Thursday, March 26, 2020

Apple : Video calling app Zoom's iOS version is sharing user data with Facebook

Apple : Video calling app Zoom's iOS version is sharing user data with Facebook


Video calling app Zoom's iOS version is sharing user data with Facebook

Posted: 26 Mar 2020 05:54 PM PDT

Zoom's video calling service has been available for a while now but the unprecedented number of people working from home during the coronavirus pandemic has skyrocketed the app's popularity.

However, research conducted by Vice's tech branch, Motherboard, has revealed that Zoom's iOS app has been secretly sharing analytical data with Facebook, even if the user doesn't have an account on the social media platform.

The data being shared includes time the app is launched, device and location information, phone carrier, and analytical data that can be used to create targeted ads.

Too much information

The reason Zoom is able to share user data with Facebook, even if there's no linked social media account, is because the video calling app uses Facebook's software development kits (SDKs). So, when Zoom is downloaded and launched, it immediately connects to the Facebook Graph API.

This is not a new practice: developers have long used Facebook SDKs to add features to their apps, although Facebook's terms of use require app makers to inform users of these data sharing practices.

While Zoom's privacy policy mentions that the app may collect data related to a user's Facebook profile which may then be shared with third parties – although Facebook is not explicitly mentioned as a third party – there's no clear indication it will be doing the same for users who do not have a Facebook account. 

Not the first time

Zoom does have a history of privacy issues. In 2019, a security researcher unearthed a bug that allowed webcams of Zoom users to be hacked without their knowledge, although the company has said that the issue has been resolved.

Other recent news related to video chat security involves a man exposing himself in front of children on a video call after he was able to "guess" the link to the call. While this was not on a Zoom call (instead on an app called Whereby), TechCrunch reported last year that it was possible to hijack a Zoom meeting by "cycling through different permutations of meeting IDs in bulk". This was possible as the meetings weren't protected by a passcode.

The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) recently explained how a host on a Zoom call can monitor the activities of participants while screen-sharing. If users record the video call, then Zoom administrators are able to "access the contents of that recorded call, including video, audio, transcript, and chat files, as well as access to sharing, analytics, and cloud management privileges".

While the old security issues have since been resolved by Zoom, this new discovery highlights how simple technological solutions can sometimes come at the cost of privacy.

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Google's new true wireless Pixel Buds show up in FCC filing

Posted: 26 Mar 2020 05:50 PM PDT

Google’s second generation of Pixel Buds – a true wireless successor to its neckband-touting forebear – was announced in October during the company’s Made by Google event, and now they’ve been spotted passing through the FCC.

The new Buds were scheduled to land sometime in Spring (for the US), and that season has just now begun, so the timing for them to gain certification from the FCC is right on track and they’ll likely be hitting shelves soon.

Initially, we were fully anticipating the new Pixel Buds to launch at this year’s Google I/O event scheduled for May 12-14, but this was completely cancelled due to concerns over the coronavirus, so it’s likely that they’ll instead roll out with slightly reduced fanfare via a blog post or similar.

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The filing contains two different listings, with 9to5Google (who spotted the listing to begin with) positing that each model number could correlate to the earbuds and the charging case respectively.

What we know so far of the new earbuds is that, unlike the original Pixel Buds, they will be truly wireless, with no cord to connect them. The charging case will be considerably more compact, sleek and compatible with wireless charging as well.

The Buds themselves will offer 5 hours of listening on a single charge, and the case will hold an extra 24 hours in reserve. The new ear-tip design promises to offer more of a seal but still allows you to hear ambient sound with what Google calls a ‘spatial vent’.

They’re sweat- and water-resistant, have a small wing to help secure them in place, feature touch sensors on each ‘bud that respond to tapping and swiping for control, and sport integrated Google Assistant (of course) for all your voice-control needs.

While we still don’t have a firm release date on the new Google Pixel Buds, we can expect them to land in the coming weeks at a price of $179 (about £140 / AU$270, although global pricing hasn’t yet been announced).

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Star Trek: Discovery season 3: release date, trailer, new teaser and more

Posted: 26 Mar 2020 05:07 PM PDT

Energize! Star Trek: Discovery season 3 is official. The news about a third chapter for the USS Discovery came not long after the dramatic finale of the second, as Captain Pike and others await stranded in the present day with the others catapulted further into the future than we've ever been in Trek. And now, CBS has started teasing season 3.

Discovery returns this year, and it'll follow Picard, which has now finished its run. Alex Kurtzman told The Hollywood Reporter that, "the intention is to have something Star Trek on the air all the time, but not necessarily on top of each other." 

Now that Star Trek: Discovery season 3 is certainly happening this year, here we investigate when exactly can expect the USS Discovery to land once again, who the new and returning cast members are, plus what the official trailer tells us. 

Note: if you haven't seen season 2 yet on CBS All Access in the US or Netflix internationally, make sure you do just that before you dive into this spoiler-filled guide. 

Star Trek: Discovery season 3 release date: coming in 2020, but when?

Season 3 was confirmed on January 18, 2019, the month the second season began. We’re still waiting for a specific release date, though. Season 1 premiered in September 2017, and season 2 arrived in January 2019. With that 16-month gap in mind and a 2020 release confirmed by Kurtzman above, the very earliest season 3 could release is in April, since Picard is releasing weekly until the end of March and it seems unlikely they'd debut new episodes at the same time.

At the end of February, co-showrunner Michelle Paradise revealed on Twitter that season 3 has finished filming. Could a summer release date happen?

Adding to the mix, a new teaser was released on Instagram that suggests we're close to learning more about the series' return date.

The Star Trek: Discovery season 3 trailer reveals the future of the universe

Above we can see the state of the Discovery in the future. We also get a sneak peek of David Ajala (Nightflyers) as new character Cleveland Booker. As reported by Variety at San Diego Comic-Con 2019, Kurtzman said Booker or ‘Book’ "is going to be a character that breaks the rules a little bit."

Ajala is joined by new cast members Maulik Pancholy (Dr Nambue, Chief Medical Officer on the USS Shenzhou), Terry Serpico (Admiral Anderson, a top Starfleet official), and Sam Vartholomeos (Connor, a Junior Officer also on the Shenzhou).

Interestingly, we also see a United Federation of Planets Flag with only six stars - is the Federation no more in this time period? Could they be the 'ghosts' Book refers to in the trailer?

It also looks like Burnham is spending a long time in her search to find "that domino that tipped over and started all of this." Early in the trailer we see Burnham change her hair and appearance, suggesting that her adventures may take months, or even years.

