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November 2015

About 41 articles found for 27 November 2015:

Vendetta Online 1.8.360 3D Space Combat Game Improves the Glow Effect

Available now for Linux, Mac OS X, Windows, Android, and iOS

by Marius Nestor, November 27th, 2015

more on this topicKwort Linux 4.3 Is Based on CRUX 3.2, Adds Chromium 47.0 and Linux Kernel 4.1.13 First Ubuntu Touch Images Based on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus) Are Now Live

Children Toy Maker VTech Hacked, Data About Kids and Parents Stolen

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Children Toy Maker VTech Hacked, Data About Kids and Parents Stolen

4.8 million parent records exposed, 200,000 kid accounts

by Catalin Cimpanu, November 27th, 2015

more on this topicFBI Identifies Hacker That Stole 1.2 Billion Usernames and Passwords - REUTERS US Air Force Investigating Data Breach Following Forbes Article - REUTERS

First Ubuntu Touch Images Based on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus) Are Now Live

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First Ubuntu Touch Images Based on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus) Are Now Live

Music app receives better support for background playlists

by Marius Nestor, November 27th, 2015

more on this topicFFmpeg 2.8.3 "Feynman" Released, It's Now the Latest Stable FFmpeg Version openSUSE Tumbleweed Receives Wireshark 2.0, Leap 42.1 Updates Machinery

Security Blog

Infographic: Risks of Remote Working

Most companies are not yet ready for remote working

by Catalin Cimpanu, November 27th, 2015

more on this topicInfographic: The TalkTalk Data Breach Infographic: The Darknet

Security

95 Percent of Russian Cybercrime Revolves Around Stealing Money

Russian cyber-gangs produced damages of $790 million

by Catalin Cimpanu, November 27th, 2015

more on this topicFBI Identifies Hacker That Stole 1.2 Billion Usernames and Passwords - REUTERS Chinese and Russian Hackers Tried to Steal Australia's Future Submarine Plans

LinkedIn Fixes CSS-Based Clickjacking Bug

by Catalin Cimpanu, November 27th, 2015

LinkedIn's CSS abused for clickjacking attacks

Security

openSUSE Tumbleweed Receives Wireshark 2.0, Leap 42.1 Updates Machinery

Linux

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openSUSE Tumbleweed Receives Wireshark 2.0, Leap 42.1 Updates Machinery

The fonts have been changed in Tumbleweed

by Marius Nestor, November 27th, 2015

more on this topicGNOME 3.20 Desktop Environment Gets Closer with the Latest Development Milestone Calibre 2.45.0 Lets Users Generate Covers with Book Metadata, Fixes 10 Bugs

Open Source Software

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GNOME 3.20 Desktop Environment Gets Closer with the Latest Development Milestone

GNOME 3.19.2 is now available for all GNU/Linux OSes

by Marius Nestor, November 27th, 2015

more on this topicCalibre 2.45.0 Lets Users Generate Covers with Book Metadata, Fixes 10 Bugs Opera 35 Web Browser Now Features Frame Color Awareness, Search Hints

PC Games

Valve Will Introduce Steam Trade Holds to Protect Users

Steam users really need to use the Steam mobile app

by Silviu Stahie, November 27th, 2015

more on this topicTom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege Enters Open Beta Steam Controller Is Now Better for RTS or RPG Games After Steam Beta Update

Security Fixes and Improvements

Lenovo Patches Security Holes in Its System Update Tool

Attackers could have gained access to administrator accounts

by Catalin Cimpanu, November 27th, 2015

more on this topicLenovo Laptops and Computers Come with Pre-Installed Spyware Microsoft Makes Windows Defender Remove Nasty Dell Root Certificates DLL

Game reviews

Decisive Campaigns: Barbarossa Review (PC)

A solid but limited wargame completed by a great political decisions system that focuses on World War II

by Andrei Dumitrescu, November 27th, 2015

more on this topicSwitch Galaxy Ultra Review (PC)Mordheim: City of the Damned Review (PC)

Wine 1.8 RC2 Is Out, Prepare for Major Stable Update Soon

by Silviu Stahie, November 27th, 2015

The developers are getting closer to the stable build

Open Source Software

Security Blog

Google Translate Website Affected by XSS Bug, Google Says It's OK

The bug is in the website's "translate a document" feature

by Catalin Cimpanu, November 27th, 2015

more on this topicXSS Vulnerability Fixed in the WordPress WooCommerce Plugin Buggy Analytics Code Exposes NBC, NFL Sites to XSS

Mobile Apps

BBM for BlackBerry 10 Updated with New Features in Beta Zone

Improvements to BBM Search have been implemented too

by Cosmin Vasile, November 27th, 2015

more on this topicBlackBerry to Launch Multiple Android-Based Smartphones in H2 2015 - Report BlackBerry Priv Praised for Its Software Privacy and Security Features

