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On Thursday, Google announced a feature that would allow people on slower data connections, such as 2G, to quickly load webpages on their mobile phones at cheap data costs. The feature, aimed at emerging markets, will be rolled out in India in the next two weeks. However, this would be applicable only if you are using Google Search on an Android phone through its own app, the Chrome app or the now rare Android browser....

Google surpasses its own antispam powers. Gmail, on one hand, is using artificial intelligence to effectively detect “sneaky” spam that would get through in another way, Sri Harsha Somanchi, Google product manager said in a blog post on Thursday bordering the new ways in which smarter technology is being used to create better spam filters. On the other end, Google has launched a feature called Gmail Postmaster Tools, which gives data that can help email senders identify better as to why certain emails get classified as spam....

It is some respite for the general public using it and the security team managing it, the investigators and Obama Administration, investigating into the incident have ‘claimed’ that the personal information of consumers does not appear to have been stolen or compromised. However the investigators are just claiming as of now, so we have to hope that the Department of Health and Human Services is right when it says in its review of the security breach it determined that the hacked server “did not contain consumer personal information; data was not transmitted outside the agency, and the website was not specifically targeted....

With this access, this anonymous attacker could see users’ email addresses, as well as change passwords, remove two-factor authentication from their accounts, prevent users temporarily or permanently, and more. The hacker shared screenshots and disclosed details with Motherboard, which include the personal information of some of the most high profile users on the platform. Such information would normally be secured, something which Motherboard was able to confirm with hacked Roblox users....

According to the pricelist on the Hackers List websites, Individuals who want to hire a hacker to get into someone’s Gmail account will only have to pay about $90 for the service. The website says “Hacking a Gmail address can come in handy if you lose your account password, manage other people’s business accounts or simply want to improve your computer skills,” subtly diverting the fact that hacking your Gmail is not required because of multiple ways available to users to regain their Gmail accounts and this listing is meant for hacking other peoples Gmail accounts....

Why the comparison to vampires you ask ? There’s no connection between the two you say ? Let me elaborate. The entire vampire season really took off when Twilight series became a box office hit. Hollywood started milking the Twilight books, even though that was no where close to the intentions of the author. It also started a whole era of spin offs, TV series, books, etc. picking up on the lone vampire who was more bothered about hanging out with teenage girls than drinking blood....

Dubbed as SurfingAttack, this attack allows a hacker to control Apple’s Siri and Google Assistant by sending inaudible vibrations through a tabletop from 30 feet away without the phone owner’s knowledge. The research was carried out by a group of academics from Michigan State University, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Washington University in St. Louis and the Chinese Academy of Sciences. In their paper, SurfingAttack: Interactive Hidden Attack on Voice Assistants Using Ultrasonic Guided Waves, the researchers have demonstrated how smartphone voice assistants can be exploited through solid objects, such as metal, glass or wood table using ultrasonic waves....

Security researchers discover novel methods of stealing secret data from computer by hacking modern devicesNew methods have been discovered by security researchers wherein they just need to infect devices such as printers, airconditioners or washing machine and turn it into a radio!Converting modern device into a radio to broadcast the data: Just imagine, this novel method would enable hackers to steal crucial data even from military bases or nuclear facilities or from computers which are not connected to Internet!...

“AgentTesla is a .Net-based infostealer that has the capability to steal data from different applications on victim machines, such as browsers, FTP clients, and file downloaders. The actor behind this malware is constantly maintaining it by adding new modules,” wrote Malwarebytes researcher Hossein Jazi in a blog post. For those unaware, AgentTesla was first seen in 2014, and has been ever since frequently used by cybercriminals in various malicious campaigns....

One such chap who wanted to have fun on his job created a code to do the office work for him so that he could enjoy the spare time playing CounterStrike and surfing Internet. He did that for six years before being found out and fired. Too bad, he was sacked when the company found out but rather sad part was that he had forgotten how to code during those six years of fun....

