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PHOCUS is used within WA to record and track and trace positive COVID cases in the state, and can contain personal information such as case interviews, phone calls, text messages, emails, legal documents, pathology results, exposure history, symptoms, existing medical conditions, and medication details. The cloud system can also draw information in from the SafeWA app on check-ins – which the Auditor-General previously found WA cops were able to access – as well as from flight manifests, transit cards, business employee and customer records, G2G border-crossing pass data, and CCTV footage....

It has recently been discovered that this tool is being used to distribute malware. So, if you have uTorrent installed on your PC or Android device and you are using it then simply uninstall it right now. The BitTorrent protocol is one of the most efficient and flexible when it comes to downloading files. Unlike other protocols, the concept of BitTorrent protocol is based on the simultaneous download of parts of the file, from other users who already have this information....

Today, companies are continuously seeking ways to modernize endpoint security in order to detect threats faster and ensure effective response across complex infrastructures. Attack forensics is just one element of improving endpoint detection and response. Another critical factor is complete visibility. Intelligence-gathering on what happened before, during and after an attack has never been more vital, not only for the sake of better protecting infrastructures, but also because new laws and legislation such as GDPR require organizations to provide thorough reporting of data breaches....

Depending on the level, electrical engineering degree curriculums include classes in circuitry, instrumentation, and electromagnetism. Electrical engineering degree programs often provide specialization opportunities. You can focus your training in one of the many subfields, including power generation, microelectronics, biomedical engineering. Here, we examine the types of training and skills available in the different electrical engineering degrees and what you can expect from them. What skills do electrical engineering programs teach students?...

SIM cards also have an ID number, or international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI), attached to them, as well as a personal identification number (PIN) to protect against theft. The IMSI identifies the phone to your network and lets the network know if there’s an active subscription tied to it. Here is some other information stored on your SIM card: Advice of Charge: This estimates the cost of mobile services for your phone....

The Nexus 6 hasn’t been available for too long, but intrepid owners of the new handset have already discovered something quite thrilling. Thanks to several owners of the Nexus 6, and the developer behind the app Lightflow, a hidden, secret RGB LED has been found behind the top speaker grille of the device. Unfortunately, the feature is disabled right out of the box, but for owners of the smartphone that are rooted (or plan to be), a set of instructions have been posted to activate the LED, and even change its colors....

The OnePlus One is a device that’s meant to bring premium specifications and build quality to the world, without attaching a premium price tag along with it. The question for many in that particular regard may be whether or not the One is easily repairable, if something disastrous were to happen to your shiny new gadget. Thankfully, the folks over at iFixIt have poked and prodded the handset in their efforts to tear it apart, to find out how easily it can be disassembled, and ultimately put back together....

Several smartphone accessories made by one manufacturer are being recalled for fire hazards — including one that resulted in $6,000 worth of damage. We’ll show you the charger to watch out for, as well as some alternatives that are safe to use. Towsleys Recalls 3-in-1 Qi Wireless Chargers, Power Banks and Travel Chargers Accessory manufacturer Towsleys is recalling several of its smartphone products due to dangerous thermal events that resulted in fires....

While major smartphones OEMs might be pulling out of the Android Wear market, new entrants are jumping on the smartphone bandwagon. Mobvoi, a Chinese-based AI company backed by Google and Volkswagen, today announced its latest lineup of Tic smartwatches running Android Wear 2.0: Ticwatch E and Ticwatch S. Both smartwatches feature a 1.4-inch circular OLED display along with an IP67 certification making them dust and water-resistant. They also come with the usual array of sensors and connectivity options including a heart-rate monitor, GPS, accelerometer, and Wi-Fi....

Also read: How To Control Your TV Using Your Android & iOS Device 10 Best Tech Gadgets and Devices We have selected some of the best cool gadgets you will surely love to try with your smart devices. So watch out for their description and proceed with their workings. Also Read: Top 10 Highest Paying Tech Jobs 1. FiLIP 2 Smart Locator with Voice for Kids This watch is not a watch; it is the second mother of a child for her security wherever the child is....

