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Microsoft shares Outlook workaround for Gmail sign-in issues
Microsoft has shared a temporary fix for a known issue preventing Microsoft 365 customers from signing in or adding Gmail accounts using classic Outlook. When attempting to synchronize Gmail accounts with their Outlook profile or add a new Gmail account, affected users may encounter the following errors: “This browser or app may not be secure” […]
Google deactivates Russian AdSense accounts, sends final payments
Google is notifying Russian YouTubers, bloggers, and publishers that their Adsense accounts are being deactivated and can no longer be used for advertising. Google AdSense is an online advertising platform developed by Google that allows website owners, bloggers, and YouTube creators to monetize their content by displaying targeted advertisements. As reported by Habr earlier today, the tech […]
Hackers leak 2.7 billion data records with Social Security numbers
Almost 2.7 billion records of personal information for people in the United States were leaked on a hacking forum, exposing names, social security numbers, all known physical addresses, and possible aliases. The data allegedly comes from National Public Data, a company that collects and sells access to personal data for use in background checks, to obtain criminal records, […]
Max Payne 1 and 2 Remake Has Entered Full Production; Control 2 Is In “Production Readiness” Phase
Over two years since the official announcement, the Max Payne 1 and 2 remake has finally entered full production, Remedy Entertainment confirmed today. In its latest financial report, the development studio provided an update on the projects currently in development, starting from the highly anticipated remake that will combine the first two entries in the […]
Fake X content warnings on Ukraine war, earthquakes used as clickbait
X has always had a bot problem, but now scammers are utilizing the Ukraine war and earthquake warnings in Japan to entice users into clicking on fake content warnings and videos that lead to scam adult sites, malicious browser extensions, and shady affiliate sites. For months, X has been flooded with posts that contain what […]
DOOM and DOOM II Re-Release Now Available; DOOM Eternal Mod Tools Released
Today, id Software’s Marty Stratton and Hugo Martin appeared on the main stage during QuakeCon. They announced the definitive re-release of DOOM and DOOM II, which are now available to all DOOM fans worldwide. In addition to the definitive release of the two iconic DOOM games, they also announced the DOOM Eternal: PC mod preview, which […]
Chinese hacking groups target Russian government, IT firms
A series of targeted cyberattacks that started at the end of July 2024, targeting dozens of systems used in Russian government organizations and IT companies, are linked to Chinese hackers of the APT31 and APT 27 groups. Kaspersky, who discovered the activity, dubbed the campaign “EastWind,” reporting that it employs an updated version of the CloudSorcerer backdoor spotted […]
How to Fix Laptop Overheat Problems: A Comprehensive Guide
Laptops can overheat for a lot of reasons – but no matter why, it’s always a bad thing. Overheating in laptops can lead to them slowing down and reducing their lifespan. They do this to protect themselves from the heat. A clean laptop with good airflow stays cool and runs faster. Overheating can be a frustrating and […]
Malware force-installs Chrome extensions on 300,000 browsers, patches DLLs
An ongoing and widespread malware campaign force-installed malicious Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge browser extensions in over 300,000 browsers, modifying the browser’s executables to hijack homepages and steal browsing history. The installer and extensions, which are usually undetected by antivirus tools, are designed to steal data and execute commands on infected devices. The campaign was discovered by […]
Do Portable Solar Laptop Chargers Really Work?
Portable solar laptop chargers are a convenient way to power devices on the go. They use sunlight to generate electricity, keeping laptops and other electronics running when away from outlets. The best ones can fully power a laptop in about 5-8 hours of direct sunlight. The idea of charging your laptop using nothing but sunlight is appealing […]