Online Sense Digest #39 (Feb 11, 2018)
Net Neutrality Impacts you in a Big Way. Do you Know what it is? We often assume that all the information on the internet is equally accessible. It’s not quite as simple as that but this ideal is the basis of net neutrality. It’s been an issue in the US for years, but...Online Sense Digest #38 (Feb 4, 2018)
Don’t fall for these Scam Apps on Google Play Store Did you know that the Google Play store is filled with scam apps? While this may or may not be surprising to you, it’s actually quite possible that you might have one or several of these apps installed on your...Online Sense Digest #37 (Jan 28, 2018)
Apple is Slowing down your iPhone and you didn’t even Know it! Recent revelations from Apple confirmed what many iPhone users confirmed what many iPhone users suspected. Apple slows down older phones. Here’s the purported reason behind this deliberate slowing down of...Online Sense Digest #36 (Jan 21, 2018)
Don’t be Scammed by this Fake Emirates Airlines Survey Emirates airline has requested residents to never respond to this fake survey, and abstain from sharing it with friends. According to the airline’s spokesperson, investigation of this scam is now underway, and...Online Sense Digest #35 (Sun Jan 14, 2018)
WhatsApp Stops Working on these Smartphones Facebook-owned mobile messaging app WhatsApp has stopped working on smartphones that support ‘BlackBerry OS’, ‘BlackBerry 10’, ‘Windows Phone 8.0’ and older platforms in the New Year. “These platforms don’t offer the kind of...Online Sense Digest #34 (Dec 24, 2017)
This New Facebook Feature Lets you ‘Snooze’ to ‘Mute’ Friends for 30 days Checking your Facebook news feed can be a demanding task, especially if you receive notifications from friends, groups and pages almost every second! If you ever wanted to take a break from...Online Sense Digest #30 (Nov 28, 2017)
Did Violent Games make the Dubai Girl Violent? Gulf News recently reported that “addiction to violent video games” led to a 14-year-old girl being taken to the hospital for psychological assessment and treatment. Did the girl become violent only due to the effect of...Online Sense Digest #29 (Nov 19, 2017)
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...Online Sense Digest #28 (Nov 12, 2017)
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?! These people are part of a botnet network...
Online Sense Digest #27 (Nov 5, 2017)
‘Instagram with a friend’ Feature: Now go Live with a Friend! Have you tried Instagram’s new “with a friend” live video feature yet? It’s a fun way to post live videos with friends; all you need to do is invite a friend or anyone on Instagram to join a broadcast while...
Online Sense Digest #25 (Oct 8, 2017)
Shopping Online? Dubai Economy Says you can Trust only these Portals Dubai Economy has listed e-commerce websites, which assure you that your consumer rights will be protected. When hunting for online deals, your best bet is to visit one of the 44 websites that have...
Online Sense Digest #24 (Oct 1, 2017)
This App will ‘Pay’ you for Paying Attention in the Class! We’ve bumped into an app that helps you earn shopping points by just keeping your phone locked in the classroom. Apart from the obvious and immediate monetary benefits, this new app also might help you gain a...
Online Sense Digest #23 (Sep 24, 2017)
Warning to UAE Snapchat Users over Hacks and Privacy Security experts in the UAE recently alerted that Snapchat has a few safety and privacy concerns about which users in this region should be aware of. Widely used by children and teenagers (8 to 19 years) in the UAE,...
Online Sense Digest #22 (Sep 17, 2017)
Trend Alert: Sexual Harassment and Blackmail of Girls on Whatsapp Messenger and Snapchat Two incidents of online harassment of girls this month have brought the focus back on the urgent issue of online harassment and blackmailing in UAE. Most of these reports show...
Online Sense Digest #21 (Sep 10, 2017)
Enjoy your Free WiFi Hotspot, but with Caution! The Dubai police recently warned people that cyber criminals can use public WiFi networks to steal people’s personal information, including bank account details, pictures, and passwords. While free WiFi networks can be...
