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6 Jun 2016

My heart will go on: Celine Dion reportedly dating guitarist Kevin Girouard

My heart will go on: Celine Dion reportedly dating guitarist Kevin Girouard
Celine Dion may have found a new love, five months after her husband Rene Angelil passed away. According to National Enquirer, the "My Heart Will Go On" hitmaker is dating guitarist Kevin Girouard, who was "handpicked by her late husband."

The site claimed that Rene "managed every aspect of her career, including finding his own replacement for his beloved widow." Celine and Kevin seemed to have affection for each other as "Kevin couldn't take his eyes off Celine" during her performance at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas on May 17.

An eyewitness told the site that Celine, who donned a tiny dress, looked "so happy" and she was "definitely enjoying the attention." It was also said that the guitarist "permanently rooted in Las Vegas, where Dion lives full-time."

The two reportedly bonded because they both love music and Celine was glad to be with Kevin. Celine was "enjoying having someone young and energetic like Kevin around." "She lights up when he's in the room," another source said.

However, all of the stories turn out to be false. Gossip Cop has clarified that Celine and Kevin are not dating and the claim is 100% wrong. Moreover, Rene did not hire Kevin, but Celine's new manager Aldo did.

Nick Cannon refuses to sign Mariah Carey divorce papers, preventing her from marrying billionaire fiance

Mariah Carey will not be able to marry her fiance James Packer whenever she wants. Despite having split from Nick Cannon since August 2014, the two are not legally divorced yet. To make matter worse, Nick reportedly won't sign the divorce papers, though she has asked him to sign off for almost a year.

According to TMZ, the "America's Got Talent" host still loves Mariah and doesn't want to officially let her go, although he wanted out of the marriage. For an unknown reason, he also doesn't want Mariah to marry her billionaire fiance.

Mariah, of course, is not happy about this. The "Infinity" hitmaker, who has 5-year-old twins Moroccan and Monroe from her marriage to Nick, is reportedly frustrated as "she wants out ... and now."

The R&B diva, who got engaged to Australian businessman James Packer in January this year, recently addressed rumors about her wedding plans. "We want prenup. We want prenup. Look, everybody's valuable," she told "Watch What Happens Live" host Andy Cohen when asked if there would be a prenup.

She, however, denied reports claiming that she wanted a circus-themed wedding. "No, that really made me mad. These people really want to tell me I want endangered animals at my wedding?" she responded. "I mean, I have several dogs."

4 Jun 2016

Muhammad Ali dies as Stars pay tribute to boxing legend

Tributes have flooded in from the sports world, celebrities, musicians and beyond for Muhammad Ali.
The three-time former world champion, widely considered among the greatest heavyweights in the history of the sport, has passed away after being taken to an Arizona hospital with respiratory issues.
Boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr told Fox News: "There will never be another Muhammad Ali. The black community all around the world, black people all around the world, needed him. He was the voice for us. He's the voice for me to be where I'm at today.
"I just want to thank Muhammad Ali and his family for being such strong people. You will always be missed. My prayers go out to Ali and his family."
He later told the BBC: "We were like one guy - part of me is gone."
"Muhammad Ali was one of the greatest human beings I have ever met. No doubt he was one of the best people to have lived in this day and age.
"To put him as a boxer is an injustice."

He also spoke of Ali's love for the UK and the way he was treated in the country.
"He loved London. If he had been born and raised in London he never would have changed his name," he said.
Former heavyweight boxing champion Evander Holyfield told MSNBC: "I'm glad to have known Ali because when I was a kid, at eight years old, I was told I would be like Ali.
"To take it upon yourself and say; 'I'm the greatest', you put yourself in a position for people to take pot shots at you. This is what Ali did. It's amazing him becoming three-time heavyweight champion of the world. At that time people thought, 'Who could beat three?
"You have to be stronger to get up from a loss to go on and that's what Ali proved to be."
And David Beckham shared a photo online, writing: "Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live in the world they’ve been given than to explore the power they have to change it. Impossible is not a fact. It’s an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration. It’s a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing.”
Former England footballer Gary Lineker tweeted: "The greatest has fought his final round. Muhammad Ali was the most magnificent athlete who transcended his sport."
Argentinian boxer Marcos Maidana, a two-weight former world champion, tweeted: "Muhammad Ali the all-time greatest has left us. Thanks for everything. Go with God."
 