From phony cures to stimulus checks, there’s no shortage of topics to lie about in scammers’ quest to make easy money. Tap or click here to see the stimulus scams to watch out for. Pandemic-related scams are growing in number each week, and now the FTC has identified several new schemes that have already cost people thousands of dollars. Here are some samples of the most popular scams, along with what you can do to stop them....

Cybercrime is costing Americans more than ever before. Last year, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center received an average of 1,300 complaints per day, totaling more than $3.5 billion in losses for individuals and businesses in 2019. Fortunately, taking some basic precautions and knowing what not to do online can save you from trouble down the road. To keep you safe, here are eight key things you should never do online....

Clear your Internet explorer browser history and then visit any site (say www.facebook.com). A cache is basically a collection of data that duplicates original values stored elsewhere on a computer. A cache is a memory that is stored very close to the CPU to allow faster access. Apart from Web caching, there are different types of caching as explained below: CPU cache: a small area of fast memory used by the central processing unit...

Voice Hangouts are continuing to merge, as some users can now receive voicemail send Voice text messages straight from the Hangouts app. The new feature was spotted by Android lice Android Central, appears to have reached some users on an opt-in basis. Once enabled, Hangouts will stop sending messages from your SIM card’s phone number, will start using your Voice number instead. The Voice app website will stop receiving text messages entirely....

What is a VPN and how does it work? A VPN or Virtual Private Network is a service that allows you to access the Internet securely and anonymously as if you were connected to a private network. It was primarily developed for corporate use where companies required getting their sensitive data in-and-out of their servers on a public network using remote-access. However, as more people are starting to take Internet privacy and security seriously, the use of VPN is increasing noticeably....

For the uninitiated, RSS (short for Rich Site Summary, RDF Site Summary, or Really Simple Syndication—three versions of the same thing) is a stard format for how websites publish indexes of their content. en you subscribe to a site’s feed with an RSS reader, you can get summaries or whole articles of what’s published. RSS was built to help you keep up with your favorite sites without opening 50 tabs in your browser to visit 50 different home pages....

A deepfake video uses artificial intelligence and deep-learning techniques to produce fake images of people or events. One recent example is when the mayor of Berlin thought he was having an online meeting with former boxing champion and current mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko. SEE: These are the cybersecurity threats of tomorrow that you should be thinking about today But the mayor of Berlin grew suspicious when ‘Klitschko’ started saying some very out of character things relating to the invasion of Ukraine, and when the call was interrupted the mayor’s office contacted the Ukrainian ambassador to Berlin – to discover that, whoever they were talking to, it wasn’t the real Klitschko....

Ahead of Mobile World Congress, TCL officially announced the BlackBerry KEYone, a new Android handset with the BlackBerry logo emblazoned on its case. Now, looking ahead, TCL’s CEO, Nicolas Zibell, has confirmed that the company will continue to rattle out new BlackBerry hardware this year, all of which should be running Android. Zibell says there will be three new phones out in 2017, but doesn’t provide any additional information. A separate source speaking with CNET said that TCL does plan on launching a new all-touch BlackBerry device, similar to what we’ve seen in the DTEK series, but the company also plans on killing the DTEK brand as well....

Unfortunately, it’s tough. You can sit in a classroom week after week and spend a lot of money to learn another language, only to get so-so results that you soon forget. There’s really good news, though. Technology has made it much easier, and a lot more convenient to learn a foreign language. It starts with your smartphone, whether you use an Android or an Apple iPhone. You’ll need to download an app, some of which are FREE....

Indicators of compromise or IOCs are evidence indicating a breach of security. IOC includes virus signature, IP address, Hash value of Malware, Malicious URL and Domains, C2 servers, etc. Documenting and monitoring of these IOCs help organizations to react proactively to overcome security breaches. Mismatch Port – Application Traffic is one of the top 15 Indicators of compromise according to security researchers which is often observed in current security breaches....