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Beware of GodLess Mobile Malware

Security alert

Security alert

A mobile malware called Godless has already affected over 850,000 Android devices worldwide.It has multiple rooting exploits in its possession. Which gives Godless the ability to target virtually any Android device running on Android 5.1 (Lollipop) or earlier versions.

How does it work
Godless is more like an exploit kit. in that it uses an open-source rooting framework called android-rooting-tools. Apps related to this threat can be found in Google Play and other app stores.

  • Godless hides inside an app.It get inside in the phone after user download the infected app.
  • Then it exploits the root files of the operating system of the infected phone.
  • This action creates full admin access to a device, allowing unauthorized apps to be installed without owner’s permission.

What is the problem
After taking over control of the phone, the malware can then receive remote instructions and it can then silently download and install any app it wants. Phone owner may have unwanted apps in their phone. Which may lead to unwanted add. And the worst  possible scenario is that this threat can install backdoor and spyware apps.

Solution
To check the version of your android device and if you notice your phone is running on Android 5.1 (Lollipop) or earlier then try to upgrade your android version. Download and install only well-known security program and run a complete scan. Keep check news updated related to this threat.

Global distribution of affected devices. Source : Trendmicro

Global distribution of affected devices. Source : Trendmicro

Writer – Rubayat M.

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A Tale of Bad Password

login_password_screen_shotPassword is a secret word or phrase that must be used to gain admission to something. Some of us may not know this well written description, but most of us understand the concept. But there are many unique individual who seems don’t care for understanding the concept or know the meaning of password. And that is when disaster strikes down.

We all have  been told, advised and even instruct to use hard to guess password and also advised to follow the golden rule “Don’t use the same password for everything”. Mark Elliot Zuckerberg or commonly known as Mark Zuckerberg, one of the most influential tech person of our time didn’t follow the golden rule. Result – June 6, 2016 Mark Zuckerberg’s Twitter and Pinterest account was hacked. Here is a list of “bad” password.

If you find your password in this list – then you need to change it right now.

123456
password
12345
12345678
qwerty
1234567890
1234
baseball
dragon
football
123123
1234567
monkey
letmein
abc123
111111
mustang
access
shadow
master
Michael
batman
trustno1
login
princess
qwertyuiop
solo
welcome
1234567890
1qaz2wsx
passw0rd
starwars
superman
696969

Writer – Rubayat M.

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Karl Landsteiner’ Birthday

tmp_8811-Screenshot_2016-06-14-11-51-42-11271780560June 14, 2016 Google pay tribute to Karl Landsteiner, who was famous for his 1901’s discovery of the existence of blood types.

Karl discovered the blood types of A, B, AB, O and also discovered that people of the same or compatible types can receive transfusions from one another. His discoveries saved the lives of millions everyday.

Karl Landsteiner made numerous contributions to both pathological anatomy, histology and immunology.It was one of his great merits that he also introduced chemistry into the service of serology.
To honor his work and achievements, in 1930 Landsteiner was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine

Notable fact : Karl’s father died when he was six years old and was raised by his mother. But he was so devoted to his mother that a death mask of her hung on his wall until he died.

Karl Landsteiner was born in Vienna on June 14, 1868. He died in June 26, 1943 at the age of 75,
New York City, New York, U.S.

Writer – Rubayat M.

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Birthday of James Maxwell

tmp_17439-Screenshot_2016-06-13-14-36-14-12141347120Scottish physicist James Maxwell accredited to be one of the greatest scientists ever.He was born on 13 June 1831, in Edinburgh.

Maxwell’s equations for electromagnetism are considered the “second great unification in physics” after the first one realised by Isaac Newton.

The development of the Maxwell–Boltzmann distribution is one of his biggest contributions to physics.

Maxwell’s classical theory of electromagnetic radiation, which unified electricity, magnetism, and light as manifestations of the same phenomenon. The unification of light and electrical phenomena led to the prediction of the existence of radio waves.

Writer – Rubayat M.

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Finally DMC is Coming Back

Screenshot_2016-06-10-13-29-47-1“If my calculations are correct when this baby hits 88 miles per hour you’re gonna see some serious s***”

Yes if all goes well, we may see some serious s*** in future. Delorean Motor Company is bringing back the iconic DMC.

 

What Will be in The Car
The exterior shape will be closely aligned with the original car – and use new, original DMC stainless body panels.
In-car electronics will be significantly updated to a modern standard with mild updates to the interior “look and feel”.
The engine will be a modern, current year emissions-certified engine supplied by a major manufacturer.
Initial production will likely be limited to manual transmission only, using a significantly stronger version of the original five-speed manual originally fitted to the DeLorean.car

What Will Not be in The Car
1. Flux Capacitor
2. Mr.Fusion

Company announce it will be low volume production. So need to place my order soon !

Writer – Rubayat M.

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Twitter co-founder’s account hacked

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Evan Williams, co-founder of Twitter become the latest victim of hacking ! His account was hacked on Wednesday. A middle east based group called OurMine took the responsibility. Some other high profile people’s account also been hacked recently.

Writer – Rubayat M.