Mike Tyson and Naomi Campbell have also joined the tributes to boxing legend Muhammad Ali after he died at the age of 74 on Friday.
Shortly after his death, Mike Tyson tweeted: "God came for his champion. So long great one. @MuhammadAli #TheGreatest #RIP "
Former boxing champion Oscar De La Hoya tweeted: "RIP muhammadali, a legend who transcended sport and was a true champion for all. #thegreatest #MuhammadAli."
And supermodel Naomi Campbell shared: "not the #greatest please no #may #muhammadali #rip #this such a sad day #hero to all of us".

Meanwhile, reality stars, musicians and actors have all added their voices to the stream of tributes.
Kendall Jenner shared a photo of him in the ring, and wrote: "What a legend. RIP."

And her father Caitlyn Jenner added: "Ali, you were generous every time I met you. Thank you for all you did for so many. Your memory will live on forever. #Olympicgold #GOAT."
While Kris Jenner wrote: "Rest in peace, champ. #thegreatest."


And Ali's former promoter Don King told CNN: "He's always been right there, Johnny on the spot, anything he could do for the benefit of mankind.
"Let us celebrate his life. This is not a time to mourn. This is a time to try to emanate the job he was doing and the burden he leaves behind for us to carry on, to remember that the people are the most important."
Ali, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease 32 years ago, is widely considered to be one of the greatest heavyweights in boxing history.

A statement read: "The Ali family would like to thank everyone for their thoughts, prayers, and support and asks for privacy at this time."
His biographer Thomas Hauser told the BBC that Ali was "beautiful inside and beautiful outside". He tweeted that Ali's death was "the passing of a legend".
Retired Irish boxer Barry McGuigan spoke about Ali's actions inside and outside of the ring, including his role in the civil rights movement and his refusal to fight in the Vietnam war.
He said he was "a remarkable human being".
"He was hugely inspirational for me and many fighters all over the world," he said.
"Everybody wanted to box because of him."
He said: "He was just so amazing in every way. More than anything else it was how humble and how brilliantly charismatic he was.
"He was a beautiful looking man, a beautiful looking individual and he had so much compassion."
He added: "He was the greatest sportsman there has ever been and we were very lucky that he chose boxing."

Ali's funeral will take place in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky.
Earlier his daughter, Laila Ali, shared a touching photo on social media and thanked fans for their support.
The 38-year-old posted on her official Facebook page: "I love this photo of my father and my daughter Sydney when she was a baby!
"Thank for all the love and well wishes. I feel your love and appreciate it!!"

Olympic legend Usain Bolt to be stripped of gold medal after Jamaican sprint relay team-mate Nesta Carter failed drug test


Usain Bolt could lose one of his six Olympic gold medals after a failed drugs test by Jamaican sprint relay team-mate Nesta Carter.
Carter - the sixth fastest man of all time over 100 metres - was named by the Jamaica Gleaner newspaper as having tested positive following a reanalysis of his 2008 Olympic Games sample .

The now 30-year-old ran the lead-off leg in a quartet which broke the world record in Beijing, giving athletics legend Bolt his third gold of those championships.
The pair combined to help successfully defend the title in London four years later.
The 2008 win will probably be scrubbed from the record books if Carter’s B sample confirms he had banned stimulant Methylhexaneamine.
That would see Bolt stand alone among the six fastest men of all time as not having tested positive for a banned substance.
But it would prove costly to his ambition of matching Carl Lewis’ tally of nine Olympic golds as even a triple-triple in Rio leaves him one short.
Although Methylhexaneamine has been on the World Anti-Doping Agency Code prohibited list since 2004, it was not until three years after the Beijing Olympics that it was reclassified to become a “specified substance” rather than merely a stimulant.
According to the Anti-Doping Database, 303 athletes have served bans for its use ranging from three months to two years.

Legendary boxer: Muhammad Ali dies age 74

After a two-day hospitalization, Muhammad Ali passed away on Friday night, June 3. The former world heavyweight boxing champion, 74, checked into a Phoenix, Arizona hospital earlier this week due to respiratory issue, which was worsened by his Parkinson's disease.

His family's spokesman Bob Gunnell has confirmed the sad news, saying in a statement, "After a 32-year battle with Parkinson's disease, Muhammad Ali has passed away at the age of 74. The three-time World Heavyweight Champion boxer died this evening."

Ali was born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. in Louisville, Kentucky in 1942. He began boxing at the age of 12 and shot to fame for winning light-heavyweight gold at the 1960 Rome Olympics. He converted to Islam in 1964 and later changed his name to Muhammad Ali.