Plenty of the Star Trek: Discovery season 3 cast are confirmed

The first trailer confirms the reappearance of a number of returning actors. They are:

  • Michael Burnham: Sonequa Martin-Green
  • Saru: Doug Jones 
  • Sylvia Tilly: Mary Wiseman
  • Dr Hugh Culber: Wilson Cruz
  • Lt. Joann Owosekun: Oyin Oladejo
  • Keyla Detmer: Emily Coutts
  • Paul Stamets: Anthony Rapp 
  • Emperor Georgiou: Michelle Yeoh 

It might be worth forgetting Captain Pike and Spock, as they languish in the present. "Our bridge crew is so capable," Kurtzman told The Hollywood Reporter. "We're going to be using all of them much, much more. Especially because this crew has forfeited their lives for each other."

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Star Trek: Discovery season 3's story is set way in the future

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So, how far did the Discovery go? Also at SDCC 2019, Kurtzman said: "Obviously we made a pretty radical jump into the future at the end of season two – we're going almost 1000 years into the future in season three, which is crazy. Further than any Trek series has ever gone before." 930 years to the as-yet-unexplored 32nd century, to be specific.

Kurtzman also mentioned at the panel that he’s excited by the prospect of getting to "honor canon but shake it up hugely." For Sonequa Martin-Green, speaking to Syfy Wire, this is an opportunity for the show to boldly go where no one has gone before, properly. Visiting new planets, timelines, and sectors is "the perfect way to define us, because we are new yet familiar."

Speaking of Burnham, we know that it’ll have an impact on her. Martin-Green said to TrekMovie that "there has been deep deep deep change [...] it’s linked to this very future we’re in. Basically, there’s a host of problems that this new future presents, an entirely brand-new tapestry of conflict."

Can Discovery bounce back?

The first season of Star Trek: Discovery proved a promising start to The Original Series, but it rather lost its way in season 2. Viewers waded through reams of exposition and technical jargon, and it mostly failed to capitalize on the engrossing, galaxy-consuming war of season 1. Hopefully this new Frontier will be the fresh start the series needs, without having to lean on familiar characters.

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Chinese cybercriminal syndicate redoubles espionage efforts

Posted: 26 Mar 2020 04:05 PM PDT

The US cybersecurity firm FireEye has detected a surge in online espionage carried out by the Chinese hacking group APT41.

The spike in activity from APT41 began at the end of January and lasted till mid-March during which time the group targeted 75 organizations from a number of different industries including telecommunications, healthcare, government, defense, finance, petrochemical, manufacturing and transportation. The group also targeted nonprofit, legal, real estate, travel, education and media organizations.

In their report on APT41's recent activities, FireEye researchers Christopher Glyer, Dan Perez, Sarah Jones and Steve Miller explained that the group is likely responsible for launching one of the most widespread online espionage campaigns they've ever seen, saying:

“This activity is one of the most widespread campaigns we have seen from China-nexus espionage actors in recent years. While APT41 has previously conducted activity with an extensive initial entry … this scanning and exploitation has focused on a subset of our customers, and seems to reveal a high operational tempo and wide collection requirements for APT41.”

Leveraging recently disclosed vulnerabilities

APT41 used known vulnerabilities in Citrix's Application Delivery Controller (ADC), Cisco's routers and Zoho's ManageEngine Desktop Central to launch their attacks on targeted organizations.

The Citrix vulnerability was made public a month before the group's campaign began while a zero-day remote code execution vulnerability in Zoho's ManageEngine Desktop Central was discloses just three days before the group leveraged the security flaw. Although FireEye does not have a copy of the malware used against Cisco's routers, the company believes that APT41 designed its own custom malware to launch attacks against them.

FireEye first gave a name to the Chinese hacking group last year but APT41 has been conducting state-sponsored espionage for some time now.

In a statement to CyberScoop, FireEye explained the that motive behind APT41's latest campaign is unknown but there are multiple explanations as to why it launched cyberattacks on 75 organizations across a variety of industries, saying:

“Based on our current visibility it is hard to ascribe a motive or intent to the activity by APT41. There are multiple possible explanations for the increase in activity including the trade war between the United States and China as well as the COVID-19 pandemic driving China to want intelligence on a variety of subjects including trade, travel, communications, manufacturing, research and international relations.”

Via CyberScoop

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How to watch Keeping Up With The Kardashians season 18 online from anywhere

Posted: 26 Mar 2020 03:05 PM PDT

The most dramatic family on planet Earth is back, with plenty of secrets being exposed, family vacations and even physical arguments. Ready for the momager and her girls to come back to your screen? Keep reading to find out how to watch Keeping Up With The Kardashians from anywhere in the world.

If there's anything that the trailer for this season has showed us is that the girls are back and Bible!, more dramatic than ever. 

We won't give too much away but from what the trailer has teased (you can watch that further down this article) Kim apparently becomes too friendly with Khloe's ex, baby daddy, and NBA star Tristan Thompson. Fans can also expect to see the usual business and beauty excursions, topped off with luxuriously extravagant family vacations. 

We think we just found our new favorite reality TV series Okurr? So keep reading to find out where to watch Keeping Up With The Kardashians from anywhere in the world.

How to watch Keeping Up With The Kardashians online from outside your country

If you find yourself far from home when the season of KUWTK premieres or you may be stuck abroad for a while – there's no need to panic, geo-blocks are easy to overcome.

This is all thanks to a handy piece of tech called a VPN, it changes your address so you can stream KUWTK no matter where in the world you are. So you can watch each episode live or catch-up with the series and watch as if you were back at home.

Watch Keeping Up With The Kardashians in the US

Watch Keeping Up With The Kardashians online in Canada: 

How to watch Keeping Up With The Kardashians online in the UK

How to watch Keeping Up With The Kardashians online in Australia

Where to watch Keeping Up With The Kardashians online: season 1 to 17

If you're not fully caught up with all of the family's excursions and antics, don't fret - what better time is there to start a series with 17 seasons then now that we all need to spend increasingly more time at home?

US: All you've got to do is sign up to Hulu or Sling TV Okurrr?

UK:  For fans based in the UK, you'll have to head on over to Hayu also. Don't want to sign up to Hayu? You can also watch it on Sky if you have it.

Canada: You'll need to subscribe to Hayu to watch these famous sisters

Australia: You've got plenty of options to catch up with the latest family options. Choose Hayu, Foxtel or 9Now.

Elsewhere: Currently in a country not on the list? Don't worry, you can always get a VPN and stream the show from one of the countries above.

