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 …
Read More »Why does my Mac freeze and how do I fix it?
Imagine this frustrating scenario: you’re in the middle of a crucial task on your Mac, and, suddenly, everything comes to a halt. You can’t click anything, and your screen is frozen. This can be a nightmare for anyone using a Mac desktop or a MacBook laptop. Let’s explore the causes of a frozen Mac and provide quick solutions to restore …
Read More »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 …
Read More »We know him as YouTube's 'MrBeast' but he's got something powerful to teach Americans
The word civility is rarely used today. It brings to mind long ago times when humanity longed to be civilized, i.e., polite and cultured. Historically, it can also be used in reference to communities, government and civilization,yet that use seems archaic too. It is time to bring the word back into everyday use. MrBeast is just the one to do …
Read More »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 — …
Read More »Ready for some serious pedal power to help you swim way faster
For those who have always wanted to slice through the water with increased speed but felt held back by their natural swimming abilities, Seabike offers a solution. This French innovation amplifies your leg power, turning each stroke into a powerful surge forward. The Seabike is akin to granting your feet the power of fins but with the comfort and ease …
Read More »Meet the American who invented windshield wipers, Mary Anderson, Alabama entrepreneur
Mary Anderson cleared glass windshields and broke glass ceilings. The southern belle, born in Alabama in the immediate aftermath of the Civil War, gave the world one of its most widely used safety devices. Anderson patented windshield wipers. She was, in many ways, a real-life Scarlett O’Hara of “Gone with the Wind” movie fame. MEET THE AMERICAN WHO COOKED UP …
Read More »AI can help protect wildlife from human dangers, but 'real' value is in data collection
Artificial intelligence (AI) will make it easier to determine the best methods of protecting endangered wildlife in the coming years, with current methods making little use of technology in meaningful ways, an expert told Fox News Digital. “Over time, if you feed that data into an AI engine, you will get better and better information modeling or warnings and maybe …
Read More »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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