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A woman planning a wedding is claiming her friend, who is getting married a few months before her, has stolen her “dream” dress after showing her a picture of it online.

The anonymous woman posted on Reddit, sharing that she and her friend were discussing each other’s upcoming weddings when the woman showed off a picture of her “dream

wedding dress” that she was planning on purchasing.eisenge
“Low and behold, a couple weeks later she texts me a picture of her wearing the dress at a store, saying that she knows it’s my dream dress, but she loved it when she saw it and

put it on and knew it was her dress,” the fuming woman wrote on Reddit’s Wedding forum.

“And she said she figured it’d be okay since I hadn’t even tried it on yet, but she KNEW I was planning on trying it on, KNEW it was my dream dress, and KNEW I was going to buy

it. She’s now asking me to find a different dress so she can wear it. I don’t know what to do, I’m so upset,” she continued, asking the Reddit community what the best next step

would be, stating she felt her friend “crossed a line.”

I’ve tried on tons of dresses and none compare to the one I found online and wanted to buy. Should I get it anyway?” she asks.

“Get the dress! Even if there are a ton of mutual people at your weddings no one is going to notice unless they are days apart and even then I bet they wouldn’t notice. Both of

you are going to have different hair, makeup, jewelry, etc,” one person wrote.
“If it were me, I would still get the dress as it’s a dress that is absolutely loved. Though your friend will wear the same dress, so what? Obviously you guys both have the same

great taste and will each look spendid in it either way,” a Redditor commented.

“Get your dream dress lovey,” one encouraged.Though many also reminded the bride to try it on first, suggesting that she might not like it as much as she does in pictures.

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Penasaran apa saja manfaat alat makeup yang esensial bagi pemula? Liputan6.com merangkum enam jenis di antaranya seperti dilansir dari South China Morning Post, Kamis, 4 Juli 2019.
1. Spons makeup
Spons dikenal sebagai alat ajaib untuk mengaplikasikan foundation. Biasanya alat ini dipergunakan untuk mengaplikasikan produk cair atau krim ke wajah Anda secara efektif.
Penggunaan spons cukup mudah yaitu membasahinya dengan air, kemudiah memerasnya, dan baru aplikasikan produk makeup ke wajah Anda. Penggunaan air pada spons berfungsi agar produk makeup yang menempel pada wajah tidak berlebihan sehingga wajah kamu terlihat lebih natural.

Pada bagian spons yang berbentuk bundar dapat kamu gunakan untuk menekan dan membaurkan produk makeup ke wajah Anda. Sedangkan, bagian yang berbentuk runcing dapat Anda gunakan untuk memadukan concealer di bawah mata Anda atau di area lain. Spons juga bisa dijadikan alat makeup untuk menempelkan bedak cair atau padat ke wajah Anda untuk mengatur foundation atau concealer Anda.

2. Small eye shadow brush
Kuas eye shadow merupakan kuas kecil yang sengaja dirancang untuk mengaplikasikan warna pada kelopak mata. Kuas ini memiliki helaian bulu memiliki bentuk pipih dengan ujung yang tebal (cenderung cembung).

Pada mata yang lebih kecil, Anda dapat menggunakan sisi kuas yang lebar untuk menekan warna eye shadow ke kelopak mata. Selain itu, Anda juga dapat menggunakan sudut kuas untuk membubuhkan warna yang lebih gelap di sudut luar mata Anda agar mempertegas karakter makeup.
3. Tapered crease brush (Kuas Runcing)
Kuas ini didesain dengan ujungnya yang meruncing dan tajam. Kuas jenis ini memiliki bulu lebih panjang daripada kuas eye shadow biasanya. Berfungsi untuk mengaplikasikan, kontur, highlight dan membaur eye shadow pada lipatan mata.
Kuas ini sengaja dibuat dengan bulu lembut, halus, padat, tidak mudah patah dan rontok. Itu bisa membantu Anda untuk mengaplikasikan make up dengan mudah dan menciptakan lipatan mata yang indah.
4. Blending Brush
Merupakan kuas dengan versi yang sedikit lebih besar dari kuas sebelumnya, dengan ujungnya yang bulat dan lembut. Kuas jenis ini cocok untuk memadukan warna eyeshadow untuk membentuk gradasi agar tampak lebih natural.
Jika Anda selesai menggunakan makeup, kuas ini juga dapat membersihkan warna eye shadow di seluruh kelopak mata Anda. Kuas ini juga sering digunakan saat merias pengantin untuk membuat garis tegas pada kelopak mata.
5. Big powder brush
Kuas yang biasa digunakan untuk mengaplikasikan bedak tabur ini memiliki bulu yang halus, panjang, dan juga tebal. Kuas ini berfungsi untuk membaurkan bubuk bedak sehingga terlihat merata saat diaplikasikan pada wajah. Adanya kuas jenis ini dapat mengurangi risiko bedak terlalu tebal di wajah Anda sehingga dapat tampil natural.