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Polaroid Now is an instant camera with handy autofocus skills – read our full review

Posted: 26 Mar 2020 02:27 PM PDT

If you're currently at home with a young family you might be looking for ways to keep everyone amused or distracted with a fun project – and the new Polaroid Now might just fit the bill.

A point-and-shoot instant camera in the classic Polaroid mould, it shoots classic, full-size Polaroid film that is spat out instantly, but takes around ten or fifteen minutes to fully develop.

What's new, though, is the addition of autofocus, which helps you get more consistent results than previous Polaroid Originals models and takes out some of the guesswork that's fairly common with instant cameras.

The Polaroid Now's classic, boxy shape is quite large and tricky to use one-handed, but the size means it is also suitable for most ages, thanks to its large buttons and simple operation.

We've been testing the new instant camera and our review concluded that compared to competing models from the likes of Fujifilm Instax "the Polaroid Now wins for sheer ease of use and its prints are larger".

Polaroid Now

Polaroid vs Zink

The main difference between Polaroid Now and Zink cameras, like the Canon Ivy Cliq / Zoemini S, is that the Now's I-Type film uses a chemical process, rather than simply printing your images.

This makes them larger and, when it comes to family shooting, often a bit more fun due to the delay in seeing your results. It's also what purists consider to be the 'proper' kind of instant film.

That said, the film is slightly more than Fuji's Instax Square format film – a pack of I-Type film costs around $19 / £15 / AU$32, although you can get multi-packs for a slight discount.

The Polaroid Now costs $100 / £120 (around AU$240 ) and for a more detailed look at the camera you can read our in-depth Polaroid Now review.

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OnePlus 8 y OnePlus 8 Pro: se filtran todas las especificaciones

Posted: 26 Mar 2020 02:24 PM PDT

El OnePlus 8 es uno de los celulares más esperados de 2020 — incluso más que el Huawei P40. Ésa es la razón por la que esta filtración sobre sus especificaciones técnicas ha eclipsado al celular estrella de la compañía china.

La filtración viene del reputado y prolífico espía rebelde Ishan Agarwal, que ha publicado una tabla que detalla las especificaciones técnicas del OnePlus 8 y OnePlus 8 Pro. Lo tienen casi todo.

Agarwal no suele equivocarse pero, aún así, recuerda que nada de esto es oficial todavía.

OnePlus 8 leak

Imágenes del OnePlus 8 Pro

OnePlus 8: la parte trasera

El OnePlus 8 es el modelo base y según Agarwal, tiene lo siguiente:

  • Procesador: Snapdragon 865
  • Conectividad: 5G
  • RAM: 8GB o 12GB
  • Almacenamiento: 128GB o 256GB.
  • Pantalla: Super AMOLED de 6.55 pulgadas y 90Hz de refresco
  • Resolución:  FHD+
  • Cámara trasera: Principal de 48MP, 16MP para el gran angular y 2MP para el macro
  • Cámara frontal: 16MP
  • Batería:  4,300mAh con carga ultra-rápida de 30W 

Lo extraño es que el sensor macro sólo tenga 2MP. El OnePlus 7T tiene uno de 12MP, así que esta rebaja no tiene mucho sentido. Esperemos que sea una errata.

OnePlus 8 Pro

Imágenes del OnePlus 8 Pro

OnePlus 8: vista frontal y trasera

El hermano mayor viene con más cámaras y mejores especificaciones en general:

  • Procesador: Snapdragon 865
  • Conectividad: 5G
  • RAM: 8GB o 12GB
  • Almacenamiento: 128GB o 256GB.
  • Pantalla: Super AMOLED de 6,78 pulgadas y 120Hz de refresco
  • Resolución: QHD+
  • Cámara trasera: Principal de 48MP, 48MP para el gran angula, 8MP para el telefoto y 5M para macro.
  • Cámara frontal: 16MP
  • Batería: 4,300mAh con carga ultra-rápida de 30W
  • Carga inalámbrica: 30W (!) con carga reversa para alimentar auriculares inalámbricos o relojes inteligentes
  • Resistencia al polvo y agua: IP68

Esperamos que el OnePlus 8 aparezca en el mes de abril, coronavirus mediante.

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IBM and The Weather Channel launch Covid-19 tracking maps

Posted: 26 Mar 2020 02:01 PM PDT

Finding accurate and up-to-date information on the spread of the coronavirus is essential for researchers and scientists which is why IBM and its subsidiary The Weather Channel have released new tools to help do just that.

While there are already a number of tools available online from the WHO and John Hopkins University to track the coronavirus, fake coronavirus maps created by cybercriminals have also sprung up which infect users' systems with malware.

IBM and The Weather Channel's new initiative combines data from legitimate sources in addition to reported data from both the state and county level in the US. All of this information is gathered on an incident map which displays color-coded reported case data for states and counties.

These new tools will also bring Covid-19 mapping and analysis to more users by displaying this information from within The Weather Channel's app and on its website.

Analytics dashboard

In addition to bringing Covid-19 information to The Weather Channel, IBM has also launched a more in-depth analytics reporting dashboard that provides views of global reported cases as well as the rate of spread by using available data, county-by-county statistics and more.

The company's new dashboard runs on its Watson and Cognos Analytics tools and is intended to be used by researchers, public officials and the general public.

IBM is also providing fact-checking resources and practical guidance for Covid-19 patients and the general public. This will help keep people informed about the spread of the virus and the steps they can take to prevent themselves and others from becoming infected.

By releasing a new dashboard and including coronavirus information directly in The Weather Channel app, IBM is making sure that researchers, scientists and the general public can remain informed without exposing themselves to potential security threats online.

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Galaxy S20 price cut: save $600 on the S20, S20 Plus, and S20 Ultra at Samsung

Posted: 26 Mar 2020 01:29 PM PDT

For a limited time, you can score a massive price cut on the all-new Galaxy S20 lineup at Samsung. The retailer is offering $600 in instant savings on the Galaxy S20, S20 Plus, and S20 Ultra when you trade in an eligible device.

The Samsung Galaxy S20 was unveiled last month and is now available to order from all major retailers and carriers. Samsung is currently offering $600 in instant savings on the Galaxy S20 lineup when you trade in an eligible device. You must ship in your trade-in device within 15 days of your purchase with the provided shipping label from Samsung. You can buy the Galaxy S20 unlocked or from a carrier like AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint.

Keep in mind this is a limited-time offer and a fantastic deal if you're looking to buy the latest Samsung phone and have a phone to trade-in. You can also see more Samsung Galaxy S20 deals that are available from carriers and retailers.

