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How to stay safe and avoid online shopping scams Several retailers and e-commerce sites are running big holiday sales like Black Friday, which is the time when hackers remain most active and have their shopping scams ready. Following this, McAfee has issued a warning to users and given tips on how one can spot an online shopping scam. How to spot an online shopping scamBeware of fake emails/URLs McAfee has also warned users to be aware of email addresses and URLs that look quite similar to addresses of legitimate companies and retailers. One might often see them in phishing emails offering great deals and the moment you click on them, they will lead you to scam sites that can then steal your login credentials, payment info, or even funds when you try to place an order through the fake site. The best way to avoid this mistake is to visit the retailer’s official site and see if the deal is real. Users should be skeptical of any links they receive by email, text, o...

Joker 'virus' back on Google Play Store, Delete these 15 Android apps:-  Beware Android phone users! The very dangerous malware Joker ‘virus’ has once again surfaced in Google Play Store apps. This Joker virus is a malicious code that hides in Android applications and can hack information such as your contacts and text messages device info, OTPs and do many other unauthorized things. According to Kaspersky malware analyst, Tatyana Shishkova, this malicious virus has been found in 14 Android apps. The malware analyst has revealed the names of these infected apps in a series of Tweets. Joker virus is one of the most-persistent malware that keeps coming back to Google Play Store by changing its code and execution method or payload-retrieving techniques. The virus can steal users’ data, including SMS, contact list, and many other things. Joker malware was first discovered in the year 2017. Google published a blog post about the virus in 2019 and confirmed its existence....

Instagram New Updates and features you must know 💢 1] Instagram introduces the option to delete single photos from carousels After much demand, Instagram has introduced the option to delete single photos from carousel posts. Given that Instagram carousel posts typically earn 1.4x more reach and 3.1x more engagement than regular posts, this is good news for social media managers who want to refine their strategy, or simply go back and delete an accidental upload.  Instagram chief Adam Mosseri explained in a Reel that users can delete a specific post from a carousel of images or videos by tapping on the three dots above any post. They can then select Edit, navigate to the individual image they want to delete, and tap on the small trash icon in the top left.  2] Eligible Instagram creators in the US can now access Badges in Live A greater number of US creators on Instagram can now earn money through Badges during their live streams. Badg...