The FIFA World Cup in Qatar in 2022 starts this weekend. This World Cup, which will be held from November 20th to December 18th, promises to be full of “firsts.” For one thing, this is the first time an Arab country will host the event. It will also be the first time the event has […]
Researchers at Zimperium zLabs discovered a malicious browser extension, dubbed Cloud9, that can steal users’ private and sensitive information, and take complete control of the victim’s device. What makes Cloud9 particularly unnerving is that it steals data by tracking your keystrokes (i.e. keylogging). It spies on victims’ web browser activity, which would delight any cybercriminal. After all, […]
Learn to detect malware and how to fight back It used to be safe to use your mobile device without worrying about viruses, spyware, or other malware infections. But as society has shifted to using mobile as its primary source of online access, cybercriminals have also shifted their focus. Most antivirus software is now formatted to work […]
Hackers will stop at nothing to snatch your hard-earned money In case you missed it, cybersecurity firm ThreatFabric published a report last Friday regarding its discovery of five malicious Google Play apps masquerading as legitimate services, including finance tracking and calculating taxes. The quintet of apps fall under two relatively new malware families: Vultur and Sharkbot. And […]
Twitter may charge up to $20 for Twitter Blue with its verification feature According to a report, Twitter users may soon be required to pay a monthly fee to keep their verified tags. It is less than a week since Elon Musk became the owner (or ‘Chief Twit’ as he calls the position) of Twitter, and […]
Elon Musk’s recent takeover of Twitter has raised questions about whether previous regime bans will be enforced. The most visible ban in Twitter history, arguably, was that of Donald Trump — but Twitter isn’t the only social media platform the former president can no longer use. The businessman-turned-politician is also barred from using Facebook and […]
Secure, stable, and reliable. This is the prerequisite for every single business notebook out there. Regardless of its price tag. After all, its main purpose is to do the job and protect your data. Looks are purely subjective, and you don’t really need the most powerful hardware out there. However, this doesn’t stop the Latitude […]
As dangerous as the Google Play store can be for Android devices, the Chrome Web Store is just as risky if you aren’t careful. On Sunday, the cybersecurity team at Guardio Labs alerted Chrome users to a new campaign that lets hackers hijack browsers using extensions. Over a million users have downloaded the malicious extensions already. Some Chrome […]
At the end of last year, we saw Microsoft add a new Efficiency mode in Edge, designed to complement the browser’s Sleeping Tabs feature. Efficiency mode is designed to help users manage their resources properly. In turn, this helps them save battery life on their devices. Since then, the feature has evolved to provide an even better experience […]
The fact that big tech corporations milk your data isn’t exactly a secret nowadays. But what about Microsoft? Is Microsoft too responsible for collecting your data without your permission? Well, not technically, at least. Remember, whenever you accept to use any tech service or product for free, in most cases, you automatically sign away your […]
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