New Crypto-Currency Rewards Users For Participating In DDoS Attacks

The currency only works when the users computer targets a TLS-enabled website. TLS stands for Transport Layer Security, a cryptographic protocol for secure Internet communication. Cryptocurrencies are a subset of alternative currencies, or specifically of digital currencies. The researchers suggested that the miners with DDoSCoin blocks could then trade these for other currencies, including bitcoin. This allows the client to prove to others that it has communicated with the server....

August 16, 2016 · 1 min · 143 words · Cynthia Bass

Nexus 6P Explodes While Charging

Luckily, it seems that there were no injuries sustained. I was using the official Google USB-C cable and charger. They will also be escalating the matter. source: www.techworm.net

August 16, 2016 · 1 min · 28 words · Deborah Barnett

Over 1 Billion Plus Android smartphones vulnerable to Linux TCP Flaw

The vulnerability has been deemed as critical and assigned CVE-2016-5696. Lookout says that all Linux kernel versions between v3.6 and up to v4.7 are vulnerable. However, Google patches dont percolate to majority of Android smartphone users due to lethargy of smartphone manufacturers. net.ipv4.tcp_challenge_ack_limit = 999999999 Read More source: www.techworm.net

August 16, 2016 · 1 min · 49 words · Carlos Brown

Pokemon Go Hack Allows You To Become Unbeatable At Gyms Using Eggs

These are unbeatable gyms, where gym leaders are eggs. Eggs have no moves, and no HP. And, they too can earn coins without worry. Press play to watch the video below. source: www.techworm.net

August 16, 2016 · 1 min · 33 words · David Waller

Shadow Broker claims to have hacked the NSA, wants $500 million to release files and hacking tools

NSA is in deep shit if we are to believe what Shadow Brokers says. The Shadow Brokers made their warning through a Tumbler Blog post written in imperfect English. NSA, Juniper Networks, Cisco or Fortinet has refused to comment on Shadow Brokers hacking claims. source: www.techworm.net

August 16, 2016 · 1 min · 46 words · Zachary Davidson

Windows 10 Anniversary update has a serious problem says Microsoft

Buggy updates and patches have become the order of the day for Microsoft. The most important upgrade is also compulsory which means that Windows 10 users can opt out of it. This issue does not occur when starting Windows 10 in Safe Mode. source: www.techworm.net

August 16, 2016 · 1 min · 45 words · Keith Hernandez

Zebra says its new machine learning algorithm can save 500,000 lives a year

Table Of Contents Can an Algorithm Save 500,000 People a Year? If youre not technically inclined, you may tangentially know that they have something to do with coding. If you ARE technically inclined, you know that they are what makes our IT-based world go round. Well, according to one company, they can do a whole lot more. They have developed a set of algorithms they claim can help detect under-diagnosed medical conditions....

August 15, 2016 · 1 min · 123 words · Mr. William Price

Elephone U-Disk is a most secured pendrive with a fingerprint reader

Thanks to the sensor integrated fingerprint. In terms of its storage, it has been divided into two parts such as public and private section. Elephone also promises fast and accurate fingerprint reading. The body of the U-Disk will apparently be quite solid and made of chrysalis full metal jacket. The encryption system using fingerprint supports the major operating systems, Windows, MacOS, Linux, and Android. For more information, just check:https://www.elephone.hk/ Read More...

August 14, 2016 · 1 min · 73 words · Norma Lamb

Google secretly working on a new OS “Fuchsia” and its not Android or Chrome OS based

Google is using Dart as the programming code for the OS, and Flutter for the user interface. The OS will support 32-bit and 64-bit ARM CPUs, and also 64-bit PCs. According to an Android Police report, Google hopes to replace Android and Chrome OS with Fuchsia. LK is a kernel designed for small systems typically used in embedded applications. According to Geiselbrecht, we should also see Fuchsia running on a Raspberry Pi 3 in the near future....

August 14, 2016 · 1 min · 79 words · Natalie Hall

Slow Internet speed? Why it is better to reset your Wi-Fi router!

We will venture to explain you in the article why resetting Wi-Fi router is better than restarting your router. Resetting your router is quite different from restarting your router. Resetting your router will take your configs back to the optimum level. Most Wi-Fi routers have the reset button on their rear panel while some may have it on the underside. The router will then restart in the factory default setting....

August 14, 2016 · 1 min · 89 words · Jeffrey Booth

The $5 Onion Omega2 Linux computer is made to order for Internet of Things

The Onion Omega2is an Arduino-compatible board which runs Linux natively. It has Wi-Fi built in and can be expanded to support cellular, Bluetooth, and GPS connections. Omega2 is a collective effort of thirteen artists, engineers and makers based in Boston, Toronto and Shenzhen. Omega2 is a Linux computer designed for hardware projects. It does a few things. First it allows software developers to develop hardware using high-level programming languages and familiar developer tools....

August 14, 2016 · 1 min · 160 words · Jack Bond

Any Samsung smartphone can be factory reset remotely with this hack

Smartphone owners also use it when Android starts acting weird. The method works on older devices as well. The remote factory reset option exploits a security hole from Samsung. Rootjunky used a Samsung Galaxy S7 running on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow to demonstrate the flaw. That opens a prompt to download the business card scanning app on Galaxy Apps. The S7 is able to be used normally again. Note that the hack can be exploited only if the Samsung has a Google login....

August 13, 2016 · 1 min · 91 words · Kyle Dudley

For your eyes only: Turkish man builds invisible iPhone screen for onlookers

Do you wish that only you could see your smartphone irrespective of anyone around it? Well, there may be some good news for you. Only the wearer of these glasses can see the screen. These pair of glasses has been built-in with a chip that allows you to navigate your smartphone in private. Currently, the prototype of Gogers invention is available for the iPhone. I made the first one in six months, the second one in four months....

August 13, 2016 · 1 min · 156 words · Gail Sawyer