This has led to an increasing demand for “ethical hackers” (also known as white hat hackers or penetration testers) as they protect the computer systems from dangerous intrusions. Businesses and government-related organizations that are serious about their network security hire ethical hackers and penetration testers to help probe and improve their networks, applications, and other computer systems with the ultimate goal of preventing data theft and fraud. Ethical hackers use the same methods as their less-reputable namesakes, but document vulnerabilities instead of exploiting them, preventing potential crises and minimising damage....

Some of you may not like the default emoji’s provided by Facebook as reactions. We have already explained here, how you can change the language to Pirate. Now a developer has come with even more interesting solution to change the six emoji’s into something you really like. Developer Rodney Folz has come out with a new Firefox and Google Chrome browser extension called Reaction Packs that gives you option to make over the standard emojis into something you like....

According to the report, global average internet connection speed has increased 12 percent to 7.0 Mbps in the fourth quarter of 2016 — a 26 percent increase year-over-year. The quarterly report includes data collected from across the Akamai Intelligent Platform about attack traffic, broadband adoption, mobile connectivity and other relevant topics regarding the internet and its usage, as well as trends over time. “Internet connection speeds continued to show positive long-term trends around the world, with particularly strong year-over-year increases across all broadband adoption metrics,” David Belson, editor of the State of the Internet Report, comments....

So, how is Google’s Allo different from other messenger apps? The thing that differentiates Allo from other messenger apps is the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to help user conversations. Allo’s biggest asset is its integration with Google Assistant, the company’s conversational new virtual aid that can answer questions and make suggestions. With the introduction of Allo, how would it fare against the messaging veterans like WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger?...

These warning banners, which are already available in Gmail and Google Drive, would warn users against potential phishing and malware messages coming from users with personal Google Accounts. “In Gmail, warning banners are displayed when responding to emails sent from outside of your organisation. Now, Android warning banners are also displayed as you add new external recipients. Admins can turn these specific warning labels on or off for their organisation,” Google announced in a blog post on Thursday....

In a detailed study post, Google has explained how some hackers cleverly managed to put Triada, a malware designed to install spam apps on a device that displays ads, on Android devices by tampering the pre-installed software. The creators of Triada collected revenue from the ads displayed by the spam apps. “Triada infects device system images through a third-party during the production process. Sometimes OEMs want to include features that aren’t part of the Android Open Source Project, such as face unlock....

KCC had opened the case against Google after it was alleged that Google was storing private unauthorised information in other countries. Google has already been fined in United States, France and Germany on similar grounds. In the US, Google had voluntarily agreed to pay fines of upto $17 million while Germany and France fined Google with 45,000 euros and 150,000 euros, respectively.

Normally the Android smartphones get auto locked after a certain period of time and it becomes irksome to unlock it again and again to carry on with a task. The smart lock has a on-body detection uses the accelerometer in the phone to detect when it’s being held or carried. If enabled, the feature requires a passcode the first time the phone is accessed but then keeps the device unlocked until it is placed down....

Julian Assange says that Google working closely with Hillary Clinton presidential campaignWhy this is important? Speaking about ongoing presidential campaign, Assange said: “Google is directly engaged with Hillary Clinton’s campaign” and claimed the technology giant used the US State Department on a “a quid pro quo” basis. “Of course when she is in power… she is a problem for freedom of speech. We know what she is going to do. And she made the chart for the destruction of Libya, she was involved in the process of taking the Libyan armoury and sending it to Syria....

Finally, after over 6 months of wait, the search giant has launched the second-generation Pixel Buds on the U.S. Google Store for $179. The new Pixel Buds, a direct competitor to Apple’s Airpods, feature an in-ear design so that each earbud sits securely in your ear. It comes with a custom-designed 12mm dynamic speaker drivers that deliver high-quality audio. It also features IPX4 ingress protection rating, which means they are sweat and water-resistant....

