Posts

For the unversed, a Browser-in-the-Browser (BitB) is a new phishing threat that is emerging worldwide. This method creates a fake browser window within the active parent browser window on a phishing resource, making it look like a sign-in pop-up page in order to steal login credentials. This phishing kit was first discovered and shared by a researcher Mr.d0x in March 2022. Using this method, threat actors create fake login forms for Steam, Microsoft, Google, or any other service....

This is because the algorithm used to rank users can greatly affect how successful they are on the platform. Discuss Instagram’s follower sorting algorithm, how it works, and its potential effects on users. Find out ways to increase your profile’s visibility and rank among followers’ feeds. Instagram’s Algorithm for Sorting Followers Instagram’s sophisticated algorithm determines how followers should be arranged in a user’s feed. Engagement rate, posting frequency, postage, post recency, and hashtag use are all taken into account by the algorithm to determine the order in which followers appear....

With over 1 billion active users, it can be difficult to know where to start when finding the right contacts on the platform. Explore various strategies for discovering and connecting with the right people on Instagram. From utilizing the platform’s built-in search feature to harnessing the power of third-party tools and apps, we will cover all the tips and tricks you need to know to build a strong network on Instagram....

This can be helpful if you’re working on a post and want to save it to finish later or if you’re not sure if you want to post something and come back to it later. We’ll go through how to find your drafts, create and save new ones, and publish or remove them. Whether you’re new to Instagram or an experienced user, you can learn how to utilize the drafts tool successfully....

We will also outline some alternatives tо WhatsApp if you cannot regain access to your account. So, if you’re looking for guidance on how to get unbanned from WhatsApp, read on! Common reasons for being banned from WhatsApp There are several reasons why someone might be banned from WhatsApp. Some of the most common include: WhatsApp may ban users without warning, аnd bans can sometimes be mistakenly. If you believe you have been banned in error, you can take steps to get unbanned, which we will discuss in the next section....

Let’s explore the official feature of WhatsApp for seeing who has viewed your profile or status, as well as third-party apps and alternative methods that claim to offer this functionality. Can you see who has viewed your WhatsApp profile or status? As mentioned earlier, the official WhatsApp app does not currently offer a feature that allows users to see whо has viewed their profile or status. Unfortunately, this means that if you are using the official WhatsApp app, you will not be able to see a list of people who have viewed your profile or status....

Not everyone wants their information to be so easily accessible to the public. How to increase the privacy of your Facebook profile? Manage your posts and photographs, restrict who can access your friend list, and alter your privacy settings. Take control of your profile and make it more personal, whether you’re concerned about privacy, want to keep your personal information to yourself, or just want to keep your Facebook profile more organized....

When you block someone оn Instagram, they will no longer be able to see your posts, stories, or profile. You may want to see a blocked account, whether out of curiosity, unblocking someone, or checking if a suspicious account has been blocked. Discuss how to see blocked accounts on Instagram and supply tips for responsibly unblocking accounts. Reasons for wanting to view blocked accounts There are several reasons why someone may want to view a blocked account on Instagram....

The news was shared by the leaker, mobile developer, and reverse engineer, Alessandro Paluzzi, who found code snippets that had references to a string of text suggesting that Instagram is working on a “paid blue badge” and a new subscription product. — Alessandro Paluzzi (@alex193a) February 2, 2023 Paluzzi shared with TechCrunch screenshots in the app’s code that included lines referencing “IG_NME_PAID_BLUE_BADGE_IDV” and “FB_NME_PAID_BLUE_BADGE_IDV.” According to him, the term “IDV” could mean identity verification — which is also a known meaning for the acronym....

But wait, didn’t Windows 7 support end like 3 years ago? That happened but Microsoft provided an extended security update program for all the users who were still using it. This included educational institutions and large corporations, who were in the middle of upgrading to Windows 10, by paying a nominal fee. That window has closed for Windows 7 and 8.1 as both of them will no longer receive technical or security updates from today onwards....

