Argentina loses its Google domain after random citizen buys it for $5
On Wednesday night, an Argentinian bought ownership for the nation’s Google Domain for a simple 540 Argentine Peso. This as per the present money exchange rate, is $5.81 USD. Google domain clearly opened up after its past ownership terminated that very day. This caused a transitory closedown of the web crawler google.com.ar.
Google domain cybersquatting in Argentina
On Thursday, at 10:45 p.m., Nicolas Kuroña, tweeted, “I want to clarify that I entered http://nic.ar I saw the name of http://google.com.ar available and I legally bought it accordingly!”
Is cybersquatting a crime?
The term cybersquatting means to register unauthorized domains. And also the use of Internet domain names that are identical or similar to trademarks, company names, or personal names. Domain squatting is considered illegal. If a domain squatter can’t prove a legal intention in owning the domain name, it is considered to be illegal. And he or she is considered guilty of domain squatting.
Such action is named “Cybersquatting,” as revealed by MercoPress. Which alludes to the demonstration of holding, enrolling, purchasing, or offering a domain to benefit off of the legitimate proprietor’s name acknowledgment. The expiration dates of spaces are freely accessible. And can undoubtedly be gotten through the enlistment of sites such as, like nic.ar.
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It is conceivable that Google Argentina basically forgot to renew the google.com.ar domain. And during the short slip by, Kuroña saw the opportunity and took it.
“It is all legal!!,” Kuroña tweeted. Minutes after the activity, MercoPress confirmed that Google Argentina successfully recovered its Google domain and restored service to users across the country within a few hours.
Meanwhile, Google refused to comment on the matter further. Well, they refused to speak up, but Google should probably take care of the expiration dates.
Instagram will now filter out abusive language in DMs from strangers
Instagram is at long last adding another genuinely necessary layer of security from badgering to your inbox.
No more abusive comments and messages on Instagram
From now on, Instagram will “consequently channel out your Direct Messages (DMs) and filter them. Requests containing swear words, expressions, and emoticons, so you never need to see them.”
The thought is that this ought to forestall strangers sending you hateful messages; pings from individuals you don’t know are now sifted into a different inbox, so this makes things one stride further.
In a blog post, Instagram announced, “We understand the impact that abusive content — whether it’s racist, sexist, homophobic, or any other kind of abuse — can have on people,” it adds. “Nobody should have to experience that on the platform.”
The element can be customized. You can make a custom rundown of words, expressions, or emojis that you need to sift through of DM requests. Those DM solicitations will at that point be sifted into a different secret solicitations envelope.
Will your abusive messages be hidden now?
If that you decide to get to that message box, the oppressive content will be covered. So you don’t need to see it, yet you can tap to uncover it, should you wish to. You would then be able to decide to acknowledge the message demand, erase it, or report it.
There’s additionally another feature that could demonstrate helpful in handling abuse. Instagram says it will make it harder for somebody to get in touch with you again through another account. You’ll currently have the alternative when you block somebody to both their accounts. And also block any new accounts they may make.
Social media platform says it will start carrying out these features in “a few countries in the coming weeks.” And will hope to grow internationally soon.
Tech Tuesday startup of the week: Truck It In
Before we jump right into Truck It In, let us tell you what Road Freight is.
Road Freight
Road Freight is the actual cycle of moving cargo utilizing engine vehicles. For this situation, road is a course between the point of departure and the point of destination. Road Freight basically alludes to the vehicle of cargo through streets. It is additionally one of the exemplary types of transportation globally; and the most usually picked method of transport universally. Road Freight is also used in blend with air and sea cargo modes, to facilitate door to door delivery, if and when required. Conveyance through road transport has consistently been the best while shipping merchandise to some rural regions.
Truckers life is tough here in Pakistan and the responsibility is even tougher. We see tons of loads carried in a truck and being transported from one way to another way through highways. And this movement has been made easier with the start up, Truck It In.
Truck It In
Truck It In is a tech company of Muhammad Sarmad Farooq, Raza Afzal and Haider Naqvi founded in 2020. This start-up focuses on simplifying road freight for 3.3M+ businesses in Pakistan to unlock 1 Billion dollars in resource potential. In an age of technology, road freight is stuck with a century-old connectivity medium like landlines.
Since the industry loses $40B+ globally each year to market inefficiencies by hurting businesses with high costs, low reliability and no transparency. Truck It In aims to digitize businesses to solve their pain points in road freight transport.
For Shippers
Truck It In offers live tracking, feasible rates, reliable fleet and insights and analytics through its application. Truck It In Dashboard & Mobile Applications provide the user with simple and hassle-free experience of booking and tracking the shipments along with 360° insights.