6. Duo fibre brush
Kuas dengan panjang hampir silindris ini berwarna hitam pada dasarnya dengan ujung putih di bagian atas. Dirancang untuk melapisi produk ringan, kuas ini cocok untuk membangun pigmen dan tekstur secara bertahap di wajah. Untuk pemula, kuas ini dapat digunakan saat memakai blush on karena bulunya yang halus.
Kuas ini juga cocok untuk bahan kosmetik cair atau foundation berbentuk krim. Kepala yang rata dan berbulu memudahkan Anda untuk menebalkan foundation secara bertahap hingga mendapatkan hasil sempurna dan natural.

Memakai pelembap wajah menjadi hal yang wajib dilakukan oleh semua orang, baik perempuan dan laki-laki.pelembab wajah untuk kulit berminyak
Nah, Stylovers, sebelum memilih pelembap, ada baiknya kamu memilih pelembap sesuai dengan jenis kulit kamu baik yang kulit wajahnya normal, kering, berminyak, dan kombinasi.Berikut ini ada rekomendasi pelembap wajah yang cocok untuk kulit berminyak yang bisa kamu gunakan untuk sehari-hari.
1. Rekomendasi Pelembap Wajah yang Cocok untuk Kulit Berminyak – Celebon My Lemon Juicy Gel Face & Body
Pelembap wajah yang bisa digunakan untuk tubuh keluaran Celebon ini terdapat beberapa varian yang dijual di pasaran.
Salah satunya Celebon My Lemon Juicy Gel Face & Body, bahannya ringan dan cocok untuk dipakai pada kulit yang sensitif.
Mengandung ekstrak 60% ekstrak buah lemon Citrus, gel pelembap wajah ini memberikan sensasi sejuk pada kulit dan mencerahkan.
2. Rekomendasi Pelembap Wajah yang Cocok untuk Kulit Berminyak – Wardah Nature Daily Witch Hazel Purifying Moisturizer Gel
Merek pelembap wajah yang bisa kamu coba untuk wajah berminyak yaitu Wardah Nature Daily Witch Hazel Purifying Moisturizer Gel.
Gel pelembap ini mengandung ekstrak Witch Hazel yang membantu melembapkan sekaligus meminimalisir pori-pori kulit yang besar.
Kandungan vitamin E-nya membantu melindungi kulit dari radikal bebas dan kamu akan merasakan sensasi segar dengan tampilan kulit lembap dan halus, Stylovers.
3. Rekomendasi Pelembap Wajah yang Cocok untuk Kulit Berminyak – ERHA21 ACNE CLARIFYING GEL
Nah Stylovers, pelembap kulit wajah keluaran ERHA21 ini merupakan bagian dari rangkaian produk Acne Care Lab yang diformulasikan khusus untuk kulit berjerawat atau cenderung berjerawat.
Di dalamnya mengandung asam salisilat, nicotinamide AHA & Sebum Regulator untuk membantu mengurangi dan mengontrol produksi minyak berlebih serta membantu mengurangi kemerahan pada kulit.
4. Rekomendasi Pelembap Wajah yang Cocok untuk Kulit Berminyak – Sariayu Moisturizer Putih Langsat
Produk lokal dari Sariayu Moisturizer Putih Langsat menjadi rekomendasi pelembap wajah yang bisa dicoba bagi pemilik kulit berminyak.
Pelembap wajah ini membantu mencerahkan wajah dalam 4 minggu sesuai dengan kulit wanita Asia dan melindungi kulit dari pengaruh radika bebas.
Dilengkapi dengan tabir surya, jadi kulit wajah kamu terlindungi dari pengaruh buruk sinar UV.
5. Rekomendasi Pelembap Wajah yang Cocok untuk Kulit Berminyak – BRUNBRUN PARIS Refreshing Daily Moisturizer for Oily To Combination Skin
Dari namanya saja, pelembap wajah dari BRUNBRUN ini sudah diarahkan untuk pemilik wajah kombinasi kea rah berminyak.
Yap, pelembap wajah BRUNBRUN PARIS Refreshing Daily Moisturizer for Oily to Combination skin ini ringan dan cepat menyerap,
Diformulasikan dengan bahan alami yang membuat kulit lembap, mengandung perpaduan moisturizing agent alami yang mampu menjaga kelembapan kulit.