Here are some unknown facts from programming1. The very first computer programmer was a female2. The first computer bug originated thanks to an actual bug3. Computer viruses are harmful, but the very first one was created without having any malicious intentions behind it4. The first computers were powered by steam5. The very first computer game did not make any money6. Computer programming would be the third most diverse languages, if it ever became a spoken language7....

Tutorial for installing Windows 10 on PCs and Notebooks running on Mac OS XWindows 10 installation through Boot Camp The new Windows 10 operating system has introduced revisions to its user interface, that includes addition of a Start menu similar to Windows 7 but combining Windows 8’s live tiles, a virtual desktop system, a notifications sidebar and the ability to adjust user interface behaviors based on available input devices. Windows 10 also provides integration with additional Microsoft services, including Microsoft’s highly appreciated digital personal assistant, Cortana and Xbox Live....

A Houston, Texas, mother called it her “worst nightmare” when she recently found that a webcam that was kept in her two daughters’ bedroom was hacked and streaming everything live online for others to watch. The mother says she installed the cameras throughout her house about four years ago to keep an eye on her now 8-year-old twin daughters and her 6-year-old daughter. She told ABC News that she discovered the chilling live feed when another concerned mother posted a screenshot in a Facebook group for Houston mothers in an effort to alert the parents....

The appearance of spyware is directly linked to the way modern technologies have changed our lives over the past few years. While before a smartphone was only a way to stay in touch with a family, now it is an integral part of our everyday life. Many people live their lives on their devices, storing information and recording everything they do. For this reason, cell phones became the main target for spying apps....

Internet Explorer versions 10 and 11 You can re-enable Adobe Flash Player by repeating the same process, selecting “Shockwave Flash Object”, and then clicking on the “Enable” button but do remember the risks involved. Owners of older versions of Internet Explorer can use the tutorial available on the Microsoft website. Select the version of Internet Explorer you are using at the top right corner. Firefox You can re-enable Adobe Flash Player by repeating the same process, selecting “Shockwave Flash”, and then clicking on the “Enable” button....

That said, Apple discontinued Windows support for Safari in 2012 so if you want to use Safari on your Windows 11 device you’ll have to download Safari version 5.1.7 which works completely fine on Windows. This old version of Safari may not be blazingly fast but still has features that Google Chrome does not have. Such as a Top Sites Tab which shows your most visited sites, a reading list which is a secondary bookmarks sidebar, customised toolbar etc....

Well, if you are planning to re-install Windows 10 or you are merely looking for your unknown Windows 10 product key to activate your windows 10 license, then this article will help you. Where Can I Find My Windows 10 Product Key? Since the advent of Windows 10 in 2015, Microsoft has been offering free upgrades for Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 users to Windows 10. Where Can I Find My Windows 10 Product Key?...

The idea was to fight against all the evils of the Internet that come in the garb of business. Anonymous has no central leadership. In fact, there is no hierarchy in the group. Wikipedia describes Anonymous as “an Internet gathering” with “a very loose and decentralized command structure that operates on ideas rather than directives”. The group which is represented by men and women wearing the esoteric Guy Fawkes mask became known for a series of well-publicized publicity stunts and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks on government, religious, and corporate websites that they believe to be involved in cyber wrongdoings....

Don’t you worry Android smartphone users, as now you can remove the background from your device. All you need to do is download an Android app and follow the simple steps to remove background from any of your desired image. Just follow the simple steps as discussed below to remove Steps To Remove Background from Any Image in Android: Download and install the app Background Eraser in your Android smartphone....

In today’s work environment, TV screens and monitors are commonplace in every office, with multiples screens being employed. However, in many situations, these screens go unused and hang as blank eye-sores on the walls. Now, a Danish startup is looking to change the landscape and introduce professional casting into the workplace. Airtame, a Copenhagen-based startup, has developed a wireless HDMI dongle designed specifically for the office. Think of it as “Chromecast for professionals....