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Facebook to Close Messenger for Kids Groups

And because Facebook stalkers are not enough from deterring you from creating a Facebook account, here’s one more incentive. Recently, Facebook announced that it would be closing down several Messenger for Kids group chats, which were found to be in violation with COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act). The company …

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The Most Common PayPal Scam Everybody Falls for

Are you using PayPal or plan on opening an account any time soon? Then this guide is exactly what you need. Find out what’s the most common occurring PayPal scam and why everybody falls for it every time. What’s this about me getting scammed on PayPal? So, the most common …

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How to Activate God Mode in Windows 10

Wanna know how to create a superuser on Windows 10? If ‘yes’ was your answer, then you came to the right place. In today’s article, I’m going to show you how to enable God Mode in Windows 10.  No, this doesn’t make you the son of Thor or something, but …

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Advanced Phishing Lessons – How to Identify Spear Phishing

In today’s article, I’m going to talk about a rather uncommon type of phishing attack called spear phishing. What’s that you ask? Well, long story short, it’s when a hacker uses email spoofing to target a specific individual. Got your attention? Good, check out this short and sweet guide on …

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NSO Group Behind Data-Stealing, Next-Gen Cyberweapon?

Newly unearthed ‘evidence’ points towards the notorious NSO Group being behind a next-gen cyberweapon that could have a devastating impact if unleashed. Unconfirmed sources say that the group has developed a new type of spyware capable of siphoning data from your Facebook Messenger, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, and even Google Cloud …

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Several Chrome & Firefox Extensions Behind Massive Data Leak

Thinking about adding a new Chrome or Firefox extension? Well, you may want to reconsider after hearing all about the latest data leak which affected 45 companies, including SpaceX, Amazon, Apple, and Skype. Sam Jidali, the cybersecurity researcher who identified the threat said that the malicious extension kept on working …

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How to Fix the Boot Loop Issue in Windows 10 20H1

It seems that we have one new reason to look forward to spring – Microsoft just announced the 20H1 mega upgrade for Windows 10. The upcoming version has a very long list of features and tweaks. Now, if you’re part of the Windows Insiders circle, you can get a sneak …

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Google Purges Spyware Apps from Play Store

Earlier this week, Google announced that it had removed seven apps from its Play Store. The apps, which were seemingly made by the same Russian developer, were legally used to spy on users. Called stalkerware, the apps would have allowed the user to call up someone’s voice log, view SMSs …

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Sideloading Gains Popularity Among Malware Distributors

And because the endless wave of spyware was not enough, we now have one more thing to worry about: sideloading Android apps. For those unfamiliar with the term, sideloading means getting an app (i.e., Netflix, Evernote, OneNote) from sources other than the official websites. Sure, there’s no difference between the …

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Fake PC Games Used to Spread Malware, Kaspersky Report Reveals

Gamers, beware! A new security report from Kaspersky Labs reveals that over 900,000 users have been tricked into downloading malware which was disguised into legit video games. Moreover, these malicious files were hosted on the very same platform alongside legit products. I some instances, the hackers would trick the user …

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