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Chinese hackers spreading malware in the US from fake McAfee software

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Chinese hackers spreading malware in the US from fake McAfee software Google says hackers linked to the Chinese government are spreading fake McAfee antivirus software and spreading malware to users' devices. In a blog post, Google said a group of hackers had been involved in a phishing attack earlier this year that had thwarted former US Vice President Joe Biden's presidential campaign. A similar group of hackers from Iran tried to target President Trump's campaign but failed. Google has named this group APT 31 (Advanced Persistence Threat 31). Under this, users are given an email link, which when clicked downloads malware hosted on GitHub. Hackers are then allowed to upload and download files and execute their commands. The group used services such as GitHub and Dropbox to carry out attacks, making it more difficult to track them. Google has also warned that such APTs pose a further threat to the US election. https://blog.google/threat-analysis-group/how-were-tackling-evo

This is how to record a WhatsApp call

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This is how to record a WhatsApp call Conversations on several calls need to be recorded. But if you are on a WhatsApp call, something difficult happens. But now you can record both audio and video calls on the messaging app WhatsApp. Today we are giving you tips on how to record WhatsApp calls. On Android If you use an Android smartphone, first download the Cube Call Recorder app. After opening this app, go to your WhatsApp and call the person whose call you need to record. If you see the Cube Call widget as soon as you make a call, it means that your WhatsApp call is being recorded. If the phone is showing an error, you need to open the Cube Call Recorder again. Now go to the settings of the app and press Force VoIP on the voice call. After doing so, restart the WhatsApp call. If the Cube Call Record widget does not appear this time, please note that this app does not support your phone. For iPhone If you use an iPhone and want to record WhatsApp calls on it, connect your iPhone to y

Google will tell you how busy your destination is.

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Google will tell you how busy your destination is.  Users will soon be able to find information about busy places on Google Maps. From this, you can find out how busy a certain place is. According to the company, this feature will soon be available for Android, iOS, and desktop users around the world. Next month, users will be able to use the Live View feature. This is a feature that will help you find your way around the city using augmented reality (AR). From this, information on restaurants, stores, businesses, etc. can also be obtained. Google will bring new changes to the map through the Search of 2020 event. Business features will also be available on the map. Through which users will be able to share information about their engagement. With the help of this feature, users will be able to express how busy they are from anywhere. The company had earlier made it public in 2016. Google said it was working to expand live engagement information around the world. Its expansion will inc

TikTok launched the Bug Bounty program to strengthen security

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TikTok launched the Bug Bounty program to strengthen security The video app is in a difficult situation due to sanctions from countries like India, Pakistan, and Indonesia and the ongoing war with the US government. Instead of sinking into the abyss of despair, the company, which is facing many challenges at once, seems to be fighting like a true warrior on the battlefield. TikTok is partnering with several platforms to enhance its image, such as TikTok recently partnering with OpenSlate for advertiser brand protection. It has now announced the launch of the Bug Bounty program in partnership with HackerWan. The Bug Bounty program is an extension of the already-running Vulnerability Disclosure Program, the company said. Explaining the purpose of the event in a blogpost, TikTok said the partnership with Hackervan would help the company secure the support of security researchers, experts, academics, and other independent individuals capable of detecting bugs and vulnerabilities. This boun

The partnership between TikTok and Open Slate to provide brand protection to advertisers

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The partnership between TikTok and Open Slate to provide brand protection to advertisers TikTok's video level brand Safety Solutions will now provide advertisers with greater trust and transparency when working with third parties. Tiktak has ensured that every ad brand is delivered in a safe environment by applying for the Open Slate Rating Pre-Campaign. Video level reporting will also be shared to confirm the results. Over the past eight years, Open Slate has used its brand safety and content rating in millions of videos. OpenSlate's rating is also believed by the world's largest advertisers. Melissa Yang, head of TikTok's Ecosystem Partnership, says that OpenSlate gives trust and transparency to whether advertisers are coming up with good content when selecting Tiktak's platform for advertising. OpenSlate has been measuring and scoring more than 750 million videos on Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok. OpenSlate uses the company's new data science and independent c