On December 2nd 2016, Nature Republic, the Korean nature-derived cosmetic brand, has revealed that it’s 13 major stores (Union Square, Queens Center Mall, Flushing, Del Amo Mall) in the United States have beaten its daily sales record on the day of Black Friday. nature republic aloe vera gel review

Nature Republic had a biggest sales increase of more than 320% compared to last year as a result of securing sales volume and large-scale promotion on the popular items such as SOOTHING & MOISTURE ALOE VERA 92% SOOTHING GEL and GINSENG ROYAL SILK WATERY CREAM.

In Flushing, the first Nature Republic brand store in New York, there was a long line of customers waiting to enter the store from the early morning until the late evening. Even though Nature Republic has prepared more than three times as many stocks as usual, most of the stocks were sold out within a day.
According to Nature Republic “this sales record has been achieved through preparation that has been carefully planned out for Black Friday, the largest shopping season in the United States, by securing large stock of products that meets the demand of local customers. We will continue to strive to achieve better results through various promotions and great quality products.”

Meanwhile, since Nature Republic has launched a flagship store in the United States in 2012, Nature Republic is currently operating 13 stores in the eastern and western core commercial areas to name a few in New York, L.A and Hawaii. In particular, Nature Republic has a successful story of entering the four major shopping malls in the United States which are the Simon, Westfield, GGP and Macerich in 2016. (photo by Nature Republic)

Online censorship in Vietnam: How to browse freely
On the 1st of January 2019, a new censorship law took effect in Vietnam. Up until now, the internet was a relatively free platform in the sometimes restrictive country. The new legislation means that the government can now monitor and punish even more people whose views do not align with theirs.

Internet censorship in Vietnam
The Vietnamese government already has many laws that regulate the internet, so critics are comparing this new law to The Great Firewall of China. Sexually explicit, violent and politically sensitive content are all regulated in Vietnam. The law on Information Technology allows the government to punish any domestic or foreign individuals (living or visiting Vietnam) who create any content opposing the state. Such ‘criminals’ can be fined or imprisoned, making online privacy essential if you want to live or travel there.

In 2010, the government also ordered all organizations that offer free WiFi to install tracking software. In 2013, any distribution of materials that would harm national security or oppose the government was also banned. Social media and blogging platforms were the only place left for people to exchange their ‘personal information.’ However, three years later, two major blogging platforms – Blogger and WordPress – were also blocked.

The implications of the new bill
The new law, according to the Vietnamese government, is aimed at increasing cybersecurity and attracting even more investors. However, it will be done in a rather peculiar way. The government will track the content posted on social media (or other platforms) and will ask organizations to remove ‘state-offensive content’ within 24 hours. The government will also ask organizations that have more than 10,000 Vietnamese users to establish local offices in Vietnam and host local servers there.

Carriers keep selling your location

Unlike China, the Vietnamese government doesn’t intend to block any major social media websites. However, tech giants like Facebook and Google still opposed the new law. They are concerned that it will allow the government to more easily access users’ data and arrest local employees. The affected companies will have another 12 months to move their data centers to Vietnam (days after the bill took effect, Vietnam accused Facebook of violating the law and allowing its users to post anti-state messages.)

