Day: January 21, 2021

QNAP warns users of a new crypto-miner named Dovecat infecting their devices

QNAP says NAS devices protected with weak passwords are getting infected. …read more Source:: ZDNet


Facebook sends Trump suspension to its oversight board – CNET

The former president’s account will remain blocked while the board makes its judgement. …read more Source:: CNet


Singapore widens security labelling to include all consumer IoT devices

Introduced last October as a voluntary programme, the Cybersecurity Labelling Scheme rates devices according to their level of cybersecurity features and will now be extended to include all consumer smart devices such as smart lights and smart printers. …read more Source:: ZDNet


2021 Buick Envision is dressed to kill and priced to compete – Roadshow

Buick’s designers finally dumped the dowdiness, crafting a stylish new utility vehicle with plenty of upscale features. …read more Source:: CNet


Microsoft SolarWinds analysis: Attackers hid inside Windows systems by wearing the skins of legit processes

Thorough counter-detection methods laid bare by Redmond The SolarWinds hackers triggered one of their Cobalt Strike implants in the firm’s network through a cunning VBScript that was activated by a routine system process, Microsoft has said.… …read more Source:: Register


Goodbye and Good Riddance To the 16:9 Aspect Ratio

One of the biggest trends coming out of this year’s CES wasn’t something people will necessarily notice at first glance unless they look closely. From a report: After enduring years of cramped, “widescreen” laptop displays, it looks like we’re finally starting to say goodbye to the 16:9 aspect ratio. […] The aspect ratios you’ll typically…


Ares built the convertible, 2-door Tesla Model S convertible we didn’t know we needed – Roadshow

The one-off customer commission was built by Ares, a coachbuilder headed by ex-Lotus boss Dany Bahar. …read more Source:: CNet


Galaxy S21 5G review: Your next upgrade – CNET

Samsung’s pulled the Galaxy S21 away from the Ultra and closer to the Galaxy 20 FE. Definitely a wise move. …read more Source:: CNet


Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G review: Cool, elegant and badass – CNET

The second time’s the charm for Samsung’s premier phone. …read more Source:: CNet


Ubuntu Now Runs On Apple Silicon, Devs Say It’s ‘Completely Usable’

niftydude writes: Developers at ARM virtualisation company Corellium have managed to get Ubuntu 20.04 up and running on the new Apple Silicon Mac Mini. And we’re not talking ‘it boots and prints a load of text’ running here. No, this is the full Ubuntu desktop experience — and it’s already being described as “completely usable!”…