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A common strategy of attackers is to not only identify personnel associated with the target but to also identify the relationships between those personnel as well as their interests and corporate culture. If the phisher can craft a message that makes it seem like it is coming from a victim’s trusted colleague, or better yet, the victim’s boss, then the attacker gains an advantage by spoofing a trusted entity. The message below is an example of a phishing campaign that leverages this technique....

In recent weeks, the threat actors have been spotted using recruitment emails and messages to entice individuals considering moving from their current employment to rival financial companies. However, the emails don’t contain genuine job offers: instead, they contain malicious surprises. On Tuesday, the threat research team at HP Wolf Security said the campaign specifically targets individuals already working in the African banking sector. Phishing emails are disguised under the names of rival banks through typosquatting and ask the potential victim if they are interested in new job opportunities....

Google’s success is causing some problems for people who live in San Francisco. Because Google is swimming in money, they pay their employees handsomely, thereby making the cost of living skyrocket, which puts normal middle class in an uncomfortable financial situation. As someone who has witnessed the gentrification of New York City first hand, I can sympathize. Anyway, the locals have started staging protests. You’ve probably heard about the private Google bus that had a brick thrown through the windshield....

HTC released its flagship handset – the HTC One – earlier this year. Six months later, the One is still a fine handset by all means, except for its battery life. The One comes with a 2300mAh battery that should be enough to last you a day. However, compared to the likes of the LG G2, iPhone 5s and Note 3, the One can feel a bit lacking in the battery life department....

Those who scored access to the invite-only project, which seeks to use mobile devices for 3-D spatial mapping, picked up that detail in emails from , according to Android lice. Developers who want to buy a current-generation development tablet can do so, though it’s their last chance before, “opening up sales more broadly.” st like Glass, this futuristic technology isn’t cheap; even on discount, the tablet costs $512, a 50 percent price cut from the original cost of $1,024....

The top ten security practices for smartphone users are as follows: Listen to the device: Give due importance to the security status and recommendations your device gives you. The operating system of your smartphone is coded keeping in mind the average gadget user. It is essential to put the basic security features of your smartphone at least to use. With growing security concern, the smartphones come equipped with various security features such as fingerprint scanners, iris scanners and even depth perception facial recognition....

We all spend money on products or services that we don’t need. Drawing attention to these impulse purchases can make a world of difference in changing your daily spending habits. For whatever reason, visually recognizing the sheer amount you have spent in the past month on entertainment or shopping can be an eye-opening experience. Available on your PC or mobile device, the Spending Tracker is a simple-to-use method for tracking your expenses and spending....

If you start with the “Complete C# Unity Game Developer 2D Online Course” you’ll not only learn how to create five games, but you’ll also learn the powerful C# programming language, which could allow you to switch to a new highly-paid tech career in 2022. You will also be a Unity game engine master by the end of the course. Students love the class, rating it an impressive 4.7 out of 5 stars....

The microblogging platform Twitter Inc maintains its fight against the terrorist actions and so far it has already suspended more than 360,000 related accounts. Last February, Twitter said it had blocked 125 thousand accounts associated with terrorism, in particular, the self-proclaimed Islamic State (The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant – ISIS) and others. Since then, the fight against terrorism by the social network did not stop and was suspended over 235,000 accounts....

Tomorrow morning is going to be hard. I need to format the Xperia Z Ultra I’ve been using for the past two weeks and return it to Sony PR’s gorgeous downtown Helsinki office. I’ll be the first to admit, when I pulled this 6.44 inch beast out of its box, I laughed. Even now, when I pull it out of my pocket, I often giggle at its absurd proportions, but I’ve developed feelings for this smartphone that I can’t ignore....

With millions of people trying to avoid contact with others, many find themselves at home alone trying to keep their minds off this nasty pandemic. Things have gotten so bad out there that normal everyday situations like running to the grocery store are now frightening. The good news is many grocery stores now offer home delivery so you don’t have to risk shopping in person. But make sure you’re handling all deliveries in a safe way....

This is excellent news since, typically, it’s the other way around. Usually, cars lose value when you drive off the dealership’s parking lot. The used car bubble won’t last forever, so it’s better to sell sooner than later. Here’s a tip you can use to squeeze as much value out of your used car as possible. Software updates are the key. Here’s why they make a world of difference and how to take advantage of them to put as much money in your pocket as possible....

It’s not just Maps, either. Did you know there’s a hidden map in Google Photos that keeps track of where you’ve been and the photos you took there? Tap or click here for the hidden map on your phone that shows everywhere you’ve been. If you’re using Google Maps and value your privacy, there’s one setting you should turn off right now. We’re going to show you what that is and how to do it....

In its rear-view mirror, the V20 can see Samsung’s humbled Galaxy Note 7, another 5.7-inch phone that still reeks of exploding batteries. And in its view out the windshield, the V20 can see the ione 7 us. Apple will unveil this 5.5-inch phone in less than 24 hours, when it does, the earth’s magnetic poles will flip, every other conversation in the smartphone universe will come to a grinding halt....

That’s why we’re constantly warning you about new scams circulating on the social media giant. Now, another like-farming scam is making the rounds. Watch out for this like-farming scam Like-farming is just what it sounds like. Scammers post a story on Facebook for the purpose of cultivating likes and shares. Based on the way Facebook works, the more likes and shares a post has, the more likely it is to show up in people’s News Feeds....

The site serves as a repository of information about computer programming. It’s named after the software error that occurs when a program runs out of memory. Stack Overflow facilitates collaboration, problem-solving, and knowledge-sharing among individuals, groups, and organizations. Stack Overflow pros Ask questions and get practical, detailed answersTags and filters make questions and answers easy to findCommunities of like-minded computer programmers sharing informationNo advertisements or spamVoting system to promote accurate answersSmart participants with fast responses Stack Overflow cons Resistance to newbies asking questionsGuides about how to ask a question are difficult for beginnersDown-voting by fellow users without explanation or instructionNo way to refine and edit existing questions and answersModerators don’t always facilitate discussions efficiently...

China cracked down on the use of “unauthorised” VPNs throughout the course of 2017 with a campaign to take down and control censorship-thwarting software that attempts to break the country’s surveillance and blocking lists. The VPN crackdown culminated in the removal of all VPN apps by Apple from the Chinese App Store in July, and at the same time, Beijing ordered its state-owned internet service providers, including China Mobile, China Unicom, and China Telecom, to completely block access to VPNs by February 2018, ahead of the slated March 31 ban....

Best Calculator for General Use If all you need to do is do a few quick calculations, the built in calculator app gets the job done. en you want something that works better, MyScript Calculator should be your first stop. This is a completely free app that allows you to write calculations on the screen have them translated into functions, then instantly solved. You’re probably incredulous, but it works amazingly well....

If you’ve ever tried to share large photos through email, you know it can be a total headache. If you have too many photos, you get an error message that basically amounts to: “Tough luck, bud.” Now, let me tell you about the best way to send photos. IDrive allows you to back up all your PCs, Macs and mobile devices into ONE account. That means everything you need is in one convenient and easy-to-share spot — no more racking your brain for ways to compress photos into one easy email....

The Google Now Launcher sits alongside the Pixel Launcher in the Play Store as being two options available from Google itself. But Android Police reports that Google is planning on discontinuing the Google Now Launcher, and soon, only leaving behind the Pixel Launcher. The publication received an email from an anonymous tipster, which outlines the changes that are on the way. Google says it has begun notifying GMS partners that the change was incoming, and that the launcher will be pulled from the Play Store in the coming weeks....