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Session ID is used to identify the user of web application. It can be sent with the GET method. An attacker can send a link to the user with predefined session ID. When the user logs in, the attacker can impersonate him, because the user uses the predefined session ID, which is known to the attacker. This is how session fixation works. As we can see, there is no need to guess the session ID because the attacker just chooses the session ID that will be used by the victim....

As exciting as that might sound, there are several things that you need to keep in consideration before hitting the road. COVID-19 restrictions aside, there are other important things to worry about when booking a vacation. Tap or click here for 10 things to think about before finalizing your plans. With Memorial Day less than a week away, tons of people are looking to get out and have some fun....

Carriers in the United States are notorious for preloading a bunch of bloatware on Android devices. Among the top four carriers in the region, Verizon is the worst and preloads the most number of bloatware on the devices that it sells. Despite all the hate that bloatware are subjected to, Verizon does not seem to be in any mood to mend its ways. The carrier has reportedly offered big companies with an option to install their apps on the home screen of the devices it sells....

Tasker, when combined with its various plugins on the Play Store, is easily the most powerful app for any ecosystem out there. If you have the neccessary hardware in place, you can use Tasker to issue voice commands to control and automate your home via voice commands, as seen previously in many videos. With Android Wear smartwatches now being released, things were bound to go to the next level with users controlling their home by issuing voice commands to their “smart” wrist watch, as shown in the video below....

With Maelstrom project, a Web browser to its distributed, BitTorrent has already near its Web P2P technology. While slightly different, WebTorrent goes further. Under development for two years and still in beta, WebTorrent is indeed a “client” for BitTorrent Web browser. It works with all browsers “modern” does not need a plugin that installs and enables to share files directly from the browser, with no configuration required. Also Read: How to Increase uTorrent Download Speed...

According to Contrast Labs research the top 5 application vulnerabilities include: Sensitive data exposure – affects 69 percent of applications Cross-site request forgery – affects 55 percent of applications Broken authentication and session management – affects 41 percent of applications Security misconfiguration – affects 37 percent of applications Missing function level access control – affects 33 percent of applications Additional research found of the software applications tested, 80% had at least one vulnerability....

That’s because, as technology makes it easier for you to access the internet from everywhere and from countless devices, including smart appliances, hackers have more ways to access your data. Once they have remote access to your internet-connected smartphone, tablet or laptop, they can steal your ID, your credit card information and more. There are security measures in place to help you, like the WiFi Alliance’s WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)....

The Anker 737 power bank changes this. This power bank can output a full 140W of power needed to handle the most demanding workloads. The Anker 737 has a very solid, brick-shaped construction, of exactly the sort of high quality that I have come to expect from a company like Anker. It has a battery capacity of 24,000 mAh, good for nearly five recharges of an iPhone 13, and more than one charge of the MacBook Pro....

Apteligent has released its tally for new Android flagship device launches in the second half of 2016, the visuals are quite stunning. The most obvious takeaway is that in a normal year a new Samsung Note absolutely blows away its competitors, with a massive spike in sales at launch a sustained sell-through. This year that initial burst is followed by an equally steep decline as people rushed to return their hsets following a global recall....

A title this big is sure to be one of the most pirated films of the year. Tap or click to see the web’s most pirated TV shows. But pirating doesn’t only carry legal risks. It also attracts the attention of hackers and cybercriminals, who latch on to the hype of a major movie and infect pirated copies with malware. It’s an easy way to distribute malware en masse, but is it really that dangerous?...

It has only been a week since the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus hit the market, now it seems that the device has already been pirated or jailbroken. A renowned hacker and security researcher named Luca Tedesco has risen a picture on his Twitter account showing the jailbroken iPhone 7. Many users said that this hacker was lying about the jailbreaks for the final version of iOS 10. However, the contents which were published by him, actually it worked fine and has able cover many mouths....

For example, one feature that is of great importance is water resistant casings. Sometimes they will take a swim (especially dogs), and if the device is not water resistant, it will break and you will no longer have anything to track them with. Also, there are other features that a good GPS pet tracker device must have. What features do these devices must have? As we’ve mentioned earlier, being waterproof is something that is very important....

Seven budget ANC Headphones you can buy Sennheiser HD 4.5 BTNC – That sound! Rs 9,500 (generally) In terms of sheer sound quality, we would say these are perhaps one of the best options out there. They are also very compact, fold into a small enough carrying bag. The noise-canceling is decent enough although the controls for it are a little fiddly – you will not get the kind of ANC that the likes of the Venue and the BackBeat offer, but it is more than adequate for most users....

Torrent Websites Deploy Mirror Sites To Bypass Ban We all know very well that recently several stories related to downloads through P2P networks, or you can say Torrent sites have caught the attention of Internet users in India. As recently, in India, the government of the country has announced the blocking of several torrent sites simply to block the users from downloading copyright and protected contents. Hence, in this situation, there are many users who might be thinking that downloading copyright protected files from torrent sites is legal in India or not....

The company made the announcement of this relaunch on Saturday, but they launched it today in some limited regions, such as Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the US, and the UK. Twitter Blue Came Back With Paid Blue Tick After Elon Musk’s decision, Twitter launched the so-called Twitter Blue last month, which was aimed at delivering the former verification blue badge in exchange for monthly charges, which were $7.99 per month....

It’s so easy to get distracted, whether you’re texting, looking at your smartphone’s map, reaching for a water bottle, putting on makeup or other similar things. People are dying and there’s absolutely no reason that your loved ones should be the next victims. Fortunately, when it comes to distracted driving, car makers and tech giants like Google and Apple are making strides to help keep their eyes on the road....

Vivo is teasing the launch of a new flagship smartphone, the Vivo X50 Pro. The phone appears to feature a really interesting camera setup, featuring Samsung’s brand new camera sensor and a unique, gimbal-like image stabilization system that promises fluid videos and impressive low-light images. The Vivo X50 Pro will be unveiled in China on June 1. It is the company’s flagship smartphone, and it will feature a high-end processor, a quad-camera setup, and all other high-end connectivity features....

It’s almost 2 months since Google announced the launch of Google Wave. But many of us are still not aware about the capabilities of Google Wave. Why everyone in tech world is so much excited about it? Is it something which is path-breaking? Is it something which will change the way Internet works today? So, what exactly is Google Wave? What is Google Wave? Google Wave is a new in-browser communication and collaboration tool that is already being hailed by some as the next evolution of email....

I know I’ve seen my fair share of these scams as well, although mine typically goes the employer and insurance routes. These swindlers not only try to extort money from you, in a lot of ways, but they also make it sound like you don’t have a choice. Although there are always exceptions to the rule, such as trying to get information or money through email for employment reasons too....

You see, two years ago, almost to the month, the Samsung Galaxy S4 was launched, with quad core Snapdragon 600 processor, 2GB of RAM, a 5” 1080p screen, 13MP camera with 1080p video capture, NFC and loads of sensors. This data point is interesting because it’s still just as capable as anything being launched in 2015. I should know – I’ve got one. This all comes to mind after reading a Register editorial reporting on how ‘savvy’ consumers are being far more choosy and not chasing after the very latest specs and 2015 trends....