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At least marketers and advertisers want to make money off of you. The hackers and scammers we’re talking about want to flat-out steal your money by hijacking your personal information. And as much as we don’t want to admit it, these hackers are more intelligent than the average criminal. They use clever tactics to trick you into clicking links with the potential to crash your system, spread malware and even steal your personal information....

The Wordfence Scan Wordfence functionality is based around a security scan the plugin performs. Out of the box, the plugin is ready to use and scan. Simply install and click Scan. The Wordfence Scan checks for the following issues: Remote scan of public facing site [paid feature] Comparing core WordPress files against originals in repository Comparing open source themes against WordPress.org originals Comparing plugins against WordPress.org originals Scanning for known malware files Scanning file contents for infections and vulnerabilities Scanning files for URLs in Google’s Safe Browsing List Scanning posts for URL’s in Google’s Safe Browsing List Scanning comments for URL’s in Google’s Safe Browsing List Scanning for weak passwords Scanning DNS for unauthorized changes Scanning to check available disk space Scanning for old themes, plugins and core files...

In the UK, the Xiaomi 12 costs £749 (inc. VAT) with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, while £849 buys my 8GB/256GB review configuration. Xiaomi phones are not officially available in the US, although you’ll find plenty of unlocked models online. These UK prices convert to around $980 and $1,110 at the time of writing. If you want something similar but more expansive, look to the Xiaomi 12 Pro, which is both bigger (6....

It is pretty obvious that Xiaomi wanted to bring down the starting price for the Mi Note 3 and thus it has opted for a 4GB RAM instead of the 6GB one. That apart, all the other specifications remain identical to the other Mi Note 3 variants. The new Xiaomi Mi Note 3 variant is priced at 1,999 Yuan ($301) which is a shade cheaper than the 6GB+64GB model which is priced at $345....

Multi-window has always been one of the highlighted features of OmniROM. The feature is extremely useful for a limited use case scenario and has been the primary reason of many people flashing custom ROMs on their devices. Now, thanks to the power of Xposed framework and the hard work of developer LovewuChin, even stock Android users can now enjoy multi-window without flashing any custom ROM using the XMultiWindow module. The module is still in early stages of development and is a bit buggy but it definitely has a lot of promise....

The malware swung into action as soon as the visitors visited the site and secretly dumped files to their systems. It is still unclear on how many people have been affected by this bug but considering the fact that Yahoo’s website receives an estimated 6.9bn visits per month the number of victims can be quite high. The attack was carried out by piggybacking on a Microsoft Azure website. Thankfully, the campaign was stopped immediately after MalwareBytes informed Yahoo of the exploit....

The Google Clock app is preinstalled on Android handsets and is a trusty way to set alarms. If you use the app and want to spice up your alarm sounds, then the app’s newest addition might help with that. Google on Tuesday announced the ability to add music from Spotify as your new alarm sounds if you are so inclined. You will need to make sure that you have the most recent version of both apps installed on your phone, but once you do you’ll be able to choose from a variety of music to set as your alarms....

Who is Participating? AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, and U.S. Cellular will adopt the new standards on February 11, 2015. From then on, you’ll be able to call your carrier and say, Hey! I want to unlock my phone! And they’ll comply. The wireless provider will abide by the following standards regarding customers’ abilities. Former customers and individual owners of eligible devices unlock phones, tablets, and mobile wireless devices that are locked by or at the direction of the carrier....

Xiaomi is likely to launch a new Mi 10 series device called Xiaomi Mi 10S in China. The device has been spotted on preorders on JD.com. Meanwhile, Xiaomi has confirmed Mi 10S launch on March 10. Today, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has teased three new features Mi 10S will bring to the table. Xiaomi teased three new features including a Snapdragon 870 chipset. Furthermore, Jun said the Mi 10S will come equipped with Harmon Kardon speakers....

Looks: holding up a mirror (finish) to a normal Note! This is really a one-sided battle. Put the two phones next to each other, and you will know why. While the Redmi Note 5 comes with a 5.99-inch full HD+ screen with 18:9 aspect ratio, there is nothing about the Note 5 which would make you want to look at it twice. Do not get us wrong, the Note 5 feels strong and sturdy with its metal back, but there is nothing exciting about its looks....

