MasterCard Fingerprint Pans On Release Credit Card With In-Built Fingerprint Sensor

MasterCard, one of the leading global payments & technology company that connects consumers, businesses and merchants by easing payments for services have just announced a project that shocked the world – the MasterCard Fingerprint card.

Based on available and obtained statistics, MasterCard operates globally in over 210 countries and territories. That’s not all, there are still more numbers. In every single minute (or every 60 seconds that passes), MasterCard processes way more than 65,000 transactions. Now who else thinks that’s crazy?

Enough of the figures for now, let’s move on to the business proper of the day.

After about two successful (and discreet) trials in South Africa, MasterCard announces the “one of its kind” innovation – the MasterCard Fingerprint card. Basically, what this card does is to further assure card owners of guaranteed safety of their cards (especially when stolen or misplaced) and offer more protected and sophisticated transactions.

And how does it work? Simple!

You know the same way mobile phones (like the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017, Tecno i3 Pro and Tecno i5 Pro etc) have evolved to the stage where you have to hold your finger against an embedded fingerprint sensor to unlock​ your device? That’s what MasterCard is planning to do with the MasterCard Fingerprint credit card. You will have to have your fingerprint scanned to authorize any transaction through the biometric scanner on your the MasterCard Fingerprint card.

In furtherance, in addition to more secured transactions, faster time of payments is also an added advantage.

What is however not yet clear is whether the fingerprint card technology will apply to transactions over the internet (online payments) or is limited only to the physical/over the counter POS system.

In a concluding note, it is pertinent to state that MasterCard is not scrapping the traditional 4-digits pin security system. It will serve its purpose as an alternative to the biometric/fingerprint sensor. You know, just in case the biometric scanner fails to identify your greasy or sweaty finger.

by Leo April 27, 2017

WARNING! – IGNORE ANY WHATSAPP VIDEO CALL INVITATION SENT TO YOU

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WhatsApp launched the much-anticipated video calling feature for Android, iPhone, andWINDOWS Phone users earlier this week.

The WhatsApp video calling feature was tested for months before being made commercially available. As the news of the video calling rollout hit the Web, many users started receiving and sharing an unverified link on WhatsApp, claimed to be an invite link to activate WhatsApp video calling. Please note that the invite link that has gone viral on WhatsApp is fake, and clicking it could potentially expose your smartphone to harmful attacks.

WhatsApp introduced an invite system last year when it rolled out voice calling in phases to all its users, and appears to be the reason scam artists are trying an ‘invite link’ to dupe users to do the same for WhatsApp video calling. Notably however, the official invite system did not make use of links to any website – not even the company’s own. The Facebook-owned firm certainly appears to have learnt from its mistakes with the voice calling rollout, and WhatsApp video calling is automatically enabled via updates from respective app stores.

This hasn’t stopped the unsolicited invite link from going viral on WhatsApp, and duping users. It wrongly guides users that only people with an invitation can enable WhatsApp video calling. This information is wrong as all iPhone,WINDOWS Phone, and Android users now have the WhatsApp video calling update rolling out to their smartphones. There is no invite system being used by the company, and the WhatsApp video calling feature is available to all freely via a simple update. Just head to the Google Play/App Store/ or Windows Store to check for an update manually, and download it via mobile data or Wi-Fi to activate video calling.

This message is widely being thought to be the real deal because of link name and the interface of the website that it leads to artfully spoof the legitimate site and app. There is more than one variations of this invite being forwarded in an attempt to dupe people waiting to try WhatsApp video calling. The links ‘whatsapp.org.videocallenable.co‘ or ‘whatsappvideostart.com‘ have an interface that matches the actual app’s colour pattern. It has a bold green button in the middle that claims to activate WhatsApp video calling and even has screenshots of the video calling feature to convince users of its legitimacy.

