Wednesday, August 10, 2022

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Pegasus spyware maker NSO Group has a large European presence, with at least 22 active contracts with 12 out of 27 members, according to a report by Ha'aretz. Representatives of the European Parliament Committee of Inquiry on Pegasus spyware recently visited Israel and learned from NSO personnel that the company has active contracts with 12 European Union members, as ...

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Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Battle System Guide: Arts, Combos and More Explained - CNET

Here's everything you need to know about Xenoblade Chronicles 3's battle system.

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Samsung could sell its newly launched Galaxy Z Fold 4 smartphone in India in September, according to company sources cited by PTI. The company is yet to announce pricing for the Galaxy Z Fold 4 smartphone in India. The company also launched the Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro on Wednesday at its Galaxy Unpacked event.

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Microsoft has announced a new design for its OneDrive platform as it reaches a landmark anniversary.

Launched in 2007 initially as a document storage space, OneDrive developed into an all-encompassing cloud storage offering for photos, videos, and other types of media, with a number of tweaks over the past decade looking to ensure better file management and collaboration.

"Today, we’re celebrating the 15th anniversary of OneDrive," the company wrote in a Microsoft 365 blog post. "We’d like to take a moment to thank you for using OneDrive, whether you’re tackling a big project at work, planning a family reunion, backing up important content to your new device, or connecting with friends and loved ones through photos and videos."

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As part of its latest update, Microsoft OneDrive will now highlight your most relevant and recently used files in a similar manner to Google Drive, in the hope that it can save you some time in digging around for them.

While suggestions can be helpful, Microsoft has added file type filters in the ‘Recent’ view, in recognition that some workers may need access to a large number of files at any given time. If you desperately need daily access to an area of your drive, or you just prefer to be hyper-organized, specific libraries can be pinned to the ‘Quick access’ section on the left hand side of OneDrive’s homepage.

Additionally, in the style of Google Drive which has been around for almost precisely a decade, OneDrive’s new Activity column will “[surface] the most recent, unseen edits, and comments on your shared documents.” It’s visible from the ‘My files’ view, and is designed to make real-time collaboration a little easier.

OneDrive Teams redesign 2022

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OneDrive sharing

Microsoft’s services extend beyond OneDrive, with business users often straddling SharePoint and Teams borders, too. Continuity has historically been somewhat lacking, which Microsoft hopes with its new summer 2022 update it will be able to rectify.

Sharing controls are also more in tune across the web services, with a more “robust way to grant access to information, set granular sharing controls, see everyone you’ve shared files with and manage access settings across individuals and groups.” This is a move that could be seen as a counteraction against Google, which also recently tweaked its sharing sheet.

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OneDrive photos

The company’s final update is designed to take on the curated libraries seen in the likes of iCloud Photos, and involves “[bringing] all your memories into a private, invitation-only feed that you can share with family and friends.” 

Much like Apple’s offering, comments and reactions take centre stage in this new photo sharing view.

Strangely, the updates have arrived in Australia first, with the United States and other countries to follow later this year. Users will be able to access the changes across the OneDrive mobile app for Android and iOS, as well as in their web browser.



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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

State Tax Rebates: These States Are Sending out Checks in August - CNET

Starting this week, Colorado residents are getting rebate checks for up to $1,500. Is your state issuing inflation relief payments, too?

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Burger King customers around the world were left baffled after opening their email inboxes to find a blank receipt from the fast food restaurant chain. 

It would seem that the company mailed everyone - not just people with an account, but most likely people in the marketing database, too - a completely blank receipt. Some people even got multiple receipts. 

While the initial thought was that the company suffered a data breach, and that customer data was being leveraged in a widespread phishing attack, it is most likely just a blunder from the company, given that the emails were sent from the company’s main promotional marketing email address.

Keeping quiet

In any case, it’s all just speculation, as Burger King is yet to make any official statement, with the company’s Twitter account yet to acknowledge the incident.

TechRadar Pro has contacted the company for comment.

