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Beginning with downloaders and backdoors, this article breaks down a number of behaviors that indicate the potential presence of malware. Learn not just the “whats” but the “whys” in the essential section on the objectives of network analysis and get familiar with some reversing techniques for common attack vectors such as credential stealers, keyloggers and more. Let’s jump in, shall we? Key behaviors of various types of malware Downloaders and backdoors During a malware attack, the threat actor will often use a range of Trojans to infiltrate a vulnerable system....

Corning announced today that it is preparing to ship a new type of glass that can withstand scratches almost as well as sapphire while providing superior drop protection. The glass is the result of “Project Phire,” which aimed to create a more scratch-resistant glass to rival sapphire. The announcement comes shortly after the company debuted Gorilla Glass 4, which is expected to be included on many new smartphone models this year....

A coronavirus app created by the Chinese government lets people check whether they have been in close contact with someone confirmed or suspected to have the virus. The app is made possible because of close government monitoring of Chinese citizens… The BBC reports. It appears that the app checks a database of known or suspected carriers, and then checks location histories to see whether you were in the same place at the same time....

It’s being reported that the current outbreak of a SARS-like coronavirus in China threatens production of the budget iPhone Apple is expected to launch in the next couple of months, variously referred to as the iPhone 9 and iPhone SE 2. China is instigating quarantine measures and travel restrictions intended to curb the spread of the virus, along with some workers being told to stay at home, and experts say that Apple’s supply chain is almost certain to be effected …...

Apple has again been awarded a perfect score in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s (HRCF) annual Corporate Equality Index for LGBTQ equality and inclusion. The organization says that the rating criteria reflect three key pillars … Non-discrimination policies across business entities Equitable benefits for LGBTQ workers and their families Supporting an inclusive culture and corporate social responsibility. Companies get a percentage rating based on their stated policies, which include everything from same-sex partners of employees qualifying for health care coverage to ensuring LGBTQ inclusion in diverse supply chain programs....

In the pantheon of great movie villains, Darth Vader is in a league of his own. Intimidating, tragic, and sporting arguably the most iconic suit of armor ever assembled, Vader is a pillar of popular culture – a figure by which the mere imitation of his breathing sends chills down our spines. Vader cast a towering shadow over the heroes of the original Star Wars trilogy, and, as evidenced by the unhealthy fandom of his grandson Kylo Ren, he continues to linger in the minds of the new generation....

In this tutorial, you will learn: HTML Form Structure CodeIgniter Form Helper CodeIgniter Form Example Form Validation in CodeIgniter Adding Form Validation Rules Displaying Form Validation Error Messages Populating Submitted Form Data: Sticky Forms CodeIgniter Form Validation Example HTML Form Structure The following code shows the structure of a typical HTML form. HERE, … are the opening and closing tags of the form. The id and name attribute specify the name and id of the form....

Paramount has started development on Coming to America 2. Eddie Murphy’s meteoric rise to become America’s most popular comedic movie star arguably hit its zenith in 1988 with the original Coming to America, a fish-out-of-water story starring Murphy as an African prince who becomes fed up with the brainless potential wives being pushed on him by his father and journeys to Queens to uncover the non-servile woman of his dreams. Not only did the movie afford Murphy an opportunity to showcase the softer qualities underlying his cocky on-screen persona, it also allowed him to skillfully portray an array of different supporting characters of varying ethnicities....

We’re now less than three weeks away from the date when Apple is expected to introduce the iPhone 7, and I’ve noticed something worth discussing ahead of time. This year’s iPhone appears to be a pretty modest update largely because of what we expect will be an iPhone 6s-like design, but I’ve seen a generally positive response to rumors so far from the type of users that insiders sometimes call normals....

With WWDC 2021 coming up on Monday, it’s been two years since Apple announced the Pro Display XDR — an amazing but expensive external monitor aimed at professional users who need things like high resolution, extreme brightness, and wide color gamut. But what about regular Mac users? They also deserve to have a great external monitor, and Apple should think about this. To bring some context, Pro Display XDR is not the first external display sold by Apple....

In my last Apple Watch Diary piece, I said that there were two things which might sell me on the idea of upgrading from my Series 3 to the upcoming Series 4. One was a more responsive Siri, but the bigger one was more data on the screen. As we yesterday exclusively revealed, we will indeed be seeing additional complications … The new watch face Guilherme found shows a total of nine complications visible alongside the time....

Errors are not always acceptable and some tasks in life should always be free from them. This is because things can only be enjoyed at their best only if they are error-free. Similarly, we can have the best from our smartphones when they are completely free from troubles. However, they are venerable to several problems which means we need to be active all the time and must fix any problem reported....

Popular live TV app Channels has been updated to version 4.0 today, bringing a variety of new features for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV fans. The update adds a new navigation sidebar, DVR improvements, enhanced library browsing, and more. For those unfamiliar, Channels allows you to stream local over-the-air programming to your iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV using an HDHomeRun tuner. The Channels TV Everywhere feature allows you to sign in with your cable or streaming provider account as well....

Apple is due to present an award to Korean police officers for preventing the sale of a billion won ($892k) worth of counterfeit Apple products. The products were intercepted after arriving from China … The Korea Herald reports that the award will be presented on Friday by Apple’s head of anti-counterfeiting operations in China. The distributors were arrested on suspicion of fraud and trademark violation. An investigation is currently underway to determine how the goods entered the country from China....

As detailed in a new report from ZDNet, the FBI will not be required to disclose how it unlocked the San Bernardino terrorist’s iPhone early last year. The decision comes after several major news organizations filed a Freedom of Information lawsuit to reveal the tool and its price. In the ruling, federal judge Tanya Chutkan explained that revealing details about vendor and cost would “amount to putting a target on its back....

Apple just announced that Vice President of Mac Software Engineering Craig Federighi and Vice President of Hardware Engineering Dan Riccio will join CEO Tim Cook’s executive team as SVPs. Apple’s Executive Bio page updated thusly: . Note: Apple currently has two SVPs of hardware engineering. Bob Mansfield announced his retirement in June but will instead stay to work on future products, while reporting to Cook. The press releases and bio/pictures follow :...

Marvel TV brought Cloak and Dagger to WonderCon 2019 ahead of its season 2 premiere, where series creator and producer Joe Pokaski discussed Tandy and Tyrone’s arcs in season 1 as well as where their stories go in season 2, along with what all that means for Mayhem. Screen Rant had the opportunity to speak with Pokaski about Cloak and Dagger season 2 in a roundtable interview with other entertainment news outlets at WonderCon....

Launching on Freeform on June 7, Cloak & Dagger stars Olivia Holt and Aubrey Joseph as the titular teen superheroes. A young-adult drama set in post-Katrina New Orleans, Cloak & Dagger will be set in “the world outside your window,” blending superhero action with real-world issues in the traditional Marvel fashion. Release Date: June 7, 2018 Confirmed Cast: Olivia Holt, Aubrey Joseph Showrunner: Joe Pokaski Writers: Joe Pokaski The Stars of Cloak & Dagger The stars of Cloak & Dagger are Olivia Holt and Aubrey Joseph....

Spatial Audio fever is here. Clubhouse for iOS announced that it now supports this immersive surround sound feature in its iOS app. The once-viral audio conversation app