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SafeBrowse Chrome Extension Allegedly Hacked to Covertly Mine Cryptocurrency on Users' PCs

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Highlights The creators of SafeBrowse are calling this the work of a hacker CPU usage can spike, causing PCs to slow down dramatically Google seems to have removed SafeBrowse from the Chrome Web Store Users of the SafeBrowse extension for Chrome started noticing heavy CPU usage and PC slowdowns after updating to version 3.2.25. The extension claims to protect users by disabling ads that cover the entire screen and bypassing interstitial ads used by URL redirectors such as Adfly and Linkbucks. However, the latest update seems to include a feature that would qualify as malware on its own. Security tracking site Bleepingcomputer discovered a JavaScript app embedded in the update that acts as a miner for the Monero cryptocurrency, harnessing the CPU power of PCs running the extension but earning money only for SafeBrowse's authors. Bleepingcomputer has published screenshots of the Windows Task Manger showing a spike in CPU usage at the time the extension was inst

Apple Watch Series 3 Facing Cellular Connectivity Issues Even Before Launch, Company Working on a Fix

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Highlights Apple Watch Series 3 comes with LTE connectivity Cellular connectivity issues found ahead of September 22 launch Apple is reportedly investigating the issue and will work on a fix When Apple announced its newest Apple Watch Series 3 earlier this month, the Cupertino giant made it clear that it wants its users to depend less on the iPhone when sporting the wearable. Bringing LTE connectivity to the Apple Watch Series 3 was a step towards that goal as it now allows you to make phone calls and stream Apple Music directly from the smartwatch. However, initial reports say the cellular service isn't quite reliable on the Apple Watch right now. The Apple Watch Series 3 seems to suffer choppy cellular service as the smartwatch has been found automatically connecting to unknown Wi-Fi networks instead of connecting to cellular network, based on an initial review by The Verge. Notably, this wasn't a one-off case as the replacement review unit also faced t

Flipkart Offers on Mobiles Revealed: Big Billion Days Deals on Samsung Galaxy S7, Lowest Prices on iPhones, and More

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Highlights Samsung Galaxy S7 will be available for Rs. 29,990 Huawei P9 is up for grabs for Rs. 14,999 during the sale All smartphone sales will begin on September 21 The Flipkart Big Billion Days sale has started, with deals on TVs, smartwatches, and accessories. However, if you are looking to buy a smartphone, you will have to wait a day as the Flipkart offers on mobile phones go live at 12am on Thursday. But that doesn't mean you can't check out the Flipkart offers on mobiles to decide which one suits your requirements and budget the best. The e-commerce brand has revealed the deals it will provide on smartphones, and among the most attractive offers is the Rs. 16,010 discount on Samsung Galaxy S7 and Rs. 25,000 discount on the Huawei P9 smartphones. There will also be the "lowest prices on all iPhone models," the company says. Apart from these, there will be exclusive launches, exchange discounts, no cost EMIs, and Buyback Guarantee to make

Flipkart Says Will Offer All iPhone Models at 'Lowest Prices' Starting Midnight

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Highlights     The discounts will be offered on all iPhone models     The deals will be available starting 12am IST Thursday     The discounts will be available as part of Big Billion Days sale For all those waiting to buy an iPhone at discounted price, it is time to set the alarm clocks. Flipkart has announced that the e-commerce website will be offering all iPhone models at 'lowest prices' starting midnight Wednesday (12am IST Thursday). The discounted prices will be available on the iPhone models as part of the company's ongoing Big Billion Days sale. In its tweet on Wednesday, Flipkart said, "Eyeing the iPhone? Gear up for the lowest prices on all iPhone models, #OnlyOnTheBigBillionDays. Don't miss it! #AbMehengaaiGiregi." Interestingly, despite announcing that the iPhone models will be available at discounted prices, Flipkart has not shared the exact prices just as yet. If we take a look at the current prices, starting with the iPhone 7, the 32GB storage

Meizu M6 With 5.2-Inch Display, 4G VoLTE Support Launched: Price, Specifications

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Highlights     The Meizu M6 is has been priced starting at CNY 699 (roughly Rs. 6,800)     Specifications are similar to last year’s M5     Front camera is upgraded to 8-megapixel Meizu has unveiled the successor to last year's M5 with the launch of the Meizu M6 in China on Wednesday. The newly launched budget smartphone looks to be a minor upgrade over its predecessor, and carries forward the same notable features such as 4G VoLTE, hybrid dual SIM support, and an octa-core processor, among other things. The smartphone has been priced starting at CNY 699 (roughly Rs. 6,800) for the 2GB + 16GB variant and CNY 899 (roughly Rs. 8,800) for the 3GB + 32GB option, which is similar to the pricing of the M5. As far as design is concerned, the Meizu M6 looks fairly similar to the M5, especially on the front. The most noticeable change comes on the rear where you can see silver metallic lines now along the top and bottom. Like its predecessor, the M6 comes with a polycarbonate bo

Jio Slashes Price JioFi M2S 4G Hotspot by 50 Percent in 'Festive Celebration Offer'

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Highlights The JioFi 4G hotspot is now retailing at Rs. 999 It is normally priced at Rs. 1,999 The limited period discount is valid until September 30 Jio is best known for its disruptive telecom plans, and lately its Jio Phone. But the company also sells the JioFi range of pocket 4G hotspot router that let users get access to the Internet on a range of devices. And with the festive season about to start, Jio has slashed the price of the JioFi M2S hotspot by 50 percent, down to Rs. 999, to make it a more attractive buy for consumers. The offer is valid on both online and offline stores, with the new price already reflecting on the Jio.com site and Flipkart - which is also currently hosting its Big Billion Days sale. The new JioFi M2S price is valid for a limited period only, from September 20 to September 30.   Called the JioFi Festive Celebration Offer, it is only valid on the JioFi M2S model, which sports a 2300mAh battery. A Jio SIM card will be bundled, a

OnePlus 5 Limited Edition 'Castelbajac' Variant Launched, Won't Be Made Available in India

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Highlights OnePlus 5 Castelbajac edition will be going on sale in Europe "Callection" with exclusive line of products also announced Castelbajac inspired OnePlus 5 priced at EUR 559 OnePlus has unveiled yet another Limited Edition of flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 5. The company collaborated with French fashion designer, Jean-Charles de Castelbajac, for the launch of "Callection", which is an exclusive line of products co-created with JCC. The company also introduced a limited-edition OnePlus 5 JCC+. OnePlus will be hosting a pop-up event in Paris on Friday for the all-new Limited Edition model. The exclusive Castelbajac inspired OnePlus 5 smartphone with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage will be made available to buy only in Europe from October 2 via OnePlus.net for EUR 559 (roughly Rs. 43,000). The exclusive "Callection" includes holsters, bags, caps, t-shirts, and a limited-edition OnePlus 5 design which reflects Castelbajac&#