Today’s Tech Sightings:
FILE – A Google search page is reflected in sunglasses in this photo illustration taken in Brussels, Belgium. (Reuters)
Cybercrime Gang Uses Google Services for Malware Command and Control
An organized criminal group known as Carabank is using Google services and office documents to distribute malware to turn their victims’ computers into command and control devices. This in turn enables them to launch further attacks. The notorious group has been in business since 2013 and has targeted financial institutions with Trojan malware, netting an estimated $1 billion.
Pokemon GO Adds 17 Pokestops to World Economic Forum in Davos to Combat Poverty
Niantic, the creator of the popular augmented reality game Pokemon GO said it is joining the fight against poverty in partnership with the Global Goals campaign. The announcement coincides with the meetings of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, and aims to keep people focused on sustainable development goals. Each of the 17 Pokestops represents a Global Goal. The venue where the World Economic Forum is taking place will also be turned into a Pokemon Gym.
Android Will Now Store Google Searches Offline and Deliver Them When You Get Signal
Google is introducing a new Android feature that lets users with spotty connectivity search the internet when they are offline. The search giant will save user search results and deliver them once the device gets its signal back. Writing in a blog post, Google’s product manager Shekhar Sharad said the feature works in the background and will not drain the battery.
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- Researchers Create Memory Chips That Store and Process Data
- Low-cost Android One Phones Reportedly Coming to the US
- YouTube Adds in-app Messaging Feature on iOS and Android in Canada
- This Text Can Crash Your iPhone
- Twitter Has a New Feature for Mourning Vine Fans
- Using This Symbol in a Video Game Violates International Law