Alongside the Redmi Y1, Xiaomi also launched the Y1 Lite — a ‘lighter’ version of the Redmi Y1 with a lower price tag. Despite the lower price tag, the Y1 Lite comes with a 5.5-inch HD display which is a rarity for smartphones in this price range. The Y1 Lite is powered by a quad-core Snapdragon 425 chipset clocked at 1.4GHz and will feature 2GB RAM and 16GB storage. The Y1 Lite also sports the same 13MP f/2....

For instance, some of the biggest ISPs use your web browsing history to target ads. They’ll pinpoint your race, ethnicity, economic status, politics, religious beliefs, and even sexual orientation. An ISP doesn’t need to know whether you find Brad Pitt or Angelina Jolie more attractive to provide good internet services. We put together this guide to the information your ISP collects to protect your privacy. Thanks to ExpressVPN for sponsoring this article....

YouTube has gone ahead and made YouTube Music, its new music streaming platform official. With YouTube Music, Google/YouTube is offering you a single platform to access all your music and discover new ones as well. In a nutshell, YouTube Music is a new streaming service from YouTube with a reimagined mobile app and a brand new desktop player designed specifically for music playback. It has thousands of playlists, official songs, albums, artist radio stations, along with remixes, music videos, and more....

Data privacy has become increasingly added to the to-do job list of a security manager. This is due to a number of factors, including the raised profile of data privacy in general thanks to a number of high-profile incidents. The Snowden revelations about state surveillance in 2013 started the ball rolling, and the never-ending data breaches that seem to be, at least, a weekly occurrence have continued it. Where once there was data security, now there is the added goal of ensuring the privacy of these data....

In April, an AWS Snowcone storage device hitched a ride on a SpaceX Falcon 9 and Dragon as part of the Ax-1 Mission with space firm Axion Space and NASA. It was the first private astronaut mission to ISS that returned to Earth on the Dragon on April 25. SEE: NASA’s tiny satellite is exploring a new Moon orbit Snowcone is AWS’s rugged edge storage device and it went to ISS almost as-is after thermal and vibration testing to join other ISS tech pioneers like the Raspberry Pi....

First, we have information on the security contents of the release. This is a big pile of patches – over two dozen. To make matters more serious, quite a few of these can be triggered remotely, and some through malicious websites. And while none of the patched vulnerabilities seem to be actively exploited by attackers at this time, it makes sense to get those installed as soon as possible so that you’re protected....

The controller bar is the headline feature update in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22616 for the Dev and Beta Channels for Windows Insiders, which also comes with numerous bug fixes. The bar is a preview of a new view of Xbox Game Bar that opens when users pair or connect an Xbox controller to a PC. The bar displays a row of icons for up to three games the user has recently played on a local device as well as installed game launchers....

The tech giant Microsoft surpassed the tech giant Google (Alphabet) for the first time in three years, in the market assessment as reported by CNBC. This jump may be only temporary, but it does show that the company continues to chase the market since it was overtaken by Google in 2012. History tells us that the two have traded positions several times in recent years. Still, it shows how much the tech giant Microsoft has improved share prices in the last five years since former CEO Steve Ballmer announced his plans to step down as CEO of the tech giant Microsoft....

Earlier this month, Google released the much-awaited Pixel 4a. Now Pixel 4a is mentioned on the list of devices that support Android beta. In other words, Pixel 4a users will now be able to sign up for a beta. Google Pixel 4a has appeared on Android beta for Pixel site. All you need to do is select “Opt-in” and download the OTA. Once done, follow the onscreen instructions to install Android 11....

At a press conference held in China today, ZTE unveiled a series of new devices as a part of its AXON branding: the Axon mini and the Axon Watch. The Axon mini was, apparently, unveiled by ZTE back in July this year, but its launch somehow went unnoticed. The premium mid-range handset from the Chinese company is made from “aircraft-grade aluminum-titanium alloy” that gives it a very premium look and feel....