The legendary athlete, also known as "The Greatest," eventually retired from boxing in 1981 after winning 56 of his 61 fights. Three years later, he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Prior to his death, Ali had been hospitalized several times in recent years, including once in late 2014 after suffering a severe urinary tract infection.

Ali is survived by his wife of 30 years Yolonda Williams as well as two sons and seven daughters, including retired boxer Laila Ali. The family has said his funeral will take place in his hometown of Louisville.

3 Jun 2016

Support role in for Muhammad Ali who is battling breathing problem in hospital


Support has flooded in for ailing Muhammad Ali as doctors battled his breathing problems.
The boxing legend was rushed to hospital suffering respiratory difficulties and fans took to social media to offer their prayers and thoughts.
Twitter user Glen posted: “Get well Muhammad Ali .... It’s been a year of celebrity deaths let’s hope it’s not too serious.”
Another begged “please make it” and added: “You are great man, so you deserve your life. Please don’t give up.”
Fan Justin wrote: “Get well soon Muhammad Ali... 2016 is not the year for heroes.” And one wellwisher said: “I Hope The Great One Muhammad Ali Is OK...”
Ali’s spokesman Bob Gunnell confirmed the former fighter was in hospital. He said: “Ali, who suffers from
Parkinson’s disease, is being treated by his team of doctors and is in fair condition.
“A brief hospital stay is expected. At this time, the Muhammad Ali family respectfully requests privacy.”
The setback comes 19 months after Ali was admitted to hospital after guests at his house in Scottsdale, Arizona, failed to wake him.
At the time sources said: “He wasn’t responding.
“He went to bed night, but didn’t wake up in the afternoon or evening the next day. He was sleeping for 24 hours.’
“They thought he might be too exhausted.”
The Olympic gold medalist had suffered a “mild case” of pneumonia but was discharged after a few days in hospital.
When he was released his daughter Rasheda Ali-Walsh said: “My daddy is a strong man. He’s so resilient and we’re all very grateful and blessed.”
However he was readmitted several weeks later in January 2015 suffering a severe urinary tract infection sparking further fears for his health among his millions of fans.
In November Ali’s close friend and former manager Gene Kilroy sparked concern when he described the boxer as “a prisoner in his own body”.
“It’s hard seeing him as he is today,” said Kilroy.
“He can just about walk and his speech is slurred. It takes huge effort for him to make the simplest communication now, but when he does, every word is worthwhile.
“But even now he has no fear. He says, ‘I’ll stay here as long as God wants me to. When my time comes I’ll have no regrets. I have achieved a lot.’”

Arsene Wenger will be in charge for a long term- Arsenal chief Ivan Gazidis


Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis has admitted the club is still planning for Arsene Wenger to be in charge for a long time to come.
The Gunners boss faced criticism towards the end of the season after another collapse in the Premier League title race.
A protest against Wenger was staged during a match against Norwich this season, with a minority of supporters holding up banners carrying the message: "Time to change."
The majority of fans rallied around Wenger during the match though, and Arsenal went on to secure a second-placed top flight finish for the first time in 11 years.
And Gazidis has revealed the club still holds the belief that Wenger is the right man to deliver trophies to the Emirates.
"The reason that Arsene is here is because he believes that he can deliver success," Gazidis told the Telegraph. "If either of us didn’t believe that we would not be constrained by nostalgia or longing; we would have to make a change."
Gazidis admits both parties are aware that Wenger, 66, can't carry on forever as manager, but that the club's immediate plans are all centred around the Frenchman.
“He’s in his mid-sixties, it’s natural to think about when his time here might come to an end, but the truth is nobody knows,” adds Gazidis.
“He is in fantastic shape. He is deeply engaged and excited. One of the biggest challenges we will face is the transition, whenever it happens, but that is not something we are going to be facing imminently. Obviously, he is going to be managing us next year and we are planning and making many decisions for the long term."

Selena Gomez cries onstage at Montreal concert

Selena Gomez got emotional onstage as her die-hard fans in Montreal showered her with so much love. Selenators attending her show in Montreal, Canada made the singer cry in front of them during a performance of her self-esteem anthem "Who Says".

Selena, looking pretty in a see-through white outfit and a messy braid, was almost finishing the song when everyone in the audience joined her for a massive sing-along. She was left speechless and seen wiping tears off her face while fans sang every single word.

