Discovered in late 2016, the Dirty COW is a computer security vulnerability that affects all Linux-based systems. The surprising thing is that this kernel-level flaw has existed in the Linux Kernel since 2007, but was only discovered and exploited in 2016. Today, we’ll see what exactly is this vulnerability, the systems it affects, and how […]
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If your household consists of iOS and Android devices, you can now take advantage of Google’s Trusted Contacts app. First launched for Android users, the app is now available in the iOS app store, making it easy for users on both platforms to connect. Trusted Contacts is similar to Apple’s Find My Friends app, allowing you to add […]
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Google has launched a new initiative called Be Internet Awesome. This is an educational program designed to teach kids how to stay safe online. To that end, it comprises of five key lessons which, when taken together, should help children everywhere navigate the online world. Today’s children are growing up online. The internet has been, […]
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On the whole, macOS Sierra is a solid update. While new features like Siri are useful from time to time, one of Sierra’s spotlight features is storage management. macOS is making storage optimization easier, but in the process also playing a risky game with your data. It’s the Desktop and Documents Sync and Optimized Storage features […]
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The holidays are upon us, online sales are expected to go through the roof, and more U.S. consumers than ever (68 percent, or roughly 170 million people) plan to buy technological gifts this holiday season. Unfortunately, cybercriminals bank (no pun intended) on heightened shopping excitement and lowered safety practices, thus coming up with more creative ways […]
Continue ReadingTax fraud is on the rise, and filing your taxes online makes you a target. What can you do to make sure that you aren’t the victim of tax fraud this year? Read the full article: How to Stay Safe from Tax Fraud This Tax Season MakeUseOf
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