Haroon Meer is the founder of Thinkst, an applied research company with a deep focus on information security. For the past decade, he was the Technical Director of SensePost, where he built and led the company’s technical team. Meer has contributed to several books on information security and over the past 10 years has written numerous articles and papers on penetration testing and related topics. He has presented research at conferences around the world from DeepSec in Vienna to Hack in the Box in Malaysia....

But vShare, a pirated app store has recently figured out a way to bypass those security hoops letting them create a giant store of fake/pirated iPhone apps, even for non-jailbroken iPhones. According to researchers at ProofPoint, Apple lets companies create their own applications that are solely used by their employees. The company has to pay $299 an year to get a special licensed certificate from Apple and these companies join the Apple Developer Enterprise program....

Microsoft has been selling their Windows operating systems ever since 1993. That’s a good lord 17 long years. They have had more than eight different versions of Windows OS in those 17 years, and all of them were aimed to do simple & complex computing. One such tool aimed to help us carry out simple computing is the Windows calculator. As with the OS itself, Windows calculator app has also undergone changes over the years and in the latest Windows 7, it is prettier than ever before....

It is important to note that Security Champions are not usually responsible for implementing these security recommendations but are seen as one of the main drivers of the implementation due to their proximity to the development teams and the security teams. This means that when a difficult call needs to be made that relates to the application’s security posture, it’s on the Security Champion to push for its implementation. This can sometimes set Security Champions at odds with the rest of the development team, especially when major changes must be made to accommodate security concerns....

So you live outside of the United States and Google Play is limited to just the Play Store for apps and games to you? Would you like to access Play Movies, Music, Books, and so on? There’s a trick for that, and you don’t need to use Proxies or VPN or any of those highly technical and highly annoying solutions. Here’s how to do it. Disclaimer: Hear me out before I begin....

Just follow these step-by-step instructions in order to jailbreak your iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS or iPhone 3G device. One thing which is important to note here is that this jailbreak tool doesn’t hacktivate your device. You will need an original supported SIM card to activate your phone with iTunes. (Update: If you do not have original SIM, follow this video guide from RP to activate without original SIM) Guide to Jailbreak iOS 4....

Well, Gionee seems to be looking to fix that. For in its latest software update to the device (take a bow for the updates, chaps), the company has not only indulged in the usual bug erosion, performance tweaks and added ten system languages, but has also brought in a “bokeh” mode for the selfie camera – for those from another planet, “bokeh” refers to the blurring of the backdrop around a sharply focussed subject (also referred to as “depth of field”)....

The feature, which is called Art Transfer, has been rolled out to both iOS and Android versions of the app. To access it, all you need to do it tap on the camera icon on the launch screen of the app and choose Art Transfer, which appears at the very top of the options available. You can either take a photograph through the app or choose an existing one. It is then that you get the option to make your picture appear in a style similar to more than twenty classic works of art, including Van Gogh’s “Self Portrait,” Andy Warhol’s “Self Portrait”, Edvard Munch’s “The Scream”, and of course Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa....

Recently, The Pixel 7 prototype listing has been seen on eBay, which is now removed, and also captured images reflection noted the Pixel 7 Pro. Pixel Watch Might Coming With Average Battery Life According to a report from 9to5Google, the upcoming Google’s first Pixel brand Watch might have a battery capacity of a day with a single charge. This might be affected by some conditions & features. 9to5Google sources stated that these estimates are captured from Google’s testing stage in the pre-release life cycle, and it also said we might see a change in it before the launch....

However, the results disclose that Android users aren’t particularly installing the best titles and as a result, there are some bizarre entries too in terms of sheer download numbers. While globally, “Face Changer 2” leads, “BeautyPlus Me – Perfect Camera” is the front-runner in India. As expected, “Pokemon Go” is the most trending game followed by the multiplayer behemoth, “Clash Royale” that is actually the best game of the year according to Google....

Apple Arcade has been hogging the limelight ever since it was announced earlier this year. Android is now playing catchup and has announced “Google Play Pass.” Priced at $4.99/month, the Play Pass gives Android users access to more than 350 games and apps. It is to be noted that these games and apps will be devoid of advertisements and in-app purchases. Unlike Apple, the apps and games offered under “Google Play Pass” are also available individually....

Rumor has it that Google is developing a new Google TV-powered Chromecast device codenamed “Boreal.” It was expected to be a high-end device, but a report now claims it would be priced more affordably than the current-generation model. Here’s more detail about this device. A report from Protocol suggests the new Chromecast device could be advertised as “Chromecast HD with Google TV.” It could be powered by an AMlogic S805X2 CPU and Mali G31 GPU with 2GB of RAM or less....

There’s been word circulating that Google has plans to launch a new app, specifically created to work as a digital travel assistant. Now, leaks of what is believed to be that app have surfaced. According to a report published by Android World, images and details of what is being called Google Trips have surfaced. The app will work, based on the information and images published, by showing information regarding any upcoming trips you might have, including the flight information and where you’re staying....

Before I even begin this reminds me of the Palms and the other organizers of the late 90’s but its surprising that not many companies thought it would be interesting to create a handheld Windows 10 PC. The vision of handheld PC will take color once Windows will introduce ARM support but until then the GPD is your gateway to x86 PC apps right in your pocket. The GPD Pocket comes clothed in a magnesium chassis and the dimensional attributes size up at 180 x 106 x 18....

The Hasselblad True Zoom changes that trend. Thoroughly. One of the Moto Mods available for the Moto Z series of devices, the True Zoom looks like a proper camera in its own right and has very prominent Hasselblad branding on it and is made of sturdy black and grey plastic with a ribbed grip that protrudes significantly to give the user something to hold without being an eyesore. On the hardware side, the mod comes with a 12....

The malicious software WanaCryptor 2.0 which is also known as WCry is now being used to carry out one of the biggest ransomware attacks of its kind. If you are still unaware about WanaCrypt0r then you need to visit this link. Recently a 22-year-old researcher from @Malware TechBlog had discovered a ‘kill switch’ that can disable all the functionality of the Wanacrypt0r 2.0 ransomware. Well, the ransomware attempts to connect to an unregistered domain after operating on victim’s computer....

First, let me tell you that Windows Experience Index has an API that programs can utilize to enable your system’s functionality. If you recently saw your Windows Experience Index showing you low score then some functionality of your computer much be disabled. However, you can use this trick to increase the scores manually and can even prank with your friends. Let’s explore the trick. Here’s How You Can Hack Windows Experience Index Score Step 1....

According to the new study published online this week in Science Advances, the system can create and distribute encryption codes at rates of megabits per second, between five and ten times faster than current methods, and at the same rate as the current of the Internet when operating several systems in parallel. Researchers at Duke University, Ohio State University and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory demonstrated that the technique is effective against common attacks, even in the face of equipment failures that could open loopholes....

Honor has launched Honor 50 5G, Honor 50 Pro 5G at a launch event. The Honor 50 5G and Honor 50 Pro 5G boast a new design and updated specifications. Let us take a closer look at what new Honor has to offer. Honor 50 5G, Honor 50 5G Pro Features and Specifications Honor 50 5G arrives with a 6.57-inch OLED display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood lies Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC paired with up to 12GB of RAM....

By accessing a computer’s microphones and cameras, hackers are awarded an open window into your life. They can spy on you at any time, without warning, recording your personal and professional footage. This information can be used in a variety of ways, but commonly, images and conversations from an individual’s private life are held ransom, and subsequently released online to the world if the ransom demand is not met. Thankfully, with the just-announced new MacBook Air, Apple made it much tougher to hijack its microphone....