security

Apps for your Privacy and Security in Google Play Store

June 24, 2016 by Satyapriya

There are about some millions of apps in the Google Play store, but how many of them are for your android device’s security and safety and among those how many actually keep up to their promise in real. So here we give some list of apps that are for your security and privacy. Some inbuilt device settings can even help you to protect your device from the vulnerability of the android platform, while we are giving you here some information regarding the best apps for your device safety and security.

Hushed:

This is an amazing app that allows you to create temporary phone numbers which you can use while filling up a form, giving your number to a marketing agent. So your private number is not going to be spammed anymore as you have this app with you where you can create a temporary phone number and delete it later on if you get frustrated with nuisance calls and all. You can download it for free from the Google Play store.

NordVPN:

A VPN is a Virtual Private Network which provides the best safety from the third parties that usually collect data from the user and t even provides safety from your own service provider as well. This NordVPN app allows you to connect to almost 548 servers in 49 countries and protects your personal data.

DuckDuckGo:

Without any doubt we can say that Google is the most popular search engine, but have you ever thought of your privacy in searching. Here comes the DuckDuckGo which doesn’t keep track of any of your search information. This DuckDuckGo app which protects your browsing history and keeps it safe is available for free in the Google Play store.

Telegram:

It is most privacy focused messaging application. The service is not only end to end encrypted, it also has secret chats and self destruct messaging feature for security.

ProtonMail:

The first mail was sent about 45 years ago through this client. When you send mail to someone who also uses the ProtonMail service, the messages are end to end encrypted, but in case you need to send an email to someone who doesn’t have a ProtonMail then you can secure the message with a password.

LastPass:

This is an amazing password manager app that allows you to manage all your passwords safely and securely. And it prompts you the various passwords that you have saved whenever it detects a password field. The passwords are encrypted safely.

Make your android device safe and secure with these amazingly useful apps that are available in the Google Play store for free.

Why you need to turn off your Webcam immediately?

June 16, 2016 by computerera

Webcams are essential for today’s communication through desktops and laptops. But the same webcams causing privacy issues if the system got hacked or infected. We came across many incidents where hackers captured naked video footage from the systems they hacked.

How webcams hacked?

Any program such as Skype installed on the laptop can activate webcam and broadcast the captured images to the remote server. While browsing illegal, porn sites people accidently installs rogue browser extensions and software which take control every aspect of the computer. Remember that; any program can activate webcam if it has such functionality in the code written.

Disconnect or cover the Webcam

If you are using a webcam on your desktop computer, it is the best idea to unplug the webcam when not using it. People feel it discomfort to unplug and plug the webcam repeatedly whenever they want it. But the negligence can lead to webcam hacking. So never connect webcam continuously to the desktop computer.

A webcam on the laptop itself equipped onto the motherboard so that you can’t disconnect it. So it is a good idea to cover it with a small plastic tape or sticker. We can disable webcam through the Windows Device Manager or the BIOS. You can purchase webcam covers specially available to close the laptop webcam on the Amazon.

Indian Embassies Websites compromised

June 10, 2016 by computerera

Once again Pakistan hackers targeted Indian websites. This time, they hacked Indian embassy official websites located in various countries.

Hackers with the name “Romantic” and “Intruder.” hacked Indian embassies in Greece, Brazil, Mexico, Romania, Tajikistan and South Africa. Turkey, Greece, Mexico, and Sao Paolo Indian Consulate General websites are hacked by the hacker “Romantic”, and the Romania and Tajikistan Indian embassies websites are hacked by the hacker “Intruder”.

Hackers changed the homepage of the concerned websites and placed hooded jacket image with the words “Intruder Here. You got hacked” message. On the right side of the image they placed the following text:

Hey Indian Government, Don’t Mess With Us

Pakistan Army Zindabad

Aata Majhi Satakli ?

Don’t Be Panic

We Rock And U Shock

Salute To Pakistan Army !

Pakistan Zindabad!

Feel The Power of Pakistan ! !!

Greetz -: R”

India and Pakistan has a history of cyber war since 1999 when both countries hackers hacked other countries official websites. In recent times such types of incidents occurring frequently.

37.9 Crore Twitter Accounts Hacked

June 9, 2016 by computerera

Another security breach came into the light. Last month Linkedin, Myspace suffered from leaked accounts, and now Twitter became the target.

Tessa88, a hacker from Russia revealed that he managed to collect a cache of 379 million Twitter accounts (37.9 Crore) mail ids, usernames, and passwords.

Leakedsource site which provides reliable information on “leaked accounts” for various online platforms confirmed the leak, but it only reports that the number of compromised accounts is only 33 million.

The Russian hacker is selling the Twitter user account database for ten bitcoins, and that is equal to Rs. 3,86,745. Twitter is checking their databases with the latest security breach.

5 Best Antivirus apps for the Android users

June 9, 2016 by computerera

Security is the primary concern every mobile user has to consider. Nowadays a lot of attacks are targeting Android users. Installing powerful antivirus program is the primary measure we have to take to combat security threats. Here I’m listing five best antivirus software available for the Android users.

1. Avast Antivirus

Avast is the famous security software company that is providing antivirus software for the desktop users from a long time. Earlier Avast Mobile Security offered as Free and Paid versions, but now the company suspended the paid version and providing all the features in Free version itself. Avast offers anti-virus, trojan removal, real-time virus protection modules for the users. The software also provides app lock, Wi-Fi vulnerability scanner, unwanted call blocking features to the Android mobile users.

2. AVG Antivirus

Windows users already familiar with AVG antivirus software. The same security firm released dedicated antivirus software for the Android users. AVG comes in two different plans, and one is free, and another is Paid. The free version provides only virus detection and removal mechanism, while the paid version offers more advanced features like anti theft mode, monitoring mobile data usage, battery health reports and details about the available storage. Paid users also utilize app locking, call, message blocking, app back up and ad-free experience facilities.

3. 360 Security

360 Security is the dedicated anti-virus software available to the mobile users only. 360 Security bags more than 100 million downloads from the Play Store, it clearly indicates the popularity of this app. It comes with anti-malware, junk cleaner, battery saver, memory booster and app locking facilities. 360 Security is completely free, and there are no in-app purchases or distracting ads while using the software.

4. CM Security

Cheetah Mobile, the renowned software firm in releasing favorite Android apps offers this security software. It also comes with the anti-malware functionality along with private browsing mode, anti theft, and real-time virus protection modules. Compared to the above-mentioned security apps, CM Security is lightweight and can be used on slower smartphones. You need not pay for the app, and it is entirely free.

5. Kaspersky Internet Security

Kaspersky is one among the most popular security software available to the desktop users. The Kaspersky Android app offers anti-virus protection, phone antitheft functionality, privacy mode, Call, SMS blocking features.