With phishing being as widespread as it is, and capable of causing real, financial damage, one can never be cautious enough with emails. Cybercriminals often impersonate big brands, not just in the fast food industry, but in other industries as well, with the likes of Amazon, DHL, Microsoft, Apple, and others, being frequently used to distribute malware, or steal sensitive data from customers and clients.

To spot a phishing email, the recipient must be extra careful, double-checking the sender email address for any typos or suspicious characters (sometimes Apple will be spelled with a capital i instead of a lowercase L), as well as the email’s body for typos or other mistakes. Also, phishing emails always carry a sense of urgency, to force the victim into action without thinking twice. That being said, phishing emails are usually threatening with account locks, fund lock-ups, blocked parcels, etc. 

Emails with links and buttons are also a potential red flag. Recipients should double-check the hyperlinks before clicking anything, to make sure they’re not being redirected to a third-party landing page. Simply hovering over the hyperlink would sometimes suffice.

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The government is said to be considering removal of the requirement for international passengers to upload their Covid vaccine certificate or RT-PCR negative report to the government's Air Suvidha portal. Global passengers may soon be able to simply fill up a self-declaration, which is currently mandatory in addition to the uploading of the document on the portal, tha...

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Coachbuilt Bentley Mulliner Batur Will Preview EV Design Language - CNET

While this new hand-built grand tourer likely won't be electric itself, its styling will influence Bentley's production EVs.

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Apple AirPods of all flavors might see USB-C charging cases in 2023.

Noted analyst and generally reliable rumor monger Ming-Chi Kuo tweeted on Tuesday that he expects "Apple will launch USB-C-capable charging cases for all AirPods models in 2023."

If accurate, this comes as something of a surprise because most rumors point to no new AirPods with charging cases next year.

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Unsurprisingly, Kuo adds that the AirPods Pro 2 we've been clamoring for since last year, and that we expect before the end of this year, will still use Apple's proprietary lighting port technology.

There was a time when Apple's deep reinvestment in lightning port architecture was such that we couldn't imagine it leaving it behind on any product lines. Now, after Apple has slowly swapped lightning for USB-C ports on iPads of almost all sizes, uses it across its MacBook Air and MacBook Pro lines, and has introduced the port on some of its new charging bricks, it's safe to assume Apple is open to adding it to other peripherals.

Whether or not Apple introduces USB-C on AirPods Pro 2, which are expected to offer more fitness tracking features and high-rez music support, may come down to the status of the lightning port on Apple iPhones.

Currently, all iPhone models use the lightning port and there is no indication that Apple is ready just yet to give up on it for the anticipated iPhone 14.

No stopping progress

Make no mistake, the lightning port's days are numbered, not only because Apple may be ready to upgrade to the potentially speedier USB-C port but because Apple is under intense pressure to use industry-standard ports across its devices.

The European Union has set an autumn 2024 deadline for the adoption of the USB-C charging technology across all devices. Apple isn't happy, claiming such a move can stifle innovation, but it'll likely comply to avoid stiff fines.

AirPods gaining the USB-C port for all cases by 2023 is right on schedule and, we're betting, could be followed by a fall 2024 release of an iPhone 16 with USB-C ports. Obviously, the rumored iPhone 15 in 2023 is just as likely for that port switchover. Earlier this year, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman claimed Apple was testing iPhones with USB-C charging ports for a 2023 release.

Whatever happens, it appears that the next set of AirPods cases will be ready for the updated charging technology.

If you want to choose from among some excellent Bluetooth earbuds that already support USB-C, check out our wireless earbuds buying guide.



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Monday, August 8, 2022

Splatoon 3 Nintendo Direct Stream Set for Aug. 10 - CNET

Nintendo is offering a closer look at its upcoming Switch shooter this Wednesday.

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This No-Strings-Attached Amazon Deal Knocks $277 Off the Galaxy S22 Ultra - CNET

This is one of the best Galaxy S22 deals you'll find that doesn't require you to trade in another device or activate a new line of service.

