How To Avoid ATM Skimmers

A lot of people are now victims of this syndicate that has been a huge bum. This issues is really quite alarming since if you are careless your money will be taken away. Atm skimming is a critical issue for people and also for the bank.
It doesn't randomly hit individuals but only those irresponsible atm holders. People who are not careful enough on the places and ATM they withdraw are the common victims.

SO WHAT IS ATM CARD SKIMMING?

Copying the information of your atm using a magnetic strip without the consent of the owner. The information details would be used to create a fake/clone atm card. And when the necessary information are now being stolen the next phase would be stealing your savings.

How the procedure works?

Scammers attach skimming devices the same size of the ATM/Credit Card. And when the user inserts the card it captures the information. At the same time when scammers also installed different devices to capture the PIN number of the card user.

Usually scammers would use small camera to record the 4 digit pin. Or they also alter the keypad by inserting a fake keypad that automatically saves the Pin number of the user.

How To Avoid being an ATM SKIMMING VICTIM?

• Be responsible and careful enough when you withdraw
• Cover the keypad the moment you will type your secret pin combination
• Don't withdraw on those rarely guarded Atm machines. Since scammers can easily install anything they want on those ATM's without security/bank authorities interference.
• Try to touch the keypad and try mo move it. Since if something is attached on it(fake keypad) you will notice it.
• Wipe the keypad or use a tissue after you use the ATM machine.
• Inspect the ATM and other areas for unusual appearance 
• If anything is suspicious on that ATM machine find another one and don't transact.

Here are some of the pictures that a certain ATM machine have skimming devices installed.

 FAKE KEYPAD
The moment the user types the pin combination. It automatically saves the pin. Try to feel the keypad and try to move it. This will allow you to notice if something is installed.



HIDDEN CAMERA ON BROCHURE'S
Criminals would attach something on brochures. A tiny camera would be installed on it to record necessary information's

Importance of System Restore

Here are some of the reasons why System Restore is quite useful and helpful.

1.)When you get into sort of trouble like being infected with a virus today. And in worse scenario your anti-virus can't remove/heal the infected files. Stop trying to fix things the hard way since you can restore your computer the day when it was working properly. Or when it was not being infected by viruses and marlware's.

You can choose a certain day when it didn't have the virus. In my case I usually create a restore point every when a necessary updates have been done. And  when a certain program and driver installation had been made.

2.) Having system restore as your backup can save you time. Instead of consuming it by performing a full scan that would take more than 30 mins or more depending on the speed of your computer and the size of your HDD.

 3.)If you are infected by a virus system restore adds to your options of choices in order to fix the problem.

Usually if you are infected by a virus here are your possible choices and basic actions.

• Scan your computer with your updated Anti Virus. Some anti virus can't detect and can't fix a certain virus especially if the anti-virus is not updated.
• Install another anti-virus and try to fix/remove the trojan, worm,virus, malware. (usually you need to install it during safe mode. Since some virus would not allow you to install new programs when your unit is infected)
• Use System Restore
• Reformat your computer(Last resort when all else fail)

At least you added another option and choice in your steps in fighting off this viruses and malwares. Since no one wants to do that formatting procedure that would delete your important files.

And in just a click your computer would be working the same day you left it. And it would be back to normal so that you can continue using it.

Manila is drowning again

When Maring typhoon hit Manila it drowned againt he capital city of the Philippines. It caused havoc and flooded all areas of Manila were in thousands of residents suffered. It rained hard and water from river banks immediately overflowed.

Residents from nearby canals and living near bridges were easily flushed away. Some of them manage to survive because some of them evacuated when the water was still rising. People lost their homes and shelter while others stood their ground trying to hope that the rain would stop.

The floods covered a large scale of Manila that if you look at it from an aerial view you are witnessing a drowning city. Homeless people are shivering from cold and suffering from hunger. As some of them are seeking temporary shelter were water would soon claim where they are standing.

 It was last 2009 when ONDOY caused a very destructive flood. It was one of the worse and most disturbing scene that happened.  click here to view the ONDOY tragedy.

And now it happened again after 4 years were in the city of Manila is back on that same scenario.