Samsung Galaxy S20 deals:

You can also shop more offers with our roundup of the best Samsung Galaxy S20 prices and deals and the best Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus deals and plans.

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The speed you need when you're doing everything from home

Posted: 26 Mar 2020 01:26 PM PDT

If you're socially distancing and working from home, you're probably using more data across more devices than ever before. If you find yourself struggling to get decent speeds or you're bursting through your bandwidth caps, Three UK has everything you need.

If you're like us, you probably chose your mobile broadband based on normal usage: podcasts or the odd TV programme on the commute, a bit of social media on the bus and so on. But now we're doing daytime video meetings with the office, having virtual meet-ups with friends and family and dealing with the extra demands of our children and their many devices.

Three can help with that. Its network was designed specifically for data, and it has created a range of services that'll keep you connected through the current crisis and beyond.

5G broadband: super-fast and super-convenient

If you're in London, you'll be blown away by Three's incredible 5G service. It's incredibly, thrillingly fast and makes video meetings feel like you're in a movie, albeit a movie about meetings: 5G banishes the stutters and the lag to deliver silky-smooth video, super-fast uploads and downloads and the convenience of having the speed you need wherever you are. 

There's no need for a landline, to connect a cable or to wait weeks for an engineer: you can be online the next working day.

4G Broadband: get internet anywhere

If you're not currently in a 5G area, don't worry: Three's speedy 4G Broadband is just as convenient – once again there's no need for a landline, a cable or a visit from an engineer – and it's available to 99.8% of the UK population. 

All you need is a plug socket and you can bring fast 4G broadband anywhere you need it: the kitchen, the garage, even the garden shed.

4G MiFi: keep the kids (and the grown-ups) happy

Three's MiFi is brilliant for devices like Nintendo Switches, iPod touches, tablets and laptops that can connect to Wi-Fi but that don't have their own mobile data connections. 

It's a portable Wi-Fi provider that connects to Three's fast 4G network and delivers Wi-Fi to as many as ten devices simultaneously. It's as small as a credit card but its battery lasts up to four hours, and with a 300 hour stand-by it's ideal for trips into the great outdoors when you're fed up staring at the same four walls. And at just £22 per month for unlimited data, it’s a broadband bargain.

Unlimited SIMs: never miss the end of anything

Some mobile SIMs come with pretty severe data caps, and Murphy's Law says they'll always kick in at the worst possible moment: just before you find out whodunnit in your true-crime podcast, or before the final reveal in your favourite drama. 

With Three's unlimited SIMs you can be sure you'll never miss the end of anything: there's no data cap, and there are no speed limits either. Unlimited SIMs are available in 1-month, 12-month and 24-month flavours, and they're incredibly affordable: right now you can get unlimited data, minutes and texts on a 12-month plan for just £18 per month.

They're 5G ready too, so if your device is 5G-compatible you can connect to 5G in London at no extra cost.

Three is the magic number

Three can get you up and running with speedy 4G or 5G broadband in just 24 hours, and with plug and play there's no complicated installation, no cabling and no need for an engineer visit - which is handy, as many companies aren't sending out engineers at this time.

Just use the coverage checker to confirm availability, choose your device and/or plan and you'll be online the next day.

That's not all. If your phone or SIM Plan is 12GB or more you can use Go Binge to make your money go even further: Go Binge gives you unlimited streaming from your subscriptions to Netflix, Apple Music, Soundcloud, Deezer and more without using any of your data allowance. 

And when things get back to normal, Go Roam enables you to use your call, data and text allowance in 71 different countries without extra charges – so you can sit back, relax and stay connected without worrying about roaming fees.

To find out how Three can deliver the speed you need to cope with everything from Skyping to streaming, visit the Three UK website.

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Best WordPress themes for blogs in 2020

Posted: 26 Mar 2020 01:16 PM PDT

If you have a passion for travel, food, gadgets, or simply enjoy ranting, you may already have discovered the benefits of blogging. Recording your forays into food or experimentation with radical communists allows you to share your news and views with the internet community.

WordPress has thousands of templates to help you get started. In this guide, you’ll explore five of the very best themes specifically for hobbyists and bloggers. Some of these such as ‘Writing’ also incorporate SEO features meaning people searching online will be more likely to stumble across your blog.

If you’re starting on a shoe-string budget, consider using one of the free themes we’ve listed here, such as Morning Time Lite.

TheBlogger

TheBlogger is a WordPress theme suitable for storytelling and writing. It comes with a responsive design and multiple gallery features. TheBlogger also comes with a live customizer which helps you to tweak every part of your theme.

It is Retina-ready and can be optimized for tablets and smartphones. Users can try the theme before buying. They can test drive the customizer to see if it meets their needs.

There are a wide variety of widgets and sliders available to showcase your posts in image or video format.

TheBlogger comes with helpful documentation that is straightforward and easy to follow. MailChimp for WordPress is also included. This allows you to send out newletters to blog subscribers.

The theme integrates with Ninja Forms. Users can easily create and add forms with the drag and drop feature.

A regular license costs $59 (£44.58) which includes future updates and 6-months support. Users can upgrade to 12-months support for a further $17.63 (£13.6).

Foodie Pro

Foodie Pro helps users to create a beautiful blog based around all sorts of culinary delights.

It is created by the Genesis Framework. This means your website will have a solid combination of this Framework along with WordPress. The theme comes with a huge amount of typography and color options.

Users can build their site using up to 3 homepage and 5 site wide widget areas. These can be customized to fit around your brand.

The theme allows users to upload their own logo with one click. There is also full support for text-based logos.

Foodie Pro’s ‘Theme Customizer’ allows users to customize the theme’s settings, colours and backgrounds images.

The ‘Foodie Pro Theme’ can be purchased for $129.95 (£98.23) for one year. This includes the Genesis Framework, Foodie Pro Theme, instant access, unlimited updates, supports, sites and access to detailed tutorials.

If this is not enough, users can avail of the ‘Pro Plus Membership’ for $499.95 (£377.81). This includes all the ‘Foodie Pro Theme’ has to offer plus access to every theme the company makes including future themes.

Soledad

Soledad was created as a website builder for all skill types. It is geared towards users who want to run blogs or create magazines.

The theme is highly customizable with multiple homepage layout models available. Users can also change the appearance of the ‘Category’, ‘Tag’, ‘Search’ and ‘Archive Layout’. 

Soledad is an SEO responsive WordPress multipurpose blog and magazine theme. It’s compatible with BBPress and BuddyPress. The theme is fully responsive and displays well on all screens.

