Google Defense for Businesses
Many phishing attacks will trick you into signing into a false account, giving hackers full access to all your data. The new Google feature will have an additional screen that asks a user to review the login email address and confirm that he or she is the proper owner of the account. This extra verification process is meant to enforce security and can be used with two-factor authentication.

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What About Your Personal Google Life?
As previously noted, this new feature will only be available for Google Chrome users. This sadly leaves other browsers and Mozilla devotees in a vulnerable spot. After all, you still use Google services like Android, YouTube, or Google Photos. Basically, these new changes don’t assist the majority of Google users. Your data will still be exposed to hackers.

Your best bet is to stick with a third-party solution like dfndr security and activate the anti-hacking feature to block potential phishing attempts. The feature uses advanced AI to stop an attack before you even click on a malicious link. Your data is most infiltrated by the deceptive phishing process of placing malware links in emails, chat apps like Facebook Messenger, and SMS.

It’s also important to follow safe web browsing practices when checking email or enjoying the internet. If you’re unsure where a link might take you, avoid it and move on – the risk isn’t worth it.

When dealing with emails, always follow up with the sender of an email by phone to confirm the message details. And finally — be skeptical of any requests for detailed information. With these tips, all of us can have a safe, enjoyable experience online.

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If you want to keep curious individuals out of your Android phone, we recommend dfndr security’s applock feature. By creating a secondary passcode, you can quickly lock down apps that you don’t want anyone to access on your device. Whether your phone is stolen or you’re lending it to a friend, using applock can ensure your most important apps are off limits.

The concept of locking down apps, in general, might seem weird. You might be wondering, why bother doing this and on what occasions would you need to?

 Love Knows No Bounds in Your eBooks
We know, you love Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight books; it’s the way she weaves vampire romance onto a page, but you don’t want your friends to discover her books’ in your Kindle app – not to mention all the detailed notes and highlights you took on Edward and Bella’s relationship. Be smart, lock your secrets away, but don’t delete the ‘undead’ passion.

Absolutely Not, You Can’t Buy That on Amazon
Kids seem to be born with an instant ability to understand technology, but that can sometimes have a downside. Keep those prying little fingers out of shopping and financial apps such as Android Pay or the Amazon Store. Sure, you want to make your kid happy, but how thrilled will you be when a $250 LEGO set shows up at your doorstep?

That Embarrassing Photo, ‘You Know the One’
It was late, you definitely lost count of the beers you were drinking and the number of karaoke songs you sang badly. Sure, you can look at the pics and laugh now, but your mother-in-law might beam a cold stare at you when she accidentally clicks on your photo gallery. Lock it all down, and hopefully, she won’t be curious to see what you were up to last Saturday.

Stop Your Friend From ‘Fixing’ Your Love Life
Anyone single can relate to dealing with ‘that person’ – the one who has made it their mission to put you in a relationship. Keep your privacy under wraps, and keep others from swiping left for you. After all, do you really need a date with another person that your friend finds absolutely ‘perfect?’ Maybe it’s time to “fire” your self-appointed matchmaker, because no, that guy in ripped camo shorts with the python probably isn’t your soulmate, no matter what your friend thinks.

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Read More: Vulnerability Found in Alexa App, What Should You Do?

There are lots of positives to using these devices, but they may know more about you than you’d like. Here’s a breakdown of why Alexa and Google Home could be a detriment and not a help.

How It Works
These devices may not be listening to everything you say, but once you request an interaction with “Alexa” or “OK Google,” they will record you. As soon as these devices hear these keywords, they will instantly upload everything uttered to cloud servers.

The reason for this action is Alexa and Google Home need to store information in the cloud in order to respond back to you. The data is processed into machine-comprehensible instructions and the devices return with an answer to your command. For example, if you ask Alexa to read you an email or an SMS, this information could be stored on cloud servers forever.

What Else Should I Know?
An estimated 31 million Alexa devices have been sold already, as well as 14 million Google Home devices, which is a dream for marketers. Your data could be compiled and used for marketing purposes and all your data will be concentrated in a central place. Having all your data exposed in one area could make it easy for hackers and cybercriminals to target you.

What Can I Do?
You are able to delete the information that Alexa and Google Home collects about you by going to your Amazon or Google account and deleting old recordings. But, if you do this, the devices will unlearn some of the information they know about like your email account to read messages out loud or your musical preferences.

