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The attackers used a range of techniques to infect targets with malware, such as via malicious Word documents, fake removable devices leading users to malicious folders, and fake antivirus vendor icons that led to executable files. The group relied on users’ familiarity with the Windows folder icons and the File Explorer interface to dupe victims into running malicious executables. Dubbed Aoqin Dragon by researchers at SentinelLabs, the group’s prime targets were organizations in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, including Australia, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Vietnam....

Previous reports suggest that the company is developing Android-powered smartphone which will be known as “Nokia P” and this will be company’s high-end smartphone featuring Snapdragon 835 chipset along with 6GB of RAM. Nokia P will have the 23-megapixel rear camera with Carl Zeiss lenses, and some earlier report suggests that high-end Nokia models will sport a 5.2inch or 5.5inch display and come with 2K(QHD) display. The company is also working with another smartphone that will be known as C1, and it is rumored to feature Snapdragon 830 chipset....

The latest update for the Mozilla Firefox browser adds a new shortcut button that users can pin to their desktop to automatically go to private browsing mode whenever they want – and without needing to start the browser in regular mode first. The design of private browsing mode has also been changed; it now defaults to dark mode and a prominent logo has been added, so it’s easier for users to see that they’re browsing privately....

For many holdovers, however, a traditional landline is not just a nostalgic security blanket but it actually has one big advantage over mobile phones – emergency services calling. It still holds true that landlines are more reliable in emergencies since copper phone lines have their own power supplies and won’t go down in case a blackout occurs. (Note: This might change soon though since landline providers are upgrading their equipment with newer technology that requires backup batteries during power outages instead....

On Wednesday, researchers from Cado Security published their findings on Denonia, malware currently being used in targeted attacks against Lambda. According to Cado Security, this cloud service – used by SMBs and enterprise players worldwide – is now at risk of infection by the malware strain. Not to be confused with Lambda ransomware, in what the cybersecurity researchers believe is the first known public case, a sample of the malware was found that, despite having the file name python, is written in the Go programming language....

In just a few months, the VPN apps have gained widespread usage in bypassing country restrictions to access blocked services. VPNs or Virtual Private Networks are also among the best security tools a web surfer can have. VPN encrypts your incoming and outgoing traffic making you entirely anonymous. However, people always look for free VPN apps to bypass website restrictions. Right now there are tons of free VPN tools available on the internet which claims to hide your online identity....

— Evan Blass (@evleaks) January 27, 2017 Just a few days ago we saw a real image, or at least that’s what it seemed, where the full design of the Samsung Galaxy S8 was shown, even its back, which paradoxically is very similar to the one of this render that is leaked now, if not identical. No doubt it is an image that could well belong to the press kit Samsung Galaxy S8, as you see it is a render shows us the full design of Samsung Galaxy S8 both its front and rear....

While crypto-currency pushes blockchain technologies’ limits and makes the headlines, financial services companies are known for their conservative approach to software development. That doesn’t mean they’ve been unfriendly to Linux and open source. It’s been quite the opposite. For example, high-frequency trading was born from open-source software in the late 2000s, and in the same years, the world’s stock exchanges moved to Linux. What’s been changing more recently is that the world’s money managers are now creating as well as using open-source software....

Enter the HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook, a 2-in-1 convertible that’s powered by a 12th Generation Intel Core processor and is the first Chromebook to feature a haptic touchpad and Intel’s vPro IT tech. You’re getting all of that, plus a sleek, matte-finish exterior, for a starting price of $1,149. What? Were you expecting it to cost less? That’s the appeal of the HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook; It’s a no-compromise, Google-powered laptop that functions as well as it looks....

For a limited time, the first 10,000 consumers who are approved for the card will instantly get a $200 Instacart gift card, plus one year of Instacart+. Following the first 10,000 cardholders, new cardholders will earn an automatic $100 Instacart credit and one free year of Instacart+. Instacart+ benefits include free delivery on orders over a certain size, reduced Instacart service fees, credit back on eligible pickup orders, and other exclusive benefits....