Soledad has over 4000 real homepage demos which can be installed with just one click. There are also a number of single post templates for different stories.

The theme can be purchased for $59 (£44.58) which includes future updates and 6 months support which can be upgraded to 12-months for an extra $17.63 (£13.32). At the time of writing, you can get 50% on both the regular license and extended support.

Some online commentators have lamented the lack of a search feature when it comes to support documentation.

Morning Time

Morning Time is a highly functional WordPress theme suitable for journalists, family blogs or personal blogs.

Users can purchase the theme directly or they can test the demo the site offers. The theme is highly responsive so adapts well to tablets and smartphones.

Morning Time is fully compatible with Gutenberg. Users can create blocks to insert, rearrange and style multimedia content without needing to have a lot of technical knowledge.

Users can create and customize different aspects of their site including portfolio and Google maps amongst others.

Morning Time is compatible with WooCommerce allowing you to turn your blog into an online store if needed.

Users can make their older posts available with the ‘Blog Archive Feature’. Older posts will not disappear as you create new blogs.

Users can also download ‘Morning Time Lite’ for free or subscribe to their premium tiers.

Morning Time has three paid packages available. Users can avail of the ‘Yearly Access’ package for $97 (£74) per year. This includes access to all themes, child themes, PSD, HTML files, Support, updates, theme documentation and multiple site usage.

Alternatively, users can purchase the ‘Lifetime’ package for $247 (£200) which includes all the ‘Yearly Access’ has to offer but with a one-off payment. 

Writing

Writing is the perfect theme for those trying to create a minimalist effect.

The theme uses 24 Social Share Icons along with Facebook Open Graph Tags and multiple Social Icon Widgets. It is WPML compatible. Writing can be translated into any language. RTL support is also available for Hebrew, Arabic and Japanese.

Writing is retina ready and is fully responsive making it adaptable to screens of all size and resolution. Also, images are neatly optimized with features like lazy load.

The whole setup is easy and geared towards users of any skill level. The theme is built according to the most recent rules of Search Engines. This means using this theme will help boost your SEO results maximizing traffic to your blog.

Users can purchase Writing for $39 (£29.47) which includes future updates and 6-months support. 12-months support can be bought for a further $10.13 (£7.65).

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Best WordPress themes (paid and free) of 2020

Posted: 26 Mar 2020 01:11 PM PDT

The WordPress platform is one of the simplest ways to create colorful and well laid out webpages. Setup is usually performed with a few mouse clicks, so no coding knowledge is required.

The platform supports thousands of various themes, some of which are suited to specific users such as small businesses, whilst others have a more general appeal.

When starting out you may feel overwhelmed by the choices available, especially if you’re not sure if a premium theme is worth buying.

In this guide, you’ll discover five of our very favorite free and paid WordPress themes. Whether you’re a freelancer on a tight budget or an established business, rest assured there’s a theme for you.

Hestia

Hestia is the perfect theme for those with small businesses, startups, online agencies and firms due to its multi-purpose functionality. Users do not have to pay to download this theme. Installation and setup is designed to be user friendly.

This theme is best suited to users who want to setup an ecommerce platform. Hestia integrates with WooCommerce, allowing users access to beautifully designed product listings. There is an easy to use drag and drop feature suitable.

This theme comes with custom background settings which aid in adding photos to your site and making it your own. It has a multi-purpose one page design, a widget designed footer and a blog or news section.

It integrates with Travel Map, Photo Gallery, Flat Parallax Slider and Elementor Page Builder. Hestia is responsive and uses Material Kit for design.

As with most WordPress themes, there is a demo for users to sample before downloading.

Some users have noted that the free version is buggy and convoluted to use.

X

X is a paid WordPress theme suitable for all types of websites. 

The theme comes with four categories of built-in demos. Each of these themes cover a wide variety of potential projects. This means that no matter what you have in mind, X more than likely has a design suited to your needs.

Cornerstone is included with X. This is one of the most popular WordPress web page builders. The drag and drop feature is easy to use. Users are able to see exactly what their page will look like live as they are building. This enables users to change and edit while building their site.

There are a huge number of customization options, with which users can build a unique webpage. It's also constantly updated and you get features like the custom font or inline editing. In the early 2019, X introduced Dynamic Content which helps a lot when building out content throughout your site.

X comes with a feature called ‘the customizer’. This is a handy tool as many premium themes come with their own theme options page that is not entirely compatible with WordPress. ‘The Customizer’ is highly intuitive. It integrates seamlessly with WordPress. It will help you to customize the look and feel of your website.

The regular license for X is $59 (£46) which includes future updates and 6 months customer support. Users can opt to extend support to 12-months for an additional $17.63 (£13.7). At the time of writing you can get 50% on both the regular license and extended support.

Allegiant

Allegiant is a highly customizable WordPress theme that is most suited for small businesses that are just starting out.

The theme itself is simple and well laid out. Across the top there is a large header to highlight your most popular services or products. The slides on the homepage can be displayed in any order.

The theme offers several feature blocks which can be easily inserted onto your page with details about your business team or your past endeavours amongst others.  These blocks come with the theme’s plugin ‘CPO Content Types’. The plugin is free and installs very quickly.

These pre-built blocks also come with testimonial section. It is very easy to copy and paste information into the blocks.

Allegiant integrates with other free popular WordPress themes such as WooCommerce, Yoast SEO, WPML and Contact Form 7.

It’s also free to download from the WordPress website. 

Some online commentators mention that while the theme is customizable it is not easy to figure out how to do so. They don’t recommend Allegiant for newer users.

Astrid

Astrid is the perfect choice theme for most businesses. 

The theme has an impressive array of built-in widgets that users can take advantage of. Widgets and page templates are available for services and employees amongst others.

Astrid comes with a huge variety of fonts and color options. Users can easily edit the full width header to whatever they see fit. Users can also use a ‘call to action’ button with a message over it. 

The theme is translation ready meaning that it can still be accessed by those users who do not speak the same language as your business.

Users can use visual graphs and displays to show their past work and experience. WooCommerce support is provided for selling products on your website. Astrid helps to make your site look well on tablets and smartphones.

Astrid is free to download but those users who want more out of their theme can ‘Go Pro’.

The ‘Pro’ option starts at $59 (£44.60) per year for a single plugin which includes one year of updates, one year of support and unlimited domain usage. All packages offer a 30-day money back guarantee.

Some online commentators have mentioned that the site can be hard to navigate making it difficult to get started.

Sydney

Sydney works well for freelancers and companies who want to create a strong online presence.