Be careful which devices you link to Alexa or Google Home. Remember that sensitive, personal information may belong to the device as much as it belongs to you. Another option is you can choose when to turn off a smart home device’s connection to your information. For example, if you’re not using an online shopping feature on your device, turn it off.

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New Features to Secure Your Online Life
For starters, the company will be including new anti-phishing capabilities based on machine learning algorithms from Gmail user scenarios. The service will now be able to flag emails as suspicious; it can also alert you to odd attachment files that may pose a threat. It can be a tiring practice to be on your toes continually looking out for malware, so these new features could be quite beneficial.

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The anti-phishing system will also be able to scan images and expand shortened URLs in order to look for signs of malicious content. Basically, while you browse your Gmail inbox, Google has implemented a collection of new tools to watch your back. Of course, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t keep your eyes peeled for trouble!

Advanced Changes to Google’s Backend
Other changes introduced include modifications made to Google’s Cloud Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solution, which offers new mechanisms that detect how a user interacts with the platform. On a security level, it monitors strange activity, like logging in from halfway around the world, or sending emails that don’t sound like you. These occurrences will be noted by the system.

Remember: Keep Your Eyes Open!
Overall, Google has introduced new security protocols that many users will find useful. However, it’s important to note that a basic patch of security doesn’t give complete protection. In fact, Google Play Protect, an essential part of the Android ecosystem continues to fail third-party testing by independent security firm, AV-TEST.

To make sure your entire Google life is safe and secure it’s worth downloading a third-party app such as dfndr security to watch your back. With features including full virus scanning abilities, anti-phishing fueled by AI, along with cleanup and performance features – it really is an excellent option to keep you moving forward. Go ahead, try it!

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A Dangerous Loophole in Chrome
When a website wishes to deliver notifications to your device from within Google Chrome, a small popup will appear on your screen. From here, users can either select to ‘Allow’ or ‘Block’ the website from displaying such content. Chrome is now supposed to log your decision and prevent the site from asking you again, but there’s a problem – clever web programming has found a way around this system.

One method of fighting against this type of scam is to use dfndr security on your Android device. dfndr security offers a full virus scan and an advanced anti-hacking feature; these include scanning your device from top to bottom for malware, while also preventing dubious websites from touching your device by blocking malicious links. In a short period, the dfndr lab team has detected and blocked over 10,000 attempts of the Chrome-based scam.

Due to this flaw, if a website wants to ask for repeated permissions continuously, the site programmer can merely swap between multiple subdomains until the user chooses to allow consent. Research at dfndr lab has shown this practice of websites using a slew of subdomains is an attempt to force an individual into accepting.

Staying Protected Against the Attack
Besides downloading an antivirus solution for your device, if you still stumble upon the scam, your best bet is to try and close out the webpage, so that it can no longer ask for permission requests. Do not give in to hitting ‘allow’ out of pure frustration, once you’ve done that, hackers are one step closer to infiltrating your Android.

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Developers noticed these new changes in the Android P focus on apps in the background, known as idle applications, will now be unable to access content from the microphone or camera systems. Google notes the feature notes is in place to ‘protect user’s privacy.’ While you wait for the latest release of Android to add an extra barrier of security, there are some easy precautions you can take with your existing OS.

Keep Your Eye On App Permissions
When an application presents you with a pop-up, don’t just hit okay and continue on. Take the time to read the message displayed to you. In many circumstances, an Android app may be asking for permission to access certain parts of the system. This can involve your contacts, photo library, and even your camera and microphone.

Carefully note what permissions an application is asking for and use common sense when doling out access. For example, a calendar app most likely doesn’t need to access your microphone, and a video game doesn’t need to access your contact book.

Lockdown Sensitive Apps
Your smartphone passcode is your first line of defense, but what if it were to fail? Or, what if you were to hand your phone to a friend so that they could make a call and keeping your apps safe is a concern. Consider using a solution such as dfndr security’s applock feature, which allows you to create an additional passcode, or use a scanned fingerprint when opening certain apps. Best of all, you get to choose which apps to hide or not.

Security apps that add a second level of authentication is an excellent way to protect your banking apps and other sensitive information.

Always Keep Your Device Updated
Lastly, and most important, be sure to keep your device updated with the latest available software. While Google may only issue massive updates once a year that doesn’t mean the apps you use or the phone manufacturer doesn’t prompt you to update.

Take the appropriate steps to ensure that your phone’s operating system current and check the Google Play Store to guarantee all of your apps have the latest patches. New vulnerabilities and threats happen quickly so the best way to stay safe is to stay ahead.

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Here’s what you should know about the “Grammarly” bug that struck millions of people.

Weakness in Top Browsers
The issue was found due to a vulnerability in the Grammarly extension for Chrome and Firefox browsers. Information of about 22 million users accounts was exposed as a result, making it easy for remote hackers to access their personal documents and records. Tavis Ormandy, security researcher with Google’s Project Zero, said the it was a high severity bug.

Ormandy said that the authentication tokens to all Grammarly websites were there for the taking easily stolen by cybercriminals remotely with four lines of JavaScript code. The company said that the vulnerability only affected Grammarly Editor, but the issue could still have very severe consequences for some users if their documents were stolen.

The Issue Was Addressed in Time
Grammarly’s outside security IT team responded to the issue swiftly, fixing the bug only three days after the issue was revealed. A number of security updates were made available for Chrome and Firefox browser extensions, which the company is automatically updating without users having to actively find the update. Adding an extension on the Chrome Web Store seems to have done the trick for Chrome users.

A Grammarly spokesperson wrote an email to their security firm, noting that there is no evidence that users personal documents and information had been stolen, nor exposed by a hacker. Ormandy noted that the company’s response time was impressive. Grammarly added that the vulnerability may affect text saved on Grammarly Editor.

Any Further Threats?
While it is likely that the security threat is gone, the company says it is actively working to monitor any new issues in order to keep users information private and secure. Luckily the bug had no effect on Grammarly Keyboard, the Grammarly Microsoft Office add-in, or any documents created online while using the company’s browser extension.

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In fact, you likely will not see an APK file because many Android operations happen behind the scenes. However, users are likely to notice them if they examine the files of a downloaded app from the Google Play store.

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What’s in an APK File?
As mentioned, an APK file is designed exclusively by Google for Android’s operating system. The content of some common APK files explain why. The META-INF contains what is known as the manifest file. Think of this as the main file, which contains the file’s signature and the resources within the APK file. After that are the Lib/ and Res/ files, which contain the native library and further resources, such as images, within the APK file. An AndroidManifest.xml file describes the name, version, and contents of an APK file. Think of this like a more robust version of the META-INF file. Lastly, the classes.dex and resources.arsc files contain compiled Java classes and resources, like strings, to be run on your Android device.

Looking at an APK File
Viewing APK files is actually quite easy. In fact, they even have their own folder. Simply locate the APK file you want to see and click it. APK files are stored in a .ZIP file, which compresses all the information within the APK file into a single file. This is used to save storage on your device. By clicking, or unzipping, the file, you’ll be able to view the contents within the file. Note, however, that you may have to rename the file “.zip” before opening. Alternatively, you can also open the file through the Zip application’s “open dialogue” box.

Creating an APK File
Feeling crafty? Actually designing an APK file, which you can use for your own app or for beta testing an app, isn’t that difficult. You can design an APK file using the Android Studio, the official integrated device environment (IDE) available for Android software developers. It’s available for Windows, Mac, and Linux and allows users to design APK apps for the Google Play store.

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If you like the idea of having an antivirus app block malicious links before you even click on them, the anti-hacking feature does just that. So how did this Google Docs attack work, and what can users do in the future to sniff out future attacks before they happen, in addition to using anti-hacking? Continue reading to find out more about Google Docs phishing attacks.

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How This Attack Worked
First, the initial issue that caused this was a minor one, and it stemmed from a simple email that appeared as if it was sent by a recent contact. The email then encouraged individuals to open and log in with their Google account. The page that users were delivered to looked exactly identical to the normal Google permission pages, which is what caused so many users to grant and fall for the attack.

Of course, once they had signed over their information, it was too late. Hackers were able to use the information and passwords for whatever they wanted, and users were left scrambling to change their information and ungrant permissions. Of course, while the attack targeted less than .1% of Gmail users, that still means that millions of people were at risk, and many clicked on the link.

Of course, there’s a lot to learn about this that users can use to protect themselves in the future. First and foremost, users should be careful and always think twice about sharing their information. If an email takes you to a page looking for information that you’ve likely already shared on your computer, you may have encountered the phishing page. Maintaining a healthy skepticism is key to staying vigilant and on top of attacks that may be incoming.

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Elevate
This game is specifically designed to help train your brain to make you smarter. Playing is an invigorating experience, as it’s designed to improve attention, enhance speaking skills, accelerate processing speed, improve your math skills, and sharpen your memory. The app is smart enough to personalize each person’s training program, and it boasts over 40 games to boost cognitive skills.

Brainwell
This is another game that was created to help players train their brain to be smarter in their everyday life. Put your problem solving skills to the test and improve your attention to detail with the cognitive exercises in the fun games this app showcases. It’s designed for both kids and adults, making it a versatile download to your Android device.

PowerVocab
If you love word games and are looking to expand your vocabulary, this game is for you. It’s a free Android app that is made for those who love crosswords, Scrabble, or anything else of the sort. Using flashcards, this app helps to expand your vocabulary in a fun way. It’s a great tool for students preparing for tests like the SAT or GMAT, or for anyone that wants to keep their vocabulary sharp and growing.

Eidetic
Brain teasers are a great way to train your brain, and they’re always a fun puzzle to figure out. This app is both fun and challenging, with 98 levels and four bonus challenges. The difficulty levels on these challenges are between medium and difficult skill levels. One of the best parts of this game is that it’s free to download and doesn’t include in-app purchases, making it affordable to train your brain and to have fun while doing it!

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What Are Security Patches?
A security patch is a small piece of software that a company like Google issues whenever a security flaw is discovered. In this case, Google creates patches often for Android, because Android phones have a more open system, and thus, more opportunities for security flaws. Just like the name implies, the patch software is meant to cover the hole in the security, which will prevent hackers from further exploiting the flaw.

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Google’s Record of Patching Security Holes
The problem is that Google has not been doing a great job, as far as security is concerned, with their Android device security updates. As of September 2017, Android phones had over 24 major vulnerabilities in their software that Google needed to patch as soon as possible. Ten of those vulnerabilities were deemed crucial and could’ve caused really serious damage to Android users. The good news is that Google states that they aren’t aware of any hackers actively abusing the holes in their software; nonetheless, they’re taking proactive action by creating the patches.

The problem with Google is that they are the reason that Android phones are so vulnerable to hacks. Google wanted to go the opposite route of iOS by giving phone makers and carriers as much control as possible. This means that it’s difficult for Google to patch the holes when they don’t have complete control and can’t roll out updates as often as they should.

The best ways to keep your phone safe are to check online regularly for security updates and news, and to take advantage of something like our security scan feature.

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anti-theft
Thefts in popular tourist locations, such as (but not limited to) Mexico and Costa Rica, specifically target vulnerable foreigners. Some robberies will occur while a thief poses as a plainclothes cop and asks for credentials, which are then stolen along with valuables. Other times, nice cars harboring visible electronics will be targeted and the windows will be smashed.

However, if you activate anti-theft on your phone in advance, then you will be fully protected in the event of loss or theft. This feature allows you to remotely control your Android device and block thieves from accessing apps and media files or delete these files entirely.

anti-theft also allows users to remotely erase all data on the device, track the device’s location, and sound an alarm (to find the phone nearby). Thanks to these protective functions, thieves will not be able to locate sensitive data or access accounts within the phone. Click here to activate anti-theft now:

That’s why it’s important to add additional protection on your phone, especially when traveling abroad. The advanced protection feature will prevent thieves and viruses from disabling dfndr’s security, and ensure that your phone stays protected no matter what. Click here to enable advanced protection on your phone:

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According to security experts, many of these background apps will be used to consistently monitor and collect user location data given the right permissions, often without user knowledge. When turning on location services, regardless of how trusted the individual app is, make sure to enable the advanced protection function within dfndr. This added layer of protection will reinforce the security surrounding private user data. Click here to enable Advanced Protection on your phone:

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Both GPS and Network Provider Location Services can be used by developers to track location in the background. So even when apps with location permissions enabled are closed and cleared, they still might be recording location data without the user’s knowledge. In addition to stealing and sharing sensitive user data, this process also depletes phone battery. GPS tracking, in particular, is battery intensive, and continued background tracking could have serious implications for the battery life of an Android.

In the past, two internationally known and widely used apps were exposed for collecting user data consistently in the background. In 2013, TechCrunch exposed Google’s Location History tool, an older tool that logs user location on any date, at any time, for Google’s use. Though the tool is optional, Google patrons are simply asked to share location, unaware that their every move was being recorded.

Similarly, in 2016, Uber launched an update of its ride-sharing app that requested permission to access location data at all times. This updated permissions setting allowed the company to track riders for five minutes after the ride ended.

