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Be careful, there is malware infiltration of the spread of COVID-19

JAKARTA – The world is worried about the spread Coronavirus or COVID-19. John Hopkins University has also succeeded in making a map on line , in detail showing the area of ​​the spread of the corona virus around the world. Unfortunately, the popularity of this online map was later exploited by hackers to create fake maps that had been planted with malicious programs of sorts malware . Later a kind of notification that forces the accesser to install illegal applications. Reporting from TNW , security researcher from Reason Labs, Shai Alfasi, found that hackers used a map of the spread of the corona virus to steal information from its users. Malware This is downloaded automatically when displaying a map of the distribution of the COVID-19 virus. In appearance, malware it does show a map on line distribution related coronavirus , the number of patients in each country and the casualties incurred. At that time Malware AZORult type will pull a number of sensitive information o...

Guide to Protecting Your Computer with Five Best Antiviruses in 2020

JAKARTA – Cyber ​​crime has actually grown significantly from year to year. It means, now it is important for us to ensure that our Personal Computer (PC) or laptop has the best antivirus protection. Although nowadays operating systems have built-in security, cybercriminals and viruses are always finding new ways to gain access to computer devices. Luckily, antivirus companies are constantly updating their security software to protect users against fraud phishing , ransomware and all other types of viruses that are currently available in various options. Anything? Following VOI summarize quoted from Tech Radar. 1. Bitdefender Antivirus Plus 2020 This antivirus can be reliable and quite accurate in detecting viruses. Filtering the web to block access to sites that contain malware, as well as keeping personal data on your computer and history browser . There is a password manager feature that automatically completes credit card details in a form on the site. The feature is ...

Reading on a cellphone screen turns out to be more comfortable in light mode than dark mode

JAKARTA – Almost all applications and software now have features dark mode . The application is not considered current if this feature is not embedded. It is said that one of the advantages is that it makes the eyes more relaxed when looking at the cellphone screen. But is that really true? Many factors affect the brightness of the cellphone screen. Starting from changes in the light of the morning afternoon to evening, and the content that is being accessed. For example, in the early morning, when the sun has not yet risen, maybe at that time people often read the news. This means that the environment is in a dark situation and the screen is bright white. Then during the day one might dwell on applications Spreadsheets or Word in bright light. And at night, for example, while watching a movie on Netflix, people look at the screen with the background dark mode in the middle of a dark environment. These various situations contribute to eye strain. Maybe for ordinary people...

US Senators Pass Rules to Ban Federal Employees from Playing TikTok

JAKARTA – Two Republican United States (US) senators are planning to issue a bill (RUU), which prohibits federal employees from using the TikTok app. The ban was issued because the government was concerned that US user data would leak to the Chinese government. Launch Reuters , the reason senators Josh Hawley and Rick Scott issued the bill was because of the use of the application in US government department offices. Especially regarding security and national intelligence issues that can be accessed when using the TikTok application. “TikTok is owned by a Chinese company that includes members of the Chinese Communist Party on the council and often violates the law by sharing user data,” Hawley said, as quoted VOI , Friday, March 13. Also read: Vine Successor Byte Ready to Become TikTok Competitor Update TikTok Features Calm Parents When WWE Wrestling and TikTok Team Up “As many of our federal agencies have recognized, TikTok is a major security risk for the ...

The Cancellation of the Great Technology Celebration due to COVID-19

JAKARTA – The coronavirus disease or COVID-19 that has spread globally makes everyone worry and feel threatened because of this virus. As a result, several major annual technology company celebrations were canceled. This virus greatly affects the daily routine of businesses in the United States (US). The government in Uncle Sam’s country has also called for rules for companies in US states to postpone or cancel their large meeting for a while. Indeed, earlier this year there were many big events from a number of technological celebrations. Starting from Google I / O, Apple Conference, E3, to the Mobile World Congress (MWC) event. However, due to the outbreak of the corona virus pandemic, the annual event for companies and developers to showcase their latest technology must be canceled or postponed. Even if forced to continue, technology companies change the format of the program to live streaming internet. Then what technology events were canceled or postponed, below VOI...