It is highly customizable with many options to choose from such as Google Fonts and logo uploads. The theme has more than 600 Google fonts to choose from.

For users who want to show off, there is a full screen promotional banner that can be edited to suit your needs.

The custom elementor blocks can be designed as you see fit and to suit your promotional needs. Sydney can also display social media icons at the bottom of your page. 

The theme is translation ready and provides the necessary tools for a smooth translation process.

Users have access to full color control, sticky navigation, header image and a full screen slider. Sydney also offers Parallax background affects. Users can add this to any row in the theme layout.

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How the pandemic is forcing businesses to reevaluate their remote working and continuity practices

Posted: 26 Mar 2020 01:00 PM PDT

The strategy to work from home is a valid, proportional response to a pandemic (and many other Disaster Recovery scenarios). The problem many businesses are facing is that though some employees can and do work from home, the vast majority of office-based employees don’t, aren’t equipped to and possibly shouldn’t. Therefore, this perceived panacea to the current situation needs further thought and practical scrutiny before firms roll it out across their entire workforce.

For over 20 years, I’ve worked with thousands of businesses on workplace continuity plans, and the following 5 key considerations must always be reviewed:

Devices and connectivity

If you are a laptop user, with a company mobile and data plan, you are a mobile user and can already work from home (or anywhere). If you are a ‘classic’ office-based worker, you probably have a desk phone with a switchboard extension or DDI and a desktop PC – you’re not set-up to work from home.

The company therefore needs to consider whether it’s technically possible for you to work from home. There are a few popular choices:

i) Equip users with a company-owned laptop, set-up by the IT dept

ii) Allow users to use their own devices and provide access to a virtual desktop

iii) Allow users to use their own devices to connect to their work desktop in the office

iv) Allow users to have work applications installed directly on their own devices (not recommended) 

These solve the computing but not the network connectivity challenge. If you have home broadband then it’s not unreasonable to use that, along with a corporate VPN. If you don’t have broadband, then the business needs to buy it or equip staff with a MIFI 4G/5G dongle or phone.

This leads onto the broader question of communications. There are some great collaboration and messaging tools (e.g. Microsoft Teams or Slack) which also include video conferencing to provide important human interaction. However, for customer facing roles, you will need to consider how voice communications can be delivered remotely. If users don’t have a company mobile, they could use a home phone or personal mobile - but this leads to problems with bills for work-calls and the confidentiality of personal numbers being shared with customers.

The best solution is to use a to use a cloud-based, VoIP ‘soft phone’ using the internet to carry the calls. Users can make calls on their laptops remotely using just a headset as if they were in the office. Those that have used these will have experienced the frustration of calls occasionally breaking-up. If calls are internal then it’s tolerable, but for external calls to clients it’s not. Also, the risk of poor-quality voice-over-internet will increase as a result of additional home broadband utilisation.

Applications

If you’ve solved all of the problems listed above, you’re now able to use a desktop and make and receive calls. However, can you do everything you need to? Many firms use Office 365 and therefore email, office applications and shared documents can all be accessed with an internet connection.

However, there are a good number of firms that still use legacy applications. These either can’t or won’t easily run over the internet and therefore the options detailed above really need some thought. Remotely connecting to an office PC that can run the legacy application may be the only way, but then you’ve got a bit of tech prep-work and user training to factor into your response plans.

WFH capacity

Let’s assume that 10-20% of staff normally work from home. You now face a scenario where it may be 50% (assuming you have split your office between home and office workers) or 100% if an office has closed. Your remote working technology, (routers, firewalls, VPNs) will probably not have been scoped for that capacity. Does your organisation have the infrastructure, network bandwidth and the licences to allow you to support the number of users?

Outside your firm’s own scope is that of the public networks - both internet and mobile. Nearly all personal and home communication networks work on a contended basis. We all share the available capacity. The best way to think about this is motorway traffic during rush hour where loads of people all going in the same direction at the same time creates bottlenecks. Speed and quality will be impacted if a large proportion of the working population are all using mobile and home broadband connections at the same time. The earlier choices of applications and voice solutions therefore need to consider the bandwidth requirement and minimise that wherever possible.

Working environment

You might remember the BBC correspondent whose young child happily gate-crashed a live interview! In that case, he actually had an office where he worked from home. Many workers don’t have the luxury of an office. Younger workers in larger cities are likely to live in shared accommodation.

An Executive Board making decisions on home working will have a perspective based on their own home environment. For many the reality is very different, working on a dinner table, perched on a kitchen top, or working from their lap on a settee. These are OK for the odd few hours of post dinner email catch-up, but not for eight hours straight for weeks or months.

Firms have a Health and Safety obligation to their staff, wherever they work. In the office, staff may have particular chairs, RSI mitigation devices, anti-radiation screens etc. Most staff will be accommodating when at home, but some will need assistance so you should consider a simple home working self-assessment.

Security & Confidentiality

Finally, assuming all of the above can be overcome, there is a fundamental question to ask – are we allowed to work from home? Since the last pandemic outbreaks in the mid 00’s we have had fundamental reviews of data privacy regulations (GDPR, PCI etc). We have also learned from breaches that data is subject to compliance and oversight wherever it lives.

A worst-case example would be a homeworker, using their own PC; own mobile; working from a communal area in a shared flat; talking about and accessing company, personal and perhaps financial data. This method of working from home is simply not acceptable vs. the benefit.

This won’t apply to all staff, but for many firms it highlights the potential issues and for alternative methods to be considered or their function suspended. Some general advice for remote working security:

· Require passwords for all devices

· Enable MFA for all applications

· Encrypt all hard drives

· Lock devices if an incorrect password is inputted too many times

· Automatically log-out or lock devices after a period of inactivity

· Enable remote deletion or wipe capabilities

The government is planning the next phase of its response and firms are already enacting their Business Continuity plans. Whilst working from home is a well-trodden path, the reality for many is that it will be the devil in the detail that will make it a reality – or not.

Mike Osborne is Non-Executive Chairman at Databarracks

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Fortnite developer Epic Games will be publishing Remedy's next two AAA games

Posted: 26 Mar 2020 12:28 PM PDT

Epic Games has inked publishing deals with Control developer Remedy Entertainment, Limbo creator Playdead and The Last Guardian creator genDESIGN.

Much like it did with the Epic Games Store, the Fortnite developer is positioning its new ‘Epic Games Publishing’ (EGP) offshoot, launched on Thursday, as a “developer-first” initiative that lets studios retain 100% of all intellectual property rights and full creative control over their work. However while we haven't heard anything about Epic Games Store exclusivity on PC, it can be assumed if Epic is publishing the games.