Online Sense Digest #20 (Sep 3, 2017)
Hajj 2017: 12 Ways in which the Manasikana App will Make your Life Easier Many apps have been launched to assist people during their Hajj pilgrimage. The best among these is the upgraded version of the Manasikana app launched by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah....
Hajj 2017: 12 Ways in which the Manasikana App will Make your Life Easier
The Manasikana app launched by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has many useful features
Online Sense Digest #19 (Aug 27, 2017)
Faketoken Alert: Malware Steals Bank Details from Android Apps A new variant of the mobile banking Trojan Faketoken is stealing sensitive account related information from common Android apps used for travel and banking. The Kaspersky Lab uncovered this deceiving...
Is your Family being Spied on as your Child Plays Games Online?
While children spend most of their time playing online games, they might be giving away sensitive data that could put your family’s privacy at risk.
Faketoken Alert: Malware Steals Bank Details from Android Apps
Faketoken virus is capable of recording your phone calls, stealing banking credentials, and diverting incoming SMSes. It might be spreading through bulk SMS messages that prompt users to download images.
Online Sense Digest #18 (Aug 20, 2017)
Mariam Game Ban: What are the Risks of Playing Games Online? The mobile game Mariam, developed in the Saudi Arabia last month became controversial when the Sharjah police recently cautioned people against playing it. Experts believe that the game seeks players’...
Mariam Game Ban: What are the Risks of Playing Games Online?
The Mariam game issue sheds light on the trend of games with questionable content, which can harm players in various ways. Moreover, people are less discerning about the adverse impact of playing games online because they just see it as something fun, engaging and harmless.
Online Sense Digest #17 (Aug 13, 2017)
Is the Criminal Dark Net Spreading in the UAE, as Thousands Download TOR? On July 11, 2017, British model Chloe Ayling was drugged and abducted in Milan by human traffickers to be allegedly sold on the Dark Net as a sex slave in an Arab country. When the 20-year-old...
Is the Criminal Dark Net Spreading in the UAE, as Thousands Download TOR?
Why should people in the UAE be concerned about the Dark Net and its passageway TOR in this region? Statistics on the official website of TOR show that in Jan and Jun 2017, around 480,000 users from UAE were directly connected to the TOR network.
Six Smart Time Management Tips to get Extra Hours of Life
We spend almost all our waking hours glued to our computer or mobile screens. Here are a few things you should do immediately to manage our time better
Online Sense Digest #16 (Aug 06, 2017)
Smishing is Internet Thieves’ New Mantra. Know How to Avoid It Scammers on the Internet have come up with a new way to steal your identity, and probably your money also. With increased awareness about the online scamming method, Phishing, cyber thieves are now...
Can I Trust a Password Manager to Keep my Account Safe?
Password managers promise us they will keep our numerous difficult passwords safe. Can we trust them 100%?
Online Sense Digest #15 (Jul 30, 2017)
Making a Free Call Online? It can Risk your Security like you Never Knew Recently, many people in the UAE were excited to discover that they were able to make WhatsApp calls. Calls made over the internet through apps such as Viber and WhatsApp are considered to be...
Making a Free Call Online? It can Risk your Security like you Never Knew
Making a free call online might look like a better alternative to phone calls, but it can put you at risks you never knew about.
Online Sense Digest #14 (Jul 23, 2017)
Blue Whale: Know about this Suicide Game Before it’s too Late Many parents in Dubai came to know about the Blue Whale challenge allegedly pressurizing teens and young teens to commit suicide when schools in the city recently issued an advisory cautioning parents...
Blue Whale: Know about this Suicide Game Before it’s too Late
Have you heard of the Blue Whale online group that’s reportedly pressurizing teenagers to participate in dangerous tasks, and even committing suicide? Here’s what you need to know about this trend, and things you can do.
Take the Great Kindness Challenge to Counter Cyber Bullying
Initiatives like the Great Kindness Challenge, which aims at helping children in developing empathy, combating bullying, and building self-esteem.
Online Sense Digest #13 (Jul 16, 2017)
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Addicted to Technology? Try these Stress Management Tips
Most of us are so addicted to technology that it has almost started suffocating us. Here are seven stress management tips for technoholics.
