Bitcoin (BTC) mining has recently become much easier. Since the exodus of mining farms outside of China, blockchain has seen the biggest drop in the difficulty of mining BTC since 2009. This collapse is linked to the network's mining capacity. To mine Bitcoin, miners rely on powerful computing computers. These computers are responsible for performing complex mathematical … [Read more...] about Why mining Bitcoin is now so much easier
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Ads in video games? EA denies the rumor
Be reassured (or not)! EA does not intend to integrate “TV-style” advertising into our video games (at this time).A few days ago, the video game world was rocked by an announcement that made gamers around the world cringe. Until now we had television advertising, YouTube ads before videos and pop-ups on the Internet… There should be advertising content in video … [Read more...] about Ads in video games? EA denies the rumor
Apple foiled China’s attempt to bypass application tracking transparency technology
Despite a feeling of calm over Apple's controversial App Tracking Transparency technology, which has come to shut down companies as a result of user actions in apps, it will not be synonymous with acceptance and compliance. Quite the contrary. This "bondage" could mean something. Apple has reportedly foiled a Chinese business group's attempt to circumvent the … [Read more...] about Apple foiled China’s attempt to bypass application tracking transparency technology
Kaseya: Ransomware threatens nearly 1,000 businesses worldwide
This is a new "giant cyberattack" that could affect many businesses around the world. About 40 Kaseya customers did not immediately disconnect the infected software.This Saturday, July 3, the Kaseya company announced that it was the victim of a cyberattack. In the process, the company asked its 40,000 customers to immediately disconnect its VSA software. Forty customers … [Read more...] about Kaseya: Ransomware threatens nearly 1,000 businesses worldwide
Coinbase bets on a savings account at 4%
Coinbase's new secret boot, based on USDC (its stablecoin).Cryptocurrency buying platforms must reinvent themselves in an attempt to stand out from the competition, continue to be profitable even when asset prices collapse and public authorities tighten the screw. The American Coinbase, on the stock exchange, has just announced a series of news including the arrival of a … [Read more...] about Coinbase bets on a savings account at 4%
Galaxy Watch 4 Classic: these videos show off Samsung’s watch ahead of the announcement
The Galaxy Watch 4 Classic reveals all of its secrets. Several weeks before the official announcement, a well-known informant posted several videos showing Samsung's smartwatch from all angles. The sequences highlight the 3 colors of the smartwatch. The Galaxy Watch 4 continues to be talked about. As the presentation is fast approaching, Evan Blass, a highly regarded … [Read more...] about Galaxy Watch 4 Classic: these videos show off Samsung’s watch ahead of the announcement
Bitcoin Mining Becomes Cleaner And Cleaner, Report Says BTC Price Up
In a report released this week, the Bitcoin Mining Council, an organization that brings together companies whose primary business is mining Bitcoin, claimed that BTC mining now relies on an energy mix that is over 50% renewable.“Mining Bitcoin uses negligible amounts of energy, quickly becomes more efficient, and is fueled by a higher mix of sustainable energy than any … [Read more...] about Bitcoin Mining Becomes Cleaner And Cleaner, Report Says BTC Price Up
Windows 11 Microsoft Store already shows Edge extensions
We've discussed on other occasions how the Microsoft Store is revolutionizing Windows 11, as well as Windows 10. The store has gone from only accepting UWP and Project Centennial apps to accepting all kinds of apps , and extensions too. If we search the new store for Microsoft Edge, we will see some extensions.Extensions are also joining the Windows 11 Microsoft StoreIt … [Read more...] about Windows 11 Microsoft Store already shows Edge extensions
Android: apps with 5.8 million downloads used to steal your Facebook passwords
There is a constant struggle to clean the app stores of malware scams that attack users. This time, researchers discovered 9 apps that used a trick to steal Facebook passwords from Android users. The worst part is that these are not niche apps i.e. they have over 5.8 million downloads making the high number of users with their smartphones "engaged" already … [Read more...] about Android: apps with 5.8 million downloads used to steal your Facebook passwords
Huge ransomware attack hits hundreds of US businesses
A hot potato: A ransomware attack has hit hundreds of businesses across the United States, in a supply chain attack that targets Kaseya's VSA system management platform (used for remote monitoring and IT management). While Kaseya says less than 40 of over 36,000 customers have been reached, targeting large managed service providers has resulted in large numbers of … [Read more...] about Huge ransomware attack hits hundreds of US businesses