A new ransomware threat calling itself Red Epsilon has been seen leveraging Microsoft Exchange server vulnerabilities to encrypt machines across the network. Epsilon Red ransomware attacks rely on more than a dozen scripts before reaching the encryption stage and also use a commercial remote desktop utility. Hitting vulnerable Microsoft Exchange server Incident responders … [Read more...] about New Epsilon Red ransomware hunts unpatched Microsoft Exchange servers
Mozilla: Update Firefox to avoid Netflix, Hulu streaming issues
Mozilla advises Firefox users to update to the latest released version to avoid experiencing video streaming issues after Google updates the Widevine digital rights management (DRM) on May 31. The Firefox web browser uses the Widevine plugin to play DRM-protected videos streamed via Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, and Disney+. However, once Google updates the Widevine … [Read more...] about Mozilla: Update Firefox to avoid Netflix, Hulu streaming issues
Hands on with WSLg: Running Linux GUI apps in Windows 10
Windows 10 preview builds can now run Linux apps directly on the Windows 10 desktop using the new Windows Subsystem for Linux GUI. In this article, we go hands on with the new WSLg feature to demonstrate the types of graphical Linux apps you can now run. The Windows Subsystem for Linux GUI. (WSLg) was officially released at the Microsoft Build 2021 conference and comes with … [Read more...] about Hands on with WSLg: Running Linux GUI apps in Windows 10
MPG CORELIQUID K360 & MSI Z590 Gaming Force
Where gaming is concerned, there are two components that are arguably more important than any other — your motherboard and your cooling system. The former is the glue that holds everything else together, the foundation of your gaming experience. The latter, meanwhile, helps keep everything in working order. With the recent launch of Intel's 11th generation of Core … [Read more...] about MPG CORELIQUID K360 & MSI Z590 Gaming Force
USB-C Power Delivery Hits 240W with Extended Power Range
The USB-IF released a couple of new specifications recently - R2.1 for Type-C and R3.1 for USB-PD. The main update is the 'Extended Power Range' aspect that allows for delivery of up to 240W over Type-C setups supporting the relevant USB-PD profile. The first USB Power Delivery (USB-PD) specification was released in 2012, and it has seen regular updates over the years. … [Read more...] about USB-C Power Delivery Hits 240W with Extended Power Range
Western Digital Unveils Multimedia-Focused SanDisk Professional Portfolio
Western Digital's G-Technology brand is well-known in multimedia production circles with products ranging from portable SSDs to multi-HDD RAID enclosures. As part of its Flash Perspective event today, the company is introducing the SanDisk Professional tag for products sold earlier under the G-Technology brand. In addition to new products targeting the prosumers and production … [Read more...] about Western Digital Unveils Multimedia-Focused SanDisk Professional Portfolio
Marvell Announces First PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD Controllers: Up To 14 GB/s
Today Marvell is announcing the first NVMe SSD controllers to support PCIe 5.0, and a new branding strategy for Marvell's storage controllers. The new SSD controllers are the first under the umbrella of Marvell's Bravera brand, which will also encompass HDD controllers and other storage accelerator products. The Bravera SC5 family of PCIe 5.0 SSD controllers will consist of two … [Read more...] about Marvell Announces First PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD Controllers: Up To 14 GB/s
Western Digital Introduces WD Black D30 Game Drive External SSDs
Western Digital is adding a new external SSD to their WD_BLACK product line: the WD Black D30 Game Drive SSD. The D30 is a bus-powered USB SSD offering up to 900MB/s read speeds, with capacities from 500GB to 2TB. There is also a special version for Xbox console gaming, which changes some of the drive's trim to white instead of black and comes with a one month trial membership … [Read more...] about Western Digital Introduces WD Black D30 Game Drive External SSDs
Here are your wildest Xbox + Bethesda E3 2021 Showcase predictions
The Xbox E3 of dreams and nightmares. The wait is nearly over! E3 is just a few weeks away. We're currently in the process of preparing our official predictions for the Xbox + Bethesda Showcase, but in the meantime, we took to Twitter to hear what some of you want to see at E3 2021. Our featured video shares your wildest takes. We asked and you delivered Earlier … [Read more...] about Here are your wildest Xbox + Bethesda E3 2021 Showcase predictions
Microsoft Teams will soon let you access files offline
You'll soon be able to view files in Microsoft Teams on the go, even if you don't have an internet connection. What you need to know Microsoft Teams will soon support offline access for files. The feature could arrive as soon as June 2021. Offline file support will only work with previously opened files. Microsoft Teams has a new feature on the way that will … [Read more...] about Microsoft Teams will soon let you access files offline