Are VPNs Legal in GCC, Egypt and Iraq?
Installing a VPN app on your phone or laptop makes the whole internet accessible to you, but you must stay cautious and know VPN rules in your country well before biting the forbidden apple.
10 Things you Should Never Share on Facebook
Pause for a moment and think what you don’t post will save you from a lot of trouble.
Ransomware Asks You to Play PUBG
Once it has control of your PC, all it desires is for you to play a game.
Eight Apps you didn’t know can be Harmful to Children!
The world of online Apps is such a secretive realm in which your children in their teens or tweens might be harming themselves while you might think they are simply ‘having fun’ with the cell phone.
Jailed British-German Teacher in UAE Downloaded Child Porn through GigaTribe
The teacher confessed downloading this material through GigaTribe, a website that is not illegal but facilitates file-sharing within closed groups.
US Visa Aspirants Might Soon have to Share their Social Media Details
It might soon be compulsory for citizens of countries in this region also – Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and UAE – to disclose their handles.
Should you #DeleteFacebook Today…
If you are following the #DeleteFacebook trend on websites like Twitter, you will understand how big an issue this has become
Don’t Fall for this New WhatsApp Scam!
If you have received a WhatsApp message claiming that you have won in the Dubai Expo 2020 Lucky Draw, don’t be happy yet!
Coming Soon: Instagram Chronological Feed
Popular image-sharing app Instagram is once again changing the way posts appear on your feed.
Meet the Selfie Daredevils! Don’t try to become One among them!
The people participating in these growing trends are called daredevils or outlaws.
Facebook Friend or Scammer? You Decide!
A new Facebook scam raises a question; what happens when a person you think is a Facebook friend turns out to be someone else?
Seven Signs of your Computer being Hacked
You have to pay attention to small changes in your computer to prevent your passwords and other important data from being stolen.
Social media influencer licence in UAE: Paid Social Media Influencers will Need a Licence under New Media Rules
If you are social media influencer, you really need to know about this new rule that will impact you sooner or later.
New Malware in the Middle East can take Control of your Device
This malware can hide in your router and extract personal information for your device for months without your knowledge. No images of skeletons dancing in your screen, or no signs of being hacked like typical virus attack visuals you see in movies!
Why are they Following you Online?
Use a tool called Collusion on Firefox browser to see instantly how many sites are tracking you without your knowledge
Always taking the ‘Best Selfie’ is a Mental Disorder called Selfitis!
A study conducted by Indian researchers, and published in the International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction confirmed three levels of Selfitis.
Can Chinese Authorities Break into your iCloud Storage?
Recently, Apple decided to move a portion of its iCloud servers to China, a country in which the government is said to have unhindered access to user data owned by companies.
Google Song Maker: Making Music is now Child’s Play!
The website that makes music more accessible to everyone through fun, hands-on experiments is so simple that even nursery children can play around with!
The Latest Snapchat Update has Completely Changed its App! Use it like a Master with these Six Tips
There’s actually a lot one can like in the new Snapchat update. Especially, new users will have an easier time figuring out how to use Snapchat.
This Messenger App has what WhatsApp doesn’t
Telegram seems to be the safest and fastest instant messaging platform out there.
How to Save a Google Image Without the View Image Button on Search Results
In case you access an image for lawful use, without breaking copyright laws, the good news is you can still save images from Google, without the Save Image button.
How to set up and use Apple pay in the UAE
The service is much simpler than using your bank-issued credit or debit card and much safer too.
The New S’hail App from RTA will take Care of all your Travel Needs in Dubai. It’s Amazing!
The Shail app recently introduced by RTA Dubai lets you plan trips, hail RTA and private cabs, and do a lot more with just a tap to save loads of time and effort.
Wysa – Is it your Happiness Buddy?
With more than 3 million user conversations so far, Wysa has reportedly helped people deal with anxiety, social distress, relationships, career stress, body image, mild depression, loneliness and sometimes more serious issues.
Net Neutrality Impacts you in a Big Way. Do you Know what it is?
Without net neutrality, our Internet Service Provider or ISP could influence what you see and how quickly you see it.
Ask this Website Whatever you Need in Dubai. It’s more Intuitive than Yellow Pages
There’s virtually nothing under the sun that Dubai doesn’t have to offer a die-hard shopper, food connoisseur, or entertainment lover.
Don’t Become a Victim of Fake News. You Might be Spreading Rumours Unknowingly!
