The Kindle is easily among the lesser attractive targets when it comes to hacking. However, it could still be worthwhile to ensure the highest levels of security to the device considering that it contains such information as your Amazon account details as well as billing info, and in the wrong hands, these could lead to disastrous consequences. Fortunately, anything of that … [Read more...] about Beware of Kindle books infested with Malware
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Snapchat Photos Stolen and Leaked
It seems Snapchat is the latest victim in what is becoming a long line of apps and services experiencing security breaches and compromises, though it's a little confusing just how or where it happened. What we do know is that a 13GB database of private user photographs is circulating around the Internet (which translates into as many as 200,000 images now public in 4chan and … [Read more...] about Snapchat Photos Stolen and Leaked
New Style of Android Attack: User Interface Inference
At the 23rd USENIX Security Symposium last week in San Diego, California, a new-style of Android security threat was discussed: user interface inference. This next-generation of attack technique communicates the state of any targeted application --the most intimidating example may be if malware can detect that a user has clicked a login button. Knowing that this behaviour … [Read more...] about New Style of Android Attack: User Interface Inference
Now Run iOS Apps on Your PlayBook
RIM has allowed the PlayBook to run some Android apps via an official software update as a desperate measure of ensuring the tablet continues to stay relevant. However, a developer by the name "Bubble Warp" has taken things to a new height by devising a hack which they claim will enable the PlayBook to run iOS apps as well. This has been made possible after rewriting some codes … [Read more...] about Now Run iOS Apps on Your PlayBook
eBook Review: The Witness by Nora Roberts
Verdict: 4.5 Stars Roberts is one of those rare writers who can blend genres as easily as flipping on a light switch. Part literary fiction, part romance, and still completely a mystery/spy novel, The Witness really brought something for every reader to the table. When sixteen-year-old Stepford child Elizabeth Fitch commits one completely typical act of teenage rebellion, … [Read more...] about eBook Review: The Witness by Nora Roberts
Asus Transformer Prime Rooted
For those in the US waiting for their Eee Pad Transformer Prime device, here is some good news. The tablet might be arriving late to the US shores, but when it does, users will be able to root it right away. An app named Razorclaw holds the key to this root process and is also convenient as a one click process. You have to download an APK file, install it on the tablet, and all … [Read more...] about Asus Transformer Prime Rooted
You can now legally hack your iPad
Hackers and jailbreakers, it's time to rejoice. As per new rules announced by the United States government, it will no longer be considered illegal for anyone to jailbreak a device to run any third party app that the original manufacturer may have otherwise declared incompatible. Or to put it in simple terms, all those who have paid for the device (and not the manufacturer of … [Read more...] about You can now legally hack your iPad