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Malware has been the bane of everyone's online existence, because it serves as the easiest back-door entry for perpetrators of cybercrime and thievery. Google is usually on its toes, keeping the Play Store free of nefarious apps and ensuring prompt delivery of Android security patches, but some attackers manage to stay ahead of the curve and still steal money or personal information from victims. One such malware was recently caught in the wild targeting Android devices, stealing all financial data on them, and then wiping them clean.

A new Android malware is emptying bank accounts and wiping devices

Keeping kids focused in the age of electronics is challenging, especially when you still want to be able to get in touch with them when they're not at home. That's why Google has opted to expand and add new Android parental controls for devices. Google announced the changes on Thursday...

Google's Rolling Out New Android Parental Controls for Back-to-School

I don't know about you, but the amount of spam and possibly malicious SMS messages I receive these days is overwhelming. I have, on certain days, received anywhere from 20 to 50 such text messages on my Android phone. Although stopping this altogether is next to impossible, you can at least block and report any of those messages that do come in.

How to block spam messages on Android (and why you really should)

Open the Contacts app or visit contacts.google.com. Select Trash (web) or Fix & manage > Trash (app). On Samsung, another way to find deleted numbers is in Settings > Battery and device care > Storage > Contacts. When you see the contact, tap it and then choose Recover. This article...

How to Find Deleted Phone Numbers on Android

Ready to upgrade your phone? Don't trade in or recycle your old tech just yet. Turn it into your own home security camera in minutes by installing a free app that can help you keep an eye on your home. Upgrading to the latest iPhone 15 or budget-friendly Google Pixel...

How to Turn Any Old iPhone or Android Phone Into a Home Security Camera

Attackers are hijacking pages on Facebook to lure victims into downloading a legitimate artificial intelligence (AI) photo editor, but then serving up a widely distributed infostealer to rob users of their credentials instead. The malvertising campaign, discovered by researchers at Trend Micro, exploits the popularity of AI and combines a...

Attackers Hijack Facebook Pages, Promote Malicious AI Photo Editor

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A new Android malware currently making the rounds is about as terrifying as any we’ve seen in recent months. Researchers from Cleafy Labs say that they analyzed a previously undiscovered Android remote administration tool (RAT) in May which they later dubbed BingoMod. The goal of the malware is to initiate money transfers on Android devices, but BingoMod has one more trick up its sleeve: It can wipe all your data once it’s done.
BingoMod works similarly to other Android malware families we have covered recently. First, the victim is tricked into installing a malicious app posing as legitimate antivirus software. Following...

Scary Android malware steals your money then wipes your device

While Apple Maps is tightly integrated into your iPhone experience, there are still many valid reasons to use Google Maps or even prefer Waze. Now, Google is adding additional incentives to consider switching to — or staying with — its mapping apps. Last month, Google Maps added a...

Google Announces New Maps and Waze Features for Your iPhone

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You might think that getting a second phone number requires purchasing another SIM card or even an additional device. This can be particularly challenging if your current phone doesn't support dual SIM cards. Such a situation can be inconvenient and compromise both your privacy and comfort. If this is a concern for you, it may be worth exploring the option of obtaining a virtual phone number.

How to get a second phone number on your mobile phone

Not all Android apps are created equal, and it's not only about usefulness. Sadly, the Google Play Store is littered with apps that are just copies of others. The Play Store is getting a purge, but the apps you use most probably aren't going anywhere. Why's There a Purge?. The...

Google Is Purging Android Apps From the Play Store, and It’s for the Best

WhatsApp hasn't been a segment leader in terms of features because it often trails our favorite chat apps like Telegram, but improvement is perennial as the app evolves with new functionality added or tested in the beta versions almost every week. However, it can be difficult to keep track of...

Best WhatsApp features added in July 2024

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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I've covered Muscle Cars from the 1960s and 1970s I like, Muscle Cars that had the best performance, cars that I have owned, fast cars that I have driven, and even classic VWs that I think are cool most recently.

Longest-Lasting Cars: Top 3 Most Reliable Models

This article explains two easy ways to send voice messages on your iPhone. You can create and share an audio message using the Messages and Voice Memos apps. This option is convenient if speaking is quicker and easier than typing or if you want your recipient to hear your voice.

How to Send Voice Messages on iPhone

Google Gemini is steadiy improving but still relies on Google Assistant for certain tasks, slowing down the process. New extensions in the works for Google Gemini include control over smart home devices, phone calls, and everyday actions. Google could unveil these new Gemini extensions at the Pixel 9 event on...

Google Gemini could soon get a lot more useful on your phone

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Jessica Serfitay flips the script on her previous statement. Virginia soap fans, Soap Opera News reports that Jessica Serfitay (ex Sloan Petersen) on Days of Our Lives posted on social media that her billionaire fiancé had abused her. The actress now says they argued as families do, and she never should have posted anything.

Days of Our Lives alum Jessica Serfitay retracts her statement that her fiance abused her

Every internet-connected device has an IP address containing information about your general geographic location and internet service provider. Often, you don't have to think about an IP address — they're automatically assigned to internet-connected devices. But sometimes you’ll have to get a new IP address. There are several...

How to Change Your IP Address With and Without a VPN

I spent 24 hours trying to live with a phone that launched in 2013. How hard can it be? That's what I intend to discover in my day-long experience of using the coveted Google Nexus 5 in 2024.

24 hours with a 10 year old smartphone: My time with the Nexus 5 in 2024 [Video]

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

Meta’s AI update has users crying out for a mute button. The company’s recent rollout of AI features across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp has sparked a wildfire of backlash. One feature that’s really grinding people’s gears is “comment summaries.” Apparently, reading comments is hard these days because Meta’s...

How to disable Facebook’s AI comment summaries

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Google explains how Android protects against stingrays, SMS blasters, and smishing

While most have moved on to popular messaging apps like WhatsApp and RCS, SMS is still a valid way to communicate in 2024. SMS is less...

Google explains how Android protects against stingrays, SMS blasters, and smishing

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