Almost a decade after their mainstream introduction, voice assistants are not where they were supposed to be. Cortana, Microsoft’s attempt at a me-too technology nobody really wanted, was phased out of Windows in its latest edition. Going forward, it won’t be built into IoT devices; however, not many devices have it in the first place. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella declared in 2016 that “bots are the new apps.” Cortana, however, did not live up to the hype....

For those unaware, Z-library, also known as a ‘shadow library’, offered more than 12 million books and 84 million articles free of charge in a huge 220 TB database via its website. Despite the seizure of over 200 domain names, the pirate eBook website still continued to remain operational on the Dark Web offering millions of pirated books and articles as before. While several users moved to Z-library alternatives many were waiting for its resurrection....

Ruby Nealon, who created the game called Watch Paint Dry, is a game about watching paint dry. It made its way onto Steam without going through Greenlight or acquiring an elusive Valve stamp-of-approval. Thanks to Nealon, the vulnerability he exploited has now been fixed. He helped them fix this backdoor into Steam, which was his agenda from the start. “I have been in contact with Valve who have now fixed the vulnerability”, wrote Nealon at the end of his post....

As a result, Twitter has been forced to leave its office in Boulder, Colorado, for defaulting in rent payments. According to court documents and reporting by the Denver Business Journal, Lot 2 SBO LLC — a Delaware limited liability company related to Chicago’s The John Buck Company that owns Twitter’s office at 3401 Bluff Street in Boulder, had signed a lease with the social media platform for four units in the building in February 2020....

The news about the arrest was released by the City of London Police through their official Twitter handle. He remains in police custody. pic.twitter.com/Zfa3OlDR6J — City of London Police (@CityPolice) September 23, 2022 While the city police department has not released any further information about the person in custody, popular ex-Reuters journalist Matthew Keys wrote based on unknown sources that the 17-year-old’s arrest was “related to intrusion on Rockstar Games and possibly Uber Technologies” and “was done in concert with an investigation conducted by the FBI, according to a source with knowledge of the matter....

The notice was drafted and sent with assistance from the digital rights group, Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF) to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeiTY). In its letter, VideoLAN highlighted that before the ban, VLC was being used by 80 million users in India, and saw an average of 25 million downloads per year since its release. It asserts that the URL (uniform resource locator) to access VideoLan and the VLC website to download the open-source media player has been blocked by ISPs in India since February 2022 without any prior notice....

Security researcher Ken Munro discovers vulnerability in Vivid Toy’s talking Doll ‘Cayla’Cayla Munro has also demonstrated the hack to the BBC’s Rory Cellan-Jones. As Munro has not released the PoC and BBC’s Tech Tent is yet to be aired, it is not known what the vulnerability is but it is in the App that connects Cayla with the smartphone. Cayla Cayla is an Internet-connected talking doll from Vivid Toys, She uses speech recognition software and Google Translate technology to communicate with the child....

Dive into one such term – “FW” – and explore what it means on Snapchat. Look at some other commonly used abbreviations and slang terms on the platform and provide tips for using them effectively. Understanding the language of Snapchat is key to effective communication and making the most of the platform. The meaning of “FW” on Snapchat “FW” is short for “for the win,” which is a popular internet slang term used to express excitement, enthusiasm, or endorsement....

You may be wondering what it means. “GMFU” is a slang term commonly used on Instagram, but its meaning can vary depending on the context in which it is used. We will examine the background of the term, as well as its popularity on Instagram and the possible connotations that it might have. And have a better understanding of what the term “GMFU” means and how it is utilized on the platform....

But what do these check marks mean, and how do they impact the user experience? Take a closer look at the check marks in Facebook Messenger and what they represent so that users can better understand and use the platform to communicate with others. From single check marks to blue ticks, explore each symbol and its meaning for your conversations. Single Check Mark The Single Check Mark in Facebook Messenger is a simple yet important symbol that indicates that a message has been successfully sent from the user’s device to Facebook’s servers....