Epic says the multi-platform label will cover 100% of the costs of developing a title, including employee salaries, quality assurance, localization and marketing. Once a game has recouped its development costs, the company will split profits 50/50, with Epic saying it wants creatives to "earn a fair share for their work."

"We're building the publishing model we always wanted for ourselves when we worked with publishers," said Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney in a statement.

Hector Sanchez, who was named head of the new publishing model, added "genDESIGN, Remedy and Playdead are among the most innovative and talented studios in the industry, with strong visions for their next games.

“They will have full creative control, while Epic will provide a solid foundation of project funding and services.”

The exact games that will be coming from each of these studios have yet to be announced, but Remedy gave some details about its incoming title in a blog post. The first, described as its ‘most ambitious” project yet, is an AAA multi-platform game already in pre-production, and the second is a “new, smaller-scale project set in the same franchise.”

Epic says it plans to announce more details on these studios' upcoming EGP titles, and additional developers and games, "in the coming months."

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Google is getting back to work on Chrome updates

Posted: 26 Mar 2020 11:44 AM PDT

After recently making the decision to pause all Chrome updates to ensure stability, Google has now announced that it is once again ready to resume work on its browser and operating system.

The reason behind the cancellation was to avoid causing severe disruptions to web developers, system administrators, Google's engineers and the countless number of people working from home during the coronavirus outbreak.

Now though, Google has revealed in a blog post that future Chrome releases are coming, albeit with an updated release schedule.

Chrome updates

According to Google, beginning next week the current Chrome 80 release will begin receiving new security updates.

Chrome 81, which was initially scheduled for a March 17th release, has been rescheduled for April 7 and Chrome 83 will release in mid-May. 

Earlier this week, Director of technical program management at Google, Jason Kersey said that the company will skip version 82 of Chrome and the features planned for it will find their way into Chrome 83.

Pausing updates during this trying time made a great deal of sense to avoid disruption but now that the Chrome development team has adjusted to working remotely, Google's browser will once again receive security updates and new versions will continue development.

  • We've also highlighted the best VPN services

Via ZDNet

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How to watch Brooklyn Nine-Nine: stream every season online anywhere

Posted: 26 Mar 2020 11:33 AM PDT

Few sitcoms have captured the imagination of viewers in the way that Brooklyn Nine-Nine has. Now in its seventh season, the show is perfect to binge if you're struggling for inspiration while self-isolating. Here's how to watch Brooklyn Nine-Nine online - stream season 7 and every other hilarious episode no matter you are in the world with this guide. 

The show first hit screens back in 2013, while Brooklyn Nine-Nine season 7 premiered on February 6 this year. It's been a huge hit since its inception; in fact, there was such an outcry after FOX cancelled the show after it fifth season that NBC snapped up the rights to Brooklyn Nine-Nine...the very next day.

The Emmy and Golden Globe-winning series follows a team of mismatched detectives in the fictional 99th Precinct of the NYPD in Brooklyn. Broadly speaking, it centers around the quirky relationship between Jake Peralta, an immature but talented detective played by Andy Samberg, and his commanding officer, the overly serious but eccentric Captain Raymond Holt (Andre Braugher). And for good measure, Brooklyn Nine-Nine season 7 adds some serious acting chops in the form of Oscar-winner and TV acting legend J.K. Simmons (Whiplash, Spider-man trilogy, Oz).

If that doesn't sound that hilarious to you, just know that Brooklyn Nine-Nine is another collaboration between Dan Goor and Michael Schur, the duo behind Parks and Recreation. Further bolstering Brooklyn Nine-Nine's credentials, Goor has also worked on The Daily Show, while Schur is behind recent hit The Good Place.

Convinced? Great. Here's how to watch Brooklyn Nine online - stream season 7 and the rest of the show in its entirely no matter where you with our guide.

Is Brooklyn Nine-Nine on Netflix?

It's good news for Netflix subscribers, as Brooklyn Nine-Nine is available to stream on many of the service's international platforms. It's one of the best Netflix UK shows around and can also be found on Netflix Australia and Netflix Canada. However, what Brooklyn Nine-Nine seasons you can watch on Netflix will vary by region, with details below on where you can stream older episodes where you are. 

The latest season of Brooklyn Nine-Nine, season 7, probably won't come to Netflix for a while, so read on to find out where you can catch the absolute latest episodes right now.

How to watch Brooklyn Nine-Nine from outside your country

Those who already have a streaming service they use to watch Brooklyn Nine-Nine online may find themselves unable to access it when abroad, due to pesky geo-blocking restrictions. While we're aware that most people aren't going anywhere in the immediate future, global travel will one day resume and, god forbid, you may even be stuck abroad.

Fortunately, there's an easy solution to geo-blocking. Downloading a VPN will allow you to watch Brooklyn Nine-Nine no matter where you are. This simple bit of software changes your IP address so that you can access episodes on demand just like you would at home.

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Cheap 4K TV deals offer big savings on Samsung televisions this week

Posted: 26 Mar 2020 10:53 AM PDT

Looking for cheap 4K TV deals to upgrade your set this week? Plenty of retailers are way ahead of you, across the US and UK. Samsung 4K TVs are available for some amazing prices right now, with glorious high resolution displays available for as little as $295 / £379. That means big savings on an easy to set up, premium 4K TV. 

Samsung 4K TVs offer excellent value for money with industry-leading features, including premium HDR10, a massive range of smart TV Apps and an easy to use setup. With these cheap 4K TV deals, you'll save yourself a bundle while getting some of the very best Samsung has to offer.

We're seeing these Samsung 4K TVs come in for as little as $295 in the US, though you might also want to check out this $299 price tag on a more recent model. With savings reaching into the $280 range, there has never been a better time to grab a cheap 4K TV deal. 

In the UK, we're seeing discounts on the popular 2019 RU7470 range. While not as premium in display (or price) as the 8-Series, this is still a high-quality lineup. With fantastic picture quality and special Ultra-HD Dimming technology for higher contrast and detailing, you can save anything from £50 - £100 on these powerful TVs. Prices start at £379 on the 43-inch model, but again, we'd really point you towards this £399 price on the 50-inch version to get the most value. 

These cheap 4K TV deals will help you secure a premium display for less this weekend. Plus, with so much content offering 4K streaming and broadcast at the moment, there's more opportunity than ever to push your display to its limits and enjoy stunning picture clarity. 


