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While working in the background, you wouldn’t even know your phone has been infected. After its discovery, the malware somewhat disappeared with all the affected apps pulled from the Google Play Store. But it seems the sigh of relief was short-lived, as it has once again made its appearance on the Play Store. Here is what you need to look out for and how to stay safe. Here’s the backstory Security researchers hoped that the malware was gone for good, but the Belgian Police recently warned against a resurgence....

The price for OnePlus 7 starts at Rs 32,999, whereas, for the Pro model, starts at Rs 48,999. With that difference in price, it is pretty evident that both these devices are designed to cater to people with different requirements, and for the most part, they seem to do a pretty decent job with that pricing. With almost similar pricing for the OnePlus 6T and OnePlus 7, it would be confusing for a lot of people to decide between both the devices and for some, who already own a OnePlus 6T, whether the upgrade is worth....

1. California adopts strictest privacy law in U.S. A new privacy rights bill took effect on January 1, 2020 that governs the way businesses collect and store Californian consumer data. The California Consumer Privacy Act mandates strict requirements for companies to notify consumers about how their data will be used and monetized, along with offering them a hassle-free opt-out process. Read more » 2. Starbucks API key exposed online Developers at Starbucks recently left an API key exposed that could be used by an attacker to access the company’s internal systems....

Whether you’re a bride-to-be who’s gone a little crazy with her wedding planner or a closet Star Trek fan, you can be sure Google knows about it. With each new search, email and cute YouTube crazy cat video you watch, Google keeps up and shows you more of what it thinks you like. If you are sick of all the data Google is collecting, you can drop them completely and opt for other programs....

The map designed by the state government can be accessed here. It shows shelter homes (where people can sleep for the night, besides getting the free meals) in the form of a red icon with a fork and spoon, while schools, where food is being served, are marked in blue with a beverage icon. The link opens the tweaked Google Maps on your browser and shows you different locations of the hunger relief centers in the city....

Hats off to Apple, they’re the first company to ship a phone with a 64-bit processor. Given the rapid pace of innovation in the mobile space, I’ll be shocked if we don’t see an Android phone with a 64-bit chip inside by this time next year. Now one obvious question is when will Android itself support 64-bit code? If the slide above is to be believed, then it looks like KitKat is the answer....

Facing a backlash after verifying a white supremacist and six fake accounts, Twitter said that it would be looking into ways to create a more robust process. The result saw the reopening of the verification applications earlier this year. There are several qualifying criteria that blue check hopefuls need to meet, and the process itself isn’t quick. With millions of users applying, the system has taken some strain. But that hasn’t stopped criminals from trying to cash in on their aspirations....

DuckDuckGo is basically a search engine that never fails to provide you with an enhanced search experience, and that’s too without tracking your online activity. Compared to other search engines, DuckDuckGo is fast and lightweight, and now the company is working hard to create a privacy-focused desktop web browser. DuckDuckGo Web Browser for Mac On Android, DuckDuckGo already has a privacy-focused web browser called DuckDuckGo Privacy browser, and now it looks like the company has made a web browser for Mac as well....

According to Motorola’s update page for the second-generation Moto 360, features like Doze Mode App rmissions are on their way with the newest software. Specific to Motorola’s watch is a new running app called Moto Body Running, which is designed to track the time, pace, distance, heart rate of an indoor workout (presumably a treadmill run). This sounds like the software already included in the Moto 360 Sport. Doze Mode will preserve your watch’s battery by putting it into a deep sleep when it’s not charging or in use....

The Obama administration confirmed to have been the victim of a major cyberattack. Federal employees’ data belonging to million current and former government workers were exposed in the attack. The attackers accessed individual personal identifying information (PII), including Social Security numbers, the violation begun at least the previous year despite it was uncovered only in April 2015. The data breach affected US personnel whose information were held by the Office of Personnel Management, the office which handles government security clearances and federal employee records....

Face recognition has worked for some time on the social network: it’s the feature that marks you or your contacts in the photos. However, in December 2017, the social network giant Facebook began to expand the mechanism to identify people who appear in images but were not marked. The idea is to let the person know that it appears in a photo published by third parties on the social network....

1. Still a high-quality processor The Poco F1 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor, the flagship chip of its time. And even today, it remains a formidable proposition. It might not be able to beat the 855, the 855+ or the 865 that came after it, but by most accounts, it is still better than the 700 series of chips that come in most mid-segment devices. Yes, better than even the Snapdragon 730G that is on the Poco X2....

Just around a month back we had told you about a promotional offer for Avanquest PowerDesk Pro 7. In case you missed that, no need to fret. Here is an even better offer, for the latest version – Avanquest PowerDesk Pro 8. Yes! You can get this latest software absolutely for free! As you might already know, PowerDesk Professional is a simple to use Windows file management software which provides users a wide variety of tools to search, organize, edit, delete, copy, move, sort, zip, label, view, convert and so forth, performing as an expert, ultimate file manager for your Windows PC....

Now that we’re living in a digital world, it’s more difficult than ever. No longer do we only have to worry about them when they go out with friends, but also what they’re doing and who they are meeting online. (Bonus: Click here for 3 ways to keep your kids safe online.) Sometimes websites and apps aren’t as innocent as they appear. Now, this YouTube app built for kids has been caught pushing some pretty shady videos that you might not want your children to see....

Cortana is the tech giant Microsoft’s personal assistant installed by default in Windows 10. This assistant allows us, in addition to helping us with certain tasks, to search the Internet and all the files on our computer. On several occasions, the insecurity of this personal assistant has already been demonstrated, but this time, McAfee has found a new bug, registered as CVE-2018-8140, which could allow anyone to easily access a locked computer without using any exploit or nothing, simply with having physical access to the computer....

Security professionals need to employ a wide range of techniques and tools in their arsenal, both automated and manual in nature, including threat modelling, attack vectors, and the most difficult of all tasks: identifying the attacker. Various components include monitoring of logs, analysing the anomalous behaviours within the network traffic and keeping the staff well aware and trained to face any emergency. APTs are hard to identify and usually come as a zero-day attack....

There are five tools in this kit: DCD771 Cordless Drill/Driver has a high-performance motor that delivers 300 unit watts out (UWO) of power for completing a wide range of applicationsDCF885 Cordless Impact Driver features a compact design (5.55-inch front to back) to fit into tight areasDCS381 Cordless Reciprocating Saw has a keyless blade clamp for quick blade changes without touching the blade or reciprocating shaftDCS393 Cordless Circular Saw with 6-1/2-inch carbide blade can cut 2x4s at a 45-degree angle in a single passDCS356 Oscillating Multi-Tool has a 3-speed selector that allows users to choose their speed setting based on application...

In a world where there often don’t seem to be enough hours in a day, it’s worth considering every productivity tool that could help you. If you have yet to experience the convenience of a smartwatch, you may not be aware of what you’re missing. Just being able to receive text and call notifications at the turn of your wrist may be worth it next time your phone isn’t right next to you, or you’re in a setting where you don’t want to take it out....

Have you thought about selling your car? Perhaps you are working remotely and not using it so much anymore. You can sell it online for a good price without making contact with anyone. Tap or click here to find out how. The U.S. government has been issuing stimulus checks to help citizens, but some problems and confusion surround this process. There have been multiple rounds initiated and multiple batches of checks sent out during each phase....

Hackers hijack social media accounts to spread malware, steal personal and financial information and spread lies. And the problem is you may not even know your account was compromised until it’s too late. Tap or click here for the warning signs to look out for. A hacker who gains access to one of your accounts can use it to cause damage elsewhere. This is why we recommend using unique logins with strong passwords across your accounts....