Facebook unveils new generation Oculus Quest 2 virtual reality headset

The next generation of its virtual reality headset (VR), “Oculus Quest”, introduced Facebook, promising better graphics at a much lower price than most observers in the field predicted. At the same time, it revealed that two popular franchises, “Assassin’s Creed” and “Splitter Cell”, have come to the platform. According to the BBC, the demand for the Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …

Unveiling of the KryptoCibule trojan malware family from ESET

ESET researchers have announced the discovery of an unknown family of “trojan malware” that spreads through malicious “torrents” and uses multiple methods to extract as many cryptocurrencies from its victims as possible, while remaining undetected.  ESET called the threat “KryptoCibule” and, according to its telemetry, the malware appears to be aimed primarily at users in the Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …

Viber introduces ways to make the new school year more fun

The Viber messaging app added features, such as “quizzes”, “media collection”, “reactions”, and “reminders” to “My Notes” (coming soon) to make the learning process easier. More specifically, Rakuten Viber has presented various improvements that will support teachers, parents and students in the new school year. The Japanese-interest communication platform launches a “quiz” function in the polls, both Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …

Huawei’s ‘counterattack’ on Android: Its operating system, Harmony, comes to its mobiles

Huawei has announced plans to preinstall its operating system, “Harmony”, on its smartphones from next year; with the Chinese company also saying it will offer the software to other manufacturers for use as an alternative to Google’s “Android.” Huawei is in second place in the world ranking in terms of phone sales, after Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …

Educational platforms targeted by cybercriminals

Exponential was the increase seen in “DDoS” cyberattacks (e.n. attacks aimed at flooding a network until the server “crashes”) against educational resources last spring. According to Kaspersky’s estimates, from January to June 2020, the number of “DDoS” attacks affecting educational online resources increased by at least 350% compared to the corresponding month of 2019. In denial-of-service attacks (“DoS”), digital Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …

Microsoft prepares to launch Outlook Spaces platform

The so far known as Microsoft ‘Project Mocca’ changes its name and is ready for release on the Internet as ‘Outlook Spaces’. This tool will initially be available to users of the “Outlook for the Web” service and later to a wider audience. The leaks for its name have proven to be true, for the Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …

New AI solution analyzes big data and learns independently

“TeamViewer” announced the new model “TeamViewer IoT” software that analyzes “big data” and learns independently, thus expanding the “IoT” solutions and offering a way to use artificial intelligence in maintenance.  Until now, “TeamViewer” customers in the “IoT” field have been able to read sensors, set alarms, and connect directly to a wide range of devices. Now a smart extension in Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …

Google announces the arrival of the new Android 11

In a related post, Google announced the arrival of the new version of the mobile operating system, “Android 11”, which offers simpler ways to manage conversations, connected devices, privacy, and more. In honor of the new “Android 11” Google mentions the eleven new features that come with the new software: Better communication with everyone 1. With “Android 11”, communications made with Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …

A new Android spyware is distributed under the guise of popular apps

Kaspersky researchers have discovered a new Android spyware app distributed by “Transparent Tribe”, a notorious “APT” group, in India under the guise of official information applications for COVID-19. The pandemic is still relevant and has been turned into a product for exploitation by threatening entities, who make use of relevant social engineering threats. Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …

TeamViewer: Extends remote control to all Android devices

“TeamViewer”, a provider of remote interface solutions, has announced that it now offers remote access with active control and keyboard input for the “Google Pixel series”, “Xiaomi smartphones” and “Oppo” devices. This applies to both private users and business customers. All “smartphones” with “Android” software, version 7 or later can be supported by “TeamViewer”, regardless of whether the user needs help Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …