Should You Let Apps Connect To Your Local Network

The thing is, most of the time, when an app tracks you, it’s because you’ve permitted it to do so. This happens when you install an app and agree to its terms and conditions, normally in the fine print. Tap or click here to see which apps collect the most data. Speaking of permissions, have you noticed more apps asking to connect to your local network recently? It makes sense for a music streaming service to connect to your network and search for connected speakers, but not all apps need this type of access....

October 17, 2022 · 4 min · 762 words · Lana Makins

Singtel Gives Optus More Autonomy To Run Enterprise Unit

Its enterprise division would be transferred from Optus’ parent company Singtel, so it would have “more operational autonomy” with the unit under its direct management, Singtel said in a statement Wednesday. Optus’ enterprise revenue clocked at AU$1.21 billion ($843.69 million) in its financial year, ended March 2022. Effective from July 1, the move is part of Singtel’s reorganisation efforts that began last year to “decentralise” the Singapore telco’s organisational structure and “empower” its businesses to tap commercial synergies and capabilities for growth....

October 17, 2022 · 3 min · 517 words · Paul Bonilla

Sharkfest 2014 Part I

CHALLENGE #1: Trouble ticket TRACE FILE: TroubleTicket.pcapng QUESTIONS: What is the application protocol used? Analysis – Let us open the pcap file and it’s very simple, we saw an HTTP GET request in the trace file. The application is using HTTP protocol. Are all GET requests asking for the same URI? Analysis – For finding if all requests are asking for the same URL, we just set a simple filter for all HTTP requests....

October 15, 2022 · 7 min · 1322 words · Mary Doss

Siri Bug On Ios 11 Will Read Out Your Hidden Messages

The new bug is not about a botched up functionality but it is something that can be used to spy on others notifications. You can simply set the “Show Previews” feature set to display only “When unlocked.” This will hide the content of your notifications on the lock screen. This, however, can be bypassed by using Siri. According to Mac Magazine Siri was able to read out hidden messages from third-party apps like Signal and WhatsApp on iPhone X and iPhone 8 Plus, both of which are running the latest iOS 11....

October 15, 2022 · 2 min · 258 words · Danette Eddy

Show Off The Inside Of Your Apple Iphone X With These Wallpapers

iFixit, the popular company responsible for disarming devices, analyzing their components and assembly rated the iPhone X with a score of 6 points out of 10. However, it has also designed a wallpaper with the internal components of the iPhone X so that all users of the new Apple phone have a very striking visual effect. — Marques Brownlee (@MKBHD) November 9, 2017 Judging by the results, we have to mention that iFixit has done a very creative job, a detail that will surely delight the most “geek”, and that gives the feeling that you are really seeing the internal components of your iPhone X....

October 14, 2022 · 2 min · 220 words · Pamela Trujillo

Set Reddit Wallpapers As Background On Pc Android Automatically

How to Set Reddit Wallpapers as Background on PC and Android Automatically This task can be done on Windows PC through using the small tool named “Reddit Wallpaper Changer” so first of all, you will have to download this tool and install it on your computer. Once you have installed it on your computer, just follow the below steps to set it up in such a way that it automatically updates your desktop wallpaper and add a new one from the Reddit....

October 12, 2022 · 3 min · 597 words · Roy Bak

Shbullet Overhauls Its Mobile Desktop Apps Debuts Messenger Feature

The other big addition was a messenger feature, which can be used for casual chats or to discuss content you shared through shbullet. shbullet’s blog explains that the redesign keeps a similar look across the Android iOS apps, although there are sufficient tweaks to make them look native on their respective platforms. shbullet for iOS is consistent with Apple’s design scheme, while the Android version makes heavy use of ’s Material Design....

October 12, 2022 · 1 min · 207 words · Ben Bennett

Severe Flaw In Ios Is Breaking Many Iphone 6 Pluses

There is a new chorus of complaints come from users of the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. Increasingly arise complaints that a new problem is emerging and that makes these models with problems that prevent them from being used. “This issue is widespread enough that I feel like almost every iPhone 6/6+ has a touch of it (no pun intended) and are like ticking bombs just waiting to act up” says Jason Villmer, the owner of STS Telecom—a board repair shop in Missouri, as he sees phones like this several times a week....

October 10, 2022 · 2 min · 334 words · Milton Stoute

Shadow Network

I. Introduction Similarly to the real real-life situation where a GhostNet report is followed by the one on the Shadow network, these articles come as a logical continuation of the events described in the former case (GhostNet part I & GhostNet part II). The “Shadow network” again covers the subject in two parts: In Part I, the reader can learn more about the correlation between GhostNet and Shadow network, methodology, victims, and targets related to the second case of cyber-exploitation....

October 10, 2022 · 28 min · 5924 words · Neal Campo

Shamoon Reloaded The Mysterious Return Of The Dreaded Wiper

All the servers have been cleaned and restored, and all the activities are back to normal in a few days. Fortunately, the production environment has not been affected by the attack because it uses a totally isolated network. Saudi Aramco confirmed that other companies in the energy industry suffered similar attacks, the company CEO Khalid A. Al-Falih announced further measures to improve the security of the IT infrastructure. “Saudi Aramco is not the only company that became a target for such attempts, and this was not the first nor will it be the last illegal attempt to intrude into our systems, and we will ensure that we will further reinforce our systems with all available means to protect against a recurrence of this type of cyber-attack,” said Khalid A....

October 9, 2022 · 15 min · 2998 words · Leora Rodgers

Self Flying Autonomous Drones Aren T Sci Fi Anymore

While it’s fun to get a drone to record an important event or a vacation, flying a drone with precision requires a lot of effort and patience. Even if you manage to master the drone flying, who would want to miss out on the real fun with friends and family. This is where Autonomous Drones come into the picture. Autonomous or self-driving drones are not really new in terms of the concept, but it’s only recently we are seeing consumer-grade autonomous drones....

October 8, 2022 · 3 min · 628 words · Carolyn Kutchera

Shbullet Introduces O Plan With Some Free Features Going Behind The Paywall

Consider Android fan favorite shbullet, an incredibly useful app that just unveiled a “o” level subscription service. Some of its best tricks, like the universal copy paste feature, will now require a subscription of either $4.99 monthly or $39.99 per year. Most of the features will hang around at the free level, though with some limitations. For example there will now be a cap on storage space for files, messages, total storage....

October 7, 2022 · 1 min · 166 words · Michael Smith

Siteguru Your Personal Seo Expert For Boosting Website Ranking And Traffic

In Summary Analyzing your website for SEO issues can be a tedious task and often requires working with complicated tools. SiteGuru comes in as an exception here. It’s an online SEO tool that audits your website for SEO and tells you exactly what you need to do to improve your website’s ranking on Google and get more traffic. Not just that, SiteGuru also combines data from Google Search Console and Google Analytics to help you monitor your website’s SEO performance....

October 4, 2022 · 8 min · 1566 words · Agnes Berry

Six Android Nougat Features You Might Not Know About

1. Quick App Switch Along with Multi-Window support, Nougat also adds one of my favorite multitasking features from custom ROMs, a quick app switch shortcut. It essentially allows you to jump between two most recently opened applications by merely double tapping the “recents” button. It might sound like a nominal inclusion but can vastly come in handy during appropriate scenarios. 2. Interactive Grouped Notifications Notifications on Android Nougat finally group together based on a specific application....

October 4, 2022 · 2 min · 400 words · James Rhoades

Selling Items On Ebay Watch Out For Scrapers Who Offer To Help

For the most part, buyer-seller transactions are on the up and up; however, hackers are taking advantage of that trust to lead buyers to dangerous sites. What’s worse, if you click on one of these malicious links your computer could be infected by malware. Learn what danger signs to look out for and how to prevent becoming a hacking victim. Also, we have tips to keep you safe on retail sites in any situation....

October 3, 2022 · 3 min · 542 words · Alvin Stride

Simple Ways To Make Your Laptop Battery Last Longer

While there are times when your laptop battery needs to be replaced, many issues with battery power stem from things you’re doing — often without realizing it. Tap or click here for 5 signs it’s time for a new laptop. Luckily, there are a few tricks you can use to temper the issue and protect your work from the hazards of a dead laptop battery. Let’s take a look at seven ways you can extend the battery life of your laptop....

October 3, 2022 · 7 min · 1319 words · Daniel Mccullin

Seo Trends For 2019 How 12 Factors Impact Google Rankings

The above-mentioned factors are 12 factors that will impact your SERP’s in the year 2019. But let’s focus on 5 major factors we have listed out the SEO trends for this year. Let’s Begin: SEO Trends for 2019 Website Popularity Google will consider the popularity of a website as a major ranking factor to take into account when ranking a page. A number of monthly visits to a website are taken as ranking factor to rank in Google ERPs and user behavior signals like time spent on site, bounce rate and pages per session significantly influence a page’s ranking....

October 2, 2022 · 4 min · 717 words · Jose Mcbrien

Simple Trick To Clear Up Browser Tab Clutter And Speed Up Your Computer

Most people will generally have about three or four tabs open on their browser at any given time. More than that, you don’t just lose track of what’s going on, but it can also slow down your computer. Browser feeling sluggish? Tap or click here for how to speed up Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. Browsers like Google Chrome are notorious memory hogs. While the company has taken steps to reduce its dependency on your precious resource, it still requires a lot....

October 1, 2022 · 3 min · 438 words · Billy Franklin

Sharing Netflix Passwords With Family Members Made Easy

You should always take precautions to protect your online security when sharing passwords. To simplify the process, you may be tempted to set up a throwaway password that is easy to remember, like “password123.” Bad idea! It’s better to use a randomly generated password — the uglier the better. You want a password like 8@yDhCRkMxS*2H85%eT that’s difficult to crack and impossible to shout up the stairs. This is the type of task RoboForm was built to handle....

September 30, 2022 · 2 min · 316 words · Jon Kennedy

Sharpen Your Musical Skills For A New You In 2022

The Ultimate Beginner to Expert Guitar Lessons Bundle Deal Price: $20 | Original Price: $1601 Taught by Dan Dresnok, who has more than two decades of experience teaching the guitar, the nine courses of this bundle are built for both the beginner and the experienced player who wants to pick up new genres and styles. Beginners can take a crash course and follow up with lessons focused on technique, strumming, ear training, and other guitar skills....

September 30, 2022 · 2 min · 298 words · Elizabeth Hernandez