Search results for: “online security”
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Virus Alert: Android Malware, Mazar, Is Spreading Through SMS
One of the biggest problems of Android OS is malware attack. We recently wrote about an Android malware, Android.Xiny.19.origin, being distributed through certain games available for download in Google Play Store but there’s a new one out there. This is even worse as it’s being spread through simple SMS. Hiemdal Security, a Danish company, said…
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Microsoft Is Killing Windows 8 In Just 3 Days
Microsoft released Windows 8 late 2012 and just about three years later, it is ending support for the operating system. Just like Windows Vista, the OS was doomed to fail and the huge amount of negative feedback pushed Microsoft to release Windows 8.1 which was only fairly better. Normally, versions of Windows enjoy about 10…
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Tecno Phantom 5 Review: Simply Put, a Masterpiece
Tecno Phantom 5 isn’t Tecno Mobile’s first attempt at dabbling into premium smartphones but this new addition to the Phantom product line breaks away from the norm. Critics and fans alike have expressed diverse opinions about this device but one thing is certain, we at Geek NG love it. Tecno Phantom 5 will change the…
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Lenovo Tab A7-30 (A3300-HV) Hands on Review
For about two weeks, I’ve played around with the Lenovo Tab A7-30, a 7″ tablet relased mid last year. Generally, a lot of people prefer smaller tabs like this that can as well function as smartphones and this particular product fits that description. However, it should be noted that Lenovo Tab A7 has a WiFi…
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How to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft
I’d like to thank Geek.ng for publishing my article on their website. I’ve found their site to be an amazing resource to aid anyone in their ventures with technology. If it’s a how-to you’re looking for, news, blogging tips, or even an answer to some of your tech-related questions, their page is the place to…
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Some Facts About Visa Learned from Tech Bloggers Roundtable Meeting
Unless one knows exactly what VisaNet is all about or you’ve had someone explain to you how things work, an average person probably has no idea how huge the technology behind card transactions could be. While most of us are conscious about our ATM card security, things are happening behind the scenes and Visa hosted…
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How I Almost Got Hacked Due to an Awful Browser Setting
I always thought I was too careful to get hacked but something happened last week that showed what I believed was just an illusion. You can never be always careful and the simple fact is that anyone can get hacked. I almost lost my primary email address due to phishing. Okay, I know it sounds…
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iPhone 6 Proves Once Again Why Apple Is The Brand To Beat
Yes, this is another Apple vs Android article and yes there will be plenty more. A lot of people think Apple is no longer delivering the best smartphones in the market and they are just riding on popularity and a very loyal customer base. Apple announced its iPhone 6 and added two new products to…
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This is Why iPhone 6 Sucks and Android Users Hate It
Let me first state this: anyone who uses a smartphone and thinks Apple products are garbage probably doesn’t know the history of what we call smartphones today or is too blinded by hate to see that Apple makes nothing but quality products. This article is not just a write-up from another Android fanboy or a…
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How To Keep Your Computer Safe Without An Expensive Antivirus Program
The internet is filled with a lot of malicious content and dangerous viruses that can harm your computer easily. The best option is to have a very robust antivirus installed on your computer, however to keep the computer safe you would need to blow some big bucks to get the best antivirus installed. Now we…
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How to Keep Your Profile Safe on Facebook
Facebook is probably the most popular social networking site in the world and with millions of people logging in and creating their profiles everyday, real life friends and total strangers alike adding you to their lists. It’s worth mentioning that even though the website has been up for a number of years, you still get…
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Privacy Policy
This privacy policy has been compiled to better serve those who are concerned with how their ‘Personally Identifiable Information’ (PII) is being used online. PII, as described in US privacy law and information security, is information that can be used on its own or with other information to identify, contact, or locate a single person,…