We can use the MD5 hashes in order to check whether the downloaded file has the same signature, which verifies that we’ve downloaded the same version of the file. Thus, nobody has tampered with the file when being downloaded, which can happen if an attacker has gained access to one of the intermediary points in the data transmission: in most cases, it happens through MITM attacks on your local LAN....
But several reports have surfaced of certain iPhone models suffering from a color defect, where the casing’s pigment fades or changes hue. It is not as dramatic as completely changing the color of the phone, but it is nonetheless annoying. Has your tech ever suffered from a cosmetic mishap? If so, you will be able to sympathize with the users who now have this unsightly flaw on their iPhone. Keep reading for all the gory details....
You can even set up group chats between friends or colleagues. But be careful, we recently learned criminals have figured out a way to rip people off through messaging apps by posing as family and friends. Tap or click here for the details. Now, there’s a new privacy issue to worry about. It turns out some of those chats you thought were private aren’t as secure as you’d like to believe....
In this article, we will walk through this vulnerability, understand the problem, consider how it could be explored and present a scenario used by attackers to compromise several companies before they apply the fix from Microsoft. Some prevention measures are also provided in order to mitigate this flaw at the end of the article. How the Zerologon flaw was discovered This vulnerability was announced in September 2020 by Tom Tervoort, a researcher from the Secura firm....
If you follow the news it might be very likely that you have heard of the Apple Vs FBI case wherein the latter asked Apple to unlock the suspects iPhone and also ready a backchannel for future iPhones. Now WhatsApp seems to have directly challenged the eavesdroppers and the agencies by introducing the encryption for the individual chats. Mind it, introducing the encryption means that Government and other enforcement bodies will no more be able to spy on individual’s data and yes snooping is now going to be a lot more difficult....
WhatsApp Web is available for Android, Blackberry, Windows Phone and recently they also expanded the services for the iOS. Security firm Check Point claims to have unearthed a vulnerability in the software, which would let hackers take control of user’s computer and install ransomware or as a matter of fact any kind of malware. The hacker could simply inject a command in the name attribute of the vCard file and when executed, Windows will run all lines in the files just like a usual Windows Batch file, thus executing the malicious code....
Unlike previous releases, this update is specifically tied to Version 2004, also known as the May Update. This download, which was highly anticipated by developers and users, was full of annoying glitches that took several rounds of patching to address. Tap or click here to see how to fix some of the most common issues with the May Windows 10 update. But now, Microsoft’s new update is set to nip some of the issues from version 2004 in the bud once and for all....
Those are just a small smattering of the rumors lately suggesting that Quad HD displays are the next “big thing” to come to smartphones. The term Quad HD, or “2K”, refers to a display with four times the pixels of a 720p HD display.* That’s a resolution of 2560×1440. Even on a phone with a huge 5.5-inch display, that’s an astounding 534 pixels per inch (I). On a 5-inch phone, it’s 587 I, which is sort of nuts....
Asking your assistant for help is quite easy. Simply say the “wake word,” and ask away. Now, Google is making the entire process even easier. Less ‘Hey Google,’ OK sign me up When you want your assistant to complete multiple tasks, you have to say the wake word multiple times. For example, to turn on the lights and play a song you’d say, “Hey Google, turn the kitchen lights on....
en looking at the Mini compared to its bigger brother, the Axon 7, the Mini is identical in design layout. The same speaker grills sit above below the display. The camera lens fingerprint sensor are in the same spot, as are the Axon ZTE logos on the back. I found the Axon 7 it to be good enough to compete with the Oneus 3, for some, even Samsung’s Galaxy S7, in spite of its $400 price tag....
What Is This Little Cylindrical Thing At The End Of Your Charger For? Probably you have ever wondered what these little cylinders are used for in the charging cables of devices. aIt is widespread to find them in chargers for mobile phones and laptops, mice, keyboards, and, in general, in many of the computer systems of our homes and office. But what is the purpose of these cylinders? They are known as ferrite beads, but they are also known as electromagnetic interference filters (EMI)....
However, it is not known when the scam started, but according to the reports in CNBC, a large group of people is affected by this new Whatsapp scam. As it is the holiday season, the scammers shared fake links that promise to provide expensive gifts. The spam links also infect Windows PC, Android, and iOS smartphones. Beware of New Whatsapp Scam, Phishing Links Are Been Shared A dangerous Whatsapp scam is named Rediroff....
When trying to protect memory from being maliciously used by the hackers, we must first understand how everything fits in the whole picture. Let’s describe how a buffer overflow is exploited: Finding Input Shellcode Address—When we send input data to the application, we must send data that will cause a buffer overflow to be triggered. But we must write the input data in such a way that we’ll include the address that points to our shellcode that was also input as part of the input data....
If you are in Turkey, Russia, Armenia and Azerbaijan, you are most likely to be hit by a malicious computer attack or virus. While surfing the web in Sierra Leone, Niger, Japan or Togo is the safest. AVG’s research was conducted in the last week of July. What are your chances of being hit by a malicious computer attack or virus? Worldwide it’s 1 in 73 according to AVG, which looked at data from 100+ million PCs in 144 countries to produce a list of the world’s ‘safest’ and ‘riskiest’ Internet surfers....
It also runs a pure, unencumbered build of Android Marshmallow. That makes it bloatware-free, the recipient of ’s most timely OS security updates. But is positioning the xel C as a halo device for Android’s productivity features— in this mission, this productivity mission, the tablet falls short. The xel C’s most interesting hardware feature is a $149 keyboard accessory that magnetically attaches to the bottom of the tablet. ’s unspoken productivity message is loud clear: ok at how much you can do in Docs now that your tablet has a proper keyboard....
The Xiaomi Mi Router 4Q comes with a markedly funkier look that its higher-priced predecessor. Gone are the plain jane black and white matte finished polycarbonate exterior. Instead, the all-new Mi Router 4Q comes in a blue hue. Externally, the Wi-Fi router features three dual-band antennas which in turn come with support for MIMO technology. Moreover, the antennas come with a maximum bandwidth of 450Mbps. The all-new router comes with a MiNET button that helps users to quickly connect to a Wi-Fi network....
Xiaomi, pronounced shaome and to be known only as Mi in India, today officially kick-started its Indian operations by launching its last year flagship — the Mi 3 — for only Rs. 13,999. Even though the handset is an year old, it sports some impressive specs and offers a stellar value for money. The handset sports a Snapdragon 800 processor clocked at 2.26GHz, an Adreno 330 GPU and 2GB of RAM....
If I had a rupee for every time I have heard that query from someone or the other over the past few days, I would have made a tidy sum. For, even as Samsung was launching one of the most notable (oh yes, pun intended) phones of the year, the event actually served as a sort of confirmation that one of its rivals, OnePlus had finally arrived in the premium segment of the market....
Tech companies look for certain technical skills, experience, and qualities during the interview process. Our guide offers a roadmap to strengthen your skills, make your resume stand out, and shine during your interviews. How to land a job at a major tech company Start a digital notebook of research, learnings, and tips. Tech jobs require specific skills. What’s the best way to track what you’ve learned, company research, and interview tips?...
Well, in recent times, instant messaging app WhatsApp is already rolling out lots of new features. Recently, we have seen WhatsApp introduces video call features, new status feature etc. Well, WhatsApp is testing the message revoke feature for months now. Previously, WhatsApp for iPhone was spotted with the new feature that lets users revoke or edit sent messages. Recently, @WABetainfo, which tracks beta releases of the app claimed that the new update for WhatsApp web adds the revoke features....
