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An infostealing malware campaign has been underway for at least three years, going completely unnoticed, Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has revealed.

The finding came after the company decided to take a closer look at the growing number of Linux-based attacks, which “can operate for years without being noticed by the cybersecurity community.”

This example in particular focuses on what appears to be a free download manager destined for use on Debian machines, which has been available in its malicious form since January 2020.

Debian download manager malware

Affected versions of the downloadable software contain an infected postinst script that is executed upon installation, which the analysts say contains comments in both Russian and Ukrainian.

Having downloaded and installed an infected version of the software for further investigation, Kaspersky’s workers reveal that a Bash stealer is deployed to collect information such as system information, browsing history, saved passwords, cryptocurrency wallet files, and credentials for cloud services - specifically, AWS, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Azure.

Fortunately, the researchers also revealed how the malicious version of the software had been distributed. They confirmed that the official website and its content had not been compromised, and actually, the infostealing version had been posted to online communities like Reddit and StackOverflow over a period of around two years.

The genuine makers of Free Download Manager have since been notified by Kaspersky, though at the time of writing, they had not responded.

According to Kaspersky, the threat actor targeted Linux machines specifically because they are much less frequently analyzed compared with Windows and macOS devices, simply due to popularity reasons. 

Still, there are some very easy steps that users can take to protect themselves online. Most importantly, users should only download from legitimate sources and check things like domains and email addresses against what has been verified as legitimate. Doing so would have saved victims from this case of malware.

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OM Digital Solutions recently discontinued the Olympus Tough TG-6 compact camera – a camera that still occupies top spot in our best waterproof cameras guide, four-years after its release. Now we see why, with the announcement of a successor, the OM System Tough TG-7.

It's a familiar package, with a different name (since Olympus was acquired by OM Digital Solutions). Core Tough-series features are virtually untouched; we still have a 12MP 1/2.3-inch sensor (that's a similar sensor size to your average smartphone), a 25-100mm F2.0-4.9 lens equipped with super-macro focusing, plus class-leading build quality that includes IPX8-rated waterproofing up to 15m.

OM System Tough TG-7 price and release date

The list price of the TG-7 on the OM System website is £499.99 – that's a 25% mark up from the launch price of the TG-6, while shipping commences from Sep 20. There's loads of add-on accessories available that make the TG-7 an even more versatile stills camera, too many to sensibly list here.

So what's new? Its ports are brought up to today's standards, including USB-C connectivity for charging. Interval and timelapse modes have been added, too. Elsewhere, there's not a whole lot different going on – which is no bad thing because the Tough TG-6 also sits pretty in our best travel camera guide. We still get a rugged build, built-in GPS (which I’ll get onto), and photography versatility that also includes a plethora of add-on accessories for various photography scenarios, such as underwater housing.

The TG-7 could now be the camera to throw in the bag for outdoorsy family vacation photos. It's more versatile for photography than the best GoPros and many of the best action cameras, but less so for video, even though it shoots 4K / 30p from the full width of the sensor, and now includes a new vertical video setting, too. 

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Analysis: Built for adventure

I recently wrote about how the DJI Osmo Action 4 convinced me that action cameras beat mirrorless for vacations, and that’s certainly true if you’re primarily shooting video. But if you’re more into photography, then arguably a tough camera like the new TG-7 is your best choice.

Whether you’re on the beach, going for a swim, or hiking up a mountain – you'll want a tough camera that you don't have to worry about, one that keeps out water and grit, like the TG-7. Like the previous model, it also has built-in GPS, compass, thermometer and barometer, meaning you can map out your trip and pin your photos taken en route with precise location, plus data such as altitude. It’s super helpful stuff – albeit power hungry – not usually found in a camera.

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And the TG-7 is a different proposition to the Hero 12 Black and Osmo Action 4 – fixed-lens cameras equipped with powerful in-body image stabilization. It can’t match those cameras for videos on the move – you won’t strap it to the handle bars of an off-road bike for smooth video – but it is a more versatile photography camera, with a decent zoom range, plus a fantastic macro photography setting.

If you haven’t spent all your money on the camera – which has a 25% premium over the TG-6 – add-on accessories include underwater housing that extends waterproofing depths to 45m, and a ring light that fixes around the lens and can add a little fill light for punchy macro shots.

