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Yesterday we reported how WordPress (WP) was banned in Pakistan due to internet security issues. We also revealed that the banned will be a temporary one. Now according to sources Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), WordPress has unblocked in Pakistan and bloggers can access the platform without using any proxy or VPN. Those who can’t access the site […]
A 12-year-old girl in Colorado has been arrested and charged for attempting to kill her mom through poisoning her with bleach just because she took away iPhone from her. Authorities claim that the circumstances are chilling. First time the mother felt a strange odor coming from her breakfast smoothie. On second occasion, mother felt thirsty […]
The new on-body detection feature will lock your phone when you set it down, so thieves who swipe it can’t access your data as easily. You need to protect your smartphone specially while on the go but it is also a fact that we unlock our smartphones about a dozen times daily even though it […]
The Great Firewall of China known for censoring/blocking websites in the country was under DDoS attack which caused a blockage of Reuters’ news website in China on Friday. The content of the website was blocked and could not be accessed later on Thursday. Both the English and Chinese version were inaccessible but the Chinese clients could still […]
It seems banning the usage of VPN (Virtual Private Network) wasn’t enough as the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of United Arab Emirates (UAE) has now blocked new free voice call feature from popular instant messaging app WhatsApp. According to TRA’s website, the free call service was blocked because VoIP services can only be offered in the UAE by licensed providers, […]
Travelers’ phone tracking strategy minimize Cincinnati airport’s Security line by one-third. We all know how miserable airport security processes are for the travelers but the good news is that airports have also figured out this aspect. Now airports are trying to devise ways through which security line wait duration can be reduced. Blip Systems has […]
The ex-NSA spy and now a Whistleblower Mr. Edward Snowden said that terrorism cannot be stopped through mass surveillance tactics. He slammed the government of Australia UK and USA for spying on people in the name of national security. Governments like the UK, USA and Australia have been slammed by Edward Snowden as he urged […]
Yahoo made two major announcements this week regarding its security protocol. One was the launching of the new “on-demand” password service and the other was the release of Yahoo mail’s end-to-end encryption source code that is available on GitHub. The product management director for Yahoo, Chris Stoner, explained that the company’s on-demand password service is […]
FOX31 Denver discovered a hidden camera which captured and recorded facial features and license plate numbers of whoever left the Golden Post Office. However, within an hour of this revelation, the camera disappeared. Chris Halsne, FOX31 Denver investigative reporter, confirmed that the owner and operator of this hidden camera and recorder was the United States […]
Shane Tusch learned about the authenticity of Facebook’s suicide prevention tools the hard way – What started as an attempt to check if the tool really works ended in landing him in a mental health facility for 70 hours. About a few weeks ago a 48-year old Facebook user read about the Facebook’s new tool to […]
Files of over 20 Games Encrypted by TeslaCrypt Ransomware – Out of 185, 50 file extensions are game-oriented. TeslaCrypt is a crypto-ransomware that has targeted more than 50 custom game files of at least 20 famous products for encryption. Drive-by attacks are used for delivering the threat through Flash Player (CVE-2015-0311) whereas Internet Explorer (CVE-2013-2551) exploits […]
Facebook users, if you have clicked the Ow.ly link (URL shortening service) then you might have gotten your computers infected by a worm. The link is being spread by attackers through a post that promises one-of-its-kind of pornographic content. The post is being shared via numerous prominent social media networks such as Twitter and Facebook, reports Malwarebytes. MUST READ: Facebook Login […]
Do you use Sony PlayStation? Do you purchase related products or gaming content from Sony’s online store? Well, if you do we warn you to change your login details as soon as possible (Yes, both email and password). The reason is reportedly two PlayStaion user accounts were hacked and found purchasing products worth $570 and $600 respectively. […]
Selfie Mania Turning People Psychic-Reportedly, a Russian paramedic is fired for taking pictures with Dying patients. Paramedic staff is believed to be compassionate, caring and people with a heart. However, Tatiana Kulikova is nothing like a compassionate paramedic. The 25-year-old Tatiana has been fired by health officers after viewing the pictures she posted online taken […]
Using VPN is a crime under UAE’s cyber laws – Anyone found using VPN can be charged for going against the country’s rules and regulations. A high-level Dubai Police official has made it clear that use of Virtual Private Networks (VPN) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is strictly prohibited under country’s cyber laws. It was UAE’s Telecommunications […]
US Consumers looking for a wireless steal can now get encrypted free monthly phone service thanks to FreedomPop, the firm behind the market new entrant “Snowden Phone.” FreedomPop allows Americans to use free cellphone service. In March 2014, Los Angeles start-up FreedomPop benefitted from rising public concerns regarding mass surveillance with its Privacy Phone, which […]
Even after almost a year, Facebook apparently has failed to fix a bug that lets attackers hijack accounts on sites that leverage Facebook login such as Mashable, Bit.ly, About.me Vimeo, Angel.co and Stumbleupon etc., reveal Sakurity.com’s blog post. Egor Homakov, the author of the post, identified that “this bug abuses triple-CSRFs at once: CSRF on […]
A lawsuit has been filed against NSA (National Security Agency) to preserve the rights of the 500 million Wikipedia users who visit the website on a monthly basis. The reason apparently is the endangered democratic pillar of free exchange of knowledge and ideas. The mass or “upstream” surveillance on American territories by NSA potentially violates […]
Sesame Enable is the world’s first touch-free smartphone that will allow users (especially disabled) to use without even using their finger. Just imagine the experience; you taking pictures, making a call or playing a game through gestures, that is, the nod of your head. The smartphone has specifically been designed for mobility impaired users. Sesame […]
A number of states already have laws preventing the police from prying on your phone’s location history without a warrant, but they just got another big boost from a court ruling. Even if it is a vague information like the whereabouts of cell towers you’ve used, a California-based federal judge has determined that cops need […]
If you are using WhatsApp and have got a text message asking you to click a link in order to start using WhatsApp’s so-called voice calling service, do yourself a favor and DO NOT click it. Just delete it. Researchers have found out that it is actually cyber criminals and scammers using the popular messaging service to spread […]