The Solution
Luckily, there’s an easy fix for apps collecting location data while running in the background on your Android phone. Android users must turn off both “Location Reporting” as well as “Location History” to prevent further location tracking. To do so, open the app drawer and scroll to “Settings.” Tap “Location” and then tap the specific “Location Settings” you wish to disable. Make sure to turn the toggle off for both “Location Reporting” and “Location History.” For phone users looking to further safeguard their location data, tap “Delete Location History” underneath “Location History.”

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The culprit of this attack is the Open Authorization system used by Google as well as several other sites to log users into multiple accounts at once.  When you log in with this system, it creates a session token which can be transferred to other sites and services, which then logs you into them as well — indefinitely. And this is why it is so dangerous. When you log in to those fun online quizzes, you don’t often think of what happens when you leave the quiz site. If you stay logged into facebook and other sites that use OAuth, you open yourself up to scams like phishing and viruses.

Because OAuth uses session tokens instead of passwords, it is incredibly easy to hack. All the malware worm needs to do is make itself look legitimate by using icons, logos, and emails. In other words, OAuth systems depend on websites and applications telling the truth about who they are. As OAuth itself is not a security system, but a logging in system, these kinds of attacks are hard to catch because they look legitimate. Computers and laptops are the most susceptible to this kind of attack, but these attacks can happen to phones and mobile devices, too. That’s why it is important to regularly scan your device for malware in order to identify applications or downloads that could secretly be stealing your information.

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Psych
If you are looking for a summer-style comedy that you can watch through to its finale, look no further than the show Psych, set on the sunny beaches of Santa Barbara. The show is a fantastic mix of drama, comedy, and detective mystery. Each episode runs forty minutes and follows Shawn, a detective consultant pretending to be a psychic, as he helps the police with their most ridiculous cases. Seasons one through seven each cost $24.99, while season eight has a reduced price of $16.99.

Big Bang Theory
If all you want is a twenty-minute burst of laughter on demand, then you might enjoy The Big Bang Theory. This CBS sitcom follows a group of nerdy scientists who are smart in the lab, but completely lost in the real world. The show and its cast have won dozens of awards over their ten-year run, and whether you space them out or binge watch whole seasons at once, you’re sure to see why. Season one is available for $19.99, while all the other seasons are $29.99.

Sherlock
Prefer intricate plotlines with modern takes on classic characters? Then you may find just what you’re looking for in Sherlock, a BBC series starring Benedict Cumberbatch. There are only four seasons of this hit show so far, and each season only has three or four episodes, which feel more like individual movies. The seasons aren’t on a set schedule, so each one feels like a nice surprise when they pop up. You can buy the first three seasons in a package deal for $39.99, and you can buy the fourth season for $13.99.

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Indeed, Google Home constantly pulls information from your Google account, so it can keep you up-to-date on appointments, warn you about traffic holdups, and so forth. The speaker can even differentiate between people’s voices, which allows it to help different members of your household. It can also catch voices at a distance. As you keep using Google Home, the device continues to evolve with each interaction. Think of your Google Home as a new friend: the more you chat, the more it knows — and the better it can help you with tasks. Read on to discover the best perks of using Google Home.

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The Many, Many Features of Google Home

• Google Assistant. Ever wanted a personal assistant? Now you have one! Google Assistant is designed to make your life easier. Use it to check the weather, book movie tickets, and even send flowers to a loved one. All that’s required is for your voice to give the directions.
• Smart Home Control Center. Many people use Google Home to control their entire household, including smart lights, doors, timers, alarms, and Google’s Nest products. The device makes it easy to streamline everyday living. For programming, just keep talking to it. Additional downloads aren’t required.
• Ask Google. Got a question? You can ask your trusty speaker. Google Home is able to handle even the most complex questions, plus it follows the conversation if you have additional inquiries on the same topic. The device can give you concise answers, or read longer sections of the relevant webpage back to you.
• Music and Video Player. Using voice commands, you can stream your favorite songs, albums, and podcasts, right from the cloud. Google Home will even connect to other speakers in your home for improved sound quality. Also, this device knows how to retrieve online video content and play it directly on your TV.

Google Home’s many features show just how much information the device can learn about you. It can learn what type of food you like to eat, where you’re traveling, what shows you like to watch, and more. Thus, it’s not a device for those who are highly concerned about privacy.

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Why is This Attack Significant?

