Project Clover will see a separate security company monitor data flows TikTok plans to make it harder to identify individual users in data The European Commission has banned the app from staff devices Eko Hot Blog reports that TikTok has launched security measures to allay concerns it could be made to share user data with … Read more
Smartphones are handy electronic devices that make daily activities easier. These devices can sometimes be vulnerable when the right procedures are not adopted, hence, smartphone users need to be aware of the various security issues that are essential for the effective management of their phones. More importantly, it is crucial to learn how to protect … Read more
Poor battery life on smartphones, whether they are Android or iPhones, is caused by several reasons. The majority of smartphone batteries drain quicker than expected due to default settings like overly bright screens, faster processors, more busy background applications, and faster internet connections. EDITOR’S PICK: 5 Unhealthy Habits That You Should Discard Right Away 4 … Read more
It’s a common assumption that viruses like spyware, adware, and other forms of malware can only infect computers. That is not entirely accurate. For instance, in 2021, the mobile antivirus software from the security company Kaspersky discovered almost 3.5 million malicious packages that infected iOS and Android devices. Because of mobile viruses and adware, it’s … Read more
Reports say forces had recorded eight offences involving headsets and VR Spending on virtual and augmented reality technology is expected to reach more than £60bn by 2030. The figures involving VR are small compared to the overall picture Eko Hot Blog reports that paedophiles are using VR headsets to view and store child abuse imagery, … Read more
Fraudsters frequently use bank schemes to get people’s financial and personal information. They utilize a variety of techniques to deceive their victims into disclosing private information such as passwords and bank account details. EDITOR’S PICKS 5 Foods That Can Reduce Anxiety Instantly 3 Warning Signs Of Diabetes You Must Never Overlook 5 Bad Signs You … Read more
Nothing is more annoying than having to charge your phone for several hours before using it. You must be wondering why your battery runs out of power so quickly and needs to be recharged using a power source or power bank. It is recommended to look for potential causes of your phone’s rapid battery loss. … Read more
The firm said sales rose just 2% in the three months to December The firm is set to reduce its workforce by roughly 5% The tech industry has been hammered by job cuts in recent months Eko Hot Blog reports that Microsoft sales have slowed sharply as customers facing economic strains cut their spending on … Read more
Professor Christian Terwiesch authored the research paper. He said the bot scored between a B- and B on the exam. His findings come as educators have been concerned that AI chatbots could inspire cheating. Eko Hot Blog reports that new research conducted by a professor at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School found that the … Read more
Wikipedia’s parent company has denied claims the Saudi government infiltrated its team in the Middle East. Eko Hot Blog reports that Two international human rights groups said Saudi officials had altered or deleted content on the website. EDITOR’S PICKS US: House Of Reps Bans TikTok From Official Devices Supreme Court Sets Date To Pass Judgement … Read more
Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of the failed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has been denied bail by a judge in the Bahamas. Eko Hot Blog reports that US authorities charged Mr Bankman-Fried with “one of the biggest financial frauds in US history” on Tuesday. EDITOR’S PICKS New Orleans: Man Kills Female Uber Driver Atlanta: Nurses Under Fire … Read more
A “digital” trade deal between the UK and Ukraine has been agreed upon. Eko Hot Blog reports that the digital trade agreement was struck at a London meeting of Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch and Ukraine’s Minister for Trade and Economy Yulia Svyrydenko. EDITOR’S PICKS Belarus: Foreign Minister Vladimir Makei Dies At 64 World Cup 2022: … Read more
Data belonging to about 5.4 million Twitter users have been reportedly breached. EKO HOT BLOG reports that data records of over 5.4million Twitter users including personal phone numbers and email addresses have been breached. EDITOR’S PICKS Danger For 500Million WhatsApp Users Over Biggest Data Sale In 84 Countries BREAKING: Police Arrests Cultists With Firearms In … Read more
A new report has emerged where WhatsApp is indicted to be involved in a data breach. EKO HOT BLOG reports that nearly 500 Million WhatsApp users in about 84 countries will have their phone numbers put on sale online. EDITOR’S PICKS What Lagos Govt Told Hotel Owners, Event Managers Ahead Of Yuletide REVEALED! Why Only … Read more
Elon Musk has said he will make an alternative phone if Apple and Google drop Twitter from their app stores. Eko Hot Blog reports that Twitter owner and CEO, Elon Musk, has said he is open to creating an alternative phone if tech giants, Apple and Google, boot his social media platform from their app … Read more
One of the greatest innovations ever is the smartphone, with its numerous functions and operating systems, which enable individuals to complete their tasks more efficiently and swiftly. Despite its extraordinary talent and ability to handle multiple tasks at once, it is prone to several issues that can hinder it or even cause it to hang. … Read more
Twitter says it will inform its staff on Friday about whether they will be laid off following the firm’s takeover by Elon Musk. In an internal email, the social media company said the cuts are “an effort to place Twitter on a healthy path”. Eko Hot Blog reports that the firm added that its offices would … Read more
A few years ago, the Central Bank of Nigeria introduced the “Cashless Economy” policy into the Nigerian banking system. The aim is to migrate regular banking transactions to Online and Mobile banking. Consequently, the USSD code and Mobile App banking came into play. USSD service enables customers to perform fund transfers, check balances, check BVN(Bank … Read more
A court has given Elon Musk and Twitter a deadline to close the company’s buyout. Eko Hot Blog reports that Chancellor Kathaleen St. Jude McCormick, head of the Delaware Chancery Court, has given Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, and Twitter more time to close the billionaire’s $44 billion deal to buy the social media company. EDITOR’S … Read more
Elon Musk has reversed his previous position and proposed to buy Twitter at original price. Eko Hot Blog reports that billionaire business mogul, Elon Musk, has made a U-turn in his efforts to buy Twitter. EDITOR’S PICK Elon Musk Stages $43bn Hostile Takeover Of Twitter Elon Musk Backs Out Of $44bn Twitter Deal Elon Musk … Read more