“WannaCry has a new highly malicious successor, which has been identified as a worm spreading via SMB (Server Message Block). However, unlike WannaCry, which leveraged two of the leaked alleged NSA hacking tools, EternalRocks uses seven of the spy agencies’ leaked cyberweapons.”
Apple should be afraid of Google. Very afraid
“Google revealed a cascade of exciting innovations to its Google universe this week at the annual I/O developer conference. Apple should be quaking in its boots.”
Google Lens offers a clear view of the company’s future
“Google Lens is both a return to form for the search giant and a tantalizing glimpse into what lies ahead. Google’s early claim to fame was its ability to efficiently index the web and fetch search results quickly, bringing some much-needed organization to the chaotic early days of the internet.”
Find Out How Much You’ve Spent on Amazon Since Opening Your Account
“You can buy just about anything on Amazon, which means most of us spend a lot of money on the site. if you’ve ever wondered how much you’ve spent since opening your account, this video from Business Insider will show you how to find out.”
Ford adds Android Auto and Apple CarPlay to cars using over-the-air updates
“(Reuters) – Ford Motor Co said on Friday it would delve into the growing arena of “over-the-air” software updates, adding Android Auto and Apple CarPlay to its Sync 3-equipped 2016 vehicles for the first time via a wireless software update.”
2 tricks to make iOS Control Center less annoying
“Apple released Control Center in 2013 as part of iOS 7. It gives iPhone and iPad users quick access to settings for airplane mode, wifi, bluetooth, screen brightness among other things. But sometimes errant swipes inside apps and games can launch Control Center accidentally — which can be annoying.”
Two-Factor Authentication: A Security System for Your Digital Life
“Most of us carefully protect our most important objects. We lock our homes with a deadbolt, perhaps invest in a security system or store valuables in a safe with its own lock and key, and make sure our cars are locked with the alarm turned on.”
Google Trips Just Updated to Make Travel Planning Even More Convenient
“Last year I wrote about and downloaded Google Trips just to try it out and now I find myself using it as my go-to app for organizing travel. It’s simple and it helps manage your whole trip from start to finish.”
We tested Apple’s Siri versus Google’s new competitor on the iPhone, and Siri loses pretty miserably
“Google recently launched its version of Siri, named Google Assistant, on the iPhone. We’ve found it to be much smarter than Siri and, to prove it, we recently put it head-to-head with Apple’s assistant.”
WannaCrypt ransomware: Microsoft issues emergency patch for Windows XP
“Microsoft has taken the unprecedented step of issuing patches for unsupported operating systems – like Windows XP – in the wake of the massive WannaCrypt ransomware attacks against organisations across the globe.”