People living in or visiting the country should be more concerned than ever about their online privacy. If not, they will certainly need to think twice before sharing anything on social media or expressing their opinion about Vietnam online. The country has a track record of bloggers and activists who were sentenced because of their social or political views.

“While it’s likely that activists who have previously spoken up against government abuses will be targeted first, the government’s longer-term plan is to bring the internet under the same draconian controls that affect print media, TV and radio. The government’s new year gift to its citizens is intensified fear about what they can say online and uncertainty about what issues and statements will trigger arrests and prosecution.”

– Phil Robertson, Deputy Director, Human Rights Watch Asia.

What to do if you are going to Vietnam
Visiting or living in countries with oppressive regimes can be difficult. Something you would carelessly post in your homeland might result in unexpected punishments in Vietnam. Sometimes you might not be familiar with the laws and you won’t even know what content will be perceived as inappropriate. You should always protect your privacy, which you can easily do by using a VPN.

With NordVPN you can:
A VPN Change your IP address and location. This will prevent online platforms or the Vietnamese government from seeing where you posted the content from.
Ensure your online privacy and security
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Facebook’s hunt for your data reaches new low
We already knew Facebook is thirsty for any drop of data it can squeeze from its users, but a new report shows just how many rules they’re willing to break to get it. Their incredibly invasive app even targets minors.

In mid 2018, Facebook’s Onavo VPN app was skewered by critics for being nothing more than spyware in disguise. The social media giant was using the free VPN to collect extensive data on users and to monitor their rivals. After all of this was discovered, Apple booted the app from their app store.

However, a report by TechCrunch has revealed that Facebook has been using a very similar app called Facebook Research that goes even further. The app pays users $20 in e-gift cards to install it and grant it root certificate access, which means it can monitor virtually anything the user does online. It targets a variety of demographics, but one of the main targets are children ages 13-17.

If it’s not obvious why this is a problem, let us explain:

They are exposing users to unnecessary risks. The root certificate grants Facebook’s app the right to monitor almost anything the device does online – not just on Facebook or its apps. This unprecedented level of access can expose users to extraordinary risks. What if a rogue Facebook employee accesses the system collecting people’s data? What if hackers access the system?
They are invading your privacy on a whole new level. Root certificate access grants them unprecedented new opportunities to invade your private life. They can read your messages on other apps. They can view any files you send, whether or not you want them to be seen. They can see what your camera sends and listen to your microphone broadcasts. They can listen to calls. They can watch everything you do when using apps online. Do you trust anyone with that type of access to your phone?
They’re taking advantage of uninformed users. Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg was accused of being tone-deaf during his annual speech, but this project is even worse. In the wake of the many privacy scandals Facebook caused in 2018, they should be taking a step back to evaluate how much they intrude into people’s lives. Instead, we can see that they’ve ignored the public outcry by continuing to develop this invasive program.
They are targeting kids. $20 will seem like a lot to many children ages 13-17 still dependent on their parents. So will the referral bonuses they get for involving their friends. These children may not yet understand how much of their privacy they’re giving up and what sort of risks they’re exposing themselves to. Fortunately, children are required to present parental consent forms to participate, but it’s possible that some will have lied about their age to make some pocket money from themselves.
They are ignoring rules made to keep you safe. Facebook’s initial attempts were partially thwarted when Apple threw their free VPN, Onavo, out of the app store. Apple did this because the app violated its rules designed to keep users safe and private. This time, Facebook is simply asking users to side-load the app and bypass the store altogether.
They are behaving unethically. Facebook is paying users and demanding dangerous root certificate access in part to spy on their competitors. This is ethically questionable as it is, but it’s also ethically questionable to recruit users and violate their security and privacy to do so.
They have been trying to hide their actions. Users only discover that the app is run by Facebook once they’re signing up. Until then, it is referred to as Project Atlas. This may have helped the program evade the public eye for quite some time.
After TechCrunch published their damning report, Facebook has deactivated its iOS Facebook Research app, but there’s no word on when or if the Android version will be deactivated.