Clicking on the link will lead to another page that will ask you to invite more friends on WhatsApp. Notably, it even mentions the existence of group WhatsApp video calling – something that doesn’t officially yet exist on the platform – perhaps as a lure for users who may want that extra feature. The site appears to be a phishing one that seeks user details, and may possibly also provide a download of a malicious app.

by Leo November 22, 2016

7 Important Tips You Should Know About Whatsapp

With quite 600 million active users,WhatsApp is currently the favored electronic messaging app worldwide.The huge user base conjointly makes the app at risk of hacking and alternative security risks.WhatsApp will unleash security updates and fixes time to time problems, here area unit some easy tips from security analysis company ESET to create it safer.

1. Block WhatsApp photos from showing in Gallery

Pictures that you just receive on WhatsApp area unit mechanically hold on in your phone’s Gallery, exposing them to anyone World Health Organization browses photos on your phone. In iPhone, you'll go in the phone’s Settings menu, then faucet ‘Privacy’, ‘Photos’, and deselect WhatsApp which can limit this.

For robot users it’s to a small degree bit sophisticated.Using a file soul app like Es File soul, you'll notice WhatsApp’s ‘Images’ and ‘Videos’ folders and make a file inside every known as ‘.nomedia’. this may stop robot Gallery app from scanning the folder.If not get KeepSafe app from the play store and conceal the chosen pics and videos.(This app may be accustomed any pics or videos on your smartphone).

2. Restrict access to profile image

Set profile image sharing to “contacts only” within the Privacy menu to cover your WhatsApp profile exposure from unknown users and also the folks that aren't in your contacts.People who don’t grasp you'll transfer your image from your WhatsApp profile and, through Google Image search, will resolve additional concerning you therefore this is able to assist you from of these issues.

3. Beware of scams

WhatsApp can ne'er contact users through the app and doesn't send emails concerning chats, voice messages, payment, changes, photos, or videos, unless you contact their facilitate and support.
Anyone giving a free subscription, claiming to be from WhatsApp or encouraging you to follow links so as to safeguard your account is certainly a scam and will not be sure. These links may lead to websites that install malware and spyware or track your personal details.

4. Deactivate WhatsApp if you lose your phone

If you lose your smartphone,immediately activate WhatsApp with an equivalent sign on a special phone, with a replacement SIM.One of the essential security measures that WhatsApp takes is that the app will solely be employed by one variety on one device at a time, therefore by doing therefore you instantly block it from getting used on your previous phone.If that’s unacceptable, WhatsApp may deactivate your account.

5. Keep the WhatsApp app bolted

WhatsApp doesn’t supply a intrinsic  countersign or pin, you'll use third party apps like traveller and Chat Lock, Lock for WhatsApp ANd Secure Chat if you employ an robot phone.This will assist you from exposing your non-public chats,photos and videos from others World Health Organization steal your smartphone or take it from you.

6. Hide the ‘last seen’ timestamp

WhatsApp’s a lot of dislikable ‘last seen’ feature may be disabled, it might facilitate stop your stalker grasp what time you were last on-line.You can disable or limit World Health Organization sees your ‘last seen’ time in WhatsApp’s ‘Profile’; ‘Privacy’ menu, in Android, iOS, Windows or Blackberry.However, if you switch it off, you won’t be ready to see alternative users’ ‘last seen’ times either.

7. Be careful of what you point out

You should not share direction, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, bank or mastercard details, or passport or alternative identification details on WhatsApp.A man within the middle attack may lead to the present info being compromised. WhatsApp has introduced end-to-end encoding for its robot users however alternative platforms area unit still vulnerable. 

There is love in sharing please share this post with your friends and family thanks.

by Leo October 20, 2016

Full Specification Of Iphone 7

Technology

• GSM: GSM 900 / 1800
• 3G: HSDPA 900 / 2100
• 4G: LTE + VoLTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 29(700) – A1662. LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) – A1723
• SIM Type: Nano SIM
• OS: iOS 10

Design

• Dimensions: 138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1 mm
• Weight: 138 g
• Display: 4.7 inches, 750 x 1334 pixels (326 PPI) LED-backlit IPS LCD display with ion-strengthened glass, oleophobic coating
• Sensors: Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
• Build: IP67 splash, water and dust resistance
• Colours: Jet black. Black, Silver. Gold. Rose gold

