Laptops from Lenovo, HP, Acer, Asus and Dell have bloatware that can be hacked

The problems relate to the bloatware that vendors put on laptops. However, in most instances, the buyers are annoyed by this bloatware. The experience is annoying to most people for a number of reasons. One of the vulnerabilities listed by Duo Security isSuperfish in Lenovo. This adware can be hacked easily say the researchers. But thats also why OEM software has remained a major security problem. source: www.techworm.net

June 2, 2016 · 1 min · 68 words · Jacob Roth

Overwatch hack alert : In-game hacks for Blizzard’s game sold at $30

A listing on Chinese equivalent of eBay, Taobao is selling Overwatch aimbots for Chinese Overwatch aficionados. While such hacks or cheats are not new, they are pretty expensive. For instance, there are hacks that get you aimbots in the game for $30! While most are happy with the tool, a few have encountered bugs in it. The Overwatch Assistant Tool is not the only hack available. Apparently there are websites in China which offer other tools as well....

June 2, 2016 · 1 min · 92 words · John Atkins

PayPal has filed a patent for a device to facilitate Bitcoin payments

The security component is tasked with handling any authentication operations. Additionally, the company also allowed PayPal merchants to accept payments in Bitcoin in the spring of 2015. Hopefully, with this new gear, such skepticism is going to be buried deep underground. source: www.techworm.net

June 2, 2016 · 1 min · 43 words · Susan Phillips

Researchers show how to steal data through PC components without hacking

However, these countermeasures are expensive and cumbersome, the researchers confessed. The manner in which hardware processes data has always exposed some vulnerabilities, he said. are reasonable…thats just good, secure design. The attacks are nonetheless real and can be carried out, said Nunnikhoven. source: www.techworm.net

June 2, 2016 · 1 min · 44 words · Rhonda Johnson

TeamViewer Hacked? Server goes offline even as users claim accounts hijacked

I believe I got hacked Saturday morning through TeamViewer, wrote Reddit user Morblius. They accessed my PayPal and transferred $3,000 from my PayPal account to theirs. We are currently experiencing issues in parts of our connection. We apologize for any inconveniences caused. I see a connection to my PC around 2:30 a.m. last night. Good thing I have a strong windows password. None of the Reddit accounts could be independently verified....

June 2, 2016 · 1 min · 143 words · Cynthia Wood

Windows 10 gets its own Magic Mirror, here is how to build your own

After Android magic mirrors, behold the new Windows 10 magic mirror Magic mirrors is something that we have seen quite often but this time, its Microsoft that is going to be placing its OS on a mirror, but with a twist. One of the things that the company has done well is added some personalization through the companys facial recognition software. With huge monetary resources at its disposal, we cannot see why Microsoft will not be able to pull this off....

June 2, 2016 · 2 min · 258 words · Kristen Morris

Facebook may be listening to what you say near your phone

Even Facebook has ears and they want to hear what you have to say. However, some experts believe that Facebook is not being fully transparent. Burns remarked, I dont think that people realize how much Facebook is tracking every move were making online. Anything that youre doing on your phone, Facebook is watching. In an NBC report, the feature is tested by Professor Burns. I think itd be wonderful to ride in one of those jeeps....

June 1, 2016 · 1 min · 178 words · John Martinez

Hackers selling Microsoft Windows zero-day exploit affecting all versions for $90,000

It is supposedly effective on every version of Microsoft Windows now in use. For this punch in of capability $95,000 USD does sound reasonable. BuggiCorp responds that his is different. However, this zero-day thread is an unusual sight on such an open cybercrime forum, Trustwaves Mador said. Finding a zero day listed in between these fairly common offerings is definitely an anomaly, he said. source: www.techworm.net

June 1, 2016 · 1 min · 66 words · Angela Smith

How To Block Access To Unsafe Or Unwanted Websites

With everyone following the online route, more and more people are getting hooked to Internet including children. It automatically starts to observe your web browsers and blocks access to unsuitable websites once it is launched. They will get an error about the data pipe connection every time someone attempts to load such a site. you could add as many entries as you want with time frames within the same day or different ones....

June 1, 2016 · 2 min · 256 words · Jennifer Raymond

How to Password Protect Files, Photos, Videos and Other Docs Using Encryption

Right-click any file once the setup is over and click Encrypt (escorted by a yellow locker icon). The original file is encrypted. Right-smack the file in Explorer to decrypt it. It can encrypt one or more files from a multiple selection or folder (not directory encryption). This lets you know how difficult it is for crackers to find out the key. However, you should probably remember it to be able to decrypt the file....

June 1, 2016 · 1 min · 159 words · Jessica Jordan

Intel 10-core processor for enthusiasts to cost whopping $1,700

In terms of performance, how does the Intel Core i7-6950X stack? Lets hope that AMD has a proper answer to all of these processors. source: www.techworm.net

June 1, 2016 · 1 min · 26 words · Lori Washington

Intel Core i7-6950X gets overclocked to 5.7GHz

PCWorldreports that several overclockers wanted to get their hands on the chip and take it to its limits. One of them happen to be disabling Intels power reduction feature, and increase the processors voltage delivery. Core i7-6950X features a TDP of 140W and if costs an unbelievable $1,723. What Intel forgot to point out was that its latest flagship processor is also great at overclocking. source: www.techworm.net

June 1, 2016 · 1 min · 67 words · Ashley Walker

Learn How To Remove Duplicate Contacts From Your Android Smartphone

Step 2: After the app is installed, launch the app on your Android smartphone. This app will start scanning all the contacts on your Android smartphone. Only the unique details of every contact will remain in your gear. Voila, you are done! To access this feature, you oughta unlock the contact syncing with Gmail. Once done, it will display all your contacts. All you’re gonna wanna do now is tap on duplicate contacts and delete it....

June 1, 2016 · 1 min · 88 words · Derek Hernandez