The takeaway
It’s clear that Facebook learned the wrong lesson from a year filled with privacy scandals. Instead of reducing their invasiveness and respecting users’ privacy, they are dialing up their monitoring powers to make even more money.

If you have agreed to use Facebook Research, we suggest discontinuing use and removing it. Ask if your children are using it, and if they are, remove it (and give them $20 so they don’t need to sign up for any sketchy apps).

As Facebook continues to ignore public concerns about privacy, it may also be worth reconsidering the social media service’s role in your own life.

Lastly, remember – if an app is free, it’s probably making money off of you. If it’s paying you to use it, you’re definitely giving up something important!

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DNS hijacking is a serious online threat you may have never heard of. Even worse, it’s conducted by exploiting a fundamental layer of the internet that is essential for its functionality and convenience.
How does DNS hijacking work
As you can see, DNS is highly decentralized. No single DNS server holds all the IP addresses and their corresponding domains. Your query will travel along a chain of DNS servers before you get your result.
DNS hijacking is the practice of redirecting DNS queries. You send out a query – What is the IP of youtube.com? – but a third party steers the query the wrong way. As a result, you get a false IP address, and the wrong page loads on your screen.
Say you’re trying to access your online bank. Your DNS is hijacked and a different website is loaded that looks exactly like your bank’s homepage and you enter your login details. This is a known phishing scam when hackers create fake copies of a website to extract their victims’ usernames and passwords. The next thing you know, your bank account has been emptied.
In other cases, DNS hijacking can be more annoying than harmless. When you type the URL of a website that does not exist, you should get an error message. However, some internet service providers redirect you to their website to show you ads instead.
The bad news is, anyone can be susceptible to DNS hijacking.
How does your DNS get hijacked?
A DNS hack could happen at any link in the chain of DNS queries. Here’s how:
Malware
Your computer or router can be infected with malware that rewrites the configuration of DNS settings. As a result, your device queries a rogue DNS server that serves you fake IP addresses.
The most famous malware of this kind was called DNSChanger, which wreaked havoc on the net until it was put down in 2012. It infected computers and changed their DNS configurations, pointing them to rogue servers operated by hackers. These servers replaced advertising on websites with ads sold by hackers, making them $14 million in profit (to find out more about other types of malware, click here).
In total, over four million computers were infected. Their owners had no idea they were seeing ads placed by hackers who had corrupted their systems.
This scenario could have gone much worse. A more malicious malware could redirect you through hacker-controlled open web proxies and get access to all your traffic (and any sensitive data you send). You could also be directed to a dummy website that extracts your passwords and usernames through fake login procedures.
The worst part of a malware attack is that you have no idea that your system is compromised until the damage is done.
Compromised DNS server
In a DNS server hack, your query is redirected in the wrong destination by a DNS server under a hacker’s control. This attack is even more cunning because once the query leaves your device, you have no control whatsoever over the direction your traffic takes.
Essentially, they violate the trust your system places in DNS servers. Hacking a DNS server will usually be relatively difficult, but it’s far from impossible.
Internet service provider interference
Some internet service providers use DNS hijacking on their own users to display ads or collect statistics. They do this by hijacking the NXDOMAIN response.
NXDOMAIN is the response you get if you type in a domain that does not exist (meaning it doesn’t have a corresponding IP address). For example, if you entered “ssdsrfadsfdgfaaf.com” into your browser, you would get the NXDOMAIN response: “The website cannot be found” or a similar error message (unless someone were to buy that domain for some reason).
When an internet service provider hijacks the NXDOMAIN response, they replace the error message with a fake website set up by the internet service provider to show you ads or collect your data.
How to prevent DNS hijacking
Use reliable antivirus software and update your system whenever security patches come out. Malware that modifies DNS settings is the most common form of DNS hijacking.
Avoid suspicious links. Cybersecurity 101 – do not click on links from sources (people, websites) you are not familiar with. Even if you trust the source, check the URL carefully. For more tips on this and other scam attacks, click here.
Use a VPN, which encrypts your traffic and DNS settings and prevents hackers from intercepting and snooping your sensitive information. A VPN is especially useful if you frequently use public Wi-Fi, which is often unsafe due to poor router configuration and weak passwords.
Change your router password. It’s very easy to crack the default factory login, so a hacker is just a step away from changing your DNS settings. We have plenty of tips on creating strong passwords here.
Be alert, especially if a website you are familiar with acts like a stranger (gives you weird pop-ups, screens, shows landing pages you’ve never seen before). Alertness is key since there is no foolproof protection against the types of hijacking attacks that targeted The New York Times or WikiLeaks. In those cases, authoritative DNS servers, which hold actual records, were poisoned.
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What security features does PayPal have?
Due to its growing popularity and ease of use, PayPal has become a perfect platform for phishing scams and fraud. You might think that you’re using a legitimate website while in reality, you’ll be sharing your financial details with a hacker. Can you trust PayPal with your hard-earned money? Let’s have a look at the security tools they have to protect you.

