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According to analysis by cybersecurity researchers at WatchGuard, the second quarter of this year saw an overall 23% increase in malware attacks against browsers – Chrome, Firefox, and Internet Explorer – compared with the previous quarter. Much of that increase has been driven by a rise in cyberattacks on Chrome: according to the WatchGuard Threat Lab Internet Security Report, attacks targeting Google’s browser have increased by 50%. Browsers are of interest to hackers because they’re key to how we use the internet – entering and storing information including passwords, cookies, and even credit card details....

How many apps on your device do you think can compromise your personal data and sensitive information? We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the number is more than you think. Just because they haven’t made it to the headlines doesn’t make them safe. Now, a bunch of apps has been caught leaking data from 100 million users. If you have any of the offending apps, deleted them immediately....

Several devices can do that for you, like the Apple Watch and Samsung’s Gear S3 Frontier. Those watches naturally sit on your wrist and measure your heart rate through a built-in electrocardiogram (ECG) monitor. Tap or click here to find out how to monitor your health with Apple Watch. Google is taking that functionality one step further. It’s releasing a new smartphone model soon that will be able to monitor your heart rate using only the phone’s camera....

We are talking about Magic Sudoku, a project based on ARKit, the augmented reality of iOS 11 and in principle serves for the numbers to be calculated fully automatically with only focus with the camera of our mobile, a somewhat curious project. — Brad Dwyer (@braddwyer) September 19, 2017 Augmented reality is coming standard, but for iOS 11, a system that is already compatible with it and therefore, developers take advantage to use the potential of augmented reality and thus create applications and games where such technology is present....

The South Korean giant Samsung is now committed to making Note 9 the most wanted smartphone and for that, it has published the history of the Galaxy Note series … but deleted the Galaxy Note 7, yes, it is true. Galaxy Note – a series without competition After a two-week pre-order window, the latest top-of-the-line product has hit the markets. At the gates of the launch of the new elements of the tech giant Apple, the South Korean giant Samsung intensifies the battle to win the largest number of users by the end of 2019....

“Attackers on thepiratebay.se may trick you into doing something dangerous like installing software or revealing your personal information (for example, passwords, phone numbers, or credit cards)” states the message on Google Chrome. TorrentFreak stated that the Thepiratebay.se has been blocked by the major browsers, labelling the site as “web forgery” and “deceptive site”. It further states that these browsers blocked access to the popular torrent site due to security issues....

The Top US and Chinese authorities will gather this week in Washington for the first round of cybersecurity talks after marking an against the hacking accord in September. The discussions on Tuesday and Wednesday are seen as conceivably huge in setting up adequate standards for digital secret activities. China’s Public Security Minister Guo Shengkun is in Washington until Sunday and will meet US Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson, Chinese state media reported....

The Charge Comfort 2 is priced at $1,899 and is available in three colors: Candy Red, White, and Midnight Blue. Compared to the Comfort 1, the Comfort 2 fits a wider range of rider heights, has increased rear rack payload capacity, cleans things up with internal cable routing, and has a slightly larger display. It’s a very comfortable bike to ride for hours and I especially love that I can use it to get around in work clothes without getting drenched in sweat....

Mozilla Foundation’s stated mission is to work to ensure the internet remains a public resource that is open and accessible to everyone. Since 2019, Mozilla Foundation has focused a significant portion of its internet health movement-building programs on AI. We met with Mozilla Foundation’s Executive Director Mark Surman and Senior Policy Researcher Maximilian Gahntz to discuss Mozilla’s focus and stance on AI, key facts about the EU AI Act and how it will work in practice, as well as Mozilla’s recommendations for improving it, and ways for everyone be involved in the process....

Game Site It takes after the same outline as a percentage of the account experiences that precede it like Dear Esther, Amnesia: The Dark Descent, TimeFrame and is even reminiscent of any semblance of Heavy Rain in investigation, however maybe not exactly in the profundity of the story. Communication is basic, however it needs not be excessively entangled and the emphasis is on the story, however Unreal Engine 4 is spoken to genuinely well here....