Hackers target the health sector, thus misusing sensitive information

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Hackers target the health sector, thus misusing sensitive information The incidence of cyber attacks and security breaches is on the rise worldwide. No area is untouched by such cyber attacks. But the health sector is a very sensitive area, which is often the target of cyberattacks. Because in the health sector, many people can get health data and research information which is very valuable in the black market. Some recent studies have shown that the health sector faces a significant number of cyber-attacks. Hackers have been tampering with networks and systems to steal medical data. That kind of data can be used to sell and misuse foreign institutions. Patient data can be sold to criminal gangs as well as various illegal transactions using such data. If organizations working in the health sector have digitized patient data and statistics, they should be very vigilant. Because data breach can cause big problem damage. For example, according to the Hippa Journal, Massachusetts-based Sou

how to fix a WiFi problem

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Here's how to fix a WiFi problem Smartphones, laptops, video game consoles, etc. are connected to the Internet with the help of WiFi. But most of the time there is a problem with WiFi. Nowadays, the internet has become a matter of urgent human need like electricity and water. Most internet service providers offer basic modem routers. Due to which the network is not picked up at the corners of the house. Today we are giving you some tips on how to solve common problems with WiFi. 1. Place the router in the correct position The best place to put a WiFi router is in the middle of the house. Due to which WiFi signal can reach all the corners of your house. Also, try to keep the WiFi router at or above your eye height. This will improve your WiFi signal. When placing the router in the corner of the house, keep in mind the possibility of signal loss. 2. Keep repeaters for better range Sometimes the router provided by the internet service provider company cannot extend the WiFi network to

how to change Facebook Messenger's chat theme

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Here's how to change Facebook Messenger's chat theme We are always using Facebook and Messenger. However, we may not know about some of the features that are available in it. Similarly, Facebook Messenger has a feature, of which we are very much aware. That is, changing the chat theme of Messenger. Some of us have been using the same classic theme since we downloaded Messenger. This is because we are not accustomed to the theme. However, we have the option to change the theme of Messenger. Today we are informing you about this feature. For that, your Facebook Messenger must be updated at the beginning. If you have Messenger updated, open Messenger first. Click on someone's chat as soon as you open Messenger. Or search the person with whom you want to change the chat theme. Now open a chat with that person. Click on the call and the next option next to the video call at the top right of the chat. As soon as you click on that option, you will see an option called 'Theme&#

Instagram is 10 years old, added a new feature

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Instagram is 10 years old, added a new feature Popular photo-sharing app Instagram has completed its 10th year. Facebook-owned Instagram has added some new features to its users on the occasion of its 10th anniversary. New features added to Instagram include Stories Map. A pitch to hide offensive comments and expand warning signs has also been added to Instagram. The new storage map feature added to Instagram is a private feature that shows the map and calendar of the stories shared by the users in the last 3 years. Users can share, download, and save these stories as highlights. Also, a new feature added by Instagram as a privacy feature makes it possible to hide objectionable comments. To see the automatically hidden comments, you have to tap on the View Hidden Comments option. Comments that violate social norms will be completely removed from Instagram as before. The Nudge Warnings feature added by Instagram sends a warning message to Instagram users while making offensive comments.

Walmart delivering Corona test kit to a person's home from drone!

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Walmart delivering Corona test kit to a person's home from drone! US multinational retail corporation Walmart has introduced a new technology for the distribution of Covid-19 kits. Walmart plans to distribute Covid-Kit by drone to residents of the northern region of Las Vegas, USA. Walmart announced a "pilot drone delivery program" on Tuesday. According to CNN, the pilot drone launched the service for people living alone within a mile radius of a store in the northern part of Las Vegas. However, the service will not be possible in rainy weather. Walmart has launched this program in collaboration with DroneUp and Quest Diagnostics. Drone Up will prepare the message for the service recipients while Quest Diagnostics will provide the material for distribution. There is a place where content can be delivered in less than five minutes and Walmart will provide the service for free, according to its blog. After receiving their test kit, any client can send a swab sample to Quest