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The most exciting VR trends from TNW2018: Sexy headsets, The Mesh, and more

Jun05
by on June 5, 2018 at 1:27 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Events


Virtual reality and augmented reality are hot topics right now. As we start to see the lines blur between real and virtual worlds, the possibilities become endless. But what will we see next? How big of a role will it play in our lives in the next 50 years? At the Mixed Realities track at TNW Conference last month, we saw VR and AR experts share their visions for the future. Want a recap? We’ve got you covered. Alex Wills, Group Management Director at R/GA Alex spoke about his experiences with AR so far, and how we’re going to be…

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The most exciting VR trends from TNW2018: Sexy headsets, The Mesh, and more

Jun05
by on June 5, 2018 at 1:27 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Events


Virtual reality and augmented reality are hot topics right now. As we start to see the lines blur between real and virtual worlds, the possibilities become endless. But what will we see next? How big of a role will it play in our lives in the next 50 years? At the Mixed Realities track at TNW Conference last month, we saw VR and AR experts share their visions for the future. Want a recap? We’ve got you covered. Alex Wills, Group Management Director at R/GA Alex spoke about his experiences with AR so far, and how we’re going to be…

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Researchers find how to turn serverless apps into massive crypto-mining farms

Jun05
by on June 5, 2018 at 12:59 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


Crypto-jacking threats have largely (but not exclusively) been confined to the browser. Worryingly, new research from Israeli cybersecurity firm PureSec demonstrates how cryptocurrency mining scripts could be surreptitiously deployed within serverless applications. The research was demonstrated in the company’s new report, called “New Attack Vector: Serverless Crypto-Mining.” This type of attack has significant implications for companies who deploy serverless applications on platforms like AWS Lambda and Microsoft Azure, as it could result in an attacker establishing their own vast crypto-mining operation at their expense. Researchers from PureSec were able to force serverless functions to automatically download an off-the-shelf crypto-mining script.…

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Researchers find how to turn serverless apps into massive crypto-mining farms

Jun05
by on June 5, 2018 at 12:59 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


Crypto-jacking threats have largely (but not exclusively) been confined to the browser. Worryingly, new research from Israeli cybersecurity firm PureSec demonstrates how cryptocurrency mining scripts could be surreptitiously deployed within serverless applications. The research was demonstrated in the company’s new report, called “New Attack Vector: Serverless Crypto-Mining.” This type of attack has significant implications for companies who deploy serverless applications on platforms like AWS Lambda and Microsoft Azure, as it could result in an attacker establishing their own vast crypto-mining operation at their expense. Researchers from PureSec were able to force serverless functions to automatically download an off-the-shelf crypto-mining script.…

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How to install iOS 12 beta on your iPhone or iPad right now

Jun05
by on June 5, 2018 at 12:24 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web


At its WWDC event yesterday, Apple revealed the major new features coming to iOS 12. If the presentation got you all hot and bothered, you’ll be happy to know that you can now get your grubby paws on the beta preview. The official route requires you to be signed up for the Apple Developer Program so you can get it today; the public beta will arrive later this month. If you can’t wait, you can try Apple blogger Sam Henri’s method. Naturally, you’ll want to proceed with caution and back up your data before trying this out. It’s also worth…

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