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This is the first year that memory safety vulnerabilities are not the biggest category of security flaws, and comes a year after Google made Rust the default for new code in the Android Open Source Project (AOSP). Other memory-safe languages Google has used for Android include Java and Java-compatible Kotlin. C and C++ are still dominant languages in AOSP, but Android 13 is the first version where most of the new code is from memory-safe languages....

However, one scheme continues to take the fight to ransomware gangs and has now helped over 1.5 million victims successfully decrypt their machines without giving into ransom demands, preventing an estimated $1.5 billion from ending up in the hands of cyber criminals. The figures come from Europol on the sixth anniversary of No More Ransom, the European Union law enforcement agency’s anti-ransomware initiative. SEE: Ransomware: Why it’s still a big threat, and where the gangs are going next First launched in 2016 by Europol, the Dutch National Police (Politie), and a handful of cybersecurity and IT companies with four decryption tools available, No More Ransom has now grown to offer 136 free decryption tools for 165 variants of ransomware, including GandCrab, REvil, Maze, and more....

Social networks like Twitter, Facebook etc. are exploiting human vanity. The Y2K syndrome highlighted global fears that there might be something out in the virtual universe that would take control of our lives—something like the implantation of GPS chips in our skin, for example. Well, it’s not “something” that takes control of our lives, instead we ourselves blithely send out various pieces of personal information in an attempt to project ourselves as something special within the virtual universe....

After launching the Galaxy S20 series earlier this year, Samsung has been gearing up for the launch of the Galaxy Note 20 series. The design and some specifications of the Galaxy Note 20 and the Galaxy Note 20+ were leaked over the past few weeks. Now, the camera specifications of the Galaxy Note 20+ were leaked, and it looks like it could be similar to the Galaxy S20 Ultra....

Every year at IFA, Samsung unveils a new variant of the Galaxy Note, which then goes on to sell millions of units in the following months. With just a little over three months left for the Galaxy Note 4, details about the phablet have started emerging on the Internet. According to the folks over at SamMobile, the Galaxy Note 4 will be available in two hardware variants — one with a Snapdragon 805 processor for the US, Korean and Chinese markets, and the second Exynos 5433 powered variant, which will be available in Europe and other parts of the world....

Earlier this year, Samsung launched the Galaxy S20 and S20 Ultra. Since the launch, the Galaxy S20 Ultra was riddled with a bunch of problems. Samsung issued updates to fix the issue. Now yet another issue has raised its ugly head on Galaxy S20 and Note 20 Ultra. Both the devices are facing charging issues after the latest update. Many users have reported that wireless charging disconnects automatically now and then....

What are the features do you especially remember about the Nokia phones from the 90s? Most probably many of you instantly think of the sculptural resistance of the phone, indestructible before any fall or another type of threat to the integrity of the equipment. The renewed Nokia, the one that resurfaced in the hands of HMD Global, promised that its new models, Nokia smartphones with Android, would also be characterized by their resistance....

There are many cool ways you can use your smartphone camera that don’t involve photos. Try looking up UPC barcodes, translate languages or even play games via augmented reality, that little photographic powerhouse in your pocket can do so much more than capture the fleeting moments of your life. One of the most productive ways of using your smartphone’s camera is to use it as a portable, pocket document scanner....

The OnePlus 5 is a modest upgrade over the OnePlus 3/3T except for the camera department. The Never Settle company has gone all in on the camera of the phone and included a dual-camera setup that is similar to that of the iPhone 7 Plus. The OnePlus 5 does use higher resolution sensors (16MP, 20MP) with smaller pixels when compared to the iPhone 7 Plus and lacks OIS, but it does come with a wider f/1....

OnePlus today announced that they will start rolling out the Cyanogen OS 12 update for the OnePlus One on or before March 30, 2015. The company had initially promised to update the One to Lollipop within 90 days of the code being released by Google, but could not keep up its word. It was only late last month that OnePlus announced the delay in the rollout of the final builds of Cyanogen OS 12 and OxygenOS to late March....

In May, CyanogenMod reverted the latest touchscreen firmware for the company’s flagship, the One, due to excessive battery drain. Now, in a forums posting on the company’s website, staff member Helen has posted an update on what’s happening with the software options for the OnePlus, including status updates on the state of CM12.1, as well as where OxygenOS currently stands. For CM121, which was updated to 5.1, the testing phase is well underway at this point....

Although shopping online is convenient, it can also be pretty costly, thanks to shipping and tax fees. That’s why free coupon hunting services can make a world of difference. When you’re shopping, they scan the web for promo codes that can lower your final price. We also have good news for anyone who uses Honey or wants to sign up. It now offers cash back when you link your account with PayPal....

Optus said in a statement Monday that Deloitte’s “independent external review” of the breach would encompass the telco’s security systems, controls, and processes. It added that the move was supported by the board of its parent company Singtel, which had been “closely monitoring” the situation. Elaborating on Deloitte’s forensic assessment, Optus CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin said: “This review will help ensure we understand how it occurred and how we can prevent it from occurring again....

The figures come from Microsoft’s Digital Defense Report 2022 and are based on analysis of trillions of alerts and signals collected from the company’s worldwide ecosystem of products and services. It warns that cyberattacks are on the rise, with account passwords still very much the main target of hackers – particularly as many accounts are vulnerable because they lack any additional layers of protection beyond the password itself to help keep them secure....

For the most part, users will go through the process without thinking twice about the implications of the drivers. They are necessary for the device to work and are released by the original manufacturer. So, they must be safe, right? Well, it was recently proven that isn’t always the case. Firmly in line for the award of the oldest vulnerability, a printer flaw was discovered 16 years after release. And it’s still being used....

Viljami Kuosmanen, a Finnish web developer, and a hacker has discovered that several browsers including Chrome, Apple’s Safari, Opera and utility tools like LastPass can be disillusioned to give away users personal information which the browsers fetch from the autofill systems linked with the profiles. The attack relies on tricking the users when the users enter the information in any of the boxes the autofill will enter other information in any of the other boxes even ones that are not visible on the page....

Last week, Pixel 6 owners had a hard time using Magic Eraser on Google Photos. Now, the February 2022 security patch appears to have set off Wi-Fi connectivity issues for some Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro users. Here’s a closer look at the problem. The Pixel 6 got off to a shaky start on the software front, hamstrung by delayed security updates and broken features. Just last week, several Pixel 6 users could not remove unwanted elements from their images using the Magic Eraser tool in Google Photos....

Fitness machine maker Peloton was recently forced to recall several items after children suffered severe injuries. One child was so badly hurt that he now has permanent brain damage. Peloton machines aren’t designed for children, but when a product specifically made for infants and toddler cause harm, it’s especially devastating. A recall is being issued now for a popular baby rocker posing serious risks. Make sure to share this article with friends and family to keep their kids safe....

Over a year ago, Red — the company known for its expensive camera gear — unveiled the Red Hydrogen One, its first Android smartphone. Back then, the company only started taking pre-orders for the handset and did not provide much details about it. Back then, the company started accepting pre-orders for two variants of the Red Hydrogen One — one with an aluminum chassis and a more expensive $1,595 variant featuring a Titanium chassis....

Recently, Xiaomi India partnered with Reliance Jio and announced some amazing offers for Mi users. The company is giving away 30GB of additional 4G data for free. It’s being said that the partnership was made in a bid to attract more sales from the smartphone consumer market. However, not all Reliance Jio and Xiaomi users will get the additional 30GB free data, the sim which is activated on or after June 16 are only eligible for this new offer....