News & Reviews:   Security

Based on a report by wabetainfo.com, it seems that Facebook could be working on a new WhatsApp feature where the user will be required to scan their fingerprint in order to log in to WhatsApp Web. With that said, this means that WhatsApp web would not only be more secure, but it will also notify the user if an unauthorized login were to occur.

Fingerprint sensors have been on smartphones for years, but most people probably don't know how they work. Well, the average fingerprint sensor is optical, meaning that it's sort of like a camera. We've seen plenty of cases where people can hack fingerprint sensors to steal fingerprints before and now there's a new case with the Xiaomi Mi 9T.

It seems that TikTok's USA woes are not about to end yet. The app was built by Chinese company ByteDance and the US government doesn't like that, citing it as a national security risk. US President Donald Trump said that the app may be banned, but is also considering alternatives for it.

Apple's Face ID is probably already doing a good job making sure that their products' users are protected, and it's hard for us to think of which part of the system can be improved. However, it looks like the tech giant has figured it out, as a patent filed by them revealed that the Face ID would be able to map users' veins in the future.

TikTok just can't seem to catch a break, from May until now, the app has gotten into a lot of trouble particularly with the India government. In case you missed it, the app actually got banned there due to security reasons and the United States is also considering the ban.

If you're paranoid about your Facebook inbox messages being seen, then you'll probably like what the company is currently testing. Facebook is reportedly testing a new feature that lets you add some security to the Messenger app. Specifically, it's said that the company is working on allowing you to add another layer of protection over your inbox.

Other than screen refresh rate and cameras' megapixels, strong security is also another feature that we want in a smartphone for reliability and safety purposes. For years, Samsung always has the Knox promoted as a service that will protect their consumers' data and personal information, and it does! Now, the Korean tech giant is collaborating with a telecom company in the country by adopting a new security solution to the Samsung Galaxy A Quantum, and it's packed in a Quantum Random Number Generation (RNG) chipset.

If you're an iOS and Google Drive user, you might want to update the app to the latest version now. Just a few hours ago, the new update appeared and according to the description, there is a new Privacy Screen feature option which requires a Face ID, Touch ID or passcode when login into the app. It's also available on the iPadOS.

Among the gaming platforms, Epic Games Store is one of the regular platforms that consistently give away free games during the MCO. Over the past few weeks, they have given us Just Cause 4, Assassin's Creed Syndicate, Dark Siders series, World War Z, and many more. However, the company has implemented a Two-Factor Authentication for every user to claim free games for now. 

Recently, Xiaomi unveiled their latest MIUI 12 Android skin which will be available on all Xiaomi and Redmi devices very soon. In terms of new features, the updated Android skin comes with new animations, new navigation gestures, cleaner UI, as well as various security features to keep the user's private information safe.