#1 Encryption
The company makes sure that your personal and financial information is encrypted and cannot be seen by prying eyes. Paypal uses SSL encryption to ensure that the data between your browser and their servers is secure. They also encrypt the data in transit and your data stored on their servers.

#2 Email authentication
PayPal’s name is often used to disguise phishing attacks. Fortunately, the company collaborates with major email providers like Gmail and Yahoo to authenticate its outgoing emails. What does that mean for you?

Your email provider will recognize emails coming from an authentic PayPal domain as legitimate and will send them straight to your inbox. Phishing emails from fake domains will be flagged as spam. With most popular email providers, you won’t need to lift a finger.

However, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t stay vigilant. Always make sure there aren’t any spelling mistakes in the address of the sender of the email you’re reading. Learn how to recognize even the most realistic phishing emails.

#3 Prepaid card
With a Paypal account, you can also order a prepaid Mastercard. This is a great tool for any online shopper because it minimizes the risks of online fraud and identity thefts. Also, some websites might not have Paypal as a payment option, so this would be a secure alternative.

If you end up on a spoofed website and enter your prepaid card details, this data will still leak to a hacker. However, if you paid with a prepaid card, the hacker will only be able to access the funds you have on that account and won’t be able to drain your life savings. Prepaid cards also hold much less personal information so hackers won’t be able to use it to steal your identity.

#4 Two-Factor Authentication
Paypal also offers two-factor authentication (2FA). This means that you have an extra step of confirmation you need to complete, but it also makes it more difficult to hack into your account.

To log in with 2FA, you will start by entering your account password. A confirmation code will then be sent to your mobile device. The code will be sent at the same time you entered your password. This makes it almost impossible for anyone to get into your account with just your password – they would also need access to your phone.

Unfortunately, 2FA isn’t on by default. Follow PayPal’s step-by-step guide to enable it .

#5 Uses 3D passcode
Buyers that use PayPal will also come across a 3D passcode, which is an extra security step online shops will ask them to complete. The type of authentication will depend on your bank and card issuer, but in most cases, it will require you to enter an additional password or another verification code you set up with your bank. You might have previously seen these pages labeled as “MasterCard SecureCode,” “Verified by Visa” or “Safekey” for American Express cardholders.

Extra steps you should take
No matter how many security tools PayPal has, many people still fall for scams and lose their money. Don’t be one of them. Take the following precautionary measures to protect your account:

Keep the software and antivirus on your devices up to date. Your account is only as safe as your device is.
Link a credit rather than a debit card to your PayPal account. In most cases, your credit card issuer will protect you from fraud and might be able to refund you the money.
Create a strong password that can’t be easily guessed.
Learn to recognize phishing emails and spoofed websites.
Don’t use public WiFi for financial transactions.
Use a VPN to protect yourself from any snoopers trying to get your login information.
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5 ultimate security tips for Android
With so much sensitive information residing on your smartphone, there is a chance that it knows more about you than your best friend does. That’s why your pocket-sized Android device is a dream target for cyber bad guys. Don’t put yourself at risk of being hacked – follow these 5 ultimate Android security tips right now.

