6 open source Android apps that prove nobody should pay for subscriptions

6 open source Android apps that prove nobody should pay for subscriptions

From watching videos and managing passwords to simply viewing a calendar, it often feels like every essential app now demands a recurring subscription. However, there is a powerful ecosystem built on the principle of freedom and transparency that proves this model is unnecessary: open source software. These are not stripped-down, inferior freebies; they are community-driven,…

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North Korean cyber campaign fueled by new malware strain that wipes phones

North Korean cyber campaign fueled by new malware strain that wipes phones

Researchers find cyberattacks exploited ‘social trust’ between victims, but disagree on threat group attribution A bold new North Korean cyberattack campaign targeting human rights activists has combined a previously undiscovered malware strain with new tactics that remotely wipe mobile phones, according to cybersecurity researchers. In a report published Monday, South Korean cybersecurity firm Genians linked…

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Stolen iPhones fuel global resale pipeline, say retailers

Stolen iPhones fuel global resale pipeline, say retailers

For retailers, stock losses are only the start: costs climb, security upgrades bite, and front-line staff face rising violence and pressure. / Credit: Wongsakorn 2468 via Shutterstock Rising mobile phone theft is reshaping retail economics and store operations, with stolen iPhones moving quickly through international resale routes despite tougher on-device security. UK retailers estimate shoplifting…

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Top Bengaluru jail official transferred, 2 suspended over viral videos of inmates dancing, using phones

Top Bengaluru jail official transferred, 2 suspended over viral videos of inmates dancing, using phones

Following the viral videos showing inmates at Bengaluru central jail using mobile phones, dancing and enjoying preferential treatment, Prison Chief Superintendent has been transferred. Two other officials have been suspended, Karnataka’s home minister Dr. G Parameshwara said on Monday, adding that an officer of the Indian Police Service (IPS) will head the Bengaluru Central Jail….

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