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In Summary WhatsApp is one of the most famous messaging services out there, with over 2 billion active users worldwide. But sometimes, owing to multiple reasons, WhatsApp media like photos and videos do not show up in the gallery app. We will look at some of the best troubleshooting steps to fix the issue once and for all. If you are having this issue, don’t worry – we have some troubleshooting steps that will help you fix it once and for all!...

Their fears are justified because so many things can go wrong when technology and the internet are involved. One example is how tech affects a child’s development. Tap or click here to see how too much screen time changes the way kids’ brains develop. Stunted development is alarming enough, but there are even scarier threats out there. Parents are being warned to check their kids’ devices for a bunch of popular apps....

Treat it like it’s as confidential as your other sensitive information — your banking credentials, address, Social Security number. And don’t give it away willy-nilly as you probably did before. It’s not just robocalls. Remember your personal phone number is also tied to various account security options such as two-factor authentication and log-ins. Plenty of apps and services even require a valid phone number for account creation. How to keep your personal number secure It’s almost a necessity to have multiple numbers for ultimate security....

The K100 is stacked with 110 keys to type on – including a dedicated row of customizable G keys, 44 zones of RGB, an iCue-powered wheel dialer, Corsair’s proprietary OPX optomechanical switches, wired connection with USB passthrough, and a detachable cushioned wrist rest. If there’s an “Everything but the kitchen sink” keyboard, this is it. That said, the K100’s starting price of $229 is not for the faint-hearted, and I wouldn’t recommend the keyboard for everyone....

[plain] # apt-get install bacula-client [/plain] Data Backup When choosing to backup a new client, we should add a new client definition in the bacula-dir.conf. The Client definitions should specify the name, the address and port number of a file daemon. Special care should be taken that proper password from the bacula-fd.conf configuration from from the client endpoint is copied to the Bacula director configuration file. [plain] Client { Name = client-fd Address = client FDPort = 9102 Catalog = MyCatalog Password = “ffAC33z3JNGCYfzj/EPW7Aisuw0JWi7SmjtnGP+” File Retention = 30 days Job Retention = 6 months AutoPrune = yes } [/plain] Next, we can connect to the Bacula server by using bconsole, while a new backup can be issued by using the run command in bconsole as shown below....

Have you ever wanted to trace or record your family’s history? Discover your true origin? Maybe find out for sure whether you’re really a descendant of Dutch royalty or if that’s just something your mom said? Either way, retracing the roots of your family tree can be an eye-opening experience for both you and your loved ones. You’ve probably seen enough TV commercials to know there are countless websites/services that allow you to access the history of your genealogical tree throughout the generations....

Welcome to the part 7 of Practical Thick Client Application Penetration Testing using Damn Vulnerable Thick Client App (DVTA). In the previous article, we have discussed how to perform .NET application patching using ildasm and ilasm utilities to modify the functionality of a .NET assembly. In this article, we will discuss DLL Hijacking in thick client applications using DVTA. DLL (Dynamic Link Library) files usually hold executable code that can be used by other applications....

But time management is only one aspect of remote working. Too often, people who don’t spend time in the office start using their computers for personal activity. That isn’t necessarily a problem unless it goes against the company policy. Read on for the one mistake remote workers make when using company-issued equipment. Here’s the backstory The global pandemic let more people work from home, minimizing the risk of catching Covid-19....

FREE SQL Injection Labs Now, we will explore SQL injections even further and discuss Error based Double query injections, which are sometimes called sub query injections. Some people also refer to them as blind injections but I prefer to call them error based, as we would be using the errors to dump out the information to us. This would also go along the classification scheme we discussed in part1. I will be using the first post as a base and refer to it to explain the next part....

It is widely expected that Google will start rolling out the Android 5.0 Lollipop update to the previous generation Nexus devices from today. While the company is yet to make any official announcement on this front, Nexus 7 (2012) owners have received the next best thing — the Lollipop factory image. The download link of the factory image comes straight from Google’s server so it is as genuine as things can get....

Introduction: Doxing is a coin with two sides. Doxing can be used for security, research and collecting proof for investigation in one hand but in other hand, it can be used for cyber harassment and other serious cyber issues. But here, after lots of research, I learned that Doxing is a part of Reconnaissance, which generally focuses on its dark side. So before entering into the dark side, let’s first understand the bright side i....

Interpol, the International Criminal Police Organization, recently pounced on thousands of online marketplaces that sold all kinds of illicit products. Many of these posed as pharmacies and were naturally not registered with any authorities. Not only is it illegal to buy products that are not properly tested or registered in the country, but you put your health at risk by using them. Now dozens of fake online pharmacies have been caught in the act and shut down....

A recent update gives a new emphasis to content people want to see, giving priority to friends and family posts in the news feed. Without any news or admiration, the social network giant Facebook is the most used social network in the world. And, as such, it must be in a constant recycling of the appearance, form of display of contents, characteristics, offers, definitions, etc. Thus, following a new update, Mark Zuckerberg’s platform improved the News Feed by promoting the display of content that is really meaningful to users....

Last month we told you about a Facebook data breach that exposed more than 200 million accounts online. Tap or click here to learn more about the massive breach and how you can adjust settings to strengthen your privacy. Now, a “technical error” is being blamed for causing an embarrassing international incident. Apparently, Facebook can’t get something as simple as translating a name correctly. Lost in translation So, here’s what’s happening....

This acquisition has taken place for about 3,000 more than the planned figure million due to the rise in the value of the shares of the social network in recent months. Under the agreement, 2,000 million dollars in shares go to the founder of WhatsApp, Jan Koum. With this purchase, the company Mark Zuckerberg has an app that currently already over 1,000 million active users. But now Facebook is a problem in Europe because the European Commission is launching a serious public accusation....

Sometimes a flaw is missed and discovered after the fact. In this case, developers will put out an update to fix it. Tap or click here to read about a critical security flaw that puts Android users at risk of being hacked before being patched. A flaw in the Google app for Android devices was recently uncovered. Though it has apparently been addressed, you should be aware of it and take the proper steps to avoid it if you haven’t already....

Sturdy and Stylish The Zephyrus M GU502 has an extremely robust build and feels solid when held in hand. The top lid has a brushed metal finish which does attract a ton of smudges, but there’s no denying that it does look attractive, nonetheless. The laptop belongs to the premium segment and its quite evident from the way it is built. While not constructed out of metal to keep the weight in check, the polycarbonate does not feel cheap at all, neither does it flex on the palm rest or the keyboard which shows the quality of materials used....

Samsung took to the stage at CES and, as expected, announced the Galaxy Note Pro 12.2, adding a super-sized tablet with stylus to its Note lineup. The Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 features a magazine UI that takes advantage of the tablet’s larger display. There’s also a new multi-window features that allows you to run four apps at the same time and a revamped keyboard with a roomier layout and haptic feedback....

Here at InfoSec Institute, we aim to provide you with all the help you need in this matter. In this two-part introductory guide, you will learn about various major computer forensics techniques. Most kinds of computer crime that you will encounter as a forensics professional would be solved using these techniques. This guide is especially useful for students who are planning on enrolling in the Certified Computer Forensics Examiner (CCFE) certification offered by InfoSec, as it relates to some of the techniques covered in the course....

The CyanogenMod team today announced the first ‘M’ release of CyanogenMod 13, which is based on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. The latest version of the custom ROM brings quite a lot of new enhancements, which you can read more about in this article. Some highlights of CM13 include a new SMS/MMS application, a new camera app called Snap, no Whisperpush support and more. A changelog highlighting all the major changes can be found over at the official announcement post from CyanogenMod....