Inside A Ransomware Incident How A Single Mistake Left A Door Open For Attackers

The BlackCat ransomware attack against the undisclosed organisation took place in March 2022 and has been detailed by cybersecurity researchers at Forescout who investigated the incident. BlackCat ransomware – also known as ALPHV – is becoming one of the most active ransomware groups currently, to the extent that the FBI has released an alert about it, warning how the group has compromised at least 60 victims around the world. SEE: Cybersecurity: Let’s get tactical (ZDNet special report) While BlackCat has a reputation for running a sophisticated ransomware operation, it was a simple technique that allowed malicious cyber criminals to gain initial access to the network – exploiting an SQL injection vulnerability in an internet-exposed unpatched and end-of-life SonicWall SRA appliance....

May 12, 2022 · 3 min · 630 words · Sheryl Robb

Instagram Influencer Marketing Tips For 2019

Well, this blog is a fantastic start. Today I’m going to give you some insight into how you can get started with influencer marketing and make sure that you are contacting Instagram influencers the right way so that you truly get noticed. Ready to get started? Pop on your swimming cap and let’s get in! Instagram Influencer Marketing Prep Before you start contacting Instagram influencers all willy nilly, you’ll need to make sure that they are…...

May 12, 2022 · 5 min · 958 words · Margaret Black

Intel Core I7 Processor Mac Pros And Xserves On The Way

That’s because Intel has officially revealed the branding for the next wave of high end processors according to C|Net. Next stop product launch…which is looking like late 2008 (unless you are MaximumPC) Intel’s description of i7: Dynamic scalability, managed cores, threads, cache, interfaces, and power for energy-efficient performance on demand. Design and performance scalability for server, workstation, PC, and mobile demands with support for 2-8+ cores and up to 16+ threads with simultaneous multi-threading (SMT), and scalable cache sizes, system interconnects, and integrated memory controllers....

May 12, 2022 · 2 min · 314 words · Adrian West

Into The Spider Verse Promo Sees Miles Turn Invisible

A brand new promotional spot for Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse reveals Miles Morales’ (Shameik Moore) camouflage abilities while he’s on a mission with Peter Parker (Jake Johnson). Produced by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, and directed by Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, and Rodney Rothman, the animated film boasts some nifty visuals and an intriguing premise by assembling several iterations of the iconic Marvel hero in one epic movie. The flick will also feature a slew of classic Spider-Man villains such as Wilson Fisk/Kingpin (Liev Schreiber), Green Goblin and Prowler....

May 12, 2022 · 3 min · 488 words · Esther Gordon

Ios 15 4 Release Brings Over 100 New Emoji

With today’s release of iOS 15.4 comes a slew of new emoji. Users have access to a range of new emoji including beans, melting face, heart hands, disco ball, X-Ray, and more. There are 40+ new emoji included in today’s iOS 15.4 release, with over 120 new options when accounting for different variations. Emojipedia explains that there “10 non-standard 🤝 Handshake emoji combinations where one of the hands does not feature a skin tone modifier....

May 12, 2022 · 1 min · 204 words · Jim Gonzales

Important Code Constructs In Assembly Language Basics

Note: This article assumes that the audience will have a fair understanding of the Assembly language. If not do not worry I will try to explain the things in the simplest form Variables are declared in code to hold values of constants, strings, etc. The scope of these variables can be either local or global. Local variables hold meaning within a function only whereas global variables can be used anywhere in the code logic....

May 11, 2022 · 5 min · 991 words · Mary Jones

In Some Places Apple S Maps Need Less Detail

While Apple’s new Maps app has raised quite a bit of controversy for what is being viewed as a downgraded experience compared to the old Google-powered iOS Maps, there are a few locations Apple might have to censor imagery rather than improve. After Turkish website Sosyalmedya claimed Apple threatened national security by releasing high-resolution imagery of a prison normally censored in Google’s maps, The Verge investigated to see what other sensitive locations Apple does not censor....

May 11, 2022 · 1 min · 188 words · Kim Merriweather

Infinity War Art Shows Soul Stone Turning Red Skull Into A Ghost

Concept art for Avengers: Infinity War has hinted at just how the Soul Stone may have affected the Red Skull. The unexpected return of the Red Skull was one of the highlights of Infinity War, delighting fans and critics alike. It seemed that he had been stranded on the planet Vormir by the Space Stone, and for decades had acted as the Stonekeeper of the Soul Stone. But the Red Skull had clearly changed over the course of the decades....

May 11, 2022 · 4 min · 643 words · Dawn Phelps

Infinity War Writers Reveal How They Would Fix The Dceu

Avengers: Infinity War writers Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely offered their two cents on how Warner Bros. can right the course on the troubled DC Cinematic Universe. The age-old rivalry between Marvel and DC that started decades ago via comic books has now spilled over to the big screen as both companies have now launched their respective shared universes. However, as it currently stands, Marvel is dominating the movie side of things (although they’ve had the advantage of starting years ahead) while DC is still trying to get its footing....

May 11, 2022 · 3 min · 608 words · James Hayden

Influencer Rates How Much Do Influencers Really Cost In 2023

In this article, we’re going to share 8 factors that impact influencer rates, average influencer rates for the most popular social media platforms, the types of influencer partnerships you can get, and how to find an influencer that will work with you to take your brand to the next level. Influencer Rates: How Much do Influencers Really Cost in 2023?: 8 Factors That Impact Influencer Rates There are a number of factors that can impact how much an influencer charges for their services and it’s rare to find an influencer who charges a flat rate....