Editorials

Steam Machines Are Competing with Next-Gen Not Current-Gen Consoles

There is a good reason for Valve's lack of interest

by Silviu Stahie, November 27th, 2015

more on this topicIs Ubuntu 15.10 a Fearless Werewolf or a Boring One?High Prices Will Result in Virtual Reality Headsets Ending Up like the PS3

Incidents

Judge to DDoSing Teen: Take Up Rugby or Something

17-year-old sentenced to 12 months suspended prison term

by Catalin Cimpanu, November 27th, 2015

more on this topicSecond Suspect Arrested in Connection to TalkTalk Data Breach Teen Arrested for Last Year's DDoS Attack on PSN and Xbox Networks

Czech Firm Wants to Create Router That Self-Updates, Focuses on Security

Technology & Gadgets

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Czech Firm Wants to Create Router That Self-Updates, Focuses on Security

Turris Omnia, a modern concept in the realm of SOHO routers

by Catalin Cimpanu, November 27th, 2015

more on this topicNetgear Router Bug Allows Attackers to Redirect Web Traffic Through Their Servers Security Flaws Found in Google Chromecast, Home Security Systems, Smart Coffee Makers

Five Must-Buy Linux Games on Steam Exploration Sale

by Silviu Stahie, November 27th, 2015

There are more than 1,600 games discounted for Linux users

Linux

VPN Vulnerability "Port Fail" Reveals User's Real IP Address

Server related

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VPN Vulnerability "Port Fail" Reveals User's Real IP Address

Attackers can unmask users hidden under a VPN connection

by Catalin Cimpanu, November 27th, 2015

more on this topicEncryption Flaw Allows the NSA to Break HTTPS and VPN Traffic Backdoor in Cisco's WebVPN Service Allows Hackers to Steal Corporate Passwords

Games

Pro Evolution Soccer 2016 Free-to-Play Launches on December 8

Gamers will have access to seven teams and MyClub

by Andrei Dumitrescu, November 27th, 2015

more on this topicGran Turismo Sport Is Actually Not the Gran Turismo 7 People Were Waiting For StarCraft II Arrests on Corruption Charges Happen Again in South Korea

Linux

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Turris Omnia Is a Linux-Based Powerful Open Source Router That Updates on the Fly

The Indiegogo campaing will last for another 46 days

by Silviu Stahie, November 27th, 2015

more on this topicAPT (Advanced Package Tool) 1.1 Is Now Available in Debian Unstable Ubuntu with Mir Desktop to Have Full Support for Multi-Monitor Display

Security Blog

Windows Phone Internals Lets Owners Unlock Bootloader, Gain Root Access

Jailbreak your Windows 8.1 and 10 mobile devices

by Catalin Cimpanu, November 27th, 2015

more on this topicExploit Vendor Publishes 0-Day Bugs Price List, iOS Valued Above Android A Hacker Just Won $1 Million for the First iOS9 Zero-Day

Open Source Software

APT (Advanced Package Tool) 1.1 Is Now Available in Debian Unstable

APT is a really important tool in the Debian ecosystem

by Silviu Stahie, November 27th, 2015

more on this topicUbuntu with Mir Desktop to Have Full Support for Multi-Monitor Display Hatred, One of the Most Violent Games Ever Made, Is Coming to Linux

Ubuntu with Mir Desktop to Have Full Support for Multi-Monitor Display

by Silviu Stahie, November 27th, 2015

Developers are working to make this feature reliable

Linux

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Linux

Hatred, One of the Most Violent Games Ever Made, Is Coming to Linux

Developers showed the game running in Ubuntu

by Silviu Stahie, November 27th, 2015

more on this topicCalibre 2.45.0 Lets Users Generate Covers with Book Metadata, Fixes 10 Bugs Opera 35 Web Browser Now Features Frame Color Awareness, Search Hints

Open Source Software

Calibre 2.45.0 Lets Users Generate Covers with Book Metadata, Fixes 10 Bugs

Available now for GNU/Linux, Mac OS X, and Microsoft Windows

by Marius Nestor, November 27th, 2015

more on this topicOpera 35 Web Browser Now Features Frame Color Awareness, Search Hints Orca Screen Reader Prepares for GNOME 3.20, Improves Twitter Timeline Reading

Mobile World

HTC One A9 Officially Introduced in India as “Ultra Selfie” Smartphone

No word on pricing options and availability yet

by Cosmin Vasile, November 27th, 2015

more on this topicHTC One A9w Could Be Another Windows Phone but Chances Are Slim Dual-SIM HTC Desire 728G with 5.5-Inch HD Display, Octa-Core CPU Launched in India

Learning Linux - Lesson Four: Desktop Environments and Window Managers

Editorials

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Learning Linux - Lesson Four: Desktop Environments and Window Managers

