18 Jan, 2025

Phishing texts trick Apple iMessage users into disabling protection

Cybercriminals are exploiting a trick to turn off Apple iMessage’s built-in phishing protection for a text and trick users into re-enabling disabled phishing links. With so much of our daily activities done from our mobile devices, whether paying bills, shopping, or communicating with friends and colleagues, threat actors increasingly conduct smishing (SMS phishing) attacks against mobile […]

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Is switching from iPhone to Android worth it?

Switching from an iPhone to an Android device is a question many smartphone users contemplate, especially as Android flagships continue to innovate and close the gap in performance and features. Both platforms have their strengths and weaknesses, and the choice ultimately depends on your priorities and usage patterns. Here’s a detailed look at whether making […]

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Brave on iOS adds new “Shred” button to wipe site-specific data

Brave Browser 1.71 for iOS introduces a new privacy-focused feature called “Shred,” which allows users to easily delete site-specific mobile browsing data. Many sites use first-party cookies for paywall systems and usage limits, which technically enables user tracking across sessions and makes this data susceptible to sharing with third parties. Brave’s new Shred feature works […]

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Fake AI video generators infect Windows, macOS with infostealers

Fake AI image and video generators infect Windows and macOS with the Lumma Stealer and AMOS information-stealing malware, used to steal credentials and cryptocurrency wallets from infected devices. Lumma Stealer is a Windows malware and AMOS is for macOS, but both steal cryptocurrency wallets and cookies, credentials, passwords, credit cards, and browsing history from Google Chrome, […]

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Signal introduces convenient “call links” for private group chats

The Signal messenger application has announced a set of new features aimed at making private group chats more convenient and easier for people to join. The highlight feature announced is “call links,” which allow users to create and share links with other Signal users without needing to create a group chat. The links can be […]

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AWS, Azure auth keys found in Android and iOS apps used by millions

Multiple popular mobile applications for iOS and Android come with hardcoded, unencrypted credentials for cloud services like Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure Blob Storage, exposing user data and source code to security breaches. Exposing this type of credentials can easily lead to unauthorized access to storage buckets and databases with sensitive user data. Apart from […]

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‘Pig butchering’ trading apps found on Google Play, App Store

Fake trading apps on Google Play and Apple’s App Store lure victims into “pig butchering” scams that have a global reach. The apps have been removed from the official Android and iOS stores after accumulating several thousand downloads, say researcher at cybersecurity company Group-IB, who discovered the fraud. Pig butchering is the name of a scam […]

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All Apple iPhones in Order: A Full History of Releases 2007-2024

The iPhone has changed how we use phones since it first came out in 2007. It started as a simple device but grew into a powerful tool we use every day. Apple has released 46 iPhone models over 17 years, each with new features and better technology. These phones have shaped how we talk, work, and play. From […]

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25 New Hidden iOS 18 Features You Must Know

The new iOS 18 brings an array of big and brand-new features like Home Screen Customization, a new Passwords app, and a redesigned Photos app. Apart from these already popular additions, Apple also silently pushed a bunch of handy features that can make a big difference in your day-to-day life. In this article, I’ve shared 25 hidden iOS […]

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How to Enable Game Mode on iPhone in iOS 18

Apple finally takes action with Game Mode in iOS 18. Yes, this is the first time that Apple added a dedicated mode that aims to maintain high frame rates and reduce audio latency for an unmatched gaming experience on an iPhone. Unarguably, Game Mode is gonna be one of the best iOS 18 features for gaming enthusiasts. […]

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