The most recent ad fraud attack was the largest ever reported, with 41 apps illegally downloading adware onto users’ phones. The apps had been downloaded nearly 36 million times, making this ad fraud attack the most successful malware attack in terms of installs ever recorded.

How Did This Ad Fraud Attack Work?

Once users downloaded the apps — most of which were games — the app would open web pages in the background of the app. Then, like bots, the program would click banners and Google ads from users’ phones. Why? The Korean software company that created the adware profited off of every click, likely raking in about $300,000 per month.

Why Didn’t Google Catch on to the Attack Sooner?

Since the adware was downloaded onto users’ systems only after the legal download of the app, Google’s Bouncer technology could not detect it. Like other types of adware, this hidden download after the legitimate download of the software makes it all the more difficult for the Google Play store to discover it.

As ad fraud attacks become more and more complex, be wary about the apps you’re choosing to download onto your phone. If you’re diligent about downloading and regularly running a Full Virus Scan, including scheduled scans, you’re more likely to be protected from ad fraud attacks, even as they get more and more refined.

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If you download a new app, and that app started interfering with your phone and its other apps, you’d delete it immediately, right? Unfortunately, ransomware does exactly that. Ransomware is known for hijacking other apps, then encrypting their data and often blocking the ability to uninstall. It can also affect the phone’s lock screen. But Google is vowing to confront these destructive viruses head-on with Android O, their newest operating system. Keep reading to find out if Android O is worth giving a “standing O[vation]” to.

How Android O Plans to Defeat Ransomware

Android “O,” the codename for Google’s newest operating system, has already launched a developer preview. Initially appearing on the scene in March 2017, Google plans on unveiling three more previews before the final version is launched in 2017’s third quarter. Android O’s central update involves battling ransomware. Mainly, Google plans to improve the protection of Android’s apps by deprecating vulnerable APIs and taking away functionality.

How has Google developed these strategies against ransomware? Well, that part is rather ingenious. Their developers followed 30 different malware strands “in the wild,” while gathering close to 50,000 samples from them. Using this data, the ransomware’s behavior was closely studied, while the Google team worked diligently to close Android’s security loopholes.

One of the main alterations, integrated into Android O, involves deprecating Android’s “DeviceAdmin” feature. Google found that around 70% of ransomware viruses were abusing DeviceAdmin on users’ phones. Ransomware would try to trick the user into granting admin privileges by hounding them with DeviceAdmin pop-ups. If the user gave in, their phone would be compromised immediately. By the end of 2017, we should know who’s winning in the Google vs. ransomware showdown.

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You can use Google’s AutoDraw on your Android or on your computer. The AutoDraw app can be a great way to improve online invitations, cards, or other projects. You could even use it to create a coloring book for a child, or have a child create his or her own coloring book. Ultimately, the goal of Google’s AutoDraw is to make drawing more enjoyable for everyone.

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How to Use Google’s AutoDraw

Google’s AutoDraw is, essentially, a form of “autocorrect” for your drawings. It uses intelligent software that analyzes what you are trying to draw, and then suggests a “correction.” This correction is an improved version of the image you’re trying to draw, courtesy of talented artists. For example, if you are trying to draw a bicycle, Google’s intelligent software will understand that, and allow you to replace your image with a bicycle drawn by an artist.

This tool makes drawing and doodling much more efficient. You’ll no longer have to spend 20 minutes trying to draw the perfect car or tree. Instead, you can simply replace your poorly-drawn image with a better-looking version instantly. However, if you want to, you can also use AutoDraw to draw imperfect images — you don’t have to correct them.

Artists can submit their own drawings to be featured on AutoDraw. Google plans to add many more images over time, but they currently feature hundreds of different images. Artists and users of AutoDraw alike can also request certain images to be featured.

A New Take on Quick, Draw!

Google’s Quick, Draw! app is an intelligent drawing game. The object of the game is to have the computer guess what you’re drawing before the clock runs out of time. You’ll only have 20 seconds for the AI to recognize your drawing. Google’s AutoDraw uses this same technology in its suggestion tool. However, there is still room for improvement with AutoDraw, as it only has hundreds of images in its database. You may draw a decent image that the AI doesn’t recognize because it doesn’t have the correct suggestion in the database. As more artists add images to AutoDraw, the app should quickly improve — and become much more fun.

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Google Home is becoming a more and more necessary as our homes fill up with smart objects. Google Home and Google Home’s Google Assistant help to sync up your devices, connecting your music, your Google search, and even your daily schedule to keep you organized. But do you want your Google Home talking to everyone who asks it questions? Even the friendly Burger King employee on the ad?