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Over the weekend, ESPN broadcast a replay of a recent esports event that saw the world’s most advanced Microsoft Excel users go head-to-head in a knockout tournament.

Organized by the people behind the Financial Modeling World Cup, the Excel “All-Star Battle” took place back in May. It began with eight competitors, who went up against one another in a series of spreadsheet-based challenges until eventually a champion was crowned.

The action might have been difficult to follow for mere mortals, if not for the live commentary, player interviews and post-tournament analysis, all of which were delivered with an enthusiasm to rival any other sports coverage. The internet loved it.

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The next big esport?

ESPN has a long-standing reputation for embracing non-traditional sporting events, including esports. The network launched its coverage back in 2015, before becoming the first to broadcast an esports event in a prime time slot three years later.

It hasn’t all been plain-sailing for ESPN – the company had to call time on its daily esports coverage for cost-cutting reasons at the height of the pandemic - but the continued willingness to embrace events like the Excel Esports All-Star Battle show the broadcaster plans to stay the course.

It might come as a surprise to some that there is an appetite for a spreadsheet-based esports tournament, but the rise of streaming culture has proven there’s a market for pretty much anything.

The comments section of the live YouTube broadcast of the All-Star Battle was full of people proposing strategies, cheering on the competitors and generally expressing their delight at the contest.

“If you’d told me 20 years ago that we would all be watching Excel competitions, I’d have thought you were crazy,” said Bill Jelen, one of the commentators, as the event was coming to a close.

“But it’s actually fascinating to watch these people come up with different ways to solve problems - and solve them really quickly. And these same formulas and logic could be used to solve everyday business problems.”

Microsoft Excel competitions might not rise to the top of the Twitch rankings any time soon, but you might just find they capture your imagination in a way you didn’t expect. The next event in the calendar: the FMWC Open in early October. 



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Infamous North Korean threat actor Lazarus Group has been spotted attempting to lure blockchain developers with fake job offers laden with malware

Cybersecurity researchers from Malwarebytes have discovered a new campaign in which Lazarus assumes the identity of Coinbase, one of the world’s biggest and most popular cryptocurrency exchanges.

The criminals then reach out to blockchain developers with a job offer for the role of “Engineering Manager, Product Security", and even conduct a few interviews, to make the whole campaign more believable. At one point, however, the attackers will share a file, seemingly a PDF, with details on the alleged job position. The only thing this file has with a PDF is the icon, however, as it’s, in fact, an executable - Coinbase_online_careers_2022_07.exe. Besides the .exe, the threat actor will also deploy a malicious DLL.

Fake job offers galore

These files will then connect to GitHub, which servers as a command & control (C2) server, which shares further instructions on how to best infect the endpoint

The “fake job offer” type of attack is nothing new. In fact, the biggest crypto theft of all time, a $600 million-heavy attack on the Ronin bridge, happened in the same manner. One of Ronin’s developers was approached, via LinkedIn, by someone pretending to be a headhunter looking for quality developers.

One thing led to another, and the victim ended up downloading a weaponized PDF file which eventually gave the attackers the keys to Ronin’s kingdom. 

The FBI pointed its finger to Lazarus Group for this attack, as well. Regardless of if it ends up being true or not, this threat actor is by no means a stranger to fake job offers. The group has already used General Dynamics and Lockheed Martin for the same purpose. 

Lazarus usually attacks banks, cryptocurrency exchanges, NFT marketplaces, and sometimes people known for holding a heavy bag of cryptocurrencies.

Via: Bleeping Computer



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Prime Video: The 31 Absolute Best TV Shows to Watch - CNET

The new Prime Video series A League of Their Own premieres this week.

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Ask Farnoosh: Should I Recession-Proof My Finances By Paying Down Debt or Saving More? - CNET

On her Friday podcast, CNET Money Editor-at-Large Farnoosh Torabi discusses emergency savings, credit card debt, physician mortgages and CNET's new Recession Help Desk.

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