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This new Ransomware Not Just Encrypts Your Android, But Also Changes PIN Locks

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If your phone is Android, avoid downloading any type of adobe Flash player Software or whatever it seems to you, especially from unsafe web pages. As the well-known computer security company, ESET has recently discovered a new type of ransomware that gravely attacks mobile phones with Android operating systems. DoubleLocker is based on a banking Trojan, so in the first instance collects the bank or PayPal credentials of the users to empty their accounts or even eliminate them. In addition, it is able to encrypt the accessibility data of the infected device and then change the PIN number. Thus, users can not access their equipment until they pay the ransom demanded by the cyber-criminals. The new PIN set based on the random value, so it is not-stored on the device or sent to another location. This is why neither the user nor a security expert can recover it. After the extortion payment has been made, the cyber-criminal resets the PIN remotely and unlocks the device.    

WhatsApp for business Vs WhatsApp: 5 new 'features'

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WhatsApp has launched it's new app for business, called as WhatsApp Business. This app is in beta mode right now and only beta testers will be able to download the app from Google PlayStore. How does the app differ from its regular version which we are probably using right now? 1. Can add a landline Number     One of the most interested addition here is that businesses can add landline numbers i the app. This is over and above the mobile number support. in regular version users can only add their mobile contact numbers. 2. Can set auto replies     WhatsApp business also allows users to set auto replies to texts. they also get the ability to schedule auto replies for specified hours and days. 3. See statistics on messages sent and recieved       Another addition to the WhatsApp Business is that it is possible to see the statistics on the number of messages sent and received. 4. Choose the business type      You can also choose the type of business that

How to grant Gmail access to someone without sharing your password

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Sharing your email password with someone is a big test of trust, and think you are the one of those people who use the same password for everything it's just a big trust issues. With Gmail's delegate features, you can grant someone to your account without revealing your password. You can add up-to 10 delegates with a regular account and up-to 25 with a college or work account. Delegates can read, send, and delete messages in your gmail account. When an email is sent by a delegate, their email address will appear in the message as well. They can also manage your Gmail contacts. They cannot change any of your Gmail settings, including your password, and will be unable to chat with anyone on your behalf. How to add delegates in Gmail  Goto settings--> Accounts and inputs. Under Grant access to your account, click Add another contact. Choose whether messages read by delegates are marked as read or not. When prompted, enter the email address of the p