May 11, 2022 · 11 min · 2238 words · Janet Allred

Inhumans Marvel Releases New Lockjaw Poster

The latest poster for Marvel’s Inhumans celebrates National Dog Day by putting the spotlight on Lockjaw. In less than a week, the unprecedented collaboration between Marvel, ABC, and IMAX will hit theaters when Inhumans premieres its first two episodes. While the trailers for the show have been divisive so far, next week will prove if the gamble of bringing a TV show into premium theaters was a wise one. To help increase the project’s profile, Marvel has been promoting the new show nonstop over the past few weeks....

May 11, 2022 · 3 min · 432 words · Maurice Cady

Inhumans Cast Responds To Mixed Reactions

The cast of Marvel’s Inhumans have responded to the mixed reactions from fans regarding the series. After we finally got a look at the next set of heroes coming from Marvel, audiences didn’t respond well to the trailers or the stills of the series. Inhumans revolves around Black Bolt, Medusa and the Royal Family as they face a coup from Maximus. Escaping to Earth, the go on the run to survive....

May 11, 2022 · 3 min · 490 words · Heidi Rogers

Intel S Latest Cpus Tout Up To 16 Hour Battery Life Could Power New Macbook Macbook Air

After much speculation and teasing, Intel today officially announced its new eighth-generation U-series and Y-series processors. The former was originally code-named Whiskey Lake, while the latter was referred to as Amber Lake. Both are optimized for use is “thin, light” laptops, according to the chipmaker. Across the board, Intel touts that its new processors focus on providing “ultimately mobile performance and long battery life” for thine and light laptops, as well as 2-in-1s....

May 11, 2022 · 2 min · 352 words · Bobby Wing

Interview The Boys Showrunner Eric Kripke

More: Pearson Review: Suits Spinoff Looks To The Future & Past With Equal Measure How did you come to be interested in working on The Boys. Did you have a relationship with the comics beforehand or were you introduced to them more recently? When you’re working on a series like this that has blueprints within the comics, how do you approach that as a writer? How do you decide when and where to make changes that are going to best suit the story you’re trying to tell with the material?...

May 11, 2022 · 9 min · 1807 words · Ronald Swain

Into The Badlands Season 3 Features Crazy Fights

Fans of Into the Badlands can look forward to “bats**t crazy” fight scenes when the show returns for season 3. The next installment in the series promises to further expand the world of the Badlands, while also raising the stakes higher than ever. Set in a post-apocalyptic world, AMC’s Into the Badlands was developed by Smallville creators Alfred Gough and Milles Millar. The series stars Daniel Wu as a highly-trained killer named Sunny, who teams up with M....

May 11, 2022 · 3 min · 454 words · Gladys Hilliard

Invisible Man Reboot Adds Straight Outta Compton Star Aldis Hodge

Aldis Hodge has joined the cast of The Invisible Man reboot. The Invisible Man was one of several classic Universal monster horror properties that, just a few years ago, was slated to be rebooted as part of a shared universe that the studio officially dubbed the Dark Universe. Of course, that was before the Tom Cruise-led reboot of The Mummy bombed with critics in 2017 and struggled to cover its nine-figure budget at the box office....

May 11, 2022 · 3 min · 590 words · Dorothy Miller

Ios 13 Wishlist Some Features That Could Help Me Go Ios Only

It’s getting to the end of 2018, and I am excited looking ahead to 2019. This point in the year is when I start thinking forward to what the next round of iOS updates will bring to my day job and my computing life. I am likely looking at purchasing 250 of whatever non-pro iPad Apple releases in the spring, so I am starting to consider what software these devices will be running soon after school starts....

May 11, 2022 · 6 min · 1209 words · Katie Winstead

Importance Of Data Security During Migration From On Premises To Cloud

We have recently talked about migrating WordPress sites from one server to another. This article helps you understand the process of data migration and the type of data migration. Data Migration Goals Usually, data migration occurs during upgrades or moving hardware that is used to an entirely new system. Examples: migration to or from a hardware platform; database upgrade or migration to new software; or a company merger where the systems in two companies need to be merged into one....

May 10, 2022 · 4 min · 762 words · Tommie Olives

In Focus The Galaxy S5 S Phase Detection Lg G3 S Laser Autofocus And Htc One M8 S Duo Camera

Smartphone manufacturers have been pushing the envelope lately on photography and camera technology, employing new ways to help you get the best out of that small sensor that’s strapped to the back of your phone. In the past few months, we’ve seen several different takes on the camera’s focus problem, including HTC’s Duo Camera Refocus, Samsung’s Phase Detection Autofocus, and LG’s Laser Autofocus. Does this jargon sound too technical to you?...

May 10, 2022 · 4 min · 794 words · Mose Bigelow

Instagram Changes Close Friends To Selected People In New Test U Rolled Back

Update: After six months of tests, Instagram is letting its Brazilian users know that the company is backpedaling from Selected People and bringing back the Close Friends option. Although Instagram didn’t specify the reason, tests were very buggy and users couldn’t properly change different users depending on the Story posted. That said, it’s unlikely that Instagram will release this feature to more countries in the near future. Instagram today announced a new test for its Stories function....

May 10, 2022 · 2 min · 369 words · Catherine Delossantos