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Someone got Doom running on a McDonald’s cash register

Oct02
by on October 2, 2019 at 10:00 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, gaming


Just when I think I’ve seen everything, some gaming weirdness comes along and smacks me back down to humility. And it’s usually something related to that most ubiquitous of games, Doom. This time, a clever soul named Ryan Edgar has managed to get Doom to run on, of all things, a McDonald’s cash register. He revealed his results on Twitter, and it’s kind of beautiful: Ladies and Gentlemen I give you DOOM … …. ….. Running on a McDonald’s cash register. pic.twitter.com/kQhrkZ1ScV — Ry (@Raio_Ken) September 29, 2019 According to Kotaku, Ryan managed to get the game to work by using a USB stick…

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Borderlands 3 review: Come for the guns and loot, stay for the heart and soul

Oct02
by on October 2, 2019 at 8:07 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, gaming, Insider


Borderlands 3 is like one of the vehicles from the Mad Max universe. It’s held together by duct-tape and twine, but it spits fire, looks cool, and goes really, really fast. And I almost refused to review it once I started playing it, but we’ll get into that later. Borderlands 3 feels like a tight, gonzo shooter. The controls are responsive and intuitive. As far as shooters go, once you dial in the aiming options you’re comfortable with it feels as good as anything out there. Each weapon feels unique and the combination of aesthetic differences and clever use of…

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Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency lead fires back at Wall Street Journal report

Oct02
by on October 2, 2019 at 5:06 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


David Marcus, the man in charge of getting Facebook‘s controversial ‘cryptocurrency‘ Libra off the ground, has fired back at a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report that claimed MasterCard, one of the project‘s backers, was thinking about potentially pulling out. Although Marcus didn’t explicitly deny the overall thread of the WSJ piece, he said that the initial (and official) group of Libra‘s partners “will be formalized in weeks to come.” 2) change of this magnitude is hard and requires courage + it will be a long journey. For Libra to succeed it needs committed members, and while I have no knowledge of specific…

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MasterMana Botnet takes over your machine to empty your cryptocurrency wallet

Oct02
by on October 2, 2019 at 4:57 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, blockchain, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


Cybersecurity researchers have detailed a dangerous botnet specifically targeting businesses to steal sensitive data and cryptocurrency. Dubbed “MasterMana Botnet,” the ongoing campaign is believed to be connected to the “Gorgon Group,” a crew of cyberbaddies linked to worldwide criminal activity and repeated attacks on governments. “This operation, which began as early as December of 2018, appears financially motivated, given the seemingly indiscriminate targeting of business email addresses via phishing and the inclusion of specific functions to steal information associated with cryptocurrency wallets,” said security firm Prevailion. “While most companies fear they may become compromised by advanced actors, this particular report…

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NiceHash co-founder reportedly arrested over alleged stolen millions (again)

Oct02
by on October 2, 2019 at 3:58 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


The co-founder of NiceHash, the well-known cryptocurrency hash power broker, has reportedly been arrested in Germany. Matjaz Skorjanc’s arrest was made over US charges that he, along with several other hackers, is responsible for stealing millions of dollars. Skorjanc was reportedly detained on Monday, reports 24UR.com, a Slovenian news site. He is wanted in the US for setting up and operating Darkode, a black marketplace that operated between 2008 and 2013.  d Europol once described it as “the most prolific English-speaking cybercriminal forum to date.” Skorjanc is also wanted for creating and deploying Mariposa, one of the largest known botnets. Discovered in 2008, the…

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