For example, even if a Biometric Modality is just being used for a Single Sign On Solution (SSO), there is still much planning which needs to be done. The intent of an SSO is to replace the use of the password. However, since the employees of a business or a corporation are so used to using the username/password combination, the drastic change to using a Fingerprint Recognition or an Iris Recognition System could cause much resistance regarding adoption....

There are plenty more scams to watch out for. Crooks are bringing back the classics such as the Nigerian Prince scams and twisting them to suit today’s events. Then there are the more modern tricks involving promises of wealth via cryptocurrency tips. Tap or click here to check out Kim’s list of 10 Russia-Ukraine war scams hitting your email, phone, and social media. The White House issued a press briefing with a list of cybersecurity tips....

USB-C, HDMI, even a few USB-A ports are handy. This is why, as much as I love my new M2-powered iPad Pro, I find that single USB-C port really restrictive. Until now. Also: Using the wrong USB-C cable can damage your tech. How to avoid that Enter into the equation the Satechi USB-C Multimedia Adapter M1 (don’t let that M1 fool you, this works just as well on M2 hardware)....

When brands decide they must peddle certain wares for certain occasions, they paint their excitement with broad brushes. Mother’s Day is one of those times. It’s a touch difficult to make her happy – even with such exalted wares – as she’s dead. Yet marketers don’t seem to know whether or how to address such mundane realities. So they plow on with expected, relentless messages and spray them over everyone....

Why switch from Verizon to Mint Mobile? As easy as it would be to say “take a look at your last Verizon bill” and be done with this section, we actually have several reasons why switching from Verizon to Mint Mobile is a great idea. Once you truly compare Mint Mobile vs Big Wireless, we’re sure you’ll see who the clear winner is. New Customer Cost Mint Mobile’s plans start at just $15/month,* with our Unlimited plan costing just $30/month....

The decline was across notebooks, desktops, and workstations, but notebooks saw the biggest decline of 25% year on year to 10.4 million units as business investment waned, following a cooling on spending from consumers and the education sector after the pandemic. A bright point in the market was desktops, which only fell 6% thanks to large organizations still making purchases. Also: Looking for the best computer? The best desktops and laptops Tablet shipments were also down 13% year on year to 6 million units in Q3 2022, according to Canalys....

Earlier this month, criminals mailed infected USB drives to several people disguised as legitimate Microsoft software. While the newest delivery method differs, using fake software to steal your details isn’t unique. Read on to see why you must be careful when downloading Adobe Acrobat files. Here’s the backstory Criminals are constantly bandwagoning popular trends. For example, when cryptocurrencies became widespread, the Google Play Store saw an increase in fake crypto wallets....

Most streaming services do not provide local broadcast channels. If you want to keep these at the same time you get rid of cable, you’ll need to invest in an antenna. Yes, those are still around. Tap or click here to check out the differences between indoor and outdoor antennas. Just as with anything you buy online, it’s buyer beware. One business selling antennas is finding itself in hot water with the Better Business Bureau....

For companies who have made the switch, the results have mostly been positive, with business leaders reporting increases in productivity, boosted employee morale, fewer resignations, and less absenteeism. This is prompting more companies to explore whether a shorter working week can work for them, too. This includes Uplevel, an engineering insights company that trialed a four-day workweek in January 2022. Employees at the Seattle-based company caught wind of the results on ongoing four-day week trials in the US and elsewhere and shared them with Uplevel CEO, Joe Levy, at a company barbeque....

ACROSS 3 Pro at Procrastination? You need this tool, Mac! (10) 6 It ain’t a Chromebook, but it makes Homework fun. (4) 7 Chipping out of Macs in the coming days. (5) 8 Cracking down on Cryptocurrency ads, one Chrome Extension at a time. (6) 9 One of the best reasons to buy the Vivo V9. (7) 11 This brand has brought in the first smartphones to Total-lay take a Hike....