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Loss of a mobile phone is not only an economic loss but the loss of privacy of the mobile owner. Many conmen in India know how to tamper the IMEI number of stolen mobile phones using third-party applications and IMEI cracking software. IMEI or International Mobile Equipment Identity Number is a unique 15-digit number used […]
Xiaomi’s Black Shark 2 that debuted in the Chinese market in March, has now been launched in India. It is a full-fledged gaming smartphone featuring the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor with up to 12GB of RAM and a 6.39-inch full HD+ AMOLED display. To ensure that the phone doesn’t heat during long gaming sessions, Black […]
A truck transporting Xioami smartphones has been robbed in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. The vehicle was on its way to Kolkata from Sri City when the incident happened. Nearly four miscreants attacked the truck driver when he stopped at a lay-by bay. They thrashed the driver, tied him to a nearby tree and then drove the truck away which contained more than 1,000 Mi smartphones. Xiaomi […]
A new research has proved that the battery in your cell phone could be turned into a secret surveillance device which can potentially leak sensitive information. Researchers explained in their paper how malicious batteries in smartphones could be used to read everything you type on your phone just by analyzing the battery power levels. Batteries used in […]
In May, security experts found vulnerability in the LocationSmart website that allowed, without authentication, to obtain the real-time location of cell phones in the United States. The vulnerability has been solved, so the information security professional is publishing the technical details of the vulnerability. LocationSmart, the cell phone location service has recently appeared in the […]
Newly discovered Malware called “Roaming Mantis” infiltrate the Android smartphones using a technique known as DNS hijacking and steal the sensitive information from compromised victims Android devices. DNS hijacking is a type of Malicious attack that used to redirect the users to the malicious website when they visit the website via compromised routers or attackers […]
Own a modern-day Android phone? Do not expect it to be an easy slate. As a minimum 36 high-end smartphone fashions belonging to popular manufacturing companies consisting of Samsung, LG, Xiaomi, Asus, Nexus, Oppo, and Lenovo, which might be being distributed by using unidentified businesses were found pre-loaded with android malware app programs. Those malware […]
DRAMMER, a dangerous threat to Android Devices — Google has awarded the researchers $4000 for identifying the bug but it will take a while to get rid of it. IT security researchers from the University of Amsterdam have discovered a security flaw in the memory chip design used in Android Devices. The flaw allows the […]
Is the Galaxy Note 7 Responsible for the recent House and Jeep Fire Incidents? Well, it looks that way. There are two recent incidents that have alarmed the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 users after a fire was involved with both. The cause is reportedly, a faulty battery of Note 7. In St. Petersburg, Florida, a […]
Incredible Achievement — MIT Researchers Reveal how Easily a Cellphone can Self-assemble itself in a minute. MIT scientists working at its Self-Assembly Lab have identified a revolutionary new technology, with which a cellphone can self-assemble itself. This means, the cellphone can easily disassemble itself and then re-assemble in less than a minute. MustRead: Futuristic Smart-Glove Can […]
Ability’s Unlimited Interception System Can Trace Calls/Texts/Location of Every Single Mobile phone on Earth! Israeli firms are creating a niche in the spying and surveillance industry with their innovative and wide-ranging products. The latest news only confirms the hypothesis that Israel is going places as far as digital surveillance is concerned. It is being reported […]
The National Toxicology Program (NTP) carried out a US $25million study, which spanned over 2.5 years. Now, we have gotten to know the findings of this study and these are indeed startling! The study was centered (Pdf) on the role of cellphone radiations in encouraging cancerous cells within humans. The study identified that there is a […]
In the wake of the latest report that shows that Jihadist groups are using Telegram, Signal, and WhatsApp for chatting, and Gmail for correspondences and clearly declaring that they prefer it to Yahoo Mail, parents and businesspeople need to become more vigilant. One cannot be too sure about risks lurking around, which is why using […]
Security agencies can spy on you through your laptop and smartphone cameras — It’s time to cover them. With new and modern technology comes great responsibility for us as users to continue taking care and worrying about our privacy. Technology has done so much in our lives, connecting us to family, friends, and lost friends; […]
What was unheard of almost a decade ago is currently in practice at large_ spying on mobiles. Starting with Atir Raihan’s brainchild, FlexiSpy in 2003 that he deliberately designed to expose the adultery of his girlfriend, many companies have followed suit and today the market is teeming with duplicate applications, all built with a common […]
It’s not a joke, the product is expected to be launched this year In today’s world smartphones can do almost anything, but the industry still insists on increasing these possibilities. In this search, one company has come up with a strange idea and created IZIVIBE — A smartphone cover that uses its vibration to turn […]
A US based company is working on guns that look like smartphones — They may be easy to carry but they may also create a lot of confusion for the cops While policymakers in the United States are confused over mass shootings and considering restrictions on guns there is a company developing “Smart Gun” which […]
Are you wondering how to unlock your iPhone so you can use it with another carrier? Then wonder no more! Although initially the phone will only work with the SIM card provided to the carrier they’re locked to, there are ways to unlock your iPhone so that they can work with any SIM card. And […]
If you think you have seen it all then you are wrong — Here comes a malware that will make your phone into a crappy box. Mazar Bot boasts of so many hidden capabilities that security experts have dubbed it as such a strong malware that can transform your phone into a trash box. It […]
Random Hardware Address Prevents Windows 10 Mobile Phone’s location from being tracked — Here’s how to do it Tracking users’ location through their Wi-Fi network is not something new however it should be disabled. Here’s a simple image guide on disabling your location tracking on Windows 10 phone. Microsoft has equipped its Windows 10 mobile phone […]
As hoverboards become the number one item on almost every child’s (and some adults) Christmas wish list, reports have emerged over the past week that some models have shorted out and caught fire. One particular case resulted in a hoverboard exploding and catching fire causing substantial damage to the victims home. The concern for the […]