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Some trolls were not happy with the commercial and immediately tried to make it backfire. Wikipedia’s Whopper page was soon changed to include Whopper “ingredients” like toenail clippings, small child, and cyanide. Wikipedia had to lock down the page.

Controversy

Google also wasn’t too pleased with Burger King’s ad. Apparently, they weren’t involved in the production of the commercial series, and after they aired, Google updated their voice recognition algorithms to ignore the commercial. Specifically, Google stopped Google Home from recognizing the first actor’s voice.

But Burger King wouldn’t let its commercials be defeated that easily. In response to Google’s tweaked voice recognition, it dubbed the commercial series with another actor who asked the same question. 

Command Devices

With devices like Google Home and Alexa becoming more popular in people’s homes, issues like the Burger King commercial might become more commonplace. For example, a radio host in San Diego recently used Amazon Echo to order doll houses for several residents.

Additionally, as these devices connect smart-connected things in your home — like locks — added security certainly seems like it will need to play an important role. The Burger King ad could be considered a clever way to change up the same old TV spot or an annoying overstep.

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Edit Sharing On Android

Stop sharing with certain people.

1. In the Google Docs app, click “More” next to the file you want to stop sharing.
2. Tap the “Info” button on the right of the document.
3. Click on the down arrow button next to the name of the person with whom you no longer want to share the document.
4. Click “No access.”

Delete a document’s file link.

1. To ensure that only the people with whom you’ve shared a document can access it, click “More” next to the file.
2. There, tap the “Info” button on the right of the document.
3. Click on the down arrow next to “Link sharing on.”
4. Change the permissions to “No access” and click “OK.”

Edit Sharing on Your Computer

Stop sharing with certain people.

1. In Google Docs, select the file or folder you want to limit.
2. Click “Share” and navigate to the “Share with others” window.
3. Click “Advanced.”
4. Next to the person’s name, click the “X.”
5. Save your changes.

Stop others from sharing your file.

1. Navigate to “Share” and click “Advanced” in the bottom right of the box.
2. Check the box next to the option “Disable options to download, print, and copy for commenters and viewers.”
3. Save your changes and click “Done.”

Customize sharing permissions.

1. To create an expiration date for a file’s sharing permissions, navigate to “Share” and “Share with others” window.
2. Click “Advanced.”
3. Navigate to “Who has access.”
4. There, click on the user whose time you want to restrict and click the down arrow next to the user’s name.
5. On the list, click “set expiration.”
6. Click the date you want the user’s access to the file to end next to “Access expires” and save your changes.

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Where are the bills being introduced?

The states with bills to limit Google and Uber’s self-driving cars are Illinois, Tennessee, Georgia, and Maryland.

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What Do the Bills Entail?

Lawmakers in these states modeled their bills after Michigan’s SAVE Act, the first of its kind, which only allows a fleet of self-driving cars onto the road if they are owned by an automaker. Tennessee’s bill echoes Michigan’s, saying that only motor vehicle manufacturers can drive on the road and only if the manufacturer ensures that these cars are safe.

However, these four states’ bills have gone a step further than Michigan. Michigan’s bill was revised to allow companies like Google and Uber to launch their self-driving car fleets if they worked with an automaker or got the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to approve their designs. The four newly-introduced bills don’t even allow these companies to take this route to approval.

Why Do These Stipulations Mean for Uber and Google?

These companies are developing self-driving car technology, but they’re not manufacturing the cars themselves. That means that their cars will not be covered under the “vehicle manufacturers” language in the proposed bills.

Why Are These States So Critical of Google and Uber?

According to some sources, General Motors was behind these rules. GM denied involvement, but they do say they support the lawmakers’ bills.

Who Opposes These Bills?

The Self-Driving Coalition for Safer Streets, which represents Uber, Lyft, Volvo, and Ford, suggests that instead of limiting self-driving cars in the way these states do, states should focus on creating laws that ensure safe testing of driverless vehicles.

Are you skeptical about the number of self-driving cars that should be on the road? What would make you feel more secure about this new technology? Let us know in the comments.

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To browse the Internet safely on your phone, you should activate Anti-Hacking to ensure that you never visit a malicious website or enter your personal information on an unsafe site. Once activated, you’ll be blocked from dangerous sites, in addition to receiving notifications of insecure websites. Click here to activate Anti-Hacking now:

What Does Google Autofill Store?

