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Microsoft Is Scanning the Contents of Password-Protected Zip Archives

Microsoft is scanning password-protected and encrypted zip archives for malware, according to reports from security researchers. Andrew Brandt, Principle Researcher at SophosLabs, took to Mastodon to report the issue: Well, apparently #microsoft #Sharepoint now has the ability to...
Posted On 18 May 2023
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Android Apps to Let Users Delete Their Accounts and Data

Google is implementing a major change in Android, requiring that developers give users a way delete their accounts and data. While certainly convenient, the plethora of mobile apps many people use can be a major security risk. The more apps a person uses, the more their personal...
Posted On 03 May 2023
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Authorities Tried Searching Mullvad VPN Headquarters, No Data Compromised

Mullvad VPN has revealed that authorities tried searching its Swedish headquarters but assures users no data was — or even could be — compromised. Mullvad VPN is one of the most trusted names in the VPN market. In addition to passing multiple independent audits, the company is...
Posted On 25 Apr 2023
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EU Telcos: ‘There Would Be No Netflix, Google Without Us’

The battle over who will pay for EU infrastructure upgrades is heating up, with the telcos saying Big Tech owes them. The EU is looking to the future and trying to determine how critical network infrastructure will be funded. One of the leading proposals involves charging Big...
Posted On 30 Mar 2023
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System76 Debuts Updated AMD-Based Pangolin Linux Laptop

System76 has unveiled a new and updated version of the Pangolin, its AMD-based Linux laptop. System76 is a US-based computer maker that specializes in Linux-compatible machines. Each component is selected for maximum compatibility, so users don’t have to worry about their WiFi or...
Posted On 23 Feb 2023
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FTC Targets ‘Corporate Surveillance’ and ‘Data Security’

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is targeting “corporate surveillance,” wherein companies profit from the data they collect on consumers. Corporate surveillance has become a growing problem, with companies collecting vast quantities of consumer data — often without the...
Posted On 06 Feb 2023
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DuckDuckGo Android App Now Offers Some of the Best Privacy Protection

DuckDuckGo (DDG) has opened its App Tracking Protection beta to all Android users, providing some of the most capable privacy protection. App Tracking Protection acts as a local VPN on an Android device. Rather than creating a network connection, like a typical VPN, the feature...
Posted On 27 Jan 2023
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Instagram Unveils Live Rooms, Ability to Livestream With Three People

Instagram has introduced Live Rooms, doubling the capacity of its Live on Instagram feature. Instagram previously allowed creators to go live with a single individual, meaning a livestream only had a total of two people in it. With Live Rooms, creators can now go live with up to...
Posted On 16 Jan 2023
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An Introduction to Marketing Software

Marketing is crucial for businesses. Regardless of your product’s or service’s excellence, you won’t get customers without getting the word out. Your business’s success depends on its marketing strategy, and effective marketing campaigns can even help average products sell more....
Posted On 12 Jan 2023
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WhatsApp’s ‘View Once’ May Come to Text Messages

WhatsApp’s “View Once” feature may expand beyond photos and videos, with the company reportedly looking to bring it to text messages. WhatsApp has had the ability to send View Once pictures and videos for some time, but the feature has been noticeably absent from text messages....
Posted On 14 Dec 2022
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