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Ever since Apple released iPhone OS 3.1.3 earlier this month, we have had guides to jailbreak iPhone 3.1.3 firmware using redsn0w, sn0wbreeze and PwnageTool. But most of the comments so far have been regarding mistakenly upgrading iPhone/iPod Touch to non-jailbreakable firmware versions. Upgrading to the latest firmware iPhone OS 3.1.3 upgrades the Baseband to 05.12.01 which is yet to be jailbroken and unlocked, but iPhone Dev team’s PwnageTool 3.1.5 is available for download to upgrade your iPhone & iPod Touch to OS 3....

If we have to pick the best desktop management app for Android, we would simply select AirDroid. It is because AirDroid is more secure than Xender and ShareiT. Also, both Xender and ShareiT are banned in India due to some security concerns. What is AirDroid? Well, AirDroid is a pretty light and fast Android app that lets you manage your Android phone/tablet from a computer. It has both free and premium plans....

Microsoft’s Windows 10 also has a built-in Antivirus program known as Windows Defender or Windows Security, but it doesn’t fulfill all security needs. To ensure complete protection from security threats, one should use a premium antivirus program. There are times when we want to run Antivirus Program on another PC. We first need to install the program and activate it to run a full scan in such a case. The process could be tedious and time-consuming....

Microsoft has just released the RC version of the upcoming Windows 7 SP1. The version, windows6.1-KB976932, has been officially released, and this may have been done because of the innumerable leaks on the web. The Windows 7 Service Pack 1 will provide several enhancements to Windows 7 including Remote FX, Dynamic memory and many incremental updates to the platform. It includes previous updates delivered over Windows Update as well as continuing incremental updates to the Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 platforms....

But Edward Snowden is committed to increasing the safety of users and therefore is working to create a cover for the iPhone dubbed as “introspection engine”, that will detect when it is sending data abnormally. It is still just an idea that goes for a prototype, but Edward Snowden wants to create a cover that detects and react whenever there is a transmission of data abnormally. This should monitor not only sending data over Wi-Fi but also through the 3G antenna and even Bluetooth as well....

Suppose you want to catch up on much neglected professional advancement and self-improvement reading. While there rarely seems to be enough hours in the day to crack open a book, you can now breeze through non-fiction titles in a mere 12 minutes. That’s right; 12min is a collection of non-fiction books that are summarized to deliver all the key concepts they contain in only 12 minutes of reading time. Not only does it have hundreds of non-fiction books ready for you to access, but 12min will add 30 more titles every month....

We’ve already given you important steps that you need complete following this massive breach. However, there is one more thing that everyone needs to do to secure their Social Security number. Click the share button located on the left side of this article to post it on Facebook, it’s critical that your friends and family know this information as well. How to protect your Social Security number The Equifax data breach is one of the worst of all time....

The tech giant Apple’s boss recently gave an interview to MSNBC and when asked what he would do if he was in Zuckerberg’s place, he explained that his company would never be in such an uncomfortable position. The explanation given by him is that the tech giant Apple does not exploit the data of its users to increase revenues, although it has the technology to do so. “The truth is that we could make a lot of money if we monetized our customer’s data – ‘if our customer was our product’....

Despite the legitimacy of the field, the term computer forensics is not entirely straightforward in its definition of how an electronic device was used in a crime. Was the computer a tool used to commit a crime in the real world? Or was the computer just the means used to create the digital landscape where the crime could take place? In either case, forensic investigators must extract probative facts from the computers involved and use them to piece together a logical scenario....

As bad as cybercriminals are, however, they’re only as dangerous as the technology they deploy. And thankfully, with the sheer amount of security tech available to the average consumer, their options have grown more limited. That’s why they continuously rely on one of the oldest tricks in the book to attack their victims: the classic bait and switch tactic. If you thought dealing with the IRS was difficult enough already, the latest scam brewing on the web will make your head spin....