For Truckers
For truckers it offers instant loads, fleet efficiency, round trip assurance and no hidden charges. So you can transport your cargo with no additional worries.
Truck It In also offers a variety of transport vehicles including 6-22 wheeler Containerized trailers, Flatbed trailers, and Halfbody trailers. Their small vehicles include Shehzore, Mazda, and Pickup. These vehicles transport cargo to major cities of Pakistan, currently available in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, and Faisalabad.
Achievement
Truck It In raises $1.5m pre-seed for trucking marketplace
The trucking marketplace Truck It In raised $1.5 million in a pre-seed round led by Global Founders Capital. The round saw the participation of Fatima Gobi Ventures, Deosai Ventures, BitRate Venture Capital, +92 Ventures, as well as angel investors including founders of London-based autonomous driving startup Wayve, and some members of Careem’s leadership.
Trucking has become a fairly competitive space for startups in Pakistan. With different regional players expanding to the country, the competition is both traditional and according to today’s tech innovation as well. Truck It In serves FMCG, agriculture, coal, furniture, paper, construction, and oil industries for massive transportation.
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Major applications down including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and WhatsApp
Applications down
The users of YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp are facing much frustration from 11 am with the mobile applications as well as the desktop versions currently down and not working. The the problem appeared to have started around 11 am in Pakistan. And now millions of users are now unable to use the services.
Pakistan bans Social Media applications!
A temporary ban has been imposed on Facebook, Google, Twitter, Telegram, Tiktok, WhatsApp, and YouTube. The decision was taken to maintain the law and order situation in the country. A letter from PTA states that, “complete access to social media platforms,” and should be suspended from 11 am to 3 pm on Friday 16th April, under the order of the Interior Minister. The step comes a day after Pakistan imposed a ban on the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan. PEMRA also blocked all TV channels from providing any coverage to the banned organization.
Youtube down
Facebook down
The online platform that provides users with real-time information about the status of various websites Down Detector reported a huge amount of complaints by the users for the applications down
WhatsApp down
People using Facebook has also complained about this problem over Down Detector.
Twitter down
Almost 41 problems were reported over Down Detector for the same reason, calls are not being places and messages are being sent on one tick and taking forever to receive.
Many people can not even log in to Twitter, agitation, and frustration arise. 323 reports are currently being reported on Down Detector. 61% of the people are not able to log in to the website. 23% of people have complained about Twitter not working on their Android phones.
Instagram application down
Most of the complaints were reported because of Instagram, people were suddenly not able to see their stories and pictures. Some of them are even having problems while posting updates on their feed.
Most of the major complaints were filed around 11 am, but popular picture sharing application Instagram had the problem since Thursday night. Most of the problems occured in Newsfeed, website and stories.
Similarly in March, 2021 Facebook Inc’s platforms including WhatsApp, Messenger and Instagram were down for thousands of users on Friday, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com.
Facebook, however, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Downdetector showed there were more than 1.2 million incidents of people reporting issues with Instagram, while over 23,000 users posted about issues with WhatsApp on the website.
Keep your hopes up people and stay patient, the problem will most likely solve by 4 pm according to news outlets.
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Tech Tuesday Startup of the week: Edkasa
The world has entered into a zone of constant lockdowns and pandemic and education is becoming one of the hurdles to achieve. A lot of students are complaining in their crucial study years of Matric and Intermediate and worrying about their lessons and making educational ends meet. Online education is a type of learning that happens through internet. It is also called distant learning, e-learning and web-based training. It is a popular way of getting education these days. There is a startup for your problems related to exam preparations as well. That startup is Edkasa.
What is Edkasa?
Edkasa is Pakistan’s leading edtech startup of Fahad Tanveer and Annum Sadiq. A husband-wife duo, that aims to prepare students for their exams, online. Their mission is help students of Matric and FSc to get top marks and get quality education in the board examination through providing world-class online learning experience through the Edkasa application.
Courses with Edkasa
Edkasa covers all boards across Pakistan and offers all Matric and Intermediate level courses to their students. To make sure they are well-prepared for their board examination. It offers class 9th and 10th (Science and Computer Science). Additionally, for F.S.C class 11th and 12th, it offers (Pre-Engineering and Pre Medical). For F.A and I.C.S (part I and II) and also, ICOM part I and II. This startup covers a wide array of fields and subjects through which students can learn in a haste-free manner.
Making online education easy
The application features around 4,500 video lectures including Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Math and English Grammar. With a variety of highly qualified teachers you can also learn additional tips during the lectures for maximum help for your exams. And that’s not all, it also features 15000+ test questions so you always are prepared with your past papers and quizzes. The app is available to download on Google playstore.
