But there are complaints from users who expected more from the tech giant Apple in some areas. The latest discovery, which became a source of complaints, is that Linux can not be installed in the new MacBook Pro. Now that the new Apple Laptops that are reaching the consumer, so, it’s the time begins to know thoroughly about this. The first reviews are positive and reinforce all that has been said and written about the new MacBook....
Much of cyber attacks, malware, and cyber-frauds have one common goal: to steal personal or financial data from the victims for malicious purposes. Although attack techniques have evolved over time and we can now find very sophisticated methods, there are simpler strategies that unfortunately continue to work miraculously for cyber criminals such as phishing or scam. Given that the Apple ID gives access to all the personal and bank information of users of iPhone, iPad, Mac computers or Apple Watch, these keys are highly coveted by criminals, who on many occasions have launched campaigns to steal this personal and crucial information....
To snag one, you’ll need to head into your nearest Verizon store. You need to be on Big Red’s side of the Force, though maybe they’ll give you a headset if you’re planning to pledge your allegiance. Oh, head there quick, because it’s one day only, “while supplies last.” — Verizon (@verizon) December 2, 2015 You can choose among four characters: BB-8, R2-D2, Kylo Ren, or a Stormtrooper. Once you have your favorite choice, you can check out the official Star rs app for iOS or Android to try out some virtual reality experiences....
Unlike last year, the claim to fame for Vivo’s latest smartphones are its front cameras. Vivo apparently claims that their V5 Plus is the first smartphone to boast of a dual front camera setup. That said, it’s worth noting that the company’s claim isn’t really accurate as Lenovo had launched a similar smartphone before in the form of their Vibe S1. Vivo V5 is the cheaper of the two and comes with a 20MP front facing camera....
Looks like Christmas has arrived early for DROID Ultra, Maxx and Mini owners on Verizon’s network. The carrier today announced that it will start rolling out the Android 4.4 KitKat update for its latest line-up of DROID handsets in phases. Verizon and Motorola were the first OEM to update a non-Nexus Android device — the Moto X — to Android 4.4 KitKat, even before Google managed to roll out the update to the Nexus 4....
After teasing the arrival of the world’s first under-display fingerprint scanner phone, Vivo has officially unveiled the X20 Plus UD. The device has been spotted multiple times already, including at the CES earlier this month. However, the company made the official announcement of the phone at a Beijing event on Wednesday. The handset uses Synaptics’ Clear ID 9500 fingerprint scanner for under-display fingerprint scanning, and is believed to work seamlessly, although we haven’t gotten our hands on the device as of yet....
Although there are hackers with bad intentions, there are also those who invest their time in discovering flaws to prevent massive attacks, as luckily it has happened in the fact that we will tell you next. A group of F-Secure researchers discovered a way to steal encrypted data on Windows or MacOS computers. To achieve this, the security researchers have used the “cold start” method, a well-known method which is actually based on a very common method among hackers which violates a component of the computer when it is off since it is easier to circumvent their security in this state....
Verizon is rolling out a new update for the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge that improves the HD calling experience on the device and adds FM radio. Almost all Qualcomm-powered Android devices sold in the United States come with hidden FM radio functionality that is disabled for some reason. With the latest software update, Verizon is simply enabling that hidden hardware to allow you to enjoy FM radio over today’s music streaming services that are very data hungry....
There’s a Moto X floating around in Vietnam right now, and a four minute hardware tour of the device has just been uploaded to YouTube. There’s nothing new here if you’ve been following the Moto X leaks, but for those who haven’t, here’s a quick recap: The Moto X is basically a Motorola version of the LG Nexus 4. The camera is better, but that’s mainly it. Same 4.7 inch-ish 720p screen, same quad core Snapdragon S4 Pro, same 2 GB of RAM, same everything....
The developers have integrated a lot of desktop browser features of Vivaldi in its Android version. Speed dial to quickly access favourite sites like facebook, twitter and much more. Moreover, it also has features such as notes and capture. The desktop version of the browser is based on Chromium engine and provides a large number of features. Another cool feature Vivaldi Android browser has is the dark mode. You can either use the dark way or continue using the light mode while the overall design aims to provide a better user interface and more straightforward navigation....
The Vivo iQOO includes a 6.41-inch 2340 x 1080 AMOLED display with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It features a waterdrop notch on the top and a fingerprint scanner. Under the hood, it is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset, with Adreno 640 GPU, paired with either 6GB or 12GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of internal storage. The in-display fingerprint scanner present on the device can be used for authentication purposes....
Start with AppGameKit Classic, a powerful game development engine that is easy to use. It lets you concentrate on your game idea while it does all the heavy lifting: coding, compiling, and exporting. (Although, if you do happen to be interested in learning to code, it’s more accessible than you might expect.) Next up is AppGameKit Studio, with its fully-featured toolset for game development. Just drag and drop your assets, browse app media, access online help, and more....
These rollouts often take a while before they hit everyone’s device, so check out Verizon’s system update page to get all the details. Verizon’s published screenshots reveal the overall aesthetic still matches previous iterations of Touchz, but Samsung has left many of the benchmark features of llipop alone. For example, the lock screen features the shortcut to launch the dialer or camera app by swiping to the left or right....
Chinese manufacturer Vivo was expected to be the first OEM to show off a smartphone with an in-display fingerprint scanner. Right on cue, the company has unveiled a new handset known as the “Apex” during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. This device comes with something known as a “half-screen” fingerprint scanner, which is a sensor located on the bottom half of the display. It actually utilizes about a third of the display and not the entire “half”....
You have heard about hackers remotely access your smartphone, so they can steal your passwords and other credentials. That’ll help them access your bank account or install malware on your phone. Have you heard of adware? It’s a more devious and subtle way for hackers to use you to make money. They trick you by having you install legitimate-sounding apps, like Remote Control for TV and Home Electronics. That sounds like an app that’ll turn your smartphone into a remote control for your TV....
In the document that gathers the investigation, the researchers explain that, in addition to the destruction that piracy supposes for the authors of the contents, another one of the negative aspects of this practice consists of the propagation of malicious software. This is due to the fact that the revenues of the piracy pages come from advertising, which in many cases can bring malware, adware and other questionable tracking programs....
According to the report of the security firm, the virus is a hidden Trojan in a program called Facebook Password Stealer, a piece of software that pretends to be an application to hack other people’s Facebook account. It is not the first time cybercriminals have used this strategy to distribute malware and steal passwords. On other occasions, we have seen campaigns that exploit the interest of some users to spy on other people, and one of the most repeated is the one that promises to hack the WhatsApp of your friends to see the chats....
What is a Web Application Firewall (WAF) and What Does It Do? Typically, there are various levels of communication in an IT system based on the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Model. More specifically, there are seven total layers of communication. One of the most highly targeted and sought after layers by web hackers is known as the Application layer (layer 7). This is not to be confused with software applications....
To qualify for the minimum pricing, customers will have to maintain an active 5G Unlimited subscription and sign up for autopay. If they meet both requirements, Verizon is offering a $25 discount on their monthly home internet bill. This drops the cost of $50 per month plans, like the Verizon Fios 300Mbps plan (with a new customer discount), to the $25 price point for new home subscribers. More: Verizon mocks its own stores, admits they’re not really worth it Similar discounts are also available on Verizon’s 5G Home Internet plans, other Fios subscriptions, and its LTE Home plans....
After analyzing application binaries through the verify.ly platform developed by Will Strafach, it was discovered that there are at least 76 very popular applications that do not guarantee the security of user data. One of these apps is Paypal. Moreover, it was also published in a Medium post by Sudo Security Group CEO Will Strafach, who revealed that the apps failed to make use of the TLS protocol. In all, 76 applications are just the part of a “blacklist” about data security....