Learn about various open-source desktop environments

by Marius Nestor, November 27th, 2015

more on this topicIs Ubuntu 15.10 a Fearless Werewolf or a Boring One?Learning Linux - Lesson Three: GNU/Linux Distributions

Mobile World

Lumia 520 Remains World's Most Popular Windows Phone Handset, Two Years After Launch

The new AdDuplex infographic confirms it once again

by Cosmin Vasile, November 27th, 2015

more on this topicWindows 10 Mobile Now Running on 7% of Active Windows Phone Handsets Microsoft Releases Lumia Camera App for Lumia 1020 on Windows 10 Mobile

Windows 10 Mobile Now Running on 7% of Active Windows Phone Handsets

by Cosmin Vasile, November 27th, 2015

That's only a 1.3% increase since one month ago

Mobile OS

Sony Confirms It's Working on PlayStation 4 Remote Play Function for PC

Games

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Sony Confirms It's Working on PlayStation 4 Remote Play Function for PC

The option to stream PS4 game to PC/Mac will become official

by Cosmin Vasile, November 27th, 2015

more on this topicPlayStation 4 Games to Be Soon Played on PCs with Third-Party App Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 Details Control Cybercore in New Video

Rumours about mobile phones

Xiaomi Smartphone with Deca-Core MediaTek Helio X20 CPU Coming in Q1 2016

The unannounced smartphone won't be another flagship

by Cosmin Vasile, November 27th, 2015

more on this topicChinese Retailer Offers Hundreds of Black Friday Deals on Smartphones and Accessories Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 Tablet with Intel Atom CPU Introduced with Android or Windows 10

Mobile Games

EA Launches Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes Collectible RPG on Android and iOS

Collect more than 60 characters in the Star Wars universe

by Cosmin Vasile, November 27th, 2015

more on this topicLara Croft GO for Android & iOS Receive “The Shard of Life” Expansion, Game Gets Discounted Heroes Tactics: Mythiventures RPG Hits Google Play Store and App Store

Mobile Apps

WhatsApp for Android Receives Update That Adds Starred Messages, Rich Link Previews

Support for Android direct share has been included too

by Cosmin Vasile, November 27th, 2015

more on this topicWhatsApp Beta for Windows Phone Update Brings Few Tweaks, Improvements Microsoft Announces Known Issues for Windows 10 Mobile Build 10549

Linux

Opera 35 Web Browser Now Features Frame Color Awareness, Search Hints

Available now for GNU/Linux, Microsoft Windows, and Mac OS X

by Marius Nestor, November 27th, 2015

more on this topicOrca Screen Reader Prepares for GNOME 3.20, Improves Twitter Timeline Reading Oracle Linux 7.2 Officially Released with Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel 3.18.13

Micromax Canvas Pace 4G Coming Soon with 5-Inch Display, Android 5.1 Lollipop

by Cosmin Vasile, November 27th, 2015

The smartphone will be launched in India next week

Mobile World

Open Source Software

Orca Screen Reader Prepares for GNOME 3.20, Improves Twitter Timeline Reading

Orca 3.19.2 is now available for download and testing

by Marius Nestor, November 27th, 2015

more on this topicOracle Linux 7.2 Officially Released with Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel 3.18.13 Qt Creator 3.6 Up to RC State, Brings Lots of Goodness for Qt Developers

Mobile Games

Lara Croft GO for Android & iOS Receive “The Shard of Life” Expansion, Game Gets Discounted

The Windows Phone version will be updated as well

by Cosmin Vasile, November 27th, 2015

more on this topicLara Croft GO Arrives on Android and iOS on August 27 Lara Croft: Relic Runner Out Now on Windows Phone

Linux Distributions

Oracle Linux 7.2 Officially Released with Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel 3.18.13

Oracle announces the 2nd update to the Oracle Linux 7 series

by Marius Nestor, November 27th, 2015

more on this topicQt Creator 3.6 Up to RC State, Brings Lots of Goodness for Qt Developers KDE Plasma 5.5 Windows 8 Metro-Inspired Theme Looks Interesting - Video

Mobile Apps

Microsoft Releases Lumia Camera App for Lumia 1020 on Windows 10 Mobile

The app was previously available on Windows Phone only

by Cosmin Vasile, November 27th, 2015

more on this topicSlimmest Windows 10 Mobile Smartphone Announced and It's Not Made by Microsoft AT&T Lumia 950 Costs Only $19.97 on Contract at Microsoft Store

Open Source Software

Qt Creator 3.6 Up to RC State, Brings Lots of Goodness for Qt Developers

Numerous issues have been resolved in this release

by Marius Nestor, November 27th, 2015

more on this topicKDE Plasma 5.5 Windows 8 Metro-Inspired Theme Looks Interesting - Video GNOME's Tracker Semantic Data Storage Tool Now Offers Better UID Detection