Tag: security
ES File Explorer exposes files to anyone on the same network
It's a fact that file sharing in Android is easy. Unlike iOS, Android allows quick transfer of data between two devices as long as...
Huawei not spying for China, CEO says
Huawei is on its way to the top but not without a big fight. It's currently the No. 2 mobile brand after Samsung. It...
Selling of location data must be investigated by the FCC, senators urge
T-Mobile, AT&T, and other telcos may need to be more careful this time in protecting the privacy of the consumers. Some US senators and...
Game, TV, Remote Control apps are actually adware in disguise
With the millions of apps available in the Google Play Store, it can sometimes be hard to sift through the real and the ones...
Facial recognition tech still can be duped on some phones
Facial recognition sounds promising and interesting to use but technology has plenty of problems. It's not really safe according to several sources already. We...
Skype bug bypasses passcode when receiving calls; vulnerability fixed
If you use Skype a lot on your phone, you might want to update to the latest version or else nefarious elements will be...
Secure your smart home devices, Alexa and Chromecast can be tricked
How secure is your smart home assistant? Maybe not so much as shared by Pen Test Partners, a firm that prides itself in testing...
Amazon admits data breach but doesn’t disclose details
Some Amazon users woke up to a disturbing email from the online retail giant, just a few days before the expected heavy traffic of...
Google Home Hub not secure, Google counters allegation
What seems to be an unsolicited effort can be a way to make things better. For the Google Home Hub and the rest of...
Titan M chip strengthens security in Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL devices
While security is probably not the sexiest feature to highlight when launching a new smartphone, Google knows there’s a segment of buyers who are...
SIKURPhone XZ1 and XA2 are high-security Xperia phones
This isn't the first time we're hearing the name but Sirkus is back with a new smartphone. In 2015, there was the GranitePhone made...
Google Assistant now integrated with more security brands
A few years ago, most people would probably not have been able to afford to have security systems set up in their homes unless...