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This attack didn’t originate from compromised low-bandwidth Internet of Things devices like many other DDoS or junk traffic attacks on websites, but rather from cloud service providers, according to Cloudflare. That it came from cloud provider infrastructure suggests the attackers hijacked higher-bandwidth virtual machines and servers, the firm suggests. SEE: Don’t let your cloud cybersecurity choices leave the door open for hackers This attack was over HTTPS, the secure version of the web, similar to a DDoS attack it mitigated in April....

Mobile phones, the kind that do nothing but make phone calls, used to cost several thousands of dollars. Thanks to the relentless pace of technological innovation, Nokia can sell you a device that’ll let you ring anyone in the world for just $20. The same thing is happening to smartphones. Whereas before you had to shell out an incredible sum of money to be able to say you can check your email on the go, now you don’t have to spend more than $200 to $300 to get a decent smartphone experience....

One of the biggest changes that Google introduced in Android 4.4 KitKat is the new Google Experience Launcher. The new launcher allows almost instant access to Google Now by just swiping from the left to right on the home screen. Another major change, compared to previous version of Android launcher, is the ability to have unlimited number of home screens. However, by default, KitKat only comes with two home screens....

To start with, the all-new Google Chromecast features a pebble-like design with a USB-C port on one end — to charge, and an HDMI cable emerging out of the side. There is also a reset button on the back. At its core, the device runs on the Amlogic S905X2 chipset, which is a 12nm chip with four ARM Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 1.8GHz and the ARM Mali-G31 GPU for graphics processing....

Enable Richer Sound with Dolby on Mi TV Wait, Dolby is not enabled by default? Yeah, I know, right? That was my reaction as well. Anyway, you need to switch on Dolby on the Mi TV manually. For that, scroll down to the apps carousel, head into the settings, then sound and lastly, Dolby. Clear Cable Watch and Search History on Mi TV To feed data to its artificially intelligent recommendation engine, the Mi TV logs all your cable activities like what channels you’ve searched for or which ridiculous Indian soap opera you binge-watched....

The top 100 songs of 2019 and the highest-grossing movies of the year, just to name a couple. Since music isn’t our expertise we’ll shy away from bringing you the best 25 albums of the year. Instead, we’ll stick to what we do best — technology. Here is our list of the 15 best tech gadgets of 2019. Don’t miss these tech hits of the year You’ve never experienced a watch like this If you’ve been thinking about getting a smart watch, now might be the time to finally make the leap....

There is a wide range of tweaks that you can implement after rooting your Android device. After granting root access, you can enjoy different custom ROMs, apps, etc. Not only that, but Android rooting also opens the door for customizations. 30 Amazing Things You Can Do After Rooting Your Android Before rooting your device, make sure to know its advantages and disadvantages. If you wish to root your smartphone, read our article – How To Root Android Without Risking Android Warranty....

Youtube is the infamous video-sharing platform where people from all around the world can share their created videos. This platform consists of innumerable videos for various categories. This platform is a website that can be accessed from web browsers or through well-defined apps. Android has quality apps for Youtube, where using those apps users can enjoy watching videos from youtube. The process becomes easy to switch to youtube quickly and instantly through the apps....

There are several ways to lookup phone numbers aside from using that huge Yellow Pages book that’s been sitting on your porch getting rained on for months. Online search engines are the new ‘best’ way to look up numbers. Whether you need to find the right number or you want to see who it was that called you, one of these methods is almost sure to work. 1. Reverse phone lookup with Google This should be the first thing that you try when you have a question like this....

One popular app uses GPS to track a phone’s location, gives you a full log of all calls sent and received, and even shows you text messages and web activity. This information is available online after you create a free account. Tap or click here to learn more about the free tracking app and get links to download it for iOS and Android. Phones aren’t the only ways people can spy on your every move....

Get Rid of Wires and Plugs: Top 7 Solutions And what can we do to get rid of them? Well, it seems nothing can do it. No matter how much we try to mask and organize them, they still get twisted. It’s like they have a mind of their own. But fear no more, there is a solution for this, and it’s called “wireless”. Although not every device is wireless, and every one needs as little as one, wireless devices can clean up pretty good....

For example, nowadays, you have to take AI programs into account. Bots screen many resumes before humans even see them. Tap or click here for eight tips to get your resume past hiring bots and to a real person. If you’re having trouble finding a job, we have some tips and strategies to help you out. Here are seven ways to land your dream job. This tip is brought to you by our sponsor LinkedIn....

If working from home is something you’re interested in, there are all kinds of occupations if you know where to look. Tap or click here for an extensive list of ways to make money from home. Just be ready to make a few adjustments, especially if you have a lot of video meetings and other work-related calls while others are in the house. It wasn’t always easy in the beginning until I found a way to easily let everyone else at home know I was busy — a literal bright idea....

Additionally, Maps may ping you from time to time with upcoming alerts. You’ll also get a prompt to put the widget on your home screen from that screen. A few other hints appeared in a rundown by Android Police. The most notable is the live information on the popular time’s chart. Listed alongside most venues. Currently, Maps aggregates data displays. And adds it into a chart that estimates when a restaurant....

It follows a new Moto 360 a Galaxy S6 Active as the latest leaks getting spotted by eagle-eyed observers. The G d X comes to us courtesy of Blass, who still spills the beans on products from time to from his Twitter hle @evleaks. don’t have any specs, but it looks to be a successor to the G d, which was a rather good, high-end tablet. It even had a ay ition, though that won’t be the case this time as has retired the program....

The Coronavirus outbreak has already affected the lives of commoners, but it’s heavily affecting students’ lives. Students were left with no options during the self-quarantine time. In this article, we have decided to share a list of the best educational apps that would help students learn something new. List of Best Education Apps For Android Here we will be sharing some of the most useful apps for education that would prepare your phone for an endless stream of knowledge....

You’re Starving oops, again forgot to eat, the grocery store is closed. Oh wait; there’s GrubHub! Your Feet Hurt Can’t take even one more step? There’s an app for that: Lyft, Curb, Uber… You’re Soooo Tired Blue light keeps you awake; that’s not always a bad thing. For example, when you’re trying to keep your eyes open in the middle of a boring meeting. You’re Completely Lost GPS works everywhere, even when you have no cellular connection....

Follow these 10 tips to increase your chances of getting your training approved. 1. Make a written training plan Presenting a well-thought-out plan demonstrates you’re serious about training. Detail how the training benefits you and your team and, most importantly, provides a return on investment (ROI) for your agency. 2. Schedule dedicated time with your supervisor Set aside time to discuss your training plan. Keep the conversation focused on the benefits you outlined above, and don’t get distracted by other ongoing business issues....

1. How can I tell if my WordPress theme and plugins are secure? There are some great free tools like WP Checkup that can help check your site for plugin and theme vulnerabilities. Scheduling checkups and making frequent updates can keep your site safe. Because WordPress is open source and many of the themes and plugins are distributed under a GPN or GPL license, it is easy for themes and plugins to be “forked” and redistributed on free WordPress plugin and theme sites with additional malicious code....

SQL Injections (SQLi) SQL Injections are basically unsanitized user input vulnerabilities. The most common exploitation is in log-in fields of unprotected applications. Since all modern web/mobile applications use databases to deliver and render data, such hacking opportunities exist in virtually all leading ecommerce, social and financial websites and applications. SQLi are SQL commands that are maliciously injected via an unsanitized field. This is how the hackers illegally communicate with the application’s databases, harvesting sensitive information and assuming control of the database for their personal benefit....