Flexible Pricing
Edkasa offers flexible and minimal pricing. Choose your study plan and leave the rest. They are currently featuring 2 packages, Single Subject and Exam Package. And the payments are on monthly basis. The package includes your selected subjects, all videos and all MCQs and test questions.
Milestone of Edkasa with Pre-seed Funding
The edtech startup Edkasa has raised $320,000 in pre-seed funding led by i2i Ventures. It also includes the participation of Walled City Co, Zayn Capital, and ‘strategic angel investors’ from Southeast Asia.
The vision of edtech is expanding in Pakistan. Edkasa along with many are surfacing with the same vision. Making quality online education accessible for everyone. And during pandemic the idea of online education is growing its wings since it’s a sustainable and safer option to study and prepare for the examination.
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Book Review: Johnny Angel by Danielle Steel
A mother’s love can move mountains. A kind of bond that can heal tough wounds and makes everything alright. But what if some tragedy strikes? Will the mother be able to heal? Johnny Angel by Danielle Steel is a tale of love and remembrance.
About the Author
Danielle Steel is a renowned American writer and novelist, most notable for her romance novels. Steel is one of the bestselling authors and fourth bestselling author of all time. She has written over 179 books and sold over 800 million copies. Her novels are often described as Formulaic. Which involves characters in a crisis, somehow making her characters seem less realistic. Her books encompass life issues like family, life, wealth, death, crises etcetera. 22 of Danielle’s books have been adapted for television. One of them [One is Jewels] received Golden Globe nominations.
The Book in Review – Johnny Angel by Danielle Steel
Seventeen year old, Johnny Peterson could light up anybody’s day with a charming nature and beautiful smile, fill his mom with bliss and pride, make his girl, Becky, melt with a look, and move his siblings easily. Johnny, the valedictorian of his senior class, had a brilliant future anticipating him with a football scholarship that guaranteed him a staggering future. In any case, it was totally removed when another person’s terrible driving ended Johnny’s life as well as enormously hurt Johnny’s family and those near him.
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Johnny Angel is a near-to-reality fiction book about overcoming a loss. Danielle’s writing style is unique and straightforward. She uses dialogues to let her characters communicate and make background information for better understanding that paints a nice picture in the head.
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Johnny Angel is about the battle for Johnny’s family and his darling girlfriend, Becky, to pick back the bits of their messed-up lives. Notwithstanding the misfortune that hurt Johnny’s now broken family much more, a supernatural miracle happened that saved them.
The family crisis
Johnny’s family experienced difficulties before Johnny’s demise. Five years prior when Johnny’s sibling, Bobby, was just five, he and his dad, Jim, drove off a scaffold. The two of them endure, anyway barely. An outsider saved Bobby, and Jim figured out how to get out in the nick of time. Bobby was in a coma for about fourteen days, and since the time then Bobby hasn’t expressed a word. Jeff is so overwhelmed by blame that he can’t figure out how to remain in his home (calm, that is). Thus, consistently, while Bobby is secured in his quiet world, Jim drinks himself to snooze in front of the TV.
The mother-son love dynamic
Johnny’s mom, Alice, is the most disturbed about the misfortune. Johnny meant the world to her. He was her first boy and his birth to the world was the best moment of her life. In the agony and sorrow of Johnny’s passing, she shed pounds, dozes barely, and is debilitated. One night she turns out to be wiped out to the point that she starts puking blood. She is raced to the emergency clinic and goes through serious medicines for a draining ulcer and ultimately Alice improves, however she likely would have died if not for a miracle, a marvel that was going to patch many broken hearts.
Danielle Steel Johnny Angel presents the Peterson family has had quite a damage to their end, that transformed their lives. But they are all invested and got a wake-up call with the miracle that comes walking in their lives. This story should be read with a box of tissues as it is so beautiful and engaging that it connects you through every curve of the story. The plot is inspiring and the value of relationships tickles the soul creatively. This book by Danielle Steel should be on your list!
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Facebook data breach: Mark Zuckerberg is using Signal according to the leaked data
According to the leaked data from Facebook data breach, Mark Zuckerberg uses Signal messenger app. Revealing more about it, a security researcher disclosed it by posting his leaked phone number which corroborated that the Facebook CEO uses the Signal app.
Mark Zuckerberg using Signal app
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s telephone number was found in the leaked information of 533 million Facebook users. In what might be viewed as the greatest information leaks ever, Zuckerberg’s different subtleties like his name, birth date, area, marriage details, and Facebook client ID were likewise revealed in the compromised information, as indicated by a report.