So, here’s everything you need to know about the Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, and Pixel Watch: Google Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro: Specifications The dual-SIM (Nano + eSIM) Google Pixel 7 features a 6.3-inch full-HD+ display with 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution at 416 PPI and up to 90Hz refresh rate, while the Pixel 7 Pro features a 6.7-inch QHD+ LTPO OLED display with 1440 x 3120 pixels resolution at 512 PPI and up to 120Hz refresh rate....

In a move to compete with its rival video chat service Zoom, Google announced that it is making its premium video conferencing app, Google Meet free for everyone until September 30. The free version of the Google Meet app will be available to everyone with a Google account starting in early May. However, those who do have a Google account will not be able to join meetings created by individual accounts....

Surprisingly, Google has offered several flagship Pixel exclusive features like three years of software updates, always-on music identification, voice-recorder with transcriptions, on-device dictation database, and many more on this device. Clearly, Pixel 4A is a direct competitor to the well-received OnePlus Nord and the 2020 iPhone SE. ALSO READ: Google Launches 2nd-Gen ‘Pixel Buds’ For $179 Pricing And Availability The $349 / Rs. 26,200 price tag of the Pixel 4A is one of the major highlights of this device....

When the project was first announced, Google didn’t discuss how the nanoparticles would relay their findings. But, in a video from The Atlantic. The facility is part of Google X – the research and development division that has so far given developed self-driving cars and Google Glass. The luminous nanoparticles measure roughly one-thousandth the width of a red blood cell and the idea is they’ll collect information as they pass through the body....

The search giant on Monday officially introduced Android 12L as “an update to Android 12 with features that will make tablets and foldables simpler and easier to use.” With 12L, Google is optimizing the display for the home screen, lock screen, notification shade, device set-up screens, settings, and more, which makes it look more beautiful and easier to use on screens larger than 600sp(scalable pixels). For instance, the search giant has moved notifications and quick tiles to their own dedicated columns – with the former on the right and the latter on the left – so as to give users more space to view and swipe away notifications....

Now, a reliable tipster Jon Prosser has claimed that Google’s first-ever smartwatch, most likely to be named the Google Pixel Watch, could launch on May 26, 2022. Back, in April 2021, Presser had uploaded a video on YouTube showcasing the leaked marketing images of the alleged Pixel Watch with the launch date as October 2021. However, the launch got delayed with him later tweeting that it is due in Q1 of 2022....

Dubbed as Project Starline, this technology project combines advances in hardware and software to enable friends, families, and co-workers to feel together, even when they are cities (or countries) apart. “Imagine looking through a sort of magic window, and through that window, you see another person, life-size and in three dimensions. You can talk naturally, gesture and make eye contact,” Clay Bavor, VP Google wrote in a blog post. To make this experience possible, Google is applying research in computer vision, machine learning, spatial audio, and real-time compression....

Google recently warned its users about the incoming exploits coming from state-sponsored hackers from North Korea. The vulnerability was detected by the Threat Analysis Group (TAG) on January 4th this year when they found out about an exploit kit deployed on the browser. The tech giant reported another instance of an attempt on February 10 but from a different North Korean hacking team. As the report reads, these hackers were particularly targeting fintech outlets, U....

According to a report from CNET, Google’s Play Store has almost 869,000 apps, while Apple’s App Store has around 650,000 that have been abandoned for more than two years. In the case of Google, these apps will remain hidden and will be downloadable to users only after the developers make the necessary updates. For those unaware, last month, Google announced that existing apps that don’t target an API (application programming interface) level within two years of the latest major Android version will be removed from the Play Store starting November 1, 2022....

Google will hide applications that aren’t updated actively Starting November 1st, Google will stop recommending to users apps that the developers have kept outdated for a said duration. This goes in line with the similar policy rolled out by Apple for the their App Store. According to the official blog post, developers are required to keep their apps updated and compatible with the API level within two years of any major Android release....