#1: Don’t fall into a free Wi-Fi trap
What else, besides accessing the Internet, do you use your Android phone for? Well, yes, calling is still a cornerstone but aside from that, there’s not so much you can do without the Internet. And yet now you can make calls online, as many instant messaging apps come equipped with this feature.

Relying on mobile data to satisfy the “always online” need can be costly, so it seems wise (and practical) to hop on a wireless network whenever there’s a chance. Especially when many businesses offer Wi-Fi free of charge: coffee shops, shopping malls, airports, stations, libraries, you name it. However, nothing good comes free – public Wi-Fi networks are extremely vulnerable to hacking.

So here’s the harsh truth: you are never safe when using public Wi-Fi. Cybercriminals have their own methods to steal your private data while you’re innocently posting a status update on Facebook or buying that camera on sale while sipping your latte. The most common tactics are man-in-the-middle attacks, fake hotspots and Wi-Fi sniffing. An unsecured Wi-Fi network isn’t too challenging to crack even for an amateur hacker, so you might end up giving away your banking details, passwords, personal files and other sensitive information in a blink.

For this reason, a VPN app is a must-have for your Android device. VPN stands for a virtual private network. It saves the day by making your online traffic snoop-proof through tough encryption. The most exciting part is that you can use public Wi-Fi for anything you want without getting paranoid about your personal info being stolen.

To get the Internet privacy you deserve, choose a trustworthy VPN app that keeps no logs, is easy to use but carries advanced security features under the hood. It also offers the functionality of automatic VPN connection on Wi-Fi networks, which makes security on wireless networks effortless.
#2: Download apps only from the Play Store
Installing apps from unofficial sources is risky, as you can easily get malware slipped into your device. In the Android world, downloading apps from anywhere but the Play Store is called “sideloading” and is implemented by installing application package files in the APK format. Again, by doing so, you can’t be sure if the file isn’t malicious or if it’s set to serve the intended purpose.

To always stay on the safe side, make the Google Play Store your go-to place for getting apps. Google applies a strict screening and reviewing process for submitted apps, and only credible ones should make it to the Play Store. Nevertheless, hackers persistently try to push their malicious apps into the official app store and sometimes they succeed. In 2017, Google took down 700,000 dodgy apps from the Play Store and announced of its improved models of detecting abusive developers.

By default, Android has the sideloading option disabled. In case you have this security setting changed, you can manage it by going to Settings > Advanced Settings > Security > Unknown sources.

#3: Pay attention to app permissions
Here’s one more advantage of getting apps from the Play Store: you can review the permissions required by an app before you download it. So never skip this step and dedicate a few seconds to take a look whether there’s nothing oddly unusual before hitting the “install” button.

At first glance, some of the required permissions may look unrelated, for example, access to your camera for an instant messaging app. But the reason behind this can be completely legitimate – to send pictures, videos or make video calls. However, if a flashlight app requires access to your contacts, it’s an alarming signal of malicious intents. In such a case, don’t download the app.

Android allows you to manage app permissions after installing. To do this, go to Settings > Apps > (Select an app) > Permissions. Also, if an app needs to use something you didn’t allow access to, you will be prompted to choose whether to give that permission or not.

#4: Stop disclosing your location
Many cool app features are tied to location services. However, location data is of the most intimate bits of data you can share, so think twice whether certain functionalities are worth giving up your privacy.

There are apps that are completely location-based, for example, Google Maps. On the other hand, some apps may use your location to track you and create your data profile without you even knowing.

Is there a compromise? There sure is. Android lets you choose a location mode that determines the accuracy of your location data. The options are the following:

Use GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile networks (High accuracy)
Use Wi-Fi and mobile networks (Battery saving)
Use GPS only (Device only)
Select the location mode that feels right for you by navigating to Settings > Advanced Settings > Location access. In the same section, you will be able to disable location access completely.

On Android 6.0 and above, you can enable or disable location access per app. So if you’ve noticed that your flashlight app (oh, those flashlights!) is using your location for an unknown reason, head to Settings > Apps > (Select an app) > Permissions and disable the location access.

