As careful as you may be, scammers are always working on nabbing new victims. One method is to impersonate a business or service that you are familiar with through phishing emails. Once a bad actor has your trust, they pounce. A recent case saw a scammer posing as Microsoft and sending emails requesting payment for service. Tap or click here for details and tips on how to avoid this type of fraud....
It can seem like there are nearly as many language learning apps out there as there are languages, and that’s good. Not everybody learns the same way. But ask yourself, how did you learn to speak growing up? Everyone used the same method for that: Listening to and mimicking a native speaker. That’s the core concept behind uTalk, an innovative language learning system which places just as much emphasis on listening as it does on speaking....
Google Home is a smart speaker, which already makes it a worthwhile device for many owners, but the next version of the device may pack another feature inside. Based on a report from The Information, the next iteration of the Google Home smart speaker may also double as a Wi-Fi router. The idea is pretty straightforward: Cut down on the amount of devices someone might need to have in their house....
HTC reportedly has plans to launch another flagship smartphone at some point before the end of 2015, and according to a new report, this is that phone. It’s being called the HTC A9, or Aero, and if the images are any indication, HTC certainly took some design inspiration from Apple. The back of the handset is even compared to Apple’s iPhone 6, and it would be hard to argue that the A9 doesn’t look like the iPhone 6....
A common strategy of attackers is to not only identify personnel associated with the target but to also identify the relationships between those personnel as well as their interests and corporate culture. If the phisher can craft a message that makes it seem like it is coming from a victim’s trusted colleague, or better yet, the victim’s boss, then the attacker gains an advantage by spoofing a trusted entity. The message below is an example of a phishing campaign that leverages this technique....
In recent weeks, the threat actors have been spotted using recruitment emails and messages to entice individuals considering moving from their current employment to rival financial companies. However, the emails don’t contain genuine job offers: instead, they contain malicious surprises. On Tuesday, the threat research team at HP Wolf Security said the campaign specifically targets individuals already working in the African banking sector. Phishing emails are disguised under the names of rival banks through typosquatting and ask the potential victim if they are interested in new job opportunities....
The Google Now Launcher sits alongside the Pixel Launcher in the Play Store as being two options available from Google itself. But Android Police reports that Google is planning on discontinuing the Google Now Launcher, and soon, only leaving behind the Pixel Launcher. The publication received an email from an anonymous tipster, which outlines the changes that are on the way. Google says it has begun notifying GMS partners that the change was incoming, and that the launcher will be pulled from the Play Store in the coming weeks....
Going back to wireless charging that doesn’t use magnets to align the charger with the device being charged feels like a step backwards. That’s how you know a technology is truly useful. Combine MagSafe with a power bank, and this gives you the ability to use wireless charging when on the move. As you might be able to guess, Apple makes a MagSafe power bank. But at $99 it’s vastly overpriced....
To get an idea of its impact, it is able to control switches and electrical breakers from power distribution companies. According to information from ESET, there is a new and very dangerous malware directed to power distribution companies and it can also be used to attack other types of critical infrastructures such as water or gas companies. The attack happens at the level of communication protocols that are used by industrial systems to communicate with each other....
In Summary With the Shortcuts app, you can drag and drop actions to create workflows for different operations/actions. Alternatively, you can find pre-made shortcuts in the gallery or other Shortcuts resources and use them. Ideally, to run a shortcut, you need to open the Shortcuts app and execute the shortcut from there. However, there’s a much efficient way to do this, and it involves using the Mac menu bar, as demonstrated in the guide below....
Holey Black zipped his laptop bag shut and moved out of the room without uttering a word. Just then Steve Bloomer uttered, “What’s the big announcement Xabber?” The room was dead silent for a few minutes. Xabber Notch finally spoke, “What’s the use of an organization which is illegal, makes no profit and pays taxes to the underworld?” The other five bodies in the room were stone faced. Xabber continued, “The new bill has been approved....
A simple, affordable smartwatch Honor’s next device in the U.S. will be its fitness-b-cum-smartwatch, the Honor B Z1. It runs on Honor’s own proprietary wearables OS it features fitness tracking, a capacitive touchscreen, 70 mAh battery pack, which Honor says will last up to three days of constant usage on a single charge. It’s also compatible with both Android iOS will soon be available for $79. The B Z1 went on sale in India last year....
LIKE is a free Android application that comes packed with a myriad of video-editing tools for creating what the developer calls, “magic music clips.” In addition to that, the app features a social home screen which displays videos from other users in your surrounding. You can like these, leave a comment, follow, share and even contact as well as message the profile. Posts from people you have followed will appear on the “follow” tab present on the left....
A classic returns from the Mysts of time The game is called Myst. It was released way back in 1993. And was actually one of the first games to be sold on what was then a new medium, the CD-ROM. For quite a while, it was one of the highest-selling games in the world, and believe us, it is magnificent to play even now. Actually, especially now – and before you ask, you can play it on your phone or tablet, as it is available for both iOS and Android in all its glory....
Here’s a quick run through of all the devices we went hs-on with at IFA, including smartwatches, smartphones, tablets. ’ve also included some newly announced devices we missed at the beginning of the conference, so you don’t feel like you missed out on the event. I liked the SmartB Talk because it reminded me of a FitBit with a little more functionality, I could snap my fingers it would perform a function....
Do you have a Samsung Galaxy Note II? Are you tired of being on Android 4.1? Well, if you live in India, then I have some good news for you. According to the team at SamMobile, Samsung has officially begun pushing out Android 4.3 to Galaxy Note II users. The changelog is what you’d come to expect: Support for the Galaxy Gear, brand new icons and TouchWiz theme to be more in line with the Galaxy S4, Samsung Knox, and other Samsung apps....
There isn’t anything wrong with Windows 10, but Microsoft naturally wants to taper off support eventually. But before that happens, the company just pushed out the Windows 10 November 2021 Update (version 21H2). Read on to see what is included in the latest update and Microsoft’s plans for future updates. Here’s the backstory The latest Windows 10 update is security-focused, with the company saying it also includes productivity and management aspects....
The guilt must be put to one of the pillars of Windows, its eternal compatibility with the oldest software. The Stantinko malware continues to run on modern computers with minor modifications that cyber criminals have undertaken to keep up its dangerous effects. According to ESET security companies, the last modification dates from the beginning of 2017. How does Stantinko malware works? It installs itself and hides inside the false security extensions of Chrome, of name Teddy Protection and The Safe Surfing, that what they actually do is to insert own publicity in the webs by which we surf....
Amazingly, it does not even have to be all that complicated. Sure, you will be editing and creating, but in many ways, audio can be pretty straightforward. The key is finding a program that you can learn and work with. The problem is finding a program that you can learn and work with that does not take a good chunk of change out of your bank account. Fortunately for us, there are many options, including some that are free....
Luckily, a motorist recognized the gesture and called 911. They stayed on the line, following the kidnapper’s van and telling police where he was going. Then, Kentucky authorities arrested the alleged kidnapper and rescued his 16-year-old victim. Last year, U.S. authorities talked about banning TikTok as a national security threat. But it’s clear that in this case, the app was one girl’s saving grace. Read on to learn the international hand gesture you should use when you need help....
