SentinelOne Has Released Free Decryptor For ThiefQuest Ransomware
The Cyber-security firm SentinelOne has released today a free decryptor app that can help victims of the ThiefQuest ransomware recover their locked files. The ThiefQuest ransomware — initially identified under the name of EvilQuest — targets only Mac users. “The ThiefQuest malware, which was discovered last…
Energy Company EDP Confirms Ragnar Locker Ransomware Attack
EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA) confirmed a Ragnar Locker ransomware attack that affected its parent corporation’s systems, the Portuguese multinational energy giant Energias de Portugal (EDP), BleepingComputer reported. In a letter sent to customers (.PDF), the energy company apologized for the incident but insisted that there is…
Google, Facebook and Twitter Suspend Review of Hong Kong Requests for User Data
Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter, Google and Telegram have all said they are “pausing” co-operation with requests for user information from the Hong Kong police. Facebook said on Monday that it would temporarily stop processing Hong Kong government requests for user data as the company reviews a sweeping…
The Bubonic Plague Is Back Again In China’s Inner Mongolia
Authorities in the Chinese region of Inner Mongolia are on high alert after a suspected case of bubonic plague, the disease that caused the Black Death pandemic, according to state-run Xinhua news agency. According to state reports, the Bayannur patient – a herdsman – is in…
What is Web Hosting Bandwidth?
Web hosting bandwidth describes the rate at which data can be transferred between a website and computers connected to it within a specific time. Normally it is the calculated monthly in hosting packages by many website hosts, e.g. 1g bandwidth each month, or 5g bandwidth…
How To Create Windows 10 Bootable USB Drive
Creating a Windows 10 bootable USB drive is a fairly simple process and something you should definitely do if you own a Windows computer. There are several methods to create a media to install Windows 10 from USB if you have a newer firmware type. For instance, you can use the…
Canada’s Biggest Banks Join Boycott Of Facebook Platforms
Canada’s biggest lenders confirmed on Friday they had joined a widespread boycott of Facebook Inc (FB.O) begun by U.S. civil rights groups seeking to pressure the world’s largest social media platform to take concrete steps to block hate speech, Reuters reported. More than 400 brands…
Apple Launches Website For Managing ‘Apple Card’ Via Browser
The tech giant company apple launched a new online portal for the Apple Card, letting users manage their cards through a browser, AppleInsider reports Previously, the only way to manage an Apple Card required having a compatible iOS device with the Wallet app installed, which made…
Amazon Prime Video Is Now Available In Windows 10 Desktop App
The streaming giant Amazon announced that Amazon Prime Video’s dedicated app for Windows 10 is now live in the Microsoft Store. It allows you to stream videos and download them for offline viewing. While it’s always been possible to stream Prime Video content through a browser…
Google Is Still Paying $1.5 Billion To Apple To Be The Default Search Engine In Safari
The payments by Alphabet Inc’s Google to Apple Inc to be the default search engine on Apple’s Safari web browser create “a significant barrier to entry and expansion” for Google’s rivals in the search engine market, the UK markets regulator said in a report released…
Microsoft Announces New Windows 10 Start Menu Design And Updated Alt-Tab
Microsoft is introducing a new Windows 10 Start menu design that will de-emphasize its Live Tiles. The software giant first hinted at the refreshed design earlier this year, and it’s arriving for Windows 10 testers today. “We are freshening up the Start menu with a…
How ExpressVPN Ensures No One Can Slip Malware Into Your Apps
It takes many people, working across many systems, to produce and maintain an ExpressVPN app. To do it safely, ExpressVPN has to make sure everyone involved is properly vetted, set up, and trained. But that’s not enough. That’s why ExpressVPN has implemented a rigorous build…
‘Pandemic Potential’: New Swine Flu Strain Discovered In China
A strain of swine flu that scientists fear has the potential to become a pandemic in humans has been identified in China. According to a report from the BBC, researchers are concerned the flu could mutate and easily spread from person to person. Right now,…
The New York Times Pulls Out of Apple News
The New York Times has announced that, as of today, it will no longer be distributing articles in the Apple News app, making it one of the largest publishers to end its association with Apple’s publishing platform The Times is one of the first media organizations to pull…
Google Photos Will No Longer Backup Social Media Folders By Default
Google is disabling the Google Photos app’s image and video backup for folders created by services like WhatsApp, Messages, and Kik. In essence, that means that by default, photos and videos from those services saved on your phone won’t be backed up by Google Photos going forward,…
Twitch Temporarily Bans President Trump
Twitch has temporarily banned President Donald Trump, in the latest surprise and high-profile suspension from the streaming service. Trump’s account was banned for “hateful conduct” that was aired on stream, and Twitch says the offending content has now been removed, theverge reported. One of the streams in…
Get Back Deleted Data With Microsoft’s New ‘Windows File Recovery’ Tool
Microsoft has released a new Windows 10 utility called Windows File Recovery that helps users recover damaged or deleted files. Windows File Recovery is a free app in the Microsoft store which can be used to recover data that has been lost for a variety…
Facebook Is Testing Dark Mode On Small Percentage of Mobile Users
The social media giant Facebook has confirmed that some users are now able to switch to dark mode in the mobile app, As first noted by SocialMedia Today. Users who already have the new dark mode on mobile tweeted screenshots of what it looks like: Facebook…
Amazon Workers In Germany To Go On Strike Over Coronavirus Infections
Workers at six Amazon sites in Germany will go on strike on Monday in protest over safety after some staff at logistics centres tested positive for coronavirus, labour union Verdi said, Reuters reported. Verdi said on Sunday that the strike would last at least 48…
What Is CryptoLocker ?
CryptoLockers, or ransomware, is a type of malware that encrypts your files upon infection. Ransomware makes all of your personal files inaccessible and can even turn the entire computer unusable. The software will demand payment, typically in gift cards or Bitcoin, to decrypt your storage. As…
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