Why Do You Need to Destroy Your Data Properly? Dumpster-diving for your private documents Professional dumpster-diver Jim Stickley makes a living stealing trash. He is hired by large organizations to identify weaknesses in their security. In his book “The Truth About Identity Theft,” he describes how he could (if he wanted to) easily steal the identities of everyday people simply by going through their trash. In an excerpt from his book published by Today, Stickley writes about one of his contracts....

But how can you be confident that your organization is adequately prepared to deal with a disruption to its critical business functionalities? To find out, we caught up with Dejan Kosutic (@Dejan_Kosutic), the author of numerous articles, video tutorials, documentation templates, webinars and courses about the subjects of business continuity and information security management. He is also the author of the leading ISO 27001 & ISO 22301 Blog, and has helped various organizations including financial institutions, government agencies, and IT companies implement business continuity management protocols....

When Disney announced its Disney+ streaming service, Netflix lost a highly valuable source of programming. Is Disney now going in for the kill? The Mouse House will be offering a low-cost bundle of streaming services. We have the details on the new Disney product, as well as a look at another streaming service that is adding to Netflix’s woes. Disney bundles popular services First came Disney+, which will yank all Marvel, Disney and Star Wars programming from Netflix....

As you can see, the company isn’t averse to trying out new things. It even managed to cut a deal with Disney that gives Verizon subscribers a year of Disney+ at no additional cost. Tap or click to learn how to get Disney+ for free if you’re on Verizon Wireless. And this year, Verizon is stepping into the spotlight with a “brand new” search engine that emphasizes privacy. Users can hide their search term history, get unfiltered results and best of all: be cookie-free....

But while few things are more satisfying than seeing our battery at 100 percent, the idea of carrying around a battery pack or plug as well as a charging cable is not particularly enticing. So, we normally just accept the pain of drain as a part of life. One thing that could improve the entire process is wireless charging. Essentially, either through technology within the phone or a special battery or case, you’ll just need to rest your phone on top of the charger — no cables required — and watch the battery meter rise....

Google’s new HTC-made Nexus handsets — codenamed Marlin and Sailfish — are still more than a month away from their official unveiling, but the wallpapers that Google will be bundling with them has already leaked thanks to Android Police. The static wallpapers are optimised for Quad HD resolution, so irrespective of which device you have, you should be covered. Google is also working on a new set of live wallpapers with some new functionality baked in, but they are yet to leak....

In Summary Although there are a number of TWS available in the price range of Rs 2,000, these often come with compromises, especially on the sound front. The Edifier X3, however, deliver very good sound and come with aptX support, dust and water-resistance as well as a surprisingly compact form factor and decent battery life. They are not perfect but if it is the good sound you want, these are easily the best TWS you can get for about Rs 2,000....

Nonetheless, there is no single cyberterrorism act recorded in our history. We have to think: how realistic is this threat in our 21st century world? The panic that the topic of ‘cyberterrorism’ causes in people is due to the dread from possible random and forceful victimization, which leads to suspicion and deep fear of information technology. In this paper, we will discuss what cyberterrorism is, what terrorism is, how those two concepts relate to one another, how can countries react to the attacks of terrorist organizations according to international law, and what is necessary for them to react legally, and we will also tackle the issue of how to know if a cyberterrorism attack has taken place....

Well, a few days ago we have seen the Extratorrent site has been brought back by uploaders and admins with a new domain Extratorrent.cd. The group also claimed that they have previously restored torrent site like The Pirate Bay and KickAss Torrents when they went down in the past. Well, the Extratorrent story is taking a comparable turn as it was the case of KickAss Torrents. Loads of fake clones of Extratorrent are popping up....

The Lenovo K6 Power and K6 Note are great phones for their respective price. While not as good as Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 4, the handsets are still pretty good and offer great value for money. However, many Lenovo K6 Power/Note users have recently been complaining about issues with the microphone of the handsets. An update to both handsets, the Lenovo K6 Power and K6 Note, seems to have broken the microphone functionality of the devices....