Hardware

• Processor Type: Quad-core
• Processor Name: Apple A10 Fusion
• Graphics Processor: 6-core
• RAM: 2 GB
• Internal Storage: 32 GB / 128 GB / 256 GB
• External Storage: No
• Cloud Storage: iCloud

Camera

• Rear: 12 megapixel auto-focus camera with 5x digital zoom, optical image stabilization, six-element lens and Quad-LED flash
• Video recording: 4K video recording at 30 fps
• Front-facing: 7-megapixel FaceTime camera

Multimedia

• Music Support: mp3, aac, aac+, eaac+, amr
• Loudspeaker: Stereo
• Video Support: mpeg4, h.263, h.264
• FM Radio:

Connectivity

• Bluetooth: v4.2, A2DP, LE
• WiFi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
• GPS: Yes
• NFC: Yes (Apple Pay only)
• USB: microUSB v2.0, reversible connector

Miscellaneous

• Charging: Regular
• Battery: Non-removable Li-Ion 1,960 mAh
• Announcement: September 7, 2016
• Availability: September 16, 2016
• Launch Price: $649 / $749 / $849 converted to Naira: N204,380 / N235,935 / N236,435

by Leo October 20, 2016

Report: Google Pixel Phones Is Out Of Stock On Google Store

According to reports, the Google Pixel XL is completely out of stock on the Google store.

Google Pixel Phones Out Of Stock On Google Store

The version "very blue" two pixels, Pixel XL and sold in minutes make Google available for purchase on the Google store, and now the 32GB variant for Jolie and black money are showing pixel estimated delivery between 4-5 weeks with standard shipping.

However, perhaps even more challenging, the Pixel XL is completely drained of all available variants. This does not come as too much of a surprise considering how popular phones have become high, but it is still a bit of disappointment if he had intended to buy one this week.

However, if you happen to be a customer of Verizon or will make the switch to Verizon in the near future, the wireless service provider currently with all versions of both Pixel and Pixel XL in stock with estimated delivery date October 20 this is good news if you're on Verizon's network, but if you happen to be with a vehicle like aT & T or T-Mobile, you will be waiting for the Google store to bring the terminals available again.

With this report, I am more convinced that Google is now refreshed and ready to become viable competitors - perhaps not the leaders at that time - in the smartphone industry, taking into leaders long as Samsung, Apple, HTC Huawei, and tastes. We can not wait to see what would happen shortly.

Pixel new Google Nexus phone to replace the series as terminals Homegrown search giant. Now, I can not help wondering why Huawei has denied the possibility of manufacturing pixel phones, an agreement that was seized by HTC at first sight. This deal is certainly paying now.

Well, we would like to hear your thoughts if you think Google would soon be leaders in the smartphone industry. Not just that, we want to know why you think so too. Let’s hear you.

by Leo October 20, 2016

REASON WHY YOUR ADSENSE WAS FROZEN – AND STATS NOT WORKING

As you might notice, AdSense stats are not working. But don’t worry it’s not you, you are not banned, and your account hasn’t been disabled. It is just a bug in their system, but we are waiting for additional information about this issue.

RELAX, YOU ARE NOT BANNED!

We could see a huge number of questions on support forums and all over the Internet regarding this matter, and many users expressed their concerns about this. Since Google significantly tightened their policies regarding AdSense we completely understand users that immediately thought that their account is disabled.

Don’t worry; this is only a temporary setback, and we are sure that Google will solve it quickly. To be honest, we don’t know when an issue like this happened last time as all services by search engine giant tend to be more than reliable and bug-free.

There are still no official statements by Mountain View company and how this will be solved. Hopefully, all stats are safe on their servers, and entire AdSense network is fully operating and recording all data for both publishers and advertisers.

It’s not clear when the stats stopped working but our estimations that it was between 5 pm and 7 pm Eastern Time Zone (UTC-05:00). Reports of issues came from all over the world including Japan, Philippines, Greece, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Serbia,  and much more.
As soon as we get more details regarding this, we can call it, rare bug, we will deliver those here.

by Leo October 12, 2016