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Google kicks ToTok app out from Play Store for spying again…
[German]I just came across the news that Google has kicked the Android app ToTok (a chat program) out of the Google Play Store again because of spying features. There was something in December 2019, which I had reported about at … Continue reading
Windows 10, the telemetry and the GDPR privacy problem…
[German]We have January 2020, Windows 7 reaches the end of live and users shall upgrade to Windows 10 (according to Microsoft's plans). People who jumps on Windows 10 with enthusiasm should keep the telemetry in mind. Just realizing that even … Continue reading
Candy Crush-Soda: Operator earns 2 billion US-$
It must have been worth it. The game Candy Crush Soda Saga has generated over $2 billion in revenue for the app since its release in 2014, according to a report by analysts at Sensor Tower Store Intelligence. With 410 … Continue reading
Warning: Uninstall these Android Malicious Apps immediately
[German]Android users should check their devices for installed apps and see if there are 15 malicious apps are present. In case, uninstall these malicious apps immediately.
Fingerprint authentication of Shopify Android app bypassed
[German]Security researchers have bypassed the biometrics feature of the Shopify Android app. It was supposed to provide merchants with secure access to their shops via a fingerprint reader. If the app is open, however, deep links can be accessed without … Continue reading
Why ISL Online: Critical factors when choosing a remote desktop solution
[Sponsored Post]In the rapidly evolving IT world, choosing the right remote desktop software is critical for organizations that value security, ease of use and reliability. One provider of secure remote access that has been on the market since 2001 is ISL Online, which presents some considerations for choosing such software below. More ...
Microsofts Your Phone down
[German], Microsoft's Your Phone service, which can pair compatible (Android) smartphones with Windows 10, failed today (August 26, 2019). The service has been down all day.
Seven Stalker apps removed from Google Play Store
[German]Google has removed 7 Android apps from the Play Store after a tip from Avast because they (as so-called stalker apps) illegally tracked the user. Here are some details.
Malware Agent Smith Infects Android Apps
[German]Check Point security researchers have recently discovered a new variant of mobile malware called Agent Smith that infects Android apps through security vulnerabilities. Currently, about 25 million devices have been infected in silence.
Windows Phone 8.x: Apps no longer updatable
Small reminder for users of Windows Phone 8.x devices: Tomorrow, July 1, 2019, Microsoft will cut off the possibility for app developers to post updates to these apps in the store (see Store Apps for Windows 8.x – important EOL … Continue reading
iCloud client is available as an app in Microsoft-Store
[German]A brief note for Windows 10 users with Apple iOS devices. Apple provides the iCloud client for Windows now as an app in Microsoft Store. Here are a few details about that.