This messaging app with 500K+ downloads is hiding malware that steals your money
Malware has evolved over the years to make detection incredibly difficult. Part of the problem is that many malicious apps behave like legitimate ones – stealing your data while hiding in plain sight.
When these apps are detected by security researchers or mobile phone developers, they’re typically removed quickly from the respective stores. Tap or click here to see if your phone could be harboring some of these apps.
Photography tip: How to shoot a winter landscape
If you consider winter the most beautiful time of year, you might want to capture it on camera. That can be tough when you’re new to photography, though. There are all sorts of harsh elements for a newbie to balance, especially the intense light caused by snow reflecting the sun.
Ho-ho-ho! How to get Alexa to respond to 'Santa Claus' instead
The North Pole is a long way to go if children want to have a word with Santa Claus. The next best option is to write him a letter. But with almost 7 million letters sent every year, it might take a while to read them all. If you want to track Santa, this fun site is where you can do that.
What's on the Dark Web? These are the top 5 sites in 2021
When most of us think of the Dark Web, our mind goes straight to the worst-case scenarios. We think of assassins, poison, illegal drugs and creepy red room videos. But these hidden corners of the internet aren’t all darkness and depravity.
Tech 101: What to do when your computer freezes
Pop quiz: How often do you need to restart your computer for best performance?
Here’s a hint. If you only do it when your machine crashes or needs to update, that’s not enough. Tap or click for my recommendation for keeping your computer happy.
Before you download one more app, you must check this list first
What are the five most-used apps on your phone? For me, it’s Messages, Mail, Redfin, Instagram and Podcasts.
There are also those forgotten apps I downloaded and only used once or twice. I know you have them too. Before you hit “uninstall,” there’s a crucial step you need to take. Tap or click for the right way to delete apps.
Payroll company hit by ransomware - And it could mean your next check is late
The holiday season is in full swing, and many people rely on the year’s final paycheck to purchase Christmas presents or getaways. Need more holiday shopping inspiration? Tap or click here for 15 crowd pleasers under $50.
The Log4j flaw: What it means and what you can do to protect yourself
Cyberattacks, for the most part, are usually low-level intrusions into personal computers or ill-protected business networks. But now and again, a massive hack demonstrates that no company or person is immune. Tap or click here to see how 400 million medical records got exposed in a massive data breach.
5 branding tips for creating the perfect logo for your business or side hustle
If you’re a small business owner, you know that standing out can be one of your most challenging tasks. Attracting new clients often comes down to your presentation. You can have the best product in the world, but if your logo is sloppy and unprofessional, customers will flock to your better-prepared competitors.
Patch Tuesday is here: Update your Windows PC to fix 6 zero-days
Once a month, the most prominent software development companies release updates and patches for their products. Google released a patch for Chrome early though, tap or click here to see why it’s important.
The update cycle has become known as Patch Tuesday, and the December edition is stacked with security fixes and privacy plugs. It will be the last one for the year, and Microsoft addresses 67 security flaws in its operating system.