The lack of any real digital camera action since the shift from Olympus to OM System is ominous, and there might not be a whole lot new to say about the TG-7, but it’s a safe bet to replace the TG-6 in our various buying guides, and we’ll confirm that once our upcoming in-depth review is complete.

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Amazon has announced plans to help make running physical stores just as easy as it has made running online stores.

The launch of Supply Chain by Amazon will see the ecommerce giant collect your inventory from manufacturing sites around the world before shipping it across borders and handling customs clearance on your behalf.

From here, Amazon promises to look after ground transportation and store your inventory in bulk while keeping your shelves full at Amazon facilities and other locations.

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The company hopes that by taking care of the logistics, businesses can focus on more important aspects, such as developing new products and driving profitability.

Most noteworthy is the use of machine learning to predict which locations need restocking and when in an effort to keep products as close to customers as possible so that they can be available via same- and next-day delivery. Amazon reckons having these fast delivery methods available increases FBA unit sales by 15%.

While the company has proudly discussed its own network several times in recent months, business owners will also benefit from the Partnered Carrier Program, allowing them to benefit from Amazon-like delivery services from third parties “at up to 25% lower costs compared to alternatives.”

The company also looks to be scrapping fourth-quarter peak pricing for Amazon Warehousing Distribution, which has been a sticking point for many businesses during the busy holiday period. Companies can now expect to pay $0.42 per cubic foot year-round, compared with $0.87 for FBA standard-size storage and $2.40 at peak times. It also allows them to book long-term bulk storage for even larger discounts.

Amazon has not provided specific details with regard to the cost of Supply Chain by Amazon, but says that “increased efficiency, reduced storage costs, and significant discounts on AGL shipments” can all be expected compared with using each service individually.

Business owners can explore the firm’s webpage for more detail to see whether it suits their needs.

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What's the story?

The iPhone 15 Pro might inhabit a slightly awkward place in the iPhone 15 range this year. While the standard iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro Max got some really big upgrades, the Pro has slightly less to shout about.

That's not to say that the phone, which was announced at today's Apple September event, is without merit. It still gets some neat new features and will be available for a decent-looking price of $999 /  £999 / AU$1,849 for the 128GB model when it goes on sale next Friday (September 22). Here's all the info.

What do I need to know about it?

The big story with the iPhone 15 Pro - check out our ongoing Apple event 2023 live blog for the very latest - is that it gets the new Action button in place of the traditional mute switch. This can be used to trigger custom actions such as swapping between camera modes without delving into menus.

Design-wise, it gets more curved sides which are now crafted from titanium plus thinner edges, and of course as with the other iPhone 15 models it now charges via USB-C rather than Apple's Lightning cable. 

There's also an updated A17 Pro chipset and and it will be available in four titanium colors. But though the cameras get some upgrades too, you only get 3x zoom on the telephoto sensor, compared to 5x on the Pro Max.

What do we think of it?

While it may not have any headline-grabbing upgrades beyond the Action button (and possibly USB-C), there's enough here to make it a contender for our best phones list all the same.

That's because the iPhone 14 Pro was an excellent device which we said "may be the perfect iPhone" and much of that remains true here. It still offers more than the base iPhone 15 - for instance the extra telephoto camera and the more powerful processor - but without the extra size and price of the Pro Max. It could still be the best option for most people. 

We've not yet been hands-on with the iPhone 15 Pro, but look out for our early verdict soon.

Further reading

• iPhone 15: everything you need to know
• iPhone 15 Pro: everything you need to know
• iPhone 15 Pro Max: everything you need to know
• iPhone 15 Plus: everything you need to know

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Samsung has inadvertently leaked its upcoming Galaxy Buds FE (Fan Edition) as the tech giant recently published the wireless earbuds’ official user manual on its German website. What’s more is the document is entirely in English.

Initially discovered by Dutch news site GalaxyClub, the manual reveals what the Galaxy Buds FE will look like at launch and details what features it will hold. Images in the 42-page document show the buds have a wingtip design, a pair of microphones on each (four in total), and a touch sensor on the outside. At a glance, they look quite similar to the Galaxy Buds Plus. 

