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In 2008 and 2009, attacks like these would have typically gone after credit card numbers, debit card numbers and employee records with social security numbers to be used for identity theft. In 2010, these attacks are much more sophisticated and targeted at specific information at specific organizations. The attackers were going after targeted data such as intellectual property and confidential business information such as operations manuals or policy documents. Or in the case of RSA, the attackers were going after the root code of issued Secure ID tokens....

Fortunately, Microsoft created a PST Repair Tool called SCANPST which is capable of both repairing corrupt PST files and recovering deleted emails inside a PST file. The application is free and typically included with all installations of Microsoft Office 2007/Outlook 2007. How to Fix/Repair Broken Microsoft Outlook PST Files Click the Start menu and in the search or Run dialog, Type C:Program FilesMicrosoft OfficeOffice12SCANPST.EXE and Press Enter 1a. Optional: You can also find this file by Clicking My Computer and browsing to the destination; once there Double-Click SCANPST to open it...

Earlier this month, reports emerged claiming that Apple was in negotiations to buy headphone and streaming music company Beats for $3.2 billion, making it Apple’s largest deal in history. According to a new report out of the NY Post, Apple has recently dropped the price its willing to pay for the company to $3 billion. It’s unclear as to what exactly caused Apple to lower its offer, but a report last week broke down a variety of reasons as to why the deal could be delayed....

The first generation of Apple’s HomePod smart speaker isn’t available to consumers until next month, but a new report from Nikkei is already looking to the future. The report suggests that Apple may be working to include its Face ID technology in HomePod by 2019… The report cites a quote from David Ho, president of Inventec Appliances, the company responsible for producing Apple’s HomePod, as well as AirPods. Ho explains that his company sees smart speaker trends that companies are working on to “incorporate features such as a facial and image recognition....

According to a report (via MR) from The China Times, the iPhone 5 will launch the second week of September (6-15), and the iPad 3 launch will be delayed until Thanksgiving due to component issues. This iPhone 5 report lines up nicely with reports from Reuters regarding a September launch and an earlier report saying right after Labor day (Sept 5th). If a September launch were to be the case, we assume the iPhone 5 would be announced at Apple’s annual music event in September....

A new report from supply chain outlet The Elec today says that Samsung Display and LG Display have started production on the displays that will be used in the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro. The iPhone 13 Pro will reportedly use a new LTPO display technology with ProMotion 120Hz support. The report explains that LG Display will make the OLED screens used in the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini, while Samsung will produce the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max panels:...

Sharp is looking to secure future iPad screen orders, according to a new report from Digitimes. The display manufacturer is adjusting its production allocations away from LTPS panels towards OLED and IGZO production. The company is angling to sign contracts with Apple to supply screens for new iPad models. Apple has used IGZO panels in iPads since the original iPad Pro from 2015. The IGZO semiconductors enable higher resolution panels with better battery efficiency....

Supply chain blog Macotakara reports today that Apple is nearing the release of its 7th generation iPad. The report cites supplier sources and says the 2019 iPad will retain both the headphone jack and Touch ID. With Apple sticking to the headphone jack and Touch ID, the overall case design of the 2019 $329 iPad is also expected to stay the same. This means we shouldn’t expect a body redesign akin to the 2018 iPad Pro, which isn’t necessarily surprising as the purpose of the 9....

As reported by Financial Times, “people familiar with Apple’s plans” for the iWatch are claiming Apple has started a hiring frenzy as they ramp up development of the upcoming product. The article goes on to state that people close to Apple feel that “the timing of the hiring spree implied the iWatch would not be ready for launch until the latter part of next year.” Back in May, we reported on KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo’s similar claim of a late 2014 launch:...

Social is now all about how you target your audience, build customer journeys and get people to your site to make a purchase. Paid social media strategies help with exactly that. But the real challenge is understanding the specifics of social media advertising, how to get started, what to spend and how each network operates. That’s a lot even for experienced marketers to manage, and can be a hurdle for those just learning how to best use paid social media....

