Nintendo Switch Accounts Are Getting Hacked Enable 2Fa To Secure Your Account

Some of the Switch owners who had their accounts compromised reported that the debit or credit card saved to their account was used to make actual game purchases or in-game purchases. What’s worse is that users who had their accounts linked to PayPal were used to buy Fortnite’s VBuck currency without their knowledge. One of the tweets to go viral came from Twitter user @Pixelpar, who runs the Nintendo news and reviews website LootPots, reports Eurogamer....

December 30, 2022 · 3 min · 517 words · Clement Simmons

Nintendo Switch Oled Model To Go On Sale On October 8Th For 350

The new Nintendo Switch (OLED model) features a larger, vibrant 7-inch 720p OLED screen with vivid colors and crisp contrast. It also comes with an upgraded Nvidia chip that offers a TV output of 1080p image when connected to a TV. Further, the new Switch features a wide, adjustable stand for easy viewing in tabletop mode, a built-in wired LAN port to connect online when playing in TV mode, 64GB of internal storage (which is expandable up to 2TB via microSDHC or microSD cards), and enhanced audio from the system’s onboard speakers for handheld and tabletop play....

December 30, 2022 · 3 min · 449 words · Kathy Greer

Notorious Hacker Guccifer Who Hacked Emails Of George W Bush And Several Other Public Figures Arrested In Romania Techworm

while he loved to target politicians and Government agencies, he also hacked Accounts of several Celebrities. In may 2013 he leaked the original unpublished manuscript of Sex And City Author Candace Bushnell. and previously he also posted the original script for the finale of “Downtown Abey” season 4, that he accessed from the email account of the show’s creator Jullian Fellowes, 6 months before the show was on Air. Their are several Passwords, documents, that Guccifer compromised, the list contains spreadsheet of phone numbers, email addresses, social security numbers, passwords for various websites, along with drawings, documents – such as doodles by Bill Clinton, self-portrait that George W....

December 30, 2022 · 1 min · 202 words · Kristi Aguilar

One Simple Hack Can Help You To Cheat And Beat Pokemon Go Techworm

Well, it looks like now somebody has figured out a way to trick and beat the system. As Twitter user @Thiefs shows below, you can fasten your smartphone to a robotic cleaning device to fool the game into believing you are taking steps. — SoaR Thief (@Thiefs) July 10, 2016 While this would not help you in catching Pokemon or visiting PokeStops, it does allow you to hatch those annoying eggs without having to harness the energy to leave the comfort of your bed....

December 30, 2022 · 1 min · 157 words · Rosa Uvalle

Oneplus 6 Announced With 8Gb Ram Iphone X Like Notch And An All Glass Back

Looking to target Apple loyalists, the OnePlus 6 comes with incremental updates over its predecessor, OnePlus 5T and will be offering an iPhone X-like “notch” display and will be available for less than half the price. While iPhone X-style notch may not please everyone, it serves a design-specific purpose. OnePlus 6 is said to be the company’s first flagship smartphone with glass on the front and back, and has replaced the unibody aluminum case that OnePlus has been using for a number of years....

December 30, 2022 · 3 min · 535 words · Rita Jackson

Online Cryptocurrency Trading Sites Need A Tech Boost Techworm

However, as the market has begun to buoy, investors are returning and seeking platforms where they can trade cryptocurrencies. This movement back into the market has begun to expose some of the technical flaws that are currently putting traders at risk. For example, in the recent Bitcoin price jump over $5,100, trading site Bitmex automatically closed out short positions for a number of traders in a process known as ‘auto-deleveraging’....

December 30, 2022 · 4 min · 782 words · Duane Runyon

Oracle Is Secretly Funding A Group Whose Aim Is To Tarnish Google S Image Techworm

The issue is what happens when you are found to be secretly funding a group whose sole intent is to tarnish Google’s image and goodwill. Look’s like Oracle took last month’s lawsuit to heart when it lost its big Java fight against Google. It is reportedly pushing for a fresh trial in the Java vs Android feud but the software giant is also trying to undermine its rival some ungentlemanly way....

December 30, 2022 · 2 min · 269 words · Marta Lanier

Owncloud Alternatives Top 7 Alternatives To Owncloud In 2020

This article covers the top 7 leading European alternatives to ownCloud, that you can give a try in case you are planning to switch from ownCloud to another cloud storage provider. Let’s get started. 7 Best ownCloud Alternatives in 2020 1. pCloud 7 Best ownCloud Alternatives in 20201. pCloud2. Tresorit3. Jottacloud4. Secure Safe5. CloudMe6. Livedrive7. Icedrive pCloud is one of the best alternatives to ownCloud in Europe that is focused on data security....

December 30, 2022 · 8 min · 1685 words · Teresa House

Paypal Looking To Buy Pinterest For 45 Billion

The acquisition of a pinboard-based social media platform by a leading payment company might seem a bit confusing at first glance. That said, it’s highly profitable for PayPal in the longer run. As explained by Bloomberg, “Pinterest is a social network with a lot of users, or Pinners, who are mostly women, the household spending chiefs that advertisers and brands like so much. These Pinners are constantly bookmarking or saving Pins, that serve as tokens of inspiration for their next purchases, whether it be a living room redesign, bridesmaid dress, or recipe for dinner....

December 30, 2022 · 2 min · 314 words · James Palumbo

Proposed Hypersonic Jet Can Fly You From New York To London In 11 Minutes Flat Techworm

Bombardier says the Antipode would be powered by liquid oxygen or kerosene rockets and in theory that the jet can carry 10 people for a distance of up to 20,000 km in less than an hour. ‘I wanted to create an aircraft concept capable of reaching its antipode—or diametrical opposite—as fast as possible,’ Bombardier told Forbes. Bombardier worked on the Antipode design in collaboration with Abhishek Roy, the founder of Lunatic Koncepts, a design lab based in India....