Cheap 4K TV deals in the US

Cheap 4K TV deals in the UK

Currys are holding a fantastic 4K TV sales event this weekend, and new subscribers can also grab a free 6-month subscription to Spotify with their new TV to boot. 

We're keeping tabs on all the latest 4K TV sales right here on TechRadar, but if you really want to upgrade you might also want to check out the best OLED TV deals from around the web. You can also make the most of your new TV with these Amazon Fire Stick deals.

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Cheap streaming device deals: the Roku Express is on sale for just $24 at Walmart

Posted: 26 Mar 2020 10:41 AM PDT

If you're looking for a cheap streaming device to keep you entertained indoors, then you've come to the right place. You can find discounts on Roku's best-selling streaming sticks at Walmart, which include the all-new Roku Express that's on sale for just $24.

The 2019 Roku Express allows you to stream your favorite movies and TV shows in HD from apps like Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and more. The easy-to-install Roku plugs into your TV and once connected to the internet allows you to start streaming with access to over 500,000+ movies and TV episodes. The compact remote also lets you search for your favorite movies and TV shows and features shortcuts to popular streaming channels.

If you're new or unfamiliar with streaming, the Roku Express is the perfect device to get started. Shop the Express and other Roku deals below and keep in mind that Walmart offers free shipping over $35 and in-store pickup depending on your location.

Roku deals:

See more Roku discounts with our list of cheapest Roku sale prices and deals that are happening now.

Learn more about the streaming media player with our guide to the Best Roku streaming device: which Roku is best for you?

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Malicious Android apps use coronavirus to hack user devices

Posted: 26 Mar 2020 10:37 AM PDT

The number of coronavirus-related apps on the Google Play Store has increased significantly over the past few weeks as both legitimate developers and cybercriminals look to cash in on users' fears surrounding the virus.

By analyzing Android telemetry data, security researchers at Bitdefender have observed a huge spike in applications which contain either the worlds 'covid' or 'corona' and in total, the firm identified 579 apps that contained coronavirus-related keywords in their manifest. 

According to Bitdefender, 560 of these apps were legitimate and provided users with news about the coronavirus, information on how to avoid infection and medical booking services. However, many of these apps actually had nothing to do with the coronavirus at all, while others contained adware or were bundled with malware.

Once the coronavirus was declared a pandemic by the WHO, Google began adjusting the Google Play Store's search algorithms in order to filter or remove illegitimate coronavirus apps. 

However, when Bitdefender published its report on the matter, 22 apps using the 'coronavirus' keyword were still available on the Google Play Store and listed under the 'Health and Fitness' and 'Medical' categories. While many of these apps are legitimate, 280 others were removed from the store, including many regional or global coronavirus tracking apps.

Coronavirus apps

By examining coronavirus apps on third-party marketplaces, Bitdefender found that many of them were malicious and were exploiting people's fears of the virus to install adware and malware on users' Android devices.

One such example is an app that imitates a coronavirus information site to spread the Anubis banking Trojan. Once a user installs the app and gives it access to their device, it then requests a number of other permissions and accepts them by itself. The app takes users to a coronavirus statistics website to throw them off its track and hides its icon, while it continues its work in the background.

The Iranian coronavirus app AC19 was another example Bitdefender discovered that is actually a piece of spyware. The sample discovered by the firm asks for permissions to scan for the coronavirus but in reality, the app is asking for sensitive Android app privileges to continue its malicious activities.

An app called Coronavirus Tracker was also found to dispense adware to its victims. When first started, the app says that it is unavailable in a user's country and then hides itself. However, it then bombards users with unwanted ads. Bitdefender's researchers even found that the Joker malware was being distributed by a game called iFun.

Senior e-threat analyst at Bitdefender, Liviu Arsene warned in his report that users need to be extra careful when installing new apps during this difficult time, saying:

“The Coronavirus pandemic might have everyone running around after information, searching for applications that offer live monitoring or even medical appointments to get tested. It’s always recommended that you install only official apps from official marketplaces, and seek information only from official sources. Also, it’s crucial to make sure you have a mobile security solution that can keep you and your device safe from malware and other online threats.”

Via ComputerWeekly

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How to watch Westworld online: stream season 3 from anywhere

Posted: 26 Mar 2020 10:32 AM PDT

The hosts and the humans are converging more than ever, and from each park all the way to the Valley Beyond, things only look set to get even more confusing throughout season 3. 

We know you won't want to miss a single piece of the puzzle, so read on to find out how to watch Westworld online, with a live stream available wherever you are in the world.

Season 3 has dived back into the weird and wonderful world of that fateful theme park, with an eight episode roster unlike the usual ten we're used to receiving over the past two seasons. 

We won't spoil anything for you unless you need to catch up but we will say that in the latest episode Bernard Lowe managed to survive an attack and saw him returning to Westworld.

So if you just need reminding about how to watch Westworld season 3 online - or, indeed, any of the previous episodes - keep reading and we'll tell you your option from your corner of the globe.

How to watch Westworld online from outside your country

If you're trying to access a Westworld stream from outside your country (maybe on holiday or working overseas?) you might have some difficulty making it past the geo-blocking restrictions. HBO, Sky Atlantic and the rest aren't directly accessible from outside the US, but installing a VPN will allow you to watch Westworld online quickly and easily. 

A VPN is a Virtual Private Network that essentially blocks data about your computer from the websites that you visit for safety, so changing your IP address to one of a separate country is as easy as selecting from a drop down list.

How to watch Westworld online in the US

  • Amazon Prime: If you're a member of Amazon Prime, you can add HBO streaming to your plan for the same $14.99 cost per month.
  • Hulu: Add HBO to your Hulu subscription for an additional fee and you'll be able to keep all your services in one place. 

How to watch Westworld season 3 in the UK

How to watch Westworld online in Canada

How to watch Westworld season 3 online in Australia 

Where can I watch old episodes of Westworld?

Get ready for the latest season by catching up on older episodes of Westworld online. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to binge the first two seasons, wherever you are in the world. 

US: HBO Now and HBO Go both offer previous episodes of Westworld for catching up, but you can also watch Season One and Two on DirecTV.

UK: You'll be able to catch every previous episode of Westworld through a Now TV Entertainment Pass. That's especially handy if you're looking to watch season three at the same time. If you're a Sky TV subscriber, you can also watch the last two seasons of the show using Sky Go

Everywhere else: If you can't find on-demand access to old episodes of Westworld where you are, there's always a VPN. Simply switch your location to the US or UK, and you'll be able to binge the last few years of Westworld episodes using one of the services listed above. 

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