People lost their houses. Some of their cars and vehicles parked along the street are now submerged and filled with dirty flood. Some of them are even covered with mud and have garbage's inside.

A lot of classes and work are suspended. And volunteers and rescuers try to help others by giving them food and helping them evacuate their current location that are being harassed by flood.

I hope the government of the Philippines would do something about this. Since calamity like this would soon be experienced if their are no actions that are seriously implemented to solve it.

How Terrible are captcha now a days?

One of the most annoying things on the internet today are this random generated captcha. I know the purpose for it but is it really necessarily to be hard?

I came to realize this captch thing is gonna kill the users on the internet. It can turn off user friendly interest at the same time it makes a site's interaction worse. Websites that would allow visitors to comment would find it difficult if you have this kind of captcha.

It's really a bit hard to read and figure the things being shown. And the worse part is that their is no button to generate another captcha. The text are blurry and you can't even zoom it in.

Here is another mind blowing captcha that you don't want to try(see pic below)

Seriously how are you gonna input this kind of captcha? This consumes a lot of time and users would loss interest on a certain site because of this. And if the site is an ecommerce site it could be one of the reason that the sales would drop down.

Who would purchase their items on that certain site when it all gives to the users are pain in the eyes. Seeing this impossible captch to solve and read makes someone irritated for a while.

Smart Gilas Philippines Defeated South Korea of FIBA Asia 2013

The team Philippines will advance to the finals in FIBA Asia 2013 after defeating South Korea in a classic and passionate game. From start to the end it was a heart pounding game as the fans would seemingly enjoy every bit of action. Before Smart Gilas would face Iran in the Championship match they have to face a familiar foe in the court.

This rivalry  between Philippines and Korea has been one of the best games that FIBA Asia would have. Ever since from the start when these two teams collide you would expect one of the most thrilling games you will ever see.

Philippines men's basketball would always come up short when they are facing South Korea. And history tells it all from heart breaking loss to those controversial scenarios.

But this time it was different when the Philippine team would be relentless. Playing with a big heart and a hunger to peel off from those bitter past short comings.

For the past encounters between this two nations heart breaking loss are always felt by the Filipinos. All those bitter and heart fainting loss before just flashed out from my head.

Those memories were in clutch and crucial moments that could make your mouth shiver. How many times did South Korea bash the Filipino mens basketball team with in your face defeats. And for this game I thought it would be the same ending.

As soon as the game started the Philippines were troubled and were facing tremendous pressure. Naturalize player Marcus Douthit was forced to sit on the bench due to his injury as early as the first quarter. Other big men of the Philippines were also facing mild injuries such as De Ocampo and Pingris.

But the team played all out and gave all what they have. A very exciting game from start to finish neither each team would not give up. Both team would showcase their respond to whatever the opponent would bring into the court. From 3 points to jump shots and even blitz fast break points both of them would implement that.

The Philippine team being undersized would try to tight up their defense. Marc Pingris would take those rebounds while limping with his injury. While Jason Castro would set on an offensive blaze and rally to give Gilas the lead.

On the ending part of the game more comrades from Gilas would step up and contirbute. Ranidel De Ocampo would be the coolest guy that would execute his offense. Every play he makes would be as smooth as he make his offense work.

South Korea would hang on and could convert a 4 point play courtesy of Kim Min-Goo(#4) so the score is 73-72 in the dying minutes of the 4th quarter.  And then Gilas could not answer back with their own play while a fast break dunk was executed by LEE SJ. So when the Koreans took the lead(74-73) and all I can say was that "Here we go again..... a choke ending". 

On the returning play of Gilas they still can't convert and a foul was called on Pingris. Lee Seung-Jun(#14) would split his free throws so the score would be 75-73. Silence was felt inside the arena and seemingly worried faces are a common sight.

But In respond with the score 75-73 Mark Pingris shot that was suppose to be a goal tending. Instead the officials would not count it and Gilas would have the ball possession.

After the inbound Alapag would drill a 3 point shot after a successful screen that would give Gilas a 1 point lead. 75-76. But South Korea would respond at the other end when Kim Tae-Sool(#7) made his jump shot giving Korea another lead 77-76.

