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Australian gold producer Evolution Mining hit by ransomware
Evolution Mining has informed that it has been targeted by a ransomware attack on August 8, 2024, which impacted its IT systems. The company has contracted external cybersecurity experts to help with the remediation efforts, and based on the current information, the attack is now fully contained. Evolution Mining is one of Australia’s largest gold […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to Fix A PC That’s Freezing
Dealing with a frozen computer can be frustrating. This guide will show you step-by-step troubleshooting steps to help you find and fix the issue. Common causes of freezing include overheating, unresponsive programs, malware, and hardware problems. It is essential to understand the root of the problem to fix a freezing computer. Issues may be due […]
Microsoft discloses unpatched Office flaw that exposes NTLM hashes
Microsoft has disclosed a high-severity vulnerability affecting Office 2016 that could expose NTLM hashes to a remote attacker. Tracked as CVE-2024-38200, this security flaw is caused by an information disclosure weakness that enables unauthorized actors to access protected information. It impacts multiple 32-bit and 64-bit Office versions, including Office 2016, Office 2019, Office LTSC 2021, and […]