Author: Henry R. Lares

Henry Lares is still early into his career as tech reporter but has already had his work published in many major publications including Tech Crunch and the Huffington Post.  In regards to academics, Henry earned an engineering degree from Apex Technical School. Henry has a passion for emerging technology and covers upcoming products and breakthroughs in science and tech.

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New Android Trojan Can Steal Money from A PayPal Account

A major piece of malware is affecting Android users. An Android Trojan is able to steal money from PayPal accounts. The Trojan managed to bypass the 2-factor authentication as well. Many users were put at risk.

What we know for now is that Google Play is not the source of this Trojan. Instead, it appears that the victims installed a battery optimization app which is available on third-party app stores. Once the app is opened, it will immediately close as well.

The user is asked by the app to “enable statistics”, which allows it to access Accessibility options. After this is enabled, the user also receives a notification prompting them to open the PayPal app. The user opens the app and signs in, going through any authentication prompts.

However, once the user has signed in the Trojan uses the accessibility service. It copies the taps needed to transfer money to another address. Usually, 1000$ are sent to the PayPal address of the attacker. This doesn’t take more than a couple of seconds for this to happen.

Every time the user tries to open the app, the process repeats itself one more time. It is impossible to stop it, and it will only come to an end if there is no linked card or account AND if there aren’t enough money in the PayPal.

Stay safe

At the moment the source of the Trojan is unknown. Nonetheless, PayPal has been notified of this issue and we expect a fix for it coming soon. If you want to stay safe, it is recommended that you avoid third-party apps. Make sure that you download just apps from the Google Play Store, as those are verified and (usually) safe enough to use.

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IoT Technologies Could Bring Back Home Delivery

If you miss the days where the milkman would pass by and drop the milk, you should know that home delivery is not just a memory. In fact, emerging technologies might allow it to have a comeback. Nowadays, most people have a busy schedule, and this lead to a revive of the home delivery model.

In order to do this successfully, retailers have to learn how to adapt to the customers’ lifestyles. It appears that people are eager to give this a chance, as ecommerce is growing incredibly fast. Data miners are particularly useful when it comes to determining the customers’ preferences. Data analytics experts are playing an increasingly important role in ecommerce.

The internet has also made it a lot easier to discover potential clients. For example, social media can be an incredibly useful tool and it helps companies promote their products to the right audience.

Internet of Things tools

IoT solutions can improve retail. For example, when it comes to perishable items, IoT sensors could help the company determine whether the product needs to be replaced. Any anomalies will be detected right away, making things safer for the consumer.

The advantages of home delivery have become obvious even for traditional retailers. This is the reason why stores such as Kroger, Walmart and Target have decided to deliver at home as well. And in the future things will definitely continue to evolve.

For example, Kroger has announced that it is testing autonomous vehicles for home delivery, which could be the next step. Drones are another option that has been taken into consideration by retailers, but it might take time until they will finally be implemented. Merging physical and virtual experiences is also easier to do, and things continue to evolve.

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Join the LIVE GTA 5 Online Update which Brings New Arena War Modes

Grand Theft Auto V fans have been waiting this event for a long time. Now, the GTA V online update is finally LIVE and it brings exciting news for passionate gamers. The update is also called “Arena War” and it’s going to be an intense, competitive experience. It couldn’t be otherwise, since it comes with new modes for the mentioned stage.

Arena War update arrived in the online version of GTA V on December 11th and it will last until the 17yh of the same month. It is available for all support systems: PS4, Xbox One and PC. Players already know that the online mode of GTA is the correspondent multiplayer variant for Grand Theft Auto V.

Gamers are encouraged to enroll in the LIVE event as soon as possible

It looks like the Maze Bank Arena will host the online update and participants will have to ”fight until the end”. Every person who loves playing GTA V shouldn’t miss this opportunity, because it is their chance to get new items and increase their capacity to advance throughout the game.

According to the game’s developers, Rockstar, Arena War brings the possibility to acquire new, custom-made vehicles and seven modes. Furthermore, the update lets you win Arena Points, items that you can use for moving through the ranks and unlocking more useful features.

Next to the free in-game shirts, Arena War players can get discounts for the following items:

  • Mk II Weapon Upgrades & Customization;
  • Body Armour;
  • Luxury Finishes;
  • MG & Combat MG;
  • Explosives & Throwables;
  • Snipers;
  • Pistols;
  • SMGs;

Sounds tempting, right? If you want to see for yourself what the GTA V online update brings, join the LIVE event right now!

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How to Know Which Jailbreak Tweaks are Good for You?

Apple’s ongoing war against iOS exploits is still going strong as exploits are quickly patched upon detection. This means that a variety of tweaks have been effectively killed over the years since they are no longer compatible with iOS versions that have been recently released.

With the advent of new iPhone models choosing which content pack are right for your device has become a bit troubling in the recent times since it’s hard to say which pack is compatible with which device. This is further complicated by the fact that Cydia is not able to show if the package will work on your device.

Thankfully, you can find tweaks that will allow you to see which tweaks are compatible with your device.  One of the best tweaks that can help user is Compatimark.  The tweaks promises that it will be instantly signal packages that are fit for your device.  As the tweak is free and easy to install, users can enjoy the features in a matter of minutes. Read below to learn how to install and use the tweak.

  1. Prerequisites

In order to install the tweak, you will have to install an additional repository. Open Cydia and go to the Sources tab. Tap on Edit/ADD and input repo.packix.com. Tap on Add source and return to the main Cydia screen.

  1. Install the tweak

Go to the Search tab

Type and search for compatimark

Tap in the tweak

Tap on the Modify and Install prompts

Confirm the installation. After the process is complete, tap on Restart Springboard.

  1. Enjoy the experience

After the device is restarted you will be able to explore Cydia in search of tweaks. Compatible packages will have either a blue or gold badge which will inform you if the package will work on your device. A blue badge means that the pack is compatible with several versions of iOS and a gold one means that they require a specific version.

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How to Install Showbox for iPhone and iPad

Everyone has heard of Showbox, which is the most popular app for streaming and downloading movies and TV shows. There are many movies that you can watch online (without money spent – that’s the best thing about this app: it’s all free). It’s this popular because of its features – and mostly because it lets you watch unlimited movies. People are so crazy about the latest movies and TV shows, so we really need this kind of app. It has amazing features, and now it’s free for you.

We’ve written this article to show you how to download the app for iPad and iPhone. You can get it directly on your device without having to install a jailbreak. This is a very good alternative to MovieBox for iOS. Install everything using a VPN for an increased security.

The first choice:

First of all, you need to install Vshare. Then, press the download un-jailbroken button, then the install button. The process will start automatically; then you’ll find the app in the menu of your device. Open Vshare – the app will ask you to check that it’s a trusting app. Tap on trust for secure usage. Then, you need to look for Moviebox. The app will start downloading; after that, you need to tap on it to install it. After it gets installed, it will automatically appear on the menu. Then do exactly as you did for Vshare and tap on trust for secure usage.

The second choice:

This one is also called the IPA method. You need to open the Safari web browser and go for Showbox IPA for iOS 6 or below. Then, tap on Moviebox app IPA for iOS 7 or above. Then, you’ll see a button that will directly install the app on your iOS device.

Have a look at Showbox alternatives here.

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