"F**k," she inaudibly said at the end of the song before thanking fans in attendance for "spending your night with me." She added, "Whether you've been here from the beginning or now, it's just been such a crazy ride because you've seen me go through my ups and downs, and I couldn't be more grateful."

2 Jun 2016

Kris Jenner shares a throwback picture of young adorable kim on Instagram


The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star shared the cutest snap of a young Kim as she posed for what looks like her school photo.
And who can blame her for gushing over the cute kid - Kimmy certainly looks adorable with those huge brown eyes.
Despite the poker face, Kim is the sweetest kid as she wears a giant pink polka-dot ribbon in her hair.
"My little Kimberly! #TBT #family #love #throwback," she wrote in the caption.


The throwback is certainly a far cry from Kim's latest Instagram, which she posted earlier today to tease an upcoming shoot.

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1 Jun 2016

Young obese teacher lost 8 stone to inspire her pupils


A morbidly obese woman who was accused of going under the knife after shedding almost half her body weight has revealed the secrets of her dramatic weightloss.
Stunning Laura Micetich, 25, who shed an impressive eight stone, has undergone a miraculous transformation after splitting up with her boyfriend of four years.
The 25-year-old saw her weight soar to 21 stone having gorged on secret meals her entire life.
But after her ex broke up with her, six foot-tall Laura, who says her giant frame made her 'intimidating', decided to get fit.

The teacher from Jackson, Tennessee, USA, initially considered weight loss surgery.
But when she joined a gym and watched the first few pounds fall off she realised she could do it naturally.
And having documented her transformation on Instagram, Laura claims social media has been crucial in motivating her to lose weight.
Two years later and the beautiful brunette looks so different people accuse her of having surgery or taking weight loss pills.
Laura, who is known online as the Iron Giantess, said: "With my height and being that size, I was imitating.
"I struggled with binge eating and secretive eating.
"I would go to the fridge and find something I needed - it was a bit of addiction.
"It wasn't emotional eating, it was just something I did."
Laura said the turning point came when she started her teaching degree and wanted to lose weight to be a better role model for children.
She added: "I was going into a teaching degree and wanted to be a good role model the kids.
"I am a teacher and my size was the first thing the kids picked up on.
"It wasn't them being mean spirited, kids just have no problem being honest."
Laura switched to clean eating and started weight lifting. In just a year she had lost half her body weight.
She said:"People think I have had surgery but it was all natural. I worked really hard.
"I've even had people steal my photos and used it for weight loss pills claiming I used them to slim down but that's not true.
"There was no pills or surgery, just hard work.
"I think the weight lifting also helped me not to have lots of excess skin."

Kim Kardashian took to social media to tease fans with new Kimojis


The mother of two posted some photos of her new Kimojis which feature a lot of familiar faces with their hilarious facial expressions.

"New Kimoji's coming soon!!!!" Kim captioned a collage of North's angry side-eye. The mother of two then uploaded a collage of Kanye West's famous pout. "So many new good Kimojis launching tomorrow!" Kim captioned the photo. Kim also uploaded two more photos featuring Nori's confused face and Kanye laughing out loud. "MOOD #Kimoji," she wrote.
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A photo posted by Kim Kardashian West (@kimkardashian) on

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 Her mom Kris Jenner and her sisters Khloe Kardashian and Kylie Jenner also shared some pictures to promote the new Kimojis. Khloe uploaded an image of a Kim-alike girl going topless with her hair falling over her shoulders and covering her nipples. The girl flips the bird with her left hand while her right hand holds a smart phone.

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Kylie posted a collage of a Kimoji of herself with one eye half opened while the other one closed. "New Kimojis launch tomorrow," she captioned the picture. Meanwhile, Kris uploaded a collage of Kimoji featuring Kim's over-excited face. "O.M.G. New Kimoji's launching soon...? best ever @kimkardashian !!!#kimoji #mynewscreensaver," she wrote in the caption.
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31 May 2016

Parents of little boy who fell into gorilla enclosure get death threats


The parents of the boy who fell into a gorilla enclosure - resulting in the death of 17-year-old silverback Harambe - have been issued with death threats.
Staff at the zoo in Cincinatti, Ohio, shot the endangered primate fearing four-year-old boy Isaiah's life was at risk.
Now couple Michelle Gregg, 32, and Deonne Dickerson, 37, have been blasted by those angry at the endangered animal's tragic death.