Cyber Bullying Killed Sam Abel – Critical Tips on Online Safety for Kids
Recently a teenager, Sam Abel, from England ended himself as a victim of cyber bullying. It’s yet another wake-up call for parents to take online safety for kids seriously
Snapchat Spectacles: Why Critics Say it’s Unsafe
Have you heard about Snapchat’s latest product? Most kids have, and they can’t wait to use it. As responsible adults, it’s important for you to know that the device might be unsafe for children to use.
Online Sense Digest #12 (Jul 9, 2017)
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How Strobes, Seizures, and Social Media Led to One Man’s Arrest
On December 15, 2016, Eichenwald said he received a message from the username @Jew_Goldstein on Twitter. The tweet was an animated image (GIF) of a blinding strobe light that said, “You deserve a seizure for your posts” in capital letters. Mr. Eichenwald, who has epilepsy, saw the post and immediately went into a seizure.
How One Man Earned $10,000 from Facebook by Hacking into (and Deleting) Their Videos
Did you know that there was a time when someone could gain control over Facebook users’ videos to edit or delete them? Dan Melamed, a cyber security researcher who worked at Microsoft and A&T helped Facebook identify the security loophole that could have impacted billions of people.
Online Sense Digest #11 (Jul 2, 2017)
4 Core Internet Safety Misconceptions Debunked If you’re like most people, you probably know some best practices, like coming up with a strong password and installing anti-virus software to protect you from all the malware on the Internet. However, what if I told you...
Online Sense Digest #10 (Jun 27, 2017)
What Is Cyber Exploitation? Cyber exploitation is the act of abusing online platforms to deceive someone else and/or use their information for personal gain. Did you know that there are over 750,000 sexual predators online at any given moment? Read more How a Cheap...
Online Sense Digest #9 (Jun 18, 2017)
Astroturfing: Why the Grass Isn’t Always Greener on the Other Side of the Internet Astroturfing is the attempt to create an impression of widespread support for a policy, individual, or product, where very little support actually exited beforehand. Read more Memory...
Online Sense Digest #8 (Jun 11, 2017)
Warning: You Could Be an Accomplice of an Internet Fraud Case We hear about victims of Internet fraud all the time. People tend to simplify those stories and say that those people are so naïve and that it would never happen to them. You may want to think twice about...
Online Sense Digest #7 (Jun 4, 2017)
How to Use Instagram Drafts (New Feature) You know how we always say, “Think before you post?” Well, Instagram just introduced a new feature called Instagram Drafts. Read more Phubbing: Are You Being Anti-Social with Your Smartphone? If you’re reading this on your...
Online Sense Digest #6 (May 28, 2017)
8 Signs Your Student Is Being Bullied Online Did you know that thousands of teens reportedly skip school every day because they are bullied? Furthermore, a significant number of those bullied drop out of school completely due to repeated bullying. Read more Facts...
Online Sense Digest #5 (May 21, 2017)
What You Need to Know about Ransomware & the WannaCry Cyber Attack On May 12, 2017, the biggest and fastest-spreading cyber attack in recorded history hit hundreds of thousands of computers from over 150 countries. Learn more about how to protect yourself from the...
What You Need to Know about Ransomware & the WannaCry Cyber Attack
On May 12, 2017, the biggest and fastest-spreading cyber attack in recorded history hit hundreds of thousands of computers from over 150 countries. Learn more about how to protect yourself from the ‘WannaCry’ ransomware.
Online Sense Digest #4 (May 14, 2017)
Snap Inc. Cracks Down on What You Can Discover on Snapchat When people think of Snapchat, they think of a fun platform for people to chat with their friends and send fun images and videos of themselves. However, as time went by and Snapchat established itself as one...
Should You Trust Medical Advice on Social Media?
Be honest: have you ever came across a Facebook post for “How to lose weight”? What about other health-related topics like, “How to treat an infection without going to a doctor” or “The best way to treat cancer without chemotherapy”?