December 30, 2022 · 2 min · 355 words · Dorine Calderon

R1 Razer Edition The Ultimate Liquid Cooled Gaming Pc By Razer And Maingear Techworm

“Razer has established itself as the #1 gaming lifestyle brand and this collaboration shows their commitment to delivering the best in PC gaming,” said Wallace Santos, CEO, Maingear. “The Maingear R1 Razer Edition was built from the inside-out with our industry leading handcrafted quality, dedicated support, and record-setting performance.” “Collaborating with Maingear to deliver an uncommonly powerful and versatile desktop system that satisfies the demands of even the most ardent gamer is extremely exciting....

December 30, 2022 · 2 min · 300 words · Samuel Johnston

Researchers Use A Basic Cell Phone To Hack Air Gapped Computers

Researchers from Ben Gurion University Hack air-gapped computer using a basic phone with radio signalsThe AttackMitigationCredits All they needed was a working GSM network in the room where the air-gapped computer is present, electromagnetic waves and a basic low-end mobile phone. The researchers from Cyber Security Research Center at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev have demonstrated their hacking skills through a video given below and said that it serves as a warning to defense companies and others that they need to immediately “change their security guidelines and prohibit employees and visitors from bringing devices capable of intercepting RF signals....

December 30, 2022 · 3 min · 437 words · Earl Speer

Reviewing Clickmeeting S Webinar Platform Techworm

Next month, you’re going to waste 31 hours in meetings. At least, that’s according to Atlassian, who also found that most people attend 61 meetings a month. Added to that, 90% of the people in the study admitted to losing focus in meetings and thinking about other stuff. Meetings, as we know them, are not working anymore. Besides, when a large meeting like a seminar takes place, it becomes expensive, what with traveling, accommodation, beverages, venue costs, etc....

December 30, 2022 · 4 min · 723 words · Veronica Hall

Russian Hackers Hijack Satellite Links To Secretly Spy On Us And Europe

Turla’s activities were exposed last year; the Russian-speaking gang has carried out espionage campaigns against more than 500 victims in 45 countries. Named after the malicious software it uses, Turla is best known for targeting government agencies, embassies, military, pharmaceutical, and research organizations in the U.S., Kazakhstan, Russia, Vietnam, and China for eight years to gain political and strategic intelligence through exceptional methods, said Stefan Tanase, senior security researcher at Kaspersky Lab....

December 30, 2022 · 3 min · 493 words · Richard Royer

Scientists Demonstrate Rems During Sleep Indicates That The Person Is Dreaming

Although scientists had hypothesized about REMs for a long time, they did not have proper evidence to prove this phase. In a new study, conducted by researchers at Tel Aviv University in Israel, scientists from France and Israel came together to investigate the actual details of REMs. Scientists were able to demonstrate that each movement of the eye reflects a new visual information in our dreams which means that the brain captures visual images when the eyes are moving during sleep and the person is actually able to see a new image in the dream world....

December 30, 2022 · 5 min · 1030 words · Joseph Donley

Security Cameras Can Be Hacked Using Infrared Light Claims Study Techworm

In a paper titled “aIR-Jumper: Covert Air-Gap Exfiltration/Infiltration via Security Cameras & Infrared (IR)”, the researchers said that the technique can be used on professional and home security cameras, and even LED doorbells, which can detect infrared light (IR), not visible to the human eye. CCTV cameras are equipped with IR LEDs, used for night vision, and are perfect for the aIR-Jumper technique to exploit. “In this paper, we show how attackers can use surveillance cameras and infrared light to establish bi-directional covert communication between the internal networks of organizations and remote attackers....

December 30, 2022 · 2 min · 376 words · Emily Newberry

Security Update Fix For 0 Day In Internet Explorer New Firefox 24 With 17 Fixes Including 7 Critical Techworm

Microsoft: Set Internet and local Intranet, security zone settings to ‘high’, to block Active X controls and active scripting in Harmful zones. Configure, IE to prompt before running Active Scripting or to disable it, while browsing in a harmful Atmosphere

December 30, 2022 · 1 min · 40 words · Michael Locket

Spacex S Starlink Satellite Is Getting Closer To Wired Broadband Speeds

According to the report published by Ookla on Wednesday, the company conducted speed tests of Starlink and its satellite internet rivals, HughesNet and Viasat, during Q2 2021. Out of the three, Starlink was the only satellite internet provider in the U.S. with fixed-broadband-like latency figures, and median download speeds fast enough to handle most of the needs of modern online life at 97.2Mbps during Q2 2021, up from 65.7Mbps in Q1....

December 30, 2022 · 3 min · 442 words · Edward Ford

Stolen Data From Massive United States Federal Hack Is Worth 140 Million On Dark Net

Stolen data from the massive United States OPM hack is being sold on Dark Net underground forums for as high as $10 a set racking up a total of $140 million for the hackersWhy is data so important? To understand what hackers stole, we have to look at the Standard Form 86 which is to be filled by everyone applying for National Security Positions in United States of America. Civilian employees have similar form to be filled....

December 30, 2022 · 2 min · 412 words · Alexandra Mahan

Strange Sighting Of A Ufo Like Structure On Google Maps Baffles Internet Sleuths

If you want to see the intriguing image, type 80°34’08.4″S 30°05’19.3″W into the search bar on Google Maps and set it to the satellite ‘Earth’ view. The UFO hunters are certain. Alien hunter Valentin Degretev said on a Russian social media site the object is a ‘classic’ shaped UFO. However, on a poll conducted by Mirror, users overwhelmingly voted to suggest that the image shown by Google Maps is a crack in the ice....

December 30, 2022 · 1 min · 133 words · Tanya Brown