Apple's 'Cheap' iPhone is Canceled Due to COVID-19

JAKARTA – Apple was forced to reschedule the release of its cheap version of the iPhone, due to the corona virus outbreak. Where the iPhone 9 and iPhone 12 launch event should be held, on March 31. Although it is not clear what the reason is, it postponed the launch of their two latest devices until an undetermined time limit. The reason is because Apple is very worried that the event will worsen the spread of the corona virus outbreak in California, USA, as summarized VOI from GSM Arena . Also read: Not the iPhone 9 or SE 2, this is Apple’s name of choice for cheap cellphones Finally, Apple releases super cheap iPhone in March 2020 This is a leak of super cheap iPhone designs from Apple Moreover, the government of Santa Clara, Califonia, has also banned all activities and large gathering events from March 11 to April 1. This rule was enforced to anticipate the transmission of the corona virus. There are also other reasons why the company from Cupertino has delayed the ...

There is Intervention of Rich People in the Gojek-Grab Merger

JAKARTA – Rumors of the joining of two online motorcycle taxi companies, Gojek and Grab, are increasingly being heard. Moreover, it was reported that there was a “very strong” person among the investors who was said to be incessant to unite the two biggest transportation rulers in Southeast Asia. Launch from the report Financial Times These serious talks took place between investors who invested in the two companies ride hailing that. Given that these two companies have been competing for a long time to win over their customers. “The power at play here is higher than just what Grab or Gojek want, or simply don’t want. This is about a number of long-term influential shareholders in both companies looking to stem losses or find ways to get out of their investment,” said Salah. one investor from Grab, was quoted as saying VOI , Thursday, March 12th. Also read: Gojek and Grab Want to Merge to Become a Jumbo Company? Ojek rates On line in Jabodetabek O...

Surge in Sales Transactions of Masks and Hand Sanitizers on the Online Store Page

JAKARTA – The number of cases of coronavirus or COVID-19 has reached 119,044 worldwide. The impact of this outbreak has prompted people to flock to buy masks, hand sanitizer to wet wipes to prevent transmission of the corona virus. Stores and pharmacies were also overwhelmed by the purchase of masks and hand sanitizers in large quantities. Page e-commerce also shows a spike in transactions which causes the price of these goods to increase. Citing price comparison website reports Telunjuk.com , the price of the hand sanitizer has increased many times the normal price. A number of well-known brands from hand sanitizer also soared on several e-commerce platforms, such as Shoppe, Bukalapak and Tokopedia around 81.12 percent. Graph of health product demand transactions in e-commerce (doc. Telunjuk.com) The sample data was taken from 26 February to 4 March 2020. The highest sales figure occurred on 2 March 2020 with a total value of IDR 159,560,430 from 1,613 transactions. The ave...

Mystical Things Until the Illuminati Colored the COVID-19 Hoax in Indonesia

The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology continues to identify hoax news and disinformation related to the outbreak coronavirus or COVID-19. At least 179 hoaxes have been identified by Kominfo in the social media universe in the country. Hundreds of hoaxes spread throughout Indonesian society are considered to be disturbing public order and disturbing. In fact, Kominfo has brought five hoax cases around the corona virus to the legal realm. “Because the case has been overdone, so whoever designs the hoax news wants to create an atmosphere that is not conducive, so we immediately process it,” said Director General of Applications and Informatics of Kominfo, Semuel Abrijani Pangerapan when contacted VOI . Also read: Working from Home is Common Due to the Outbreak of COVID-19 There is COVID-19, Consider Other Ways of Greeting Without Physical Contact Dare to Spread Hoaxes About COVID-19, Get Ready to be Fined IDR 1 Billion It is said that the man who is familiar...