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CISA warns of Windows flaw used in infostealer malware attacks
CISA has ordered U.S. federal agencies to secure their systems against a recently patched Windows MSHTML spoofing zero-day bug exploited by the Void Banshee APT hacking group. The vulnerability (CVE-2024-43461) was disclosed during this month’s Patch Tuesday, and Microsoft initially classified it as not exploited in attacks. However, Microsoft updated the advisory on Friday to confirm that it […]
Black Desert Online’s New Expansion Is Out Now
Black Desert Online’s new expansion has officially been released, giving players access to Land of the Light: Seoul, with the first expansion being hugely popular among BDO fans, receiving a score of 80 on Metacritic. This sequel expansion gives players access to new storylines, boss fights, and adventures set in the stunning backdrop of medieval Seoul […]
GTA VI Is By Far the Biggest Reason to Buy a PS5 Pro
The Fall season is mere days away, which means GTA VI should launch around a year from now. Last we heard from Take-Two, Rockstar’s highly anticipated game is slated to launch in Fall 2025, contributing to what could be a stellar year for the publisher: Our outlook reflects a narrowing of Rockstar Games’ previously established window of […]
Malware locks browser in kiosk mode to steal Google credentials
A malware campaign uses the unusual method of locking users in their browser’s kiosk mode to annoy them into entering their Google credentials, which are then stolen by information-stealing malware. Specifically, the malware “locks” the user’s browser on Google’s login page with no obvious way to close the window, as the malware also blocks the “ESC” and […]
Windows vulnerability abused braille “spaces” in zero-day attacks
A recently fixed “Windows MSHTML spoofing vulnerability” tracked under CVE-2024-43461 is now marked as previously exploited after it was used in attacks by the Void Banshee APT hacking group. When first disclosed as part of the September 2024 Patch Tuesday, Microsoft had not marked the vulnerability as previously exploited. However, on Friday, Microsoft updated the CVE-2024-43461 advisory to indicate it […]
iOS 18 AI Features: Full List of iPhones Supporting Apple Intelligence
iOS 18 is here, bringing new AI features to Apple’s iPhone lineup. The iPhone 16 series and iPhone 15 Pro / iPhone 15 Pro Max iPhones will support all the integrated Ai functions of iOS 18 (including Apple Intelligence), but all other models will have limited to no functionality when it comes to Apple Ai. The reason […]
FBI tells public to ignore false claims of hacked voter data
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) are alerting the public of false claims that the U.S. voter registration data has been compromised in cyberattacks. The two agencies note that malicious actors are spreading disinformation to manipulate public “opinion and undermine confidence in U.S. democratic institutions.” According to […]
How Much Electricity Does a PC Consume?
The electricity usage of a PC depends on various factors like the type of computer, components, usage patterns, and power management settings. Desktop computers tend to consume more electricity than laptops due to their larger and more powerful components. It is essential to consider both the financial cost and environmental impact of energy consumption associated […]
What Does TI Mean on Nvidia GPUs?
When browsing NVIDIA graphics cards, you may notice certain models that have ‘Ti’ at the end of their name. The ‘Ti’ label signifies that it is a more powerful version of the original GPU model, often boasting improved performance. These enhanced versions may have extra cores, higher speeds, or better memory configurations. NVIDIA uses the […]
Best GPU Settings and Tweaks: Optimizing Performance and Quality
Graphics processing units (GPUs) are essential for gamers, designers, and those working with graphics-intensive tasks. Tweaking your GPU settings can significantly boost your system’s performance, leading to smoother image rendering, improved frame rates, and an overall better visual experience. Each video card comes with a control panel that allows users to customize settings to suit […]