If you had to match paint colors to an existing surface in the old days, it meant taking a swatch off the wall and returning to the hardware store so a worker could give you their best guess. These days, professionals use handy gadgets like the Nix Mini Color Sensor to detect the perfect shade. And during this Spring Refresh sale, ZDNet readers can take an extra $10 off the already discounted price....

Introduced in September 2012 with the iPhone 5, the 8-pin Lightning connector replaced the 30-pin connector previously used on iPhones and iPods. There’s a lot to like about Lightning – it’s a solid, well-made connector that has stood the test of time – but at almost ten years old, it’s had a good run, even if European Union lawmakers hadn’t set their sights on its eradication. So where does this leave Apple?...

Not everyone side loads videos onto their smartphone, of course. In highly connected cities, it’s usually possible to get access to most video content on the likes of YouTube and Vimeo by streaming directly over Wi-fi, LTE or even HSDPA data. However, even the smuggest streamaholic will look rather silly when they’re next on a train ride between two cities and their data connection is slower than a snail on valium....

Regular mobile leaker 91mobiles revealed the claimed Apple Watch Pro CAD renders showing a larger display than previous Apple Watch Models. So far, most of the details about the Apple Watch Pro, which Apple is expected to reveal at its “Far Out” event, have come from Bloomberg’s Apple watcher, Mark Gurman. He’s previously reported it should have about a seven percent larger display than normal Apple Watch models and that it takes aim at Garmin’s high-end rugged watches....

On Friday, just under three months after declaring his intent to purchase Twitter and take it private, Musk said he is backing out of the deal. Twitter’s board quickly responded that it was prepared to take legal action to ensure the deal closes at a price of $54.20 per share. “Musk refuses to honor his obligations to Twitter and its stockholders because the deal he signed no longer serves his personal interests,” the company said in its suit, filed in the Delaware Court of Chancery....

Let me tell you, Ovidiy Stealer malware is actually a credential stealer which is marketed in the Russian-speaking region. The ovidiy stealer malware is on the rise and the original samples were discovered in June 2017. The growing numbers of Ovidiy stealer clearly indicate that cyber criminals are adopting this malware which is traded at a price of 450-750 Rubles ( $7- 13 USD) for one build. Proofpoint researchers claimed that the file of Ovidiy stealer is crypted to ‘thwart analysis and detection’ Ovidiy Stealer malware can easily dodge the antivirus or other security programs....

Previously we have seen Judy Malware infecting devices to generate large volumes of fraudulent clicks on ads, converting into revenue for their creators. Now, IT security researchers have discovered a new malware that is impossible to remove. Well, the new malware is essentially an Android package or APK masked as a system cleaner app named Ks Cleaner. Ks Cleaner forces users to download a security update. Once the update was installed, the malware can’t be removed from the system....

Every 10 years, the Census Bureau hires thousands of temporary workers across the country to get an accurate count of the population and housing. It’s called the Decennial Census and the information collected is important for a number of reasons. Needless to say, it’s quite an undertaking but a good way to earn some extra cash. And with the 2020 Census set to get underway in about two months, they’re hiring....

The popularity of some games can attract cybercriminals that attempt to scam its gamers with various tricks. This is what is happening with one of the most popular games today, Fortnite. Fortnite is currently one of the most popular games available, and crooks are attempting to exploit the interest in the forthcoming Fortnite Android to infect millions of fans. Fortnite is a co-op sandbox survival game developed by Epic Games and People Can Fly....

ACROSS 1 It’s A 51. It’s Android number one. (7,6) 7 Took to Twitter to christen its new truly wireless earphones. (4) 8 The Social Network gets its own Bitmoji. (6) 9 After the TV from Mi, it is now time for a TV from Me. (5) 10 Cheers, Moto Sangria. (4,4) 12 No updates for MiTV 4(55). (7,2) 15 The filter that gives the OnePlus 8 Pro X-Ray vision....