Cybercriminals Exploit Free Software Lures to Deploy Hijack Loader and Vidar Stealer

Jun 18, 2024NewsroomMalware / Cybercrime Threat actors are luring unsuspecting users with free or pirated versions of commercial software to deliver a malware loader called Hijack Loader, which then deploys an information stealer known as Vidar Stealer. “Adversaries had managed to trick users into downloading password-protected archive files containing trojanized copies of a Cisco Webex…

NEC develops compact antenna for ‘Beyond 5G’

NEC has developed and demonstrated a radio-over-fibre system utilising a 1-bit fibre transmission method. The innovation could make it affordable to build stable millimetre-wave communication networks for ’Beyond 5G’ (B5G). The 1-bit method allows high-frequency analog signals to be transmitted using inexpensive electrical-to-optical converters intended for general-purpose digital communications. This enables the realisation of compact…

NEC develops compact antenna for ‘Beyond 5G’

NEC has developed and demonstrated a radio-over-fibre system utilising a 1-bit fibre transmission method. The innovation could make it affordable to build stable millimetre-wave communication networks for ’Beyond 5G’ (B5G). The 1-bit method allows high-frequency analog signals to be transmitted using inexpensive electrical-to-optical converters intended for general-purpose digital communications. This enables the realisation of compact…

NEC develops compact antenna for ‘Beyond 5G’

NEC has developed and demonstrated a radio-over-fibre system utilising a 1-bit fibre transmission method. The innovation could make it affordable to build stable millimetre-wave communication networks for ’Beyond 5G’ (B5G). The 1-bit method allows high-frequency analog signals to be transmitted using inexpensive electrical-to-optical converters intended for general-purpose digital communications. This enables the realisation of compact…

How IoT is Revolutionizing Elderly Care

In the quiet of his home, a son contemplates the well-being of his 84-year-old mother who lives alone.

The worry is a constant companion, a shadow that grows longer with each passing year. Traditional methods of monitoring, like bracelets or lanyards with emergency buttons, are often rejected by the elderly—they are seen as symbols of frailty, an admission of vulnerability. But what if technology could offer a solution that preserves dignity while providing peace of mind?

ESET Home Security Premium Review

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Good level of antiviral and real-time protection Excellent customization and preference options Cons Extremely slow drive scan Didn’t include the promised password manager or encryption features Mac App Store purchase option doesn’t work Our Verdict ESET Home Security Premium completes its primary task of antiviral and malware prevention and…

Elden Ring is “not quite” Hidetaka Miyazaki’s ideal fantasy RPG – “it’s getting close” he says

FromSoftware president and Elden Ring creator Hidetaka Miyazaki has said he’s still looking to make his “ideal” fantasy role-playing game. Speaking in a recent interview with PC Gamer, Miyazaki explained that despite the game’s critical success, Elden Ring, nor any other Soulsborne game, has yet to achieve his vision of the fantasy RPG he’s always wanted…