Ranidel De Ocampo would once again contribute after making a successful layup now the score is 78-77 in favor of Gilas. On the returning play Pingris would steal the ball after the Koreans failed to make a shot. On the other hand De Ocampo would drill a 3 point bomb after that steal giving Gilas a 4 point lead. 81-77.

Chants roar over the arena as fans jump off their feet with excitement. Excellent back to back play made by De Ocampo on defense and on offense.

With 1:14 mins left Yang Donggeun would be fouled on the returning play that would easily make his two free throws. (81-77)

1:10 mins left  and 6 seconds on the shot clock remaining. Bang! Jimmy Alapag would sink a cold blooded 3 point bomb stretching the lead and the score would be to 84-79.

Korea could not make another play on the returning end and from that moment broken hopes just vanished. As Jason Castro would cruise his way but would miss his layup. But Mark Pingris would clean his garbage and put back an easy two points.

An epic and classic ending that redeemed the nationals and brought both the players and fans to tears. But those tears weren't meant for sorrow endings but tears of joy and redemption.

Now Philippines would be participating the 2014 World cup so see you in Spain! :)

Gary David finally explodes! Gilas defeats Kazakhstan

Gary "El Granada" David had his best game on his life in the FIBA Asia 2013. The local hero finally explodes with his offense arsenal. Gary David started the game with an explosion sinking his first 3 shots beyond the arc. Every shot that Gary would make the crowd would roar louder.

Gilas would rally in the first quarter and pile up their lead easily. Gary David found his range and continued to explode his offensive arsenal. It took a while for Gary to get rid of his slum games when the Fiba Asia cup started.  The long awaited explosive needs that the fans were waiting finally happened in front of their eyes.

"Nagliliyab na kamay" Flaming hands said the commentator was also excited watching David's great performance. One of the most explosive players in PBA David Finally woke up and helped his team to win as the fans appreciated what he has done.

The benefit of shooting your basket consecutively is something that a player can build is confidence. Since as you keep making your shoot your confidence keeps on growing and developing. And that's what happened to Gary David's performance when he finally got his touch and game going on.

The stadium was like a pandemonium as each basket that Gary David would convert creates a louder chant. Gary David was able to establish his dominating performance and was the best player of the game finishing with 22 points.

Gilas would pull away this win with the final score 88-58. And would face Korea as they advance on the Semi-final round. Since Korea successfully defeated Qatar.

UFC 163 results Aldo Champion Phil Davis Controversial Win Against Lyoto Machida

Jose Aldo Vs Korean Zombie

Jose Aldo is still the Feather weight champion when he finished the fight against korean zombie in round 3. Aldo immediately established his dominance as soon as he  ignited his attack. I was a bit surprised that Jose Aldo didn't throw a lot of leg kicks which usually his trade mark.

Aldo kept doing and throwing those punches which would also hit his enemy. Mean while Aldo would catch those flying knee's that the Korean Zombie would throw at him. At the same time Aldo would clip and take the korean zombie to the ground.

In round 3 when the korean zombie attempted to throw punch combinations accidentally dislocated his shoulder. While he was trying to recover Jose Aldo unleashed his counter attacks and that made Aldo the winner and retained his title.

Lyoto Machida vs Phil Davis

In my own opinion and based on the match I have watched it was clear that Machida won this fight. Phil Davis had a hard time taking down Machida since Lyoto's take down defense was just amazing. Machida would be able to defend and counter Davis take down attempts.

Davis had some successful take down but it had less value since he was not able to dominate his enemy on the ground. Davis was not able to do some damage as soon as he was able to take down Machida.

Davis take down's have less value since he was not able to capitalize and establish some ground and pound. Machida even defended the submission that Davis had attempted to perform.

At the same time Machida would land significant strikes from counter punches to those leg kicks. Especially that leg kick that keep on hitting Davis head.

Several Times Machida stunned Davis when Lyoto landed those kicks. And they hit the head of Davis which could have a huge damage and impact. Plus on this fight Machida was the aggressor seeing him trying to push the phase and dictate the fight.

Machida got robbed on this and it was clear and what's worse was that you saw he was really trying his best to improve. Plus he got robbed in front of his home crown in Brazil which was a huge slap in the face.