Tag: Security
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Google releases Android 10 Go edition for low-end handsets
Today, Google announced the release of Android 10 Go edition targetted towards low-end smartphones. This new version will now require all devices to have encryption.
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Trump administration is planning to ban end-to-end encryption
Senior Trump officials have discussed the possibility of passing new legislation that could make it illegal for companies to offer end-to-end encryption through their services.
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EA patches Origin vulnerabilities that could put 300 million users at risk
EA patched major vulnerabilities in their Origin game store that could allow hackers to hijack over 300 million Origin user accounts around the world.
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WhatsApp call exploit left Android phones and iPhones vulnerable to Israeli spyware
Whatsapp has disclosed a vulnerability that allowed hackers to remotely install spyware on iOS and Android phones by exploiting a bug in the audio call feature of the app.
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Samsung releases January security patch for Galaxy Note 8
Samsung is currently rolling out the January 2019 Android security patch, which brings bug fixes and performance upgrades for Galaxy Note 8.
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Facebook is paying teens to install VPN app that collects user data
According to a recent report, Facebook is paying teenagers to install a “Research” app, which secretly tracks user activity and collects data on them.
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Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) update with January 2019 security patch is released
Samsung is currently rolling out a new update for Galaxy A8+ (2018) that includes Android January 2019 security patch.
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New Facebook bug exposes up to 6.8 million users’ private photos to app developers
Today, Facebook disclosed a bug in their Photo API that gave app developers access to the photos of up to 6.8 million users.
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Tips and Tricks to Secure your Wireless HP Printer
Sometimes your wireless Printer is leaving a gaping hole for hackers and here are some tips and tricks to protect your wireless HP Printer.
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Apple iOS 11.4 may include USB Restricted Mode that disables Lightning Connector After 7 Days
Apple may include a new feature in iOS 11.4 called USB Restricted Mode that will disable data transfer over USB by disabling the lightning port if the phone is not unlocked for a period of seven days.
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Protect Your Data: A Quick Guide to Online Security
Here is a quick guide to online security that will help you protect yourself and your personal data from the most common methods employed by cybercriminals.
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Mozilla pulls ads from Facebook, demands privacy changes
The Mozilla Foundation has expressed its discomfort at the Cambridge Analytica revelations and announced that it was “pressing pause” on all advertising on Facebook.
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Best Buy plans to stop selling Huawei smartphones
Best Buy has reportedly ‘ceased ordering’ new Huawei smartphones, likely due to the same government pressure that caused AT&T and Verizon to cancel their carrier deals.
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Mozilla released a Firefox update to fix a critical security flaw
Mozilla has released an important update (version 58.0.1) for its Firefox web browser to patch a critical vulnerability that could allow remote attackers to execute malicious code on computers.
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7 Best Password Managers
A password manager strengthens your security by encrypting and storing your passwords in a secured vault that is protected by a master password. We have evaluated dozens of password managers to help you choose the one that suits you best.
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Advertisers Are Exploiting Browser-Based Password Managers to Track Users
According to a new security report, Ad targeters are pulling your emails and other details by exploiting a loophole in your browser’s password manager.
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6 Best VPN Apps For Android
We have compiled a list of 6 Best VPN Apps for Android that do not keep any logs and respects your privacy and anonymity.
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7 Best App Lockers For Android
App Lockers helps to protect your personal data from unauthorized access and to help our readers, we have compiled a list of 7 Best App Lockers for Android smartphones.
