A fake Android app is turning victims' phones into SMS relays Users could be sending OTP codes to criminals When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Researchers recently discovered a malicious Android application that turns the devices into SMS relays used to verify various accounts on the internet. At press time, the app has more than 100,000 downloads on theGoogle Play Store, and can still be downloaded....

Account takeover attacks spike as fraudsters take aim at fintech and crypto People have stopped checking their crypto accounts regularly, a fact that is being exploited by hackers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The number of digital accounts stolen has gone through the roof recently, with cryptocurrency holders being a high priority target for the threat actors. According to a new report from fraud prevention experts Sift, the number of successful account takeover attacks increased by 113% in the first half of this year, compared to the same period in the year before....

Acer fixes major laptop bug that hackers can use to disable secure boot Users are advised to update their BIOS as soon as possible When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Researchers have detected a new set of vulnerabilities impacting a number ofAcerconsumer andbusiness laptops. The vulnerability, uncovered bt ESET allowed bad actors to deactivate UEFI Secure Boot by creating NVRAM, a type of non-volatile Random Access Memory, variables directly from theoperating system....

TechRadar Verdict The latest version of Adobe Illustrator brings some interesting, albeit somewhat modest, improvements to an already extremely powerful application. Many will appreciate these additions to an already robust tool, which will, as always, be expanded upon throughout the year. Multi-platform New tools will improve workflows Stable software Extremely versatile Subscription-only No show-stopping new features Collaborative tools seem a bit sparse Quick Actions feels more like a gimmick Why you can trust TechRadarWe spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best....

Amazon Echo Show’s Mad Lib-like skills are just weird enough to make you want one Let’s make a really silly story When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There may be an excellent reason to buy your family anAmazon EchoShow 5 Kids this season. And it all comes down to silliness. For decades, it was a time-honored tradition, driving cross country with onlyMad Libsto keep a family laughing and sane....

TechRadar Verdict The Antwi H10 Electric Scooter is a decent little electric scooter with rear E-ABS brakes, a well-lit deck, agile motor and fun riding experience. It would’ve scored better in our review should it not have been so expensive, especially considering the lack of unique features. The H10 is ideal for shorter trips in the city, as long as there aren’t many climbs during the trip. Rear E-ABS electronic brake and regenerative braking (KERS)...

Apple offers a deep dive into the Watch Ultra’s premiere diving app, Oceanic Plus Oceanic Plus lets you plan out your dives with timely updates When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Starting today,Apple Watch Ultraowners can download the tech giant’s new diving app Oceanic Plus to turn its newest wearable into a recreational dive computer. The Watch Ultra already has the Depth app, which can tell you the depth and the temperature of the water....