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Hackers have revived a decade-old Microsoft Office exploit – and they’re having a field day null
Hackers have ramped up attempts to abuse a decade-old Microsoft Office flaw with the help of creative new email scams, new research has found. According to analysis commissioned by NordVPN, attempts to exploit the vulnerability (CVE-2017-11882) rose by 400% in the second quarter of the year – with further growth…
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The Morning After: PS5 price, release date and pre-order info revealed
Last week, it was Xbox’s turn, and now we have a price for the new PlayStation. Sony has set a $400/$500 split for the Digital Edition vs. standard PS5, charging $100 extra for the privilege of a disc drive for physical media. If you need a reason to… Source
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Google finally bans stalkerware apps – but there may still be a problem null
Google has revealed an update to its Play Store app marketplace rules that it says should ban so-called “stalkerware” apps for good. The company has moved to block spying apps that allow a victim’s devices to be monitored by a third-party, including their location and what information they access online,…
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O2 makes its SMB plans more flexible null
O2 has become the latest operator to refresh its SMB tariffs in recognition of the need for flexibility during the coronavirus pandemic. The operator says small businesses can tailor its packages to suit their needs and make changes when needed. Customers can choose from a range of contract lengths from…
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The PS5 is priced, the Oculus Quest 2 launched, and the GoPro Hero 9 reviewed
Processor is a digest for what’s happening in the world of consumer technology, with incisive analysis (or maybe just jokes) from Dieter Bohn. Sign up for the newsletter here and check out the Processor video series on YouTube. It is a remarkably good time to be into video games. It’s…
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Sony: We’ll have more PS5s than we did PS4s at launch
Despite rumors to the contrary, Sony will have plenty of PlayStation 5 consoles ready for launch — more than it did PS4 units, according to Sony Interactive CEO Jim Ryan. At the same time, he admitted that Sony wasn’t sure about either the supply or… Source
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