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Internet of things – a reality or an ugly depiction

In the present Cyber arena, Internet has become an essential service for all of us, as it has given numerous benefits in our day-to-day life and without which we cannot think to live our life.  It’s simply amazing how extraordinary the Internet is for us today, as we can switch-on and off the lights from anywhere in the world using our smartphone, wireless printers, switching on the car engine without entering into it, driver-less cars are already available in different parts of the world and it’s all possible through the IoT (Internet of things) which has made dreams come possible. IoT (Internet of things) is a new revolution, as we can see the future of technologies through it. It is correct that IoT shall be deployed in masses and will attract the applicability in different spheres of our life. Any physical object or an intelligent smart device that can be connected through internet in this digital space, is IoT. In most of the smart cities like Delhi, Vehicles can be tracked and mo

After banning 118 Apps including PUBG by the Govt., more vigilance is required by users

Hello Everyone, I wish all of you are safe during this pandemic, post un-lockdown. India is the second highest country of Internet users across the world with millions of users. Along with Internet, mobile usage has also been increased drastically in the recent past which has amplified the use of various mobile Apps as well. Indian Netizens spend more time on Internet via Mobile phones apart from other computer devices for accessing various Apps/ programs, games, etc. However, lot of privacy and security concerns have also been reported in the recent past with these apps, which includes transmission of data going via international routes without any authorization.   As we all know that Govt. has banned 59 Chinese Apps including Tik-Tok in the recent past, MeitY, Govt. of India, in the second phase, has now banned 118 more Apps which have prejudiced the sovereignty and Integrity of India, as whole, which are linked with China somehow, including top gaming App PUBG, Baidu, WeChat, etc. T