#5: Never skip updates
It’s the shortest tip yet the key one! Android updates bring you not only new features but bug fixes and patches for security vulnerabilities as well. That’s why you should never skip these.

The same rule applies to your installed applications. The easiest way to always stay on top of the security game is to enable automatic updates over Wi-Fi. To do so, go to Google Play Settings > General > Auto-update apps.

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Tungsten wedding bands are having a moment. Whether your guy just doesn’t like the look of a traditional gold band, or he has a job that involves some sort of manual labor, it seems that tungsten bands are increasingly becoming more popular with young grooms—and even some brides who want to forego the traditional gold and diamonds.

When you are trying to decide what kind of wedding band to buy before the big day and are considering tungsten, here are a few pros and cons to take into account before swiping that credit card.
Pros of Tungsten mens wedding bands
1. They’re Durable

Tungsten rings are extremely durable, as they are made of a hard, rare metal that is almost virtually indestructible. Tungsten by itself, however, cannot be molded into a ring, so jewelers combine it with carbon atoms to make the piece of jewelry that you’ll place on your spouse’s hand on the day of your ceremony. These rings have a lot of the same qualities as the pure metal, such as a high melting temperature, so if your future spouse tends to be hard on jewelry, a tungsten ring might be a good choice for him or her.
2. They Don’t Scratch

Tungsten wedding rings

Because of the durability of this rare metal, Tungsten rings do not scratch very easily. This is particularly good news for a person who often works with their hands (like a contractor, an EMT, or maybe just someone who types a little too hard on the keyboard). If your spouse is working with tools or is on a sports team with a lot of physical contact, then you can rest assured that the ring will still look as shiny and new as it did on the day of your wedding.
3. They’re Inexpensive

Despite the fact that tungsten is a relatively rare metal, buying one of these wedding bands is much less expensive than many other softer metal rings like gold, silver, or brass. For brides and grooms who are on a budget, this is especially great to know when pricing different ring options. If you are getting married to a person who often misplaces things (or just one who is extremely budget conscious), then this more affordable option might be a better choice for you than a traditional wedding band.
Cons of Tungsten Wedding Bands
1. They Aren’t Malleable

A wedding band is forever, and our bodies unfortunately don’t remain the same throughout a marriage. Whether you lose or gain weight over the years, you can take a gold or silver wedding band to a jeweler and they can re-size it for you fairly easily. With a tungsten ring, however, the metal is not as malleable (due to the toughness of the element) and therefore cannot really be re-sized to fit a changing body. Also, if you are proposing with a tungsten ring and are merely guessing at a size, this could be a risky choice.
2. They Can Get Stuck

In the past few years as tungsten’s popularity has risen, there have been a few stories about these rings getting stuck on someone’s finger without a way to get it off besides a trip to the hospital. Although getting a ring stuck on your finger is probably somewhat of a rare thing, it is definitely something to keep in mind as you’re shopping. Sure, you can save money in the short-term by buying a tungsten ring, but if you have to replace it after cutting it (or paying a very large emergency room bill after a doctor cuts it off for you), is it really worth the savings?
3. They Aren’t Traditional

Married couple holding hands

Weddings today are anything but traditional, but some couples may crave a little bit the classics to offset their non-traditional wedding ceremony and reception. The truth is that a tungsten ring is still a fairly new trend. Softer metal rings like silver, gold, or brass are what your parents or your grandparents are likely wearing and there’s a reason for that—because they’re classic. Tungsten rings are often dark in color, and don’t look like a traditional wedding ring. If this is something that bothers you, then you might want to re-think this choice.
4. They Might Go Out of Fashion

Like any other jewelry purchase, there’s a slight chance that tungsten rings may not be as fashionable in the future as they are right now. When shopping for a ring that you plan on wearing forever, it might be a good idea to think about what you can see yourself wearing for the next 50+ years. Is this a ring that you want to pass down to your children and grandchildren? In all reality, it’s much more likely that a gold, silver, or brass ring is going to stand the test of time as far as fashion goes. Tungsten rings might be the thing right now, but who knows what you or other people will think of them in 10 years.