There are always bound to be bugs in software. Sometimes these issues aren’t that big, but sometimes they can be dangerous. Take for example a recent Windows WiFi vulnerability that Microsoft disclosed. This vulnerability is severe enough that it could allow hackers to remotely takeover your PC. Microsoft recently confirmed the existence of CVE-2024-30078. This…
Due to the ever-evolving nature of Android, sometimes new vulnerabilities can be found. This could be due to a number of reasons, but it’s something that pretty much all platforms have to deal with. Unfortunately, it looks like Android has a new app vulnerability that Android users should probably be aware of. In a post…
It’s not that hard for your carrier to know where you are at all times. This is because when you’re hooked to one of their towers, they have an idea of where you are. If you’re feeling a bit iffy about this, then you might be interested to learn that Android 15 could offer a…
How IP address “leakage” affects personal data privacy An IP address is like a digital fingerprint on the Internet. It is used to identify your device and its location on the network. But what happens when your IP address falls into the hands of malicious actors? How can it affect your privacy and security on…
Google recently announced that it was adding some improvements to Google Chrome’s built-in browsing protection for users, aimed at reducing incidents of phishing, malware, unwanted software downloads and such. The updates were announced for iOS and desktop users, and will roll out to more users soon. To guard users against malicious sites, the Standard protection…
The username and password security feature is old and dated, but it still works if you choose a strong password. It’s not the most foolproof system, but it’s what we’ve got. There are plans to potentially kill off the system with passwordless logins, like with Passkeys. Google is now making it easier for Pixel users…
Technology has grown to occupy a central place in society and play a key part in all our lives. Of course, some technologies are more common in everyday life than others and have a significant impact on how we live. Mobile tech is a great example of this. Smartphones are something that we all rely…
Apple’s AirTag item tracker has come to the rescue again. Per The Queen City News, the Gavino family was visiting the North Carolina mountains from Miami, Florida because they had a dream to celebrate Christmas in the Carolinas. Last Friday, after flying into Charlotte Douglas International Airport, the family realized that one of their bags…
Have you noticed that there are some websites that log you in automatically when you visit it? These sites rely on what are known as session cookies. These cookies contain authentication information to save you time from having to log in everytime you visit the website. These cookies have a limited lifespan so they cannot…
Every device that is connected to the internet has an IP address that helps identify them. While there are legitimate purposes for IP addresses, it can also be used for nefarious purposes like tracking where a device is logging in from. If you’re concerned about your privacy, then you’re in luck, especially if you’re a…