The wingtips are removable, so you can swap them out for another for a better fit. Users will have Small/Medium and Medium/Large silicone tips as their two options. It's important to have properly fitting earbuds, and Samsung states in the manual the device may not work “if the touch-sensitive sensor does not make contact with your ear”. 

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Speaking of which, the case sports a square build like the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro. But unlike the Pro model, it doesn’t appear the Galaxy Buds FE will support wireless charging since the manual doesn’t mention the capability anywhere. Users instead will have to charge it the old-fashion way via USB-C cable. Other notable design flourishes for the case include a notch for opening it as well as battery indicators on the inside and out.

Software features

Internally, the manual doesn't reveal a whole lot about the Galaxy Buds FE aside from the software features. Chief among these is the inclusion of active noise canceling to shut out environmental noise. Conversely, you can let outside noise in by activating ambient sound mode so you can hear the world around you.

That’s pretty much all we can gather from the user manual. Everything else consists of instructions for certain actions like how to connect the Galaxy Buds FE to your phone via Bluetooth, how to configure the audio settings through the Galaxy Wearable app, and how to activate the Samsung Bixby AI assistant 

Pending availability

The document unfortunately doesn’t reveal the launch date or price point of the Galaxy Buds FE. At the very least, we learn that the devices will be available in black with a glossy white charging case indicating there will be some color variance. No word if there will be a lavender purple version like with the Galaxy Buds 2. The good news is a formal announcement from the company may be imminent considering that Samsung released this manual on an official channel, .

This Galaxy Buds FE leak does lead us to an important question: where are the Galaxy Buds 3? Rumors have circulated about the flagship earbuds claiming they will come out in 2023. But we’re now in the final four months of the year and we still haven’t heard anything from Samsung. Could the Galaxy Buds 3 actually have been the Galaxy Buds FE all along? 

It’s hard to say. Either way, we’ll be keeping an eye out for new info for the flagship Samsung model. Until then, check out TechRadar’s list of the best earbuds for 2023. 

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Even if you are the most casual explorer of the internet, it's likely you’ve already heard of the shopping giant Temu. Temu’s marketplace is a collection of wild and unusual items, with many people hearing about them first for inexpensive clothing or unique arts and crafts. You may be surprised, however, to learn that Temu has a wide variety of exceptional tech products available, as well. When it comes to shopping for tech products, most consumers want to invest in high-quality, reliable products that will be staples of their setups for a long time. 

Purchasing tech can be a costly endeavor, though, and it doesn’t take long once you start shelling out for computers, laptops and monitors to find yourself with a limited budget left for peripherals like headphones, mice, and wireless chargers. With Temu, you don’t need to bust open your piggy bank to finish out your gaming setup with good headphones or to find that perfect pair of earbuds to take on the go with you. 

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Wireless earbuds can easily drain your bank account, but with Temu, you can pick up a pair of Lenovo Thinkplus LP40 TWS Wireless earbuds for less than $11. Lenovo Thinkplus LP40 earbuds are the #1 best-selling earbuds on Temu, and are well received, with a rating of 4.6 stars after 91,000 reviews from verified buyers. The Thinkplus earbuds are available in black or white and come with a protective carrying case. If earbuds aren’t your thing and you prefer a more over-the-ear style of headphones, there’s the Lenovo Thinkplus TH30 wireless headphones for less than $14. Available in black, white or pink color options, the Thinkplus TH30 headphones have a rating of 4.6 stars with over 90,000 reviews. 

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Temu’s headphones and earbuds aren’t just limited to gaming setups. The Wireless Ture earphones are waterproof, bone-conducting, and comfortable to wear while exercising or cycling. While the Wireless Ture earphones are costly at other retailers, you can snag them on Temu for less than $15.

Headphones aren’t the only trusted tech items you can pick up on Temu, either. Temu features incredibly unique Bluetooth speakers that are capable of fast wireless charging and feature RGB lighting, sunrise alarms and gentle wake-up lighting. They look great on your nightstand and are functional as well. You can pick up a cute mini Bluetooth speaker with wireless charging for less than $12. If you’re a fan of the aesthetic desktop look and want to keep your components and chargers within the same color scheme, Temu has adorable pastel charging and data cables that are compatible with iPhones and USB-C devices for under $5. 

