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‘Agent Smith’ malware replaces legit Android apps with fake ones on 25 million devices

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by on July 10, 2019 at 1:00 pm
Posted In: Around the Web


Researchers from cybersecurity vendor Check Point have discovered a new kind of mobile malware targeting Android devices. Called “Agent Smith,” the malware has been found to exploit known vulnerabilities in Android to replace legitimate installed apps on the device with malicious versions without requiring users’ intervention. Based on their research, Agent Smith has been found to leverage its broad access privileges to display fraudulent ads. Primarily targeting devices in India, and other Asian countries like Pakistan and Bangladesh, the malware has surrepitiously affected around 25 million unique devices, with each victim suffering “roughly 112 swaps of innocent applications.” The infections…

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Nintendo’s new Switch Lite can’t actually ‘switch’

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by on July 10, 2019 at 12:31 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Plugged


Nintendo has officially given us a first look at its upcoming Switch Lite console, aimed at handheld gaming. The Japanese company says the new device – which is oddly reminiscent of the Wii U – will launch on September 20 with a suggested retail price of $199. It’ll also be available in three different color variations: yellow, gray, and turquoise. In contrast to the standard version, the Switch Lite has a more compact body factor and sports “integrated controls.” It also comes without a kickstand and support for video output to television sets… which pretty much means that you can…

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We can thank the Apollo moon missions for these widely used technologies

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by on July 10, 2019 at 12:22 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Space, syndication


NASA’s Apollo programme was one of the most challenging technological achievements in the 20th century. Beyond the space race and exploration, it contributed to several inventions and innovations that are still having an impact on our lives. But at the same time, there are several myths regarding what technologies actually came out of it. My favourite myth is that Teflon was developed by NASA. This seems reasonable, as it is an immensely heat resistant material – something that space missions require. However, it was invented by accident in 1938 by Roy Plunkett at DuPont when he was researching new refrigerants.…

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CHEAP: A Philips Hue starter kit (with white & color bulbs) for $110? SÍ, DA, JA, YES!

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by on July 10, 2019 at 12:16 pm
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Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Using your voice to control things was once the preserve of campy science fiction, but now? It’s a goddamn reality. Can you tell I’m hyped? Good, because I am. One of the best elements of smart homes is lighting. And (arguably) the best (and most popular) of those smart lights? The Philips Hue series. AND WOULD YOU LOOK AT THAT, THERE’S A JUICY DEAL ON A PHILIPS HUE STARTER KIT RIGHT HERE! Yup, you can get the aforementioned Philips Hue Starter Kit (which consists…

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