to offer free internet in India
Tech2 News Staff • 8 years agoUCWeb, a subsidiary of China’s Alibaba group, is looking to make inroads in India by offering subsidised or even free internet access to Indians.