Scosche’s BaseLynx modular charger offers a compelling solution to create the exact wireless and wired charging setup you need for your pretty much all your Apple devices including iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, AirPods, and even MacBooks. Read on for our full review of BaseLynx that lets you charge over ten devices at once and easily reconfigure the setup at any time. Multi-device chargers have flooded the market over the last few years and it’s increasingly difficult for companies to create a product that stands out....

Many early reviews for Astral Chain are praising the game as another solid title from PlatinumGames. Originally announced in February, Astral Chain is an action title with an emphasis on its unique combat with the “Legion.” The reveal trailer captivated audiences with its stylistic, anime-inspired visuals, intense combat, and story. PlatinumGames is a fan favorite developer among gamers. The company has developed the successful Bayonetta 1 & 2, and is currently hard at work on the third installment....

What happened to Annie in Rick And Morty? Back in the first season of Adult Swim’s sci-fi animation, an episode titled “Anatomy Park” aired. This revealed Rick had built a miniature theme park (the titular Anatomy Park) inside the body of an alcoholic homeless man called Ruben, and featured attractions inspired by his internal organs like the Colon Log Ride and It’s A Small, Small Intestine. When Anatomy Park starts malfunctioning, Rick shrinks Morty and sends him inside Ruben’s body to meet with the park’s co-creator Dr....

Of all the stream ciphers, RC4 is the widely used stream cipher due to its speed of operations and simplicity. RC4 variants RC4 has 4 variants to it. They are: SPRITZ: Spritz is used to build: a) Cryptographic hash function b) Deterministic random bit generator (DRBG) c) Encryption algorithm which supports Authenticated Encryption with Associated Data (AEAD) RC4A: This is a stronger variant than RC4. VMPC: It stands for Variably Modified Permutation Composition....

Everyone on the internet by now knows that Gmail is a free email service available to anyone. Some people even consider it a religious practice to set up as many Gmail accounts as they can and e-mail themselves pretending they have friends. Some people have asked me, “Why should I use e-mail when I have a cell phone and texting and voicemail?” A lot of the kids nowadays aren’t even sure what e-mail is and have no concept of writing someone a letter that doesn’t involve some three-letter slang acronym....

Inexpensive basic earphones are very common, but not all of them actually deliver in terms of sound and build quality. The BSX Basix earphones actually offer reasonably high quality audio performance for their cost. Continue reading for the quick review (plus rules for the giveaway) … In the box there are the earphones, storage pouch, clothing clip and an additional 2 different sized ear tips for a total of three different sizes: small, medium and large....

Disney sequel Ralph Breaks the Internet has been mistakenly promoted as having won the 2018 Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film by a retailer. Though it appears to have been a one-off mistake, it shows that Disney had the labels ready to go before this year’s Oscars, and an image showing the labeling flub has since gone viral. Directed by Rich Moore and Phil Johnston, Ralph Breaks the Internet is the sequel to the 2012 film Wreck-It Ralph, which was also nominated for Best Animated Feature Film at the Oscars....

Good news for all the Realme U1 unit users as the Realme U1 ISP PinOUT to Hard Reset / FRP Bypass is now available. You can easily get the ISP PinOUT connection of the Realme U1 (RMX1831, RMX1833) by following the full guide below along with images. By using the ISP PinOUT, you can easily bypass FRP lock or reset user data on your device via UFi Box. Check out the guide below....

Instead, you want to hear about what your organization can do about filling your unfilled cybersecurity positions. This article will do just that: we outline five tips that your organization can use to improve your existing recruiting processes, as well as a few others that may open up new opportunities to recruit new security professionals. Tip 1: Capitalize on opportunities for internal growth Before your knee-jerk reaction to immediately search for a replacement cybersecurity professional on the (very) competitive job market, first pause to look internally for an opportunity to find a potential fit from within your own organization....

True new innovations in the technology space only come around every few years, and even rarer are the innovations that have the power to change our day-to-day interactions with our devices. That’s why I was excited when I first heard about the Leap Motion, a little motion control device that promised to alter how we think of using computers. One year since the initial preview, the device is in the hands of the public, and now it’s up to the people to decide if it can change the way we use our computers....