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PSA: always update your smartphone | Ratel RAT targets outdated Android phones in ransomware attacks in c/privacy@lemmy.world

[–] tomjs 9 points 11 months ago

It's ironic that this website is being posted here. The amount of ads is atrocious, and the scrolling looks like 10fps. Privacy much...

Finland’s free contraception initiative reduces teen abortions by 66% in c/europe@feddit.de

[–] tomjs 1 points 11 months ago

In the UK (at least from what I know from sex education), they're actually pretty popular. They're a good method of contraception.

In case you missed it: Bank info-stealing malware found in 90+ Android apps with 5.5M installs in c/technology@lemmy.world

[–] tomjs 18 points 1 year ago

Go to Settings and search for Google Play Protect. Tap Scan, and if it results in No harmful apps found, you're safe.

Bike-friendly Paris votes on triple parking fees for SUVs in c/news@kbin.social

[–] tomjs 1 points 1 year ago

Only very few. The only one that comes to mind is the Audi Q3, but it's actually a relatively safe car with a 5 star safety rating. Still... it's an SUV.

What's the best type of food to eat in a shower? in c/nostupidquestions@lemmy.world

[–] tomjs 1 points 1 year ago

So how do we give awards on here?

Bike-friendly Paris votes on triple parking fees for SUVs in c/news@kbin.social

[–] tomjs 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

The tariff only applies to diesel and petrol vehicles that weigh over 1.6 tonnes, and electric vehicles that weigh over 2 tonnes. Read the post.

This isn't a rule, its just something worth knowing if you speak or write english in c/196@lemmy.blahaj.zone

[–] tomjs 2 points 1 year ago

I hate the fact that you're right