India.com

You can use WhatsApp without sharing your phone number – Here’s how most users don’t know

WhatsApp is secretly developing new privacy features that will revolutionize communication. But until WhatsApp rolls out a native option to hide your phone number from other users, you can use a few ...
The Straits Times

Private organisations still using NRIC numbers for authentication may face sanctions from 2027

SINGAPORE - Private organisations that have not phased out the use of NRIC numbers for authentication will risk breaching the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) from Jan 1, 2027. In a statement on ...
InfoWorld

GlassFish 8 Java server boosts data access, concurrency

Update implements Jakarta EE 11 platform and brings support for Jakarta Data repositories and virtual threads.
Channel NewsAsia Singapore

Can private organisations still use NRIC numbers for authentication? Here's what you need to know

SINGAPORE: Private organisations have until the end of 2026 to phase out the use of NRIC numbers for authentication, the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) announced on Monday (Feb 2).
Asia One

Private organisations must stop using NRIC numbers for authentication by Dec 31: IMDA

All private organisations will have to stop using NRIC numbers for authentication by the end of the year, said the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA). In a press release on Monday (Feb 2), ...
Channel NewsAsia Singapore

Private organisations must stop using NRIC numbers for authentication by end-2026

SINGAPORE: Private organisations have until Dec 31, 2026 to phase out the use of NRIC numbers for authentication, said the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) on Monday (Feb 2). Enforcement ...
Investopedia

Understanding Bank Identification Numbers (BINs) and Their Role in Transactions

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Mira Norian / Investopedia A bank identification number (BIN) is the initial set of four to ...
CNET

The Best Way to Prevent Fraud: A Guide to Freezing Your Social Security Number

Geoff Williams is a journalist and author. His byline has appeared in numerous publications, including U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, Entertainment Weekly, The Washington Post, LIFE magazine ...
PC Magazine

Your Phone's Best Defense Against Scam Texts Might Be Turned Off By Default. Do This to Fix It

Tired of spam texts that just won't stop? Your phone comes with built-in protection, but it might be turned off by default. Here's how to fix that on both iPhone and ...
Arizona Daily Star

Court to decide if illegal immigrants' use of Social Security numbers is ID theft

WASHINGTON— The Supreme Court agreed Monday to decide whether people picked up on immigration violations also can face charges of identity theft if they use Social Security and other identification ...
Forbes

Credit Card Statistics And Trends

With more than 50 million redeemed miles under her belt, Becky Pokora is a rewards travel expert. She's been writing about credit cards and reward travel since 2011 with articles on Forbes Advisor, ...