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Microsoft admits to signing rootkit malware in supply-chain fiasco
According to Bleeping Computers, this driver, called "Netfilter," is a rootkit that was observed communicating with Chinese command-and-control (C2) IPs. G Data malware analyst Karsten Hahn first took notice of this event last week and was joined by the wider infosec community in tracing and analysing the malicious drivers bearing the seal of Microsoft.
Akshay Kumar announces beta release of FAU-G's Team DeathMatch mode
"Bullets will fly when #FAUG face their dushman in deadly team battles! Join the beta release of FAUG's Team DeathMatch mode. Limited slots only! #BharatKeVeer @vishygo @ncore_games_official," Akshay Kumar shared in an Instagram post. Akshay had launched the mobile action game Fearless and United Guards (FAU-G) on the occasion of India's 72nd Republic Day in January this year.
Windows 11 will be able to sideload Android apps: Report
While distinguished engineer Miguel de Icaza notes on his Twitter account that he doesn't speak for Microsoft, his response appears to be a ringing declaration that sideloading Android apps is possible. This means users won't be limited to the Android apps found on the Amazon App Store as long as they have the APK file, Android Central reported.
Apple tells Epic judge to consider SC's NCAA decision: Report
Apple's main trial activity with Epic finished in May, with both sides now awaiting a decision from Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers on the matter. While the wait continues, Apple's lawyers are taking advantage of a Supreme Court decision to help its case, AppleInsider reported. The filing, spotted by Stephen Totilo, refers to the decision on the case of the National Collegiate Athletic Association v Alston, et al.
Vivo reportedly working on foldable, rollable NEX series phones
According to GizmoChina, based on the names, it is safe to presume that these are foldable and rollable devices. The NEX Fold should have a similar form factor to the Galaxy Z Fold 2 or Mi MIX Fold while the NEX Slide and NEX Roll should have extendable displays, the report said, citing MyFixGuide.
iOS 15 hotspot connections feature stronger WPA3 security: Report
According to MacRumors, it will offer improved security and upgraded measures in place to prevent password guessing. WPA3 was announced by the Wi-Fi Alliance in June of 2018 with the goal to "simplify Wi-Fi security, enable more robust authentication, and deliver increased cryptographic strength".
Samsung Galaxy A22 likely to be priced at Rs 18,499 in India
The Samsung Galaxy A22 4G is powered by the Helio G80 SoC and sports a 6.4-inch HD+ Super AMOLED 90Hz screen. It appears Samsung won't bring other memory configurations to India and the same goes for the colour options since the poster only includes two colour models instead of all four.
Adobe to remove Photoshop Sketch, Illustrator Draw from App Store
In a support document, Adobe said users can easily migrate to its Fresco app, which combines many Photoshop Sketch and Illustrator Draw drawing and painting tools, MacRumors reported. All projects created in Illustrator Draw and Photoshop Sketch will be automatically migrated to Fresco after a user signs in to the app with their Adobe ID email address.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 might get body composition monitor
The sensor gauges the wearer's body composition, including the proportion of body fat to muscle. According to Max Weinbach, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 will include a bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) sensor, a feature commonly found on smart scales. The sensor reads the impedance or disruption, of a low voltage current sent through the body.
NASA satellite data helps track ocean microplastics from space
Microplastics form when plastic trash in the ocean breaks down from the sun's rays and the motion of ocean waves. These small flecks of plastic are harmful to marine organisms and ecosystems. Microplastics can be carried hundreds or thousands of miles away from the source by ocean currents, making it difficult to track and remove them.
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