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Forgot your Android password? You could brick your phone – India Samvad

Forgot your Android password? You could brick your phone
India Samvad
With Android 8.1, users will not be able to bypass the protection of their phones if they don't know or forgot the PIN, password, or pattern. The new feature adds a layer to the security of the phone and makes it worthless if someone steals it. This

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Leave a bad review? This IoT garage door opener maker may brick your device

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The maker of an Internet of Things (IoT) garage door opener bricked a customer’s device after they posted a negative review on the product’s forum board.

David Bisson reports.

Graham Cluley

A spider made Wil Wheaton brick his phone

Network World Paul McNamara