One Twitter user wrote: "How about blaming the f*****g numb-nut parents. Shoot them not the Gorilla."
"I'm pro animals. Take better care of your 3yr old F*****G KID you lazy son of a b***h. Shoot the parents first then the gorilla. Rant over," wrote on furious tweeter.
Another said: "Feel for the gorilla. Didn't deserve to get shot. Shoot the s****y mum instead."
The couple, who reportedly have four children together, are now facing neglect charges over the incident in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Reporters outside the couple's Ohio home were turned away politely, with the family even said to have turned down a big money offer from a New York breakfast show as they shield themselves from the massive social media backlash.

30 May 2016

Dragon Queen Emilia Clarke reveals why she's still single


Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke is looking for love, but has made it difficult for herself over the years.
The British actress, who shot to fame as Daeynerys Targaryen in the hit HBO series, has had a hectic schedule in recent years – having landed lead roles in movies such as Terminator and Me Before You. This has prevented her from finding love.

In a new interview, the 29-year-old admitted she had an old-fashioned view of love.
She told the Sun on Sunday newspaper: "I kept thinking that for clarity of mind, I had to be in one place. Then I realised that's not how this life is going to work. It makes romance absolutely impossible.
"I'm soppy and I do like to believe that when the right person comes along, it will work, because you want to make it work. Everyone else seems to manage it."

Fast and Furious 8 Cast during first day on set


Universal Pictures has released a teaser video showing the cast of "Fast and Furious 8" during their first day on set. The video offers a first look at Vin Diesel, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris, Kurt Russell, Scott Eastwood, Jason Statham and Nathalie Emmanuel reprising their respective roles in the movie.

In the video, director F. Gary Gray is seen directing Jason. The cast members are seen goofing around while The Rock is touching his bicep. "Our crew comes together on the set of #F8. #FastFridays," reads the caption.
Tyrese shares on Instagram a group photo of him and fellow cast members. "It's true I do well brushing my teeth in the mornings - Having fun while making history....... #F8," he captions it. He adds a screenshot of the new teaser along with caption, "All of these muscles in one room....... And the ladies are running the show...... #GirlPower #F8."

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Kim Kardashian shows lot of skin in cleavage-baring dress while having lunch with hubby


Kim Kardashian can't stop showing off her impressive curves. The "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" star showed a lot of skin in a skintight outfit as she enjoyed lunch with husband Kanye West on Saturday, May 28.

The mother of two wore a tangerine dress with plunging neckline which put her ample cleavage on display and cutouts which showed off her amazing waist. She teamed the sexy dress with a furry purse and a pair of gray strappy heels with a bright denim jacket drapped on her shoulders. She hid her face in a big sunglasses.

The 35-year-old star was photographed outside a restaurant in Nobu, Malibu as she and her husband made their way from their car to the restaurant. The 38-year-old rapper was seen wearing a white T-shirt and ripped jeans complete with gray boots. It's the second time the pair enjoyed an outing in Nobu after celebrating Scott Disick's 33rd birthday there on Thursday, May 26.

Liam Hemsworth admits his separation from Miley Cyrus was hard


Liam Hemsworth kind of confirms his current relationship status with Miley Cyrus. In an interview with GQ Australia, the 26-year-old actor says of their reconciliation, "People will figure it out, they already have... They're not dumb."

"I guess when I feel something, then I just feel it and I go for it," Liam explains, "I make my decisions about what's going to make me happy, what I think is right and what I want to do - and I don't worry too much outside of that."

The "Independence Day: Resurgence" actor admits that his separation from Miley in 2013 "was hard" for him. "Of course it was hard, man," he explains, "But at the time we were going in different directions and it's just what needed to happen. We were both super young and it was a good decision at the time - we both needed that."

In another interview with American Airline's American Way Magazine, Liam reveals that he doesn't want to read anything about his relationship with Miley. "Look, my private life is my private life and, you know, it's important to me to keep it private," he shares.

"I used to [read the Liam-Miley gossip], but what's the point? Everything that is written is made up," the star of "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2" continues, "They don't know. They don't know what's going on. Story after story gets made up and that's all they can write, but they don't know."

27 May 2016

Taylor Kinney gives Lady GaGa ultimatum to decide on their wedding


Lady GaGa and Taylor Kinney have been engaged since February 2015, but there's no sign that they're going to walk down the aisle anytime soon. Rumor has it, the singer can't make up her mind on a wedding date and venue, and it has turned into a serious issue for the couple.