It was uncovered in the release that Zuckerberg uses the Signal application. Furthermore, security unveiled it by posting his leaked telephone number which authenticated that the Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg uses the Signal application. So much for trusting his own creation…
Security experts Dave Walker weighs in
Security expert Dave Walker, “In another turn of events, Mark Zuckerberg also respects his own privacy, by using a chat app that has end-to-end encryption and isn’t owned by @facebook.
He added, “This is the number associated with his account from the recent Facebook leak.”
He also shared this along with a screenshot of Zuckerberg’s leaked phone number which mentioned, “Mark Zuckerberg is on Signal.”
“Regarding the Facebook leak of the 533M people, the irony is that Mark Zuckerberg is regrettably included in the leak as well,” Walker wrote in another tweet.
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In light of Walker’s revelation, Signal had some flavor added, tweeting a connect to a tale about Zuckerberg’s Signal record. He further stated, “With the May 15th WhatsApp Terms of Service acceptance deadline fast approaching, Mark leads by example.”
Facebook data breach in 2019
However, Facebook stated that the vulnerability was detected in 2019 that let phone numbers of millions of users be abraded from the platform’s servers. Facebook clarified that the vulnerability was mended in August 2019, but according to Gal, despite the flaw being patched, it could provide relevant information to cyber criminals.
According to another security expert, Alon Gal, the information was released a year ago because of a susceptibility that uncovered the telephone number connected to each Facebook account.
Notwithstanding, Facebook expressed that the problem and vulnerability was identified in 2019. Millions of users’ phone numbers scraped from the platform’s servers. Facebook explained that the weakness was repaired in August 2019. However as indicated by Gal, notwithstanding the defect being fixed, it could give significant data to digital hackers.
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Tech Tuesday: Startup of the week SadaPay!
A large portion of the banks in Pakistan neglect to offer a good advanced experience to their clients and customer, with many, requiring branch visits for things as small as inquiring about an ATM card. SadaPay is a startup that is introducing itself as an option in contrast to these banks with an emphasis on client experience and that is evidently why it has gotten an excellent reaction.
Let us introduce SadaPay, a startup for your free debit card & digital wallet to shop online. A platform from where you can send money to anyone, pay your bills on time and get free cash withdrawals at any ATM in Pakistan.
SadaPay
SadaPay is a startup by US entrepreneur Brandon Timinsky who aims to bring modern financial services to Pakistan. It also aims to eliminate the complexity of banking and simplify money through modern tech. The word ‘Sada’ itself represents simplicity so your money is going through a safe and easy procedure.
Low cost option
SadaPay doesn’t have any expensive physical branches than a traditional bank. Which is the first step to your savings as a customer. Furthermore, you can get a free Mastercard debit card, with no annual fees or minimum deposit. It also offers you instant and free transfers to any bank or wallet in Pakistan (under just Rs. 10k) Moreover, you can get free cash withdrawals at any ATM in Pakistan (3x per month)
Well secured and safe
SadaPay protects your funds and digital wallets with its advanced systems. Imagine getting your salaries online and your wallet becomes an automatic salary calculator for you, securing all your other credits into check.
Strict Protection
It protects your funds and sensitive personal data with encryption in-flight and at rest.
Biometric recognized access
It offers customers biometric fingerprints and face ID for quick access to their accounts.
Fraud detection
SadaPay also offers you high-tech fraud detection so you can keep your money safe and protected.
Easy Registration
With no rushing to the banks, you can simply sign up with just a selfie, a picture of your CNIC, and basic information. Ditch your extensive bank paperwork to its 2 minutes registration process.
Effortless Payments
You can also send and receive payments easily within seconds.
Transparency
Above all, with promising customer service SadaPay offers you no hidden fees or charges.
Shop Globally
Your free SadaPay Mastercard is accepted at 30 million merchants globally so you can shop till you drop by your favorite brands and outlets.
SadaPay Milestone
SadaPay fintech headquarters had raised $7.2 million in a seed round led by New York-based Recharge Capital. The financing is the largest-ever seed closed by a Pakistani startup. It incorporates support of returning financial investor Kingsway Capital, Raptor Group, and prominent fintech angels, including the founder of Ualá Pierpaolo Barbieri, Ribbit Capital’s Brian McGrath, previous General Catalyst accomplice Ilan Stern, and Andrew Wang the founder of Valon Technologies.
With new ideas and efforts, start-ups like SadaPay are making sure to create hassle-free banking possible in Pakistan without absolutely no paperwork. Finally, with transparency and open communication, customer value and care is the main priority and ambition for SadaPay.
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