Google Autofill can store your name, home address, business address, phone number, email address, and credit and debit cards. However, it can store any information that you enter, such as if you use a friend’s address or personal information for ordering a package. If a friend or a family member is logged into an account on your computer, Autofill may save their information, too. So it’s not only your information in jeopardy of being stolen.

The Dangers of Google Autofill

It can be dangerous to store your account and credit card information with Autofill, whether you visit a malicious website or not. If your account is hacked, or if your phone or computer are stolen, then you’ve just given a hacker access to all of your account and financial information. They can easily access and view all of the information you’ve stored with Chrome.

To make your personal information is more secure, you should either restrict Autofill’s behavior, or else disable it altogether. You can disable Autofill by going to Chrome’s settings, and then unchecking the box “enable Autofill to fill out web forms in a single click.”

A Common Problem with Autofills

Earlier this year it was reported that Google Autofill — in addition to other web browser and password manager’s autofills — was giving away users’ information to hidden, malicious text boxes on websites. Autofill didn’t need users’ approval before filling out a text box; even if a user intended to give only a name and email address to a website, Autofill would still automatically fill other boxes with your personal information. Or, it could provide unseen, malicious text boxes on the web page with your information. This is all another reason that you should consider disabling Autofill.

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Once activated, you’ll be blocked from phishing-attempts and unsafe websites that will try to steal your money, install malware on your device, or compromise your private information. Click here to be safer online now:

With DFNDR’s Anti-Hacking feature, you’ll no longer have to worry about your information being stolen, or entering information on an insecure site — even if that website was seemingly safe on Google Bad Links on Google

In February, a malicious, paid advertisement mimicking Amazon showed up on search results. It was ranked higher on the page than Amazon’s actual website ad. After clicking on the fake ad, users were redirected to a fake support website.

Although the ad has since been removed by Google, it was still able to fool a large number of Google users. This shows that you should always be skeptical online, even if you trust your source.

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You should also be sure to run regular virus scans on your device. When you don’t have time for a longer scan, perform a quick Security Scan on your device to check for any viruses, security breaches, or errors.

The safety of your device should never be compromised simply because you don’t have the time to dedicate to a Full Virus Scan. Click here to quickly scan your device for malware:

How to be Safer Online

The vastness of the Internet, in addition to ever-evolving malware, means that there are numerous opportunities for hackers to trick you or try to take advantage of you.

If you find a link on Google’s search results that you believe is spam or malware, you should report the link immediately to Google. You’ll simply need to copy the link and paste it into a Google form, and add any comments about the link if desired.

Even with Anti-Hacking activated, you should get into the habit of making sure a URL is correct before you enter any personal information onto a website.

Also, don’t click any unknown or seemingly known links from emails or social networking sites, especially if the language surrounding the link seems odd or suspicious. This goes for Google, too — if the website’s address or language seems SPAM-like, it would be best to avoid the website.

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Where Google Assistant Will Arrive First

Earlier, Google shared that it had planned to roll out the Assistant during the Mobile World Congress (that recently occurred). So, who gets to receive the big update first? Android users located in the United States will be the first to get their hands on Google Assistant for Marshmallow and Nougat phones. After that, Australia will receive access to the update, followed by Canada, the United Kingdom, and then Germany.

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How the Update Works

How will the Google Assistant update work? Fortunately, it’s easy. There are no extra apps to download and enable. Instead, you will simply receive an update notification on your device. Once you enable the update, Google Assistant will become available on your phone, just like it is on the Google Pixel. Then, you can ask questions, have it do things for you (like dial your mother), and tell you whatever other information comes to mind. It’s just like typing your question into Google, but without any of the extra work. Instead, Google Assistant is voice activated and will do the work for you, instantly providing you with the answer you need.

Few Android Users Will Receive the Update

Google has stated that the only drawback to the much-anticipated update is that only compatible devices will receive the update. Roughly 31% of Android users currently have compatible Android devices. For now, users are guessing and hoping that their Android smartphones will soon gain the new function so that they no longer have to resort to using the Allo app in order to access Google Assistant.

Android Users Can’t Wait for Google Assistant

Why is there so much excitement surrounding the update? Google Assistant is an easy-to-use helper. The more you use Google Assistant, the better the smart assistant will get over time, as it will learn more about your interests and your preferences.

Once the update arrives on your Android device, you’ll be able to hold down the home button to activate Google Assistant. Set up is then easy; just follow the prompts.

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