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When it comes to tech, our setup and preferences can be as individualized as we are as people, but finding the right tech for you that is reliable, and from respected name brands you know and trust, doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. Whether you prefer colorful aesthetics for your desktop, or you need inexpensive earbuds to throw in your bag that you won’t worry about replacing if you lose them, Temu has the tech that you can both trust and afford.

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It's time for your daily dose of Quordle hints, plus the answers for both the main game and the Daily Sequence spin off. 

Quordle is the only one of the many Wordle clones that I'm still playing now, around 18 months after the daily-word-game craze hit the internet, and with good reason: it's good fun, but also difficult.

What's more, its makers (now the online dictionary Merriam-Webster) are also keeping it fresh in the form of a new variant called the Daily Sequence, which sees you complete four puzzles consecutively, rather than concurrently. 

But Quordle is tough, so if you already find yourself searching for Wordle hints, you'll probably need some for this game too. 

I'm a Quordle and Wordle fanatic who's been playing since December 2021, so I can definitely help you solve Quordle today and improve your game for tomorrow. Read on for my Quordle hints to game #595 and the answers to the main game and Daily Sequence. 

SPOILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.

Quordle today (game #595) - hint #1 - Vowels

How many different vowels are in Quordle today?

• The number of different vowels in Quordle today is 3*.

* Note that by vowel we mean the five standard vowels (A, E, I, O, U), not Y (which is sometimes counted as a vowel too). 

Quordle today (game #595) - hint #2 - total vowels

What is the total number of vowels in Quordle today?

• The total number of vowels across today's Quordle answers is 8.

Quordle today (game #595) - hint #3 - repeated letters

Do any of today's Quordle answers contain repeated letters?

• The number of Quordle answers containing a repeated letter today is 2.

Quordle today (game #595) - hint #4 - total letters

How many different letters are used in Quordle today?

• The total number of different letters used in Quordle today is 10.

Quordle today (game #595) - hint #5 - uncommon letters

Do the letters Q, Z, X or J appear in Quordle today?

• No. None of Q, Z, X or J appear among today's Quordle answers.

Quordle today (game #595) - hint #6 - starting letters (1)

Do any of today's Quordle puzzles start with the same letter?

• The number of today's Quordle answers starting with the same letter is 0.

If you just want to know the answers at this stage, simply scroll down. If you're not ready yet then here's one more clue to make things a lot easier:

Quordle today (game #595) - hint #7 - starting letters (2)

What letters do today's Quordle answers start with?

• R

• G

• C

• M

Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.

Quordle today (game #595) - the answers

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The answers to today's Quordle, game #595, are…

(And yes, I failed today for the third time in about a month.)

• RECUT
• GREED
• COVER
• METER

How did you do today? Send me an email and let me know.

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Daily Sequence today (game #595) - the answers

(Image credit: Merriam-Webster)

The answers to today's Quordle Daily Sequence, game #595, are…

• FLANK
• PIANO
• SPICY
• LABEL

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Quordle answers: The past 20

• Quordle #594, Sunday 10 September: TRAIN, RIPER, BLACK, SCRAM
• Quordle #593, Saturday 9 September: MARRY, INFER, STALE, SUITE
• Quordle #592, Friday 8 September: SAPPY, STALL, RAYON, CIVIC
• Quordle #591, Thursday 7 September: JOUST, RIVER, PENNY, CHALK
• Quordle #590, Wednesday 6 September: POLKA, THREW, MAGIC, SPURT
• Quordle #589, Tuesday 5 September: DRYLY, CURVY, MOSSY, TORUS
• Quordle #588, Monday 4 September: RIPER, ROWER, RUMBA, FJORD
• Quordle #587, Sunday 3 September: SLUMP, CROOK, REVUE, MUSKY
• Quordle #586, Saturday 2 September: REVUE, FIGHT, BINGO, SERIF
• Quordle #585, Friday 1 September: BLOCK, SULKY, VOCAL, IDEAL
• Quordle #584, Thursday 31 August: FINAL, VOICE, HATCH, TWANG
• Quordle #583, Wednesday 30 August: MOUNT, SLEET, SCAMP, SAVOY
• Quordle #582, Tuesday 29 August: BRASS, PASTE, WIDER, PIXIE
• Quordle #581, Monday 28 August: PAINT, ALLOY, FORTY, FIBER
• Quordle #580, Sunday 27 August: VOWEL, BLUNT, STOKE, SHADY
• Quordle #579, Saturday 26 August: LEASH, SMEAR, BASAL, BRIEF
• Quordle #578, Friday 25 August: CHAMP, CLACK, PIVOT, BOOTH
• Quordle #577, Thursday 24 August: TAWNY, JETTY, PESTO, PRUNE
• Quordle #576, Wednesday 23 August: DITTY, BARGE, CANON, GOLLY
• Quordle #575, Tuesday 22 August: COAST, AWOKE, CLOTH, ANNEX