Ask yourself if you are familiar with the source of the news. Is it a legitimate website? Has it been reliable in the past? If a website has not been reliable in the past, you may not want to trust it.
Is Amazon Alexa Listening to your Secret Conversations?
The personal Alexa assistant raises privacy concerns that you should be aware of. Recently many technology websites reported about Alexa’s seller Amazon is planning to give recordings of household conversations and commands given to Alexa to app developers for research and development purposes.
Here’s why the Abu Dhabi Police is Concerned about your Cyber-safety
According to the statement by Abu Dhabi police, it has investigated 774 cybercrime cases in 2017, of which 206 were categorised as blackmail.
Online Free Call: Now make Unlimited Voice, Video calls in UAE for $13
Etisalat and du have both listed a VoIP-based app, Botim, as part of their ‘unlimited’ voice and video call service
Banks in UAE raise an alert on vishing (voice phishing)
In the recent months, there have been numerous complaints in the UAE of scamsters calling people, posing as agents from banks, to steal their personal information. The technique these criminals use is called vishing (The name is a combination of ‘voice call’ and...
Did Violent Games make the Dubai Girl Violent?
Did the girl become violent only due to the effect of violent games? Researchers in the US have experimented on this topic, and suggest that the answer might be ‘yes’
Try this new Facebook app for video creators!
The app has been launched globally on the iOS platform and will roll out for Android users in the coming months
YouTube Kids announces new measures to safeguard children
YouTube Kids recently announced new measures for parents if they find kids watching inappropriate videos at home even by mistake.
Netflix email scam hits millions of subscribers
Coming with the subject line “Your suspension notification”, the email contains a link to a fake Netflix page which asks for log-in information and card details
The Dark Web Goes Mobile—and More Untrackable
An IntSights Cyber Intelligence threat report, Messaging Applications: The New Dark Web, suggests that apps like Discord, ICQ, Skype, Telegram and Whatsapp offer a convenient mobile platform for criminals, given the availability of group chat
Is your Mobile now a ‘Bad Robot’? Mobiles and Botnets
Did you know that a large number of people in the UAE don’t even know that hackers are using their phones and computers to attack other people’s mobiles across the world?!
Dubai Fitness Challenge App: Have you Accepted the Challenge Yet?
Once you start participating, the Dubai Fitness Challenge App will be your closest companion that will help you achieve your goal
Dubai Police Alerts People Against Blackmailers on Facebook
Dubai Police revealed last week that it has investigated 83 cases of harassment on Facebook so far this year.
Binging on Netflix at Night? Get Ready to be Sleepless
Here are three ill-effects of screen-gazing in the night, which you might have never thought about
Here’s how your Smart Home can be Hacked
Most of the daily-use smart devises and vehicles are connected to the Internet, but did you know that they can be hacked like your computer?
‘Instagram with a friend’ Feature: Now go Live with a Friend!
It’s a fun way to post live videos with friends; all you need to do is invite a friend or anyone on Instagram
Let’s Stay Cyber-Safe the Fun Way!
Smart children like you watch these fun videos to stay safe in the online world!
Want Free WiFi? Here’s how you can Find it in UAE!
Etisalat and Du have many spots around UAE for free Wi-Fi. Switch off that data pack and get online
Snapchat: iOS 11 users cannot secretly record ‘Snaps’ anymore
Snapchat has started notifying the user every time someone uses the “Screen Recording” feature to save “Snaps” on iOS 11 operating system (OS)
Shopping Online? Dubai Economy Says you can Trust only these Portals
Check out which Portals are a safe bet to buy thing online
Here’s your Gift on Google’s 19th Birthday: Play the Best Google Doodles ever!
Google is celebrating its 19th birthday, and it has a surprise gift for you – a spinner game through which you can try out Google’s best interactive Doodles ever. When you click on Google’s 19th birthday Doodle, you are led to a page with a spinner. Simply click on...
More Fun on Instagram: Play around with Face Filters for Live Video!
Go ahead and try that kitten avatar or add a sprinkle of stars or rainbow light to your face!
Lock&Stock: This App will ‘Pay’ you for Paying Attention in the Class!
It might actually be worth keeping your phone locked on campus, because, offers apart, the Lock&Stock app lists exclusive deals nearest to you. Lock&Stock has roped in more than 50 brands dealing in fashion, food, entertainment, and wellness.
Is Social Media Addiction Killing People on the Roads?
Browsing pictures of your online friends might sound like the most harmless way to pass time, but did you know that going online or fiddling with your phone at the wrong time could cost you your life?