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Avoid iPhone privacy disasters with these 10 smart tips

One of the most popular reasons people choose an iPhone over an Android phone is because of how secure the iOS operating system is. While it is true that Apple does a fantastic job of rolling out constant security updates and iOS is harder to crack than Android, you still need to do some work to make the most out …

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Android banking trojan masquerades as Google Play to steal your data

Criminals constantly develop new ways to scam people, and their latest tactic involves infecting Android phones with malware to access banking information and other details. Researchers at the cybersecurity firm Cyble have discovered a new malware, dubbed Antidot, which masquerades as a Google Play update application. It displays fake Google Play update pages in multiple languages and captures sensitive information. …

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End those annoying Wi-Fi password-sharing popups

It can be very convenient to log into the Wi-Fi network easily via password sharing when visiting a new location or a family or friend’s house. Instead of having to dig around for the password or struggling to share long, alphanumeric passwords with symbols, you can simply use password sharing to “drop” a password to your intended friend or family …

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Is this 4-wheel security robot about to replace human security guards?

The security industry is on the brink of a revolution with the introduction of the Thalamus 2024, the next generation of autonomous security robots. Designed and manufactured in France, the Thalamus is a groundbreaking autonomous security robot that is redefining the way we think about surveillance and protection. Picture a robot patrolling around, keeping an eye on things so that …

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Massive criminal records leak exposes 70M Americans' personal information

A group of cybercriminals leaked a database containing criminal records of 70 million Americans, according to cybersecurity company Malwarebytes. The leak contained people’s full names, dates of birth, known aliases, postal addresses, dates of arrest, dates of conviction, sentences and more. This is bad news for anyone who has been convicted in the past. GET SECURITY ALERTS, EXPERT TIPS — …

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Kim Jong Un supervised drills simulating attacks on South Korea, North Korea says

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised drills involving the firing of nuclear-capable multiple rocket launchers to show the country’s ability to carry out a preemptive attack on rival South Korea, state media reported Friday. North Korea has simulated nuclear strikes on South Korea numerous times, but the latest drills came after animosities on the Korean Peninsula rose over North …

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Ticketmaster data breach exposes 560 million customers' data, IT group says

Ticketmaster is a household name for buying tickets to concerts and live performances. But lately, it’s been making headlines, and not for good reasons. First, it was the Taylor Swift controversy last year, when their systems were overwhelmed by millions of fans trying to purchase tickets, leading to website crashes, long wait times and widespread frustration among fans, and then …

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Russia relocates military troops to bolster forces in critical Kharkiv region

Russia conducted an array of aerial attacks on Ukraine with cruise missiles, drones and ballistic missiles, Ukraine’s air force said Thursday, while the chief of the army said Russia is increasing its troop concentration in the Kharkiv region where Moscow’s forces have made significant advances in a spring offensive. Ukraine’s GUR military intelligence operation claimed that sea drones destroyed two …

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Hong Kong convicts 14 pro-democracy activists in landmark national security case

Fourteen pro-democracy activists were convicted in Hong Kong’s biggest national security case on Thursday by a court that said their plan to effect change through an unofficial primary election would have undermined the government’s authority and created a constitutional crisis. After a 2019 protest movement that filled the city’s streets with demonstrators, authorities have all but silenced dissent in Hong …

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North Korea fires missile barrage off eastern coast following failed satellite launch

North Korea on Thursday fired a barrage of suspected ballistic missiles toward its eastern sea, according to South Korea’s military, days after its attempt to launch a military reconnaissance satellite ended in failure but still drew strong condemnation from its rivals. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said it detected the North firing around 10 projectiles that appeared to be …

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