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In this article, we examine the reasons for the decline of ransomware (Section 2) and the rise of cryptocurrency mining malware (Section 3). Finally, we provide concluding remarks (Section 4). After the WannaCry and NotPetya ransomware attacks in 2017, many companies implemented comprehensive ransomware strategies. 78% of the respondents of the study mentioned above adopted such strategies in 2018, whereas only 53% of the respondents in 2017 had such strategies....

If you’re struggling to get the rest you need, sleep masks can help; but blocking out a little light only helps settle down one of your senses. For a more full-spectrum approach, we found a better solution: The Dreamlight Muse. This is definitely a sleep mask with a difference. In fact, the Dreamlight folks describe their wearable as a “Music Mask,” thanks to the wireless technology embedded in the lining....

There is so much that even the social network giant Facebook gets lost. The Wired found that a privacy option does nothing for years, but is still available. It involves a feature disabled in 2014. To access it, open Facebook and go to Settings> Apps (or go to facebook.com/settings?tab=applications). Then, in the “Applications that other people use” field, click Edit. Here, you can restrict the information about you that your friends provide to apps, games, and websites....

There are more lock screen replacements in the ay Store than you can count, but the following four are among the best. They combine great design helpful features that go beyond the stock offering from Android hset makers. One word of advice: be sure you turn off system lock in your phone’s settings menu. Otherwise you may have to unlock your phone twice, as it will still show the default lock screen after you unlock your custom lockscreen....

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 will be officially revealed later today at a dedicated event. Ahead of its launch, it’s customary for retailers to jump the gun and prematurely list the product. A new revelation from UK retailer Carphone Warehouse however has pretty much scared all fans in the region. As per the retailer’s listing, the SIM-free or unlocked version of the Galaxy Note 8 will set you back by £869 ($1113), while the contract prices reportedly start from £49 ($62) per month and £59....

The Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge have received overwhelmingly positive reviews from almost everyone, and they rightly deserve so. The handsets feature a premium build quality, are packed to the brim with technological advancements, and come with the best camera currently found in a smartphone. While the battery life of the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge are on the weaker side, the presence of wireless charing and fast charging more than make up for it....

But there is more. One of the lesser talked about things in case of Jio is the way in which regulations and rules in the Indian telecom sector have allegedly been tweaked in its favor. Telecom is a highly regulated industry. The regulatory bodies in telecom such as DoT and TRAI take decisions on various issues that directly affect the health of the industry. The rules and regulations created, destroyed or amended by these organizations can make a massive difference to the parties in the industry, and can change fortunes....

What makes this device special? Among other things, the phone has the face of Vladimir Putin bathed in gold. There is nothing. In addition, and in case this seems to you little, the back also includes a small inscription with the Russian national anthem, while in the front the main button has the country’s coat of arms. Other details of interest are that the phone is shipped in a beautiful wooden box covered with black velvet....

We’ve assembled a list of our 5 favorite features and tips for the Fire TV stick below. Read on to see what you can be doing with your device, or to see if this is the device for you. We’re confident you’ll like what you find! 1. Voice search One of the few tough parts of using a streaming device with your TV is typing. Most people don’t have a keyboard that’s compatible with their TV, so they have to type letter by letter using their remote....

The update ensures that users who rely on a passcode to unlock their phone can get in on the all the benefits of Touchless Control. You’ll still have to input your N number to look at email, messages, contacts, however. also enabled the ability to use more Now comms with Touchless Control. The new feature does bring up a few security concerns. though Touchless Control identifies only your voice, blaring our your passcode around others is likely a dangerous feat , even though it uses your voice to unlock the phone, voice recognition isn’t a entirely flawless technology just yet....

1. Slip-on sports shoes for yoga, swimming and more Thinking about exploring aquatic aerobics this summer? If you’re working in pools with rough bottoms, you’ll want some professional pool shoes. These are some of our favorites — not only are they super sturdy, but they also come in 41 eye-catching designs. 2. Protect yourself while you work out You shouldn’t have to drown in your own sweat while working out. This shirt keeps you comfortable and dry....

With iOS 9, the tech giant Apple modified its iPhone lock system using the PIN. This update included the option to go from a four-digit to six-digit code. However, despite this measure, tools such as GrayKey allow to find the password in less than a day. That is the information we have thanks to the methodology used by this tool owned by the GrayShift company and the studies of a cryptography professor....

Interesting facts about Bitcoin: Bitcoin is a digital currency. Because it is digital, you can literally backup your money, so, when properly cared for, it can’t be: Lost Stolen Frozen or seized. Allows a direct and immediate transfer of value between two people anywhere in the world. No banks, governments, or organizations control or influence it. Cannot be counterfeited, inflated, printed, or devalued over time. A peer-to-peer network functions as a distributed authority to record transactions....

The Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL might not look like outstanding handsets on paper but once you start using either of them, you will realize what a workhorse they are. Right from their camera to their battery life their daily performance, its really hard to find faults in the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. Major US retailers heavily promoted the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL over the 2017 holiday season in the US which led to Google selling a fair number of the handsets....

They’re in the App Store ay now, though the Android version is technically a “preview” build. Microsoft says once it gets enough feedback makes the necessary tweaks it will deem it a final version, just as it did Thursday with Office for Android. If you’ve used Accompli before, the new Outlook should look really familiar. That’s because Microsoft purchased Accompli has re-engineered the app to take the place of its rather terrible Outlook b App Outlook....

This App Lets You Use WhatsApp, Skype, Slack, And FB Messenger Simultaneously Many of you might be thinking that “Is it is possible to run or use all the chat apps like WhatsApp, Skype, Slack and FB Messenger simultaneously” , yes it is possible. All In One Messenger is an application for Google Chrome that brings together the most popular instant messengers of the internet in one place and the messengers’ list is long....

Detailed by cybersecurity researchers at Abnormal Security, an organized cyber criminal group – dubbed Lilac Wolverine – has fine-tuned techniques that pull on people’s heartstrings. They include false claims that the gift cards are meant for people who’ve been diagnosed with or lost relatives to serious illnesses, with the claim that they can’t buy because their bank card is missing, or because they’re out of the country. In what researchers describe as an “extremely high attack volume” and “one of the most prolific” BEC campaigns today, one of the elements that makes it look more realistic to victims – and potentially more successful for the scammers – is hacking into real email accounts....

Active since at least 2013, the advanced persistent threat (APT) group operates in at least 30 countries. However, the APT tends to focus on India and Afghanistan – with the exception being attacks recorded against human rights activists in Pakistan. Transparent Tribe, suspected of being of Pakistani origin, is also tracked by cybersecurity researchers using the labels PROJECTM, APT36, and Mythic Leopard. In 2020, Kaspersky found that the APT was the architect of ongoing cyberattacks against government and military personnel....

The RCA smart 50" TV tends to retail for $399. However, while the event continues, this product is available while stocks last for only $178, a markdown of 55% and a saving of $221. The 50" smart TV operates on WebOS and offers up to a 4K Ultra HD (3840x2160) resolution. In addition, HDR boost improves the levels of contrast and clarity shown by the LED display and there is a 60Hz refresh rate....

Twitter has been one of the biggest social networking options out there for a long time, but when it comes to features, it’s a bit behind “the other guys.” That list of missing features has just been whittled down a bit, as the company has just unveiled some long-requested features in the ability to upload videos directly to the service, and the ability to direct message more than one person....