"She switches from Hawaii to Italy from week to week," a source tells Life & Style. "Taylor wanted to be hands-on and involved with all the planning, but he's given up." The "Chicago Fire" hunk recently said he had no specific request for the big event except for food, "just good food."

The 34-year-old actor has reportedly become frustrated with the wedding planning that seems to show little if not none progress. "Taylor is usually laid-back when it comes to wedding planning, but he's become so frustrated, it's causing real trouble," the source additionally claims. "He's even given GaGa an ultimatum - he told her it's now or never!"

Chris Brown shares lovely pictures of Royalty to celebrate her birthday


Chris Brown is a proud dad to Royalty and he's never one shy away from letting everyone know it. The R&B singer took to Instagram early Friday morning, May 27 to share a bunch of cute photos of him and his baby girl as he wished her a happy 2nd birthday.

Breezy showed how Royalty is his splitting image with some pictures of him and the tot striking similar poses. One of the other pictures was taken from the music video of "Little More (Royalty)", a song from his latest album "Royalty".
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The 27-year-old star also gave his daughter a shout-out via an Instagram video. "Happy birthday RoRo! I love you babe," he excitedly said in the clip. "She's two! She's getting so big!"
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26 May 2016

Plugging mobile phone to computer exposes it to hackers


When your phone starts complaining that its battery is running low, you probably wouldn't think twice about plugging it into a computer to charge it up.
But security experts claim that this simple act could be enough to get you hacked.
According to researchers at Kaspersky Lab, plugging your iPhone or Android smartphone into a computer results in a whole load of data being exchanged between the two devices.
This could include the phone's name, the manufacturer, the device type, the serial number, firmware information, the operating system information, the file system and the electronic chip ID.
The amount of data sent varies depending on the device and the host, but each smartphone transfers the same basic set of information - like device name, manufacturer and serial number.
While this information may seem fairly innocuous, it is enough for a hacker to break into a smartphone and take control, according to Kaspersky.
Using a regular PC and a standard micro USB cable, the researchers were able to silently install a "root application" on a test smartphone, amounting to a total compromise of the device.


This is not the first time theft of data from a mobile connected to a computer has been observed.
This technique was used in 2013 as part of the cyberespionage campaign Red October . The Hacking Team group also made use of a computer connection to load a mobile device with malware.
In both of these cases, the hackers found a way to exploit the supposedly safe data exchange between the smartphone and the PC it was connected to.
By checking the identification data received from the connected device, the hackers were able to discover what device model the victim was using and then use this information to tailor their attack.
This would not have been as easy to achieve if smartphones did not automatically exchange data with a PC upon connecting to the USB port.
"The security risks here are obvious: if you’re a regular user you can be tracked through your device IDs; your phone could be silently packed with anything from adware to ransomware," warns Alexey Komarov, researcher at Kaspersky Lab.
It you're worried about getting hacked in this way, Kaspersky Lab says there are several ways to protect yourself:
  • Use only trusted USB charging points and computers to charge your device
  • Protect your mobile phone with a password, or with another method such as fingerprint recognition, and don’t unlock it while charging
  • Use encryption technologies and secure containers (protected areas on mobile devices used to isolate sensitive information) to protect the data
  • Install some kind of antivirus software that is capable of detecting malware even if a "charging" vulnerability is used.

Sex tape: Kanye West prepared to take legal action in case tape leaks


Kanye West is reportedly ready to go to war if one of his sex tapes leaks. According to HollywoodLife.com, the 38-year-old rapper has hired lawyers to fight against any potential leak.

"Kanye is fascinated by sex tapes, but he's not worried about any of his tapes leaking. What terrifies him is that one of his exes, or even a hook-up, might have filmed him at some point without his knowledge," a source told the site.

The site suggested that Kanye might do some "dirt" if there's someone who threatened to leak his sex tapes. "When he hears that people have tapes of him, that's the first fear that comes to mind. This is not something he takes lightly, his lawyers are all prepped to take aggressive action. If anything like that ever happens it will be war," the insider added.

The report followed a previous report by MediaTakeOut which stated that Kanye's sex tape just leaked. The site alleged that the video was taken in 2012 before Kanye dated Kim Kardashian. The video was said to feature Kanye engaging in a sexual activity with an African-American woman.

According to the site, in the video, "Kanye is seen PUTTING HIS BACK into every stroke. Dude was looking like an adult film star. And the woman, who was VERY well built, seemed to be really enjoying it."

The site later said that they couldn't show any of the screenshots or the footage, but the clip would probably surface online soon.

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