New to Linux? HandyLinux Is a Great Distro for Linux Newbies

Table Of Contents Want to learn Linux? HandyLinuxoffers a simplified approach for those who are new to the Linux desktop operating system. HandyLinux is a Debian-based Linux distribution which is lightweight and has slightly remixed Xfce desktop environment. The remixed desktop is the distinguishing feature of this distro. It is built around HandyMenu, a custom start menu with applications and Internet bookmarks grouped in tabs. Getting the ISO VisitHandyLinuxto download the ISO....

July 10, 2016 · 1 min · 147 words · George Velasquez

Parrot Security OS 3.0 Ethical Hacking Distro Now Available For Raspberry Pi, Cubieboard

The highly anticipated Parrot Security OS 3.0 release dubbed as Lithium arrived on June 21, 2016. Keeping security auditing in mind, Parrot Security OS 3.0 has been designed with penetration testing. Each edition is designed for a specific target audience, featuring more or less security-oriented tools. The OS is based on Debian GNU/Linux 8 Jessie and ships with a custom hardened Linux 4.5 kernel. The desktop environment should be MATE....

July 10, 2016 · 1 min · 75 words · Jessica Baker

These Are The Top Three Programming Languages For Electronics Tinkering

Want to play around with electronics ? A survey done by Hackster.io found out the three languages that the people thought were the best to learn. More than 3,000 people from around the world filled the survey. Trailing behind C is Python, which is then followed closely by Javascript, Java, and C#. To view the complete results of the survey, go toHackerster.io. Source:Lifehacker Read More source: www.techworm.net

July 10, 2016 · 1 min · 67 words · Daniel Stephenson

Ubuntu’s Unity desktop environment can run in Windows 10

In other words, an Ubuntu sub-system will allow you to run Linux software using a command-line interface. The practicalities of running Unity inside Windows are also debatable. Guerra24 has posted instructions for installing and configuring Unity at Github. Source:Softpedia Read More source: www.techworm.net

July 10, 2016 · 1 min · 43 words · Sherry Carroll

40 Million iCloud Accounts Hacked? Hackers Hold iOS Devices To Ransom

The attack is almost too simple. It starts with a compromised Apple ID. From there, the attacker uses Find My iPhone and places the victims equipment into lost mode. In each of the cases reported publicly, the ransom demanded is usually $30 to $50. Salted Hash started excavating on this story after the email was received. The report adds that for now, lets assume there hasnt been a massive iCloud data breach....

July 9, 2016 · 1 min · 141 words · Scott Hodge

Amazon Kindle Servers Breached, 80,000 Amazon Users’ Passwords and Personal Information Leaked

Also Read-How To Read Kindle Books On PC 0x2Taylor also confirmed to have verified the validity of the credentials. Personally I dont want to leak the data, he said. He tweeted a screenshot of the leaked information to Amazon at 9:35 a.m. Eastern. At 10:17 a.m., he said in a direct message, Its going up now. I was trying to prove them privately but they were ignoring my warnings. With the information now available publicly, 0x2Taylor said hes no longer seeking any contact with Amazon....

July 9, 2016 · 1 min · 111 words · Julie Wagner

Build your own mini-EMP generator and disrupt electronic gadgets

Do you think it is time to teach such neighbours an unforgettable lesson? For such occasions and more, EMP is your best friend. Table Of Contents What is EMP? This is the same EMP you will be using to put a stop to your obnoxious neighbour. Disclaimer : Playing with EMPs is dangerous and you may ruin your electronic equipment including medical gadgets and computers. Using EMP may also be illegal in some countries and we dont condone such actions....

July 9, 2016 · 2 min · 264 words · Travis English

Pokemon GO game leads teenage girl to a dead body

Pokemon GO was released in the U.S. on July 7 causing servers to crash due to the immense demand. The Pokemons are all over Riverton. I was trying to get a Pokemon from a natural water resource. She said she climbed over a fence to get down to the river. I was walking towards the bridge along the shore when I saw something in the water, Wiggins said. I had to take a second look and I realized it was a body....

July 9, 2016 · 1 min · 173 words · Christopher Doyle

Secret Voice Commands In YouTube Videos Can Hijack Your Smartphone

However, the voice software has also made it simpler to hack devices. But, the attack was possible only if the smartphone had its headphones plugged in. The attack works when the user is viewing a tainted YouTube video that contains hidden commands. Ok Google, Open XKCD.com, the voice says, and a nearby smartphone opens that URL. Check out the embedded video below. https://news.softpedia.com/news/hidden-voice-commands-embedded-in-youtube-videos-can-hijack-your-smartphone-506142.shtml#ixzz4DsxEroqk Read More source: www.techworm.net

July 9, 2016 · 1 min · 67 words · Stephanie Mason

Top 10 Android Most Common Problems With Their Solutions

10 Most Common Android Problems & Solutions Are you facing problems with your Android smartphone? However, the best thing of having an android is maximum problems has a solution. Battery Drain Battery drain is one of the most common problems in an Android smartphone. This is the price we have to pay for having the smartest devices in the world. Open your options menu, hit the location and enable battery saving mode....

July 9, 2016 · 3 min · 523 words · Jennifer Coleman

Windows 10 upgrade offer for Windows 7/8.1 users gets over in 3 weeks

But there is no option to upgrade to Windows 10 unless you want unsupported Windows software on your PC/lappy. Many of you may believe that it is better to stick to Windows 7 but the fact remains. Without security updates, any OS is a sitting bait for hackers and cyber criminals. Also, Windows 10 is pretty awesome. The mistakes Microsoft did with Windows 8.1, it undid with Windows 10. First and foremost, Redmond listened to Windows customers recommendations and complaints....

July 9, 2016 · 4 min · 655 words · Stacie Torres

10 YouTube Channels For Learning Ethical Hacking Course Online

You dont need to pay any punch in of money to these channels. source: www.techworm.net

July 8, 2016 · 1 min · 15 words · Chase Page

A Cyborg Stingray Made Of Rat Muscles And Gold May Lead To Better Artificial Heart

And the look on his face was both sorrow and horror. But with perseverance, the team succeeded in realising Parkers vision. This miniature robot like an actual stingray features a flat body with long wing-like fins. It is laced with about 200,000 rat heart muscle cells called cardiomyocytes. A series of light-sensitive (photovoltaic) cardiomyocytes were strategically aligned along the top. In the truest sense, the cyborg is a hybrid of biological and synthetic components....

July 8, 2016 · 1 min · 96 words · David Young