Android Police

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

The US Sun

MILLIONS of Android owners are at risk of a malware attack that silently raids their back accounts - and stops other apps from alerting them. The cyberattack tricks Android owners into installing malware that secretly subscribes them to premium paid services, according to researchers. It can also block roughly 200...

Malicious attack hits Android owners secretly subscribing them to premium paid services – telltale signs to look out for

Ripple was ordered to pay a $125 million fine to settle the SEC's legal lawsuit against the company. The court rejected the SEC's request for Ripple to return profits, citing a lack of proven investor harm.

SEC vs. Ripple lawsuit nears conclusion after $125 million fine imposition

TRON's daily transactions increased by 29% quarter-over-quarter. TRON's dApps TVL ranks second among all blockchains with over $8.2 billion.

Messari and CryptoRank Research highlight TRON's surging onchain activity

Google has a post up on its security blog that is half advertisement and half PSA-style announcement for Android users: go into your settings and turn off the "Allow 2G" toggle. This option, added in Android 12 back in 2021, does exactly what it sounds like: it turns off support for 2G cellular networking. Why would you want to do that? Because attackers are using the insecure 2G protocol to spoof phone numbers and send SMS spam.

Google Sounds Urgent Warning To Kill This Setting On Your Android Phone

One of the standout features of Google Maps (aside from getting us where we want to go) is Street View -- a first-person perspective tool that features recent photos of streets, buildings, homes and anything else that's visible from Google's ubiquitous camera cars. There are also a lot of practical...

You Might Want to Hide Your Home From Google Maps Street View: Here's How to Do It

Binance recovered over $73 million in stolen funds by July 31 this year. Blockchain technology aids Binance in securing funds from external thefts.

Binance reports $73 million in recovered stolen funds

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

Kissimmee, FL

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One Dunkin’ Donuts location, known for its familiar aroma of coffee and donuts, found itself temporarily closed after a state inspection uncovered a few issues. Not all Dunkin’ locations are created equal. Take the one at 3745 Pleasant Hill Road in Kissimmee, for instance. This particular branch, despite its efforts to keep customers caffeinated and satisfied, has had its share of mixed reviews.

Florida's donut shop closed due serious violations after state inspection

Polk County, FL

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Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

TechRadar

At its recent Unpacked 2024 event Samsung not only announced new devices like the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 6 foldables, but also a handful of exciting updates arriving on said new gadgets. These include new astrophotography tools, which we now know will also be coming to older Samsung phones like the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S24.When using your phone’s Astrophoto mode to capture dazzling photos of the night sky (like we did during the solar eclipse earlier this year) the camera needs to use a long exposure so that it can record the twinkling of distant...

Your Samsung Galaxy S24 and S23 will get a camera mode for truly celestial portraits

Florida State

Jacksonville Today

Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued a state of emergency in Northeast Florida and across much of the state as a tropical system appears almost certain to develop. The National Hurricane Center said Friday morning that a tropical wave has a 90% chance of developing into at least a tropical depression over the next seven days. Most models show it moving into the Gulf of Mexico and then coming ashore and crossing the state, possibly moving over Northeast Florida.

Tropical system is nearly certain to develop

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Currently, One UI 6.1.1 is only present on the new Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6. Samsung is working to start rolling it out to more Galaxy devices soon. In the meantime, tipsters and developers continue to uncover some of the coolest improvements. A recent find reveals that the process of linking your phone to a Windows PC to stream apps is more seamless in One UI 6.1.1.

One UI 6.1.1 makes it easier to stream apps to a Windows PC

SlashGear

We all know how devastating it can be to lose a vital text message. We set out to test a few Android data recovery tools - and here's what we found out.

Can You Actually Recover Deleted Android Messages? Here's What Happened When We Tried

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Zodiac signs have different priorities in life. Some prioritize relationships while others strive to grow their businesses and careers. An individual’s sign and character can influence their success in matters of the heart. Independent signs like Scorpio don’t fear being single.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Don’t Want to Be Single

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

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?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold camera details have just surfaced. They’ve appeared in the Camera FV-5, in the form of a certification of sorts for Google’s upcoming foldable. Let’s get right down to it. The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold will have three cameras on the back. Each of its displays will have its own camera too. Do note that the details for the main camera, and one of the front-facing cameras have surfaced.

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold camera details surface early

MultiversX has launched a Snap for MetaMask, providing an added layer of security through 2FA. The system has been tested and proven effective in real-world scenarios.

MetaMask and MultiversX join forces to bring on-chain 2FA to millions

Dormant ETH addresses linked to PlusToken moved $2 billion after three years. Spot Ethereum ETFs saw $100 million inflows, the second-largest since launch.

Berachain airdrop: The ultimate guide to maximize your rewards

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