Quordle FAQs: Everything you need to know

What is Quordle?

Where Wordle challenges you to guess a new five-letter word each day, Quordle presents you with four puzzles to solve. And rather than complete them in turn, you do so simultaneously. You get nine guesses, rather than the six for Wordle, but the rules are otherwise very similar. 

It's played online via the Quordle website and you can also get to it via the Merriam-Webster site, after the dictionary purchased Quordle last year. 

As with Wordle, the answers are the same for every player each day, meaning that you're competing against the rest of the world. And also as with Wordle, the puzzle resets at midnight so you have a fresh challenge each day.

The website also includes a practice mode - which I definitely recommend using before attempting the game proper! - and there are daily stats including a streak count. You also get Quordle Achievements - specific badges for winning a game in a certain number of turns, playing lots of times, or guessing particularly hard words.

Oh, and it's difficult. Really difficult.

What are the Quordle rules?

The rules of Quordle are almost identical to those of Wordle.

1. Letters that are in the answer and in the right place turn green.

2. Letters that are in the answer but in the wrong place turn yellow. 

3. Letters that are not in the answer turn gray…

4. …BUT the word you guess appears in all quadrants of the puzzle at the same time, so an A could turn green in one square, yellow in another and gray in the final two. 

5. Answers are never plural.

6. Letters can appear more than once. So if your guess includes two of one letter, they may both turn yellow, both turn green, or one could be yellow and the other green.

7. Each guess must be a valid word in Quordle's dictionary. You can't guess ABCDE, for instance.

8. You do not have to include correct letters in subsequent guesses and there is no equivalent of Wordle's Hard mode.

9. You have nine guesses to find the Quordle answers.

10. You must complete the daily Quordle before midnight in your timezone.

What is a good Quordle strategy?

Quordle needs to be approached in a different way to Wordle. With four puzzles to solve in nine guesses, you can't blindly throw letters at it and expect to win - you'll stand a far better chance if you think strategically.

That's the case in Wordle too, of course, but it's even more important in Quordle.

There are two key things to remember. 

1. Use several starting words

Firstly, you won't want just a single starting word, but almost certainly two or three starting words. 

The first of these should probably be one of the best Wordle starting words, because the same things that make them work well will apply here too. But after that, you should select another word or possibly two that use up lots more of the most common consonants and that include any remaining vowels.

For instance, I currently use STARE > DOILY > PUNCH. Between them, these three words use 15 of the 26 letters in the alphabet including all five vowels, Y, and nine of the most common consonants (S, T, R, D, L, P, N, C and H). There are plenty of other options - you might want to get an M, B, F or G in there instead of the H, maybe - but something like that should do the trick.

If all goes well, that will give you a good lead on what one or sometimes two of the answers might be. If not, well good luck!

2. Narrow things down

Secondly, if you're faced with a word where the answer might easily be one of several options - for instance -ATCH, where it could be MATCH, BATCH, LATCH, CATCH, WATCH, HATCH or PATCH - you'll definitely want to guess a word that would narrow down those options. 

In Wordle, you can instead try several of those in succession and hope one is right, assuming you have enough guesses left. It's risky, but will sometimes work. Plus, it's the only option in Hard mode. But in Quordle, this will almost certainly result in a failure - you simply don't have enough guesses.

In the scenario above, CLAMP would be a great guess, as it could point the way to four of the seven words in one go.

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