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The generation of images, videos, and voices through artificial intelligence is evolving at a pace that demands we establish clear criteria and good habits to defend ourselves from the dangers of abusing these technologies. Deepfakes are already part of our everyday online life, so it is a very good idea…
Top Online Scams to Be Aware of in 2025
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The internet is undoubtedly full of great content, hobbies, information, offers, products, and people, but there’s also a darker side to it. We might not realise it, but every day we’re exposed to threats and scams as we navigate the online world. Curiosity and trust can be exploited to lure…
With millions of active users worldwide, Avast stands as a benchmark in cybersecurity. Why? Because of the quality of its solutions, the reach of its tools and because it is a platform in continuous evolution. A platform that today, once again, places our security at the forefront by reinforcing every…
Shadow Brokers launch zero-day exploits subscriptions for monthly fee. Internet consumers are obsessed these days with subscription retail services. The original concept behind things like subscription DVDs or games has given rise to things like subscription grocery delivery and meal prep, subscription razor “clubs,” even subscription deodorant and feminine supplies.... Read more
Does Intel Have An 18-Core Processor Secret?
News May 30, 2017
Expect massive leap from 10-core processor soon with Intel Core i9-7980XE processor. Ah, the good old days when tech fans drooled over a dual-core processor… we were so young and innocent then (and by then we mean somewhere around 2012). Now, a huge trove of leaked information points directly to an 18-core... Read more
Combining Attacks To Steal Windows Credentials
News May 30, 2017
Security researcher was able to create an SCF file based on a URL. Just when you thought Microsoft’s recent Windows security patch following the WannaCry attack was going to keep you protected for a while, a new announcement lands in your inbox. This one, which relies on a combination... Read more
Android Auto works off the drivers’ own Android device. As cars become more and more high-tech, automakers are competing to entice drivers with new features and convenience measures. Following Audi’s recent concept demonstration of its in-car Android integration at the Google I/O event, Ford has announced its own Android-based... Read more
Buying A New MacBook? Apple Says You Are
News May 26, 2017
Apple’s sneaky strategy to replace your Mac laptop Longtime i-Something owners can attest to a common practice from Apple, and that’s the ongoing release of new versions of old hardware. The iPhone and iPads specifically release new models that come with key changes and upgrades, and even if you’re not... Read more
Car maker points to future of in-car entertainment. Hold on, it’s just a concept car for now, but that doesn’t mean the auto industry isn’t abuzz with excitement over Audi’s Q8 sport concept platform. The vehicle, showcased last week at Google’s I/O event, features a fully integrated Android operating... Read more
Updated privacy policy will allow targeted ads. In many ways, internet advertising is a necessary consequence of life online. Most users understand it’s the price we all pay for great websites and online tools without having to pay much for the privilege. (NOTE: that doesn’t stop the internet hoaxes from... Read more
Steven Frank compromised through infected version of Handbrake app. Mildly misleading headlines aside, this isn’t about pointing fingers at people who should know better. In fact, it’s the opposite: if someone with this level of technological and computing know-how can become a victim of a malware attack, then anybody... Read more
WannaCry Infects IoT Medical Devices
News May 19, 2017
Equipment made by Bayer and Siemens vulnerable too. In the era of constant connectivity, Internet of Things devices reign supreme. They’ve been working their way into our daily lives at rapid pace while eager consumers snap them up. Televisions, kitchen appliances, security cameras, thermostats… there’s an ever-growing list of... Read more
Is Blue Whale ‘Suicide Game’ A Hoax?
News May 19, 2017
What’s the truth behind the headline-grabbing app? An app that’s making news headlines around the world for allegedly targeting children and young people has left quite a few parents shaking in fear, while authorities are still trying to connect even the slightest of dots. Blue Whale, created by Russian... Read more
Ultra Adware Killer Reviewed
News May 17, 2017
Improve your online experience and avoid malware. Those pesky ads aren’t just an annoyance anymore. Thanks to the rise in a practice known as “malvertising,” the ads themselves can contain malicious software that infects your network, roots around to steal your contact list for spamming purposes, and more. In... Read more
Hacked? Microsoft Says Blame The Government
News May 17, 2017
Could WannaCry attack have been avoided? There’s a code among whitehat hackers and cybersecurity experts alike, whether they’re professionals on Google’s Project Zero team or just a guy with some know-how working out of his basement: when you discover a bug, you contact the software developer and give them... Read more
“Live” tracking of British web users’ internet communications has been proposed in a draft paper. The “live” surveillance of British web users’ internet communications has been proposed in a draft technical paper allegedly prepared by the government. If made law, this access would occur via the Investigatory Powers (IP) Act, which includes... Read more
Snake Malware Now Targets Macs
News May 9, 2017
New twist on an old malware has been detected by Fox-IT International. For years, Mac users have lived in the blissful comfort of a virus-free bubble, happily choosing their Cupertino-based tech over the constant barrage of malicious software that targets Windows machines almost daily. Unfortunately, thanks to recent innovations in... Read more
Oculus Film Studio Shuts Down
News May 9, 2017
Oculus to focus on partnering for gaming, film, and non-gaming VR. Facebook and Oculus are closing the doors on their virtual reality-specific film studio, Story Studio, despite its track record of producing award winning short films. The goal is to channel those resources into providing technology for others who... Read more
Android devices to warn users of potential attacks. Following the events of the past week involving a high-speed worm that traveled the net as a Google Doc, the company has a new announcement for its users. Gmail for Android will now have a warning feature that lets users know... Read more
Google Docs Phishing Scam Revealed
News May 5, 2017
Beware the email bearing Google Docs. The internet has been a-buzz with reports of a new phishing attack that masquerades as a Google Doc. Relying on either addresses you don’t know or hacked contacts from your email address book, the messages invited others to click open a shared Google Doc,... Read more
Software written to create cache of facial recognition images. This is either diabolical, or a great lesson in how creative people can use resources that are readily at their disposal to achieve their ends. A man in California has sparked an investigation by the team at Tinder after he stole... Read more