WhatsApp’s New Announcement Exciting news from WhatsApp today! They have announced a new method for users to securely transfer their chat history and other data from one phone to another using an encrypted QR code.
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YouTube Implements Measures Against Adblockers
YouTube’s New Test Exciting news from YouTube! The platform is implementing some changes to address the use of adblockers. In a recent test, they informed users that adblockers were not permitted. Now, they are taking it a step further. If you have an adblocker and attempt to watch videos, YouTube may block your access after three tries. But don’t worry. There are alternatives!
Malicious coronavirus tracker locks Android devices
Researchers warn of a rogue app that pretends to be a corona tracker, but in reality, locks Android devices and demands a ransom for unlocking them. The Coronavirus Tracker app is offered outside the Google Play Store via a rogue website – coronavirusapp.site – and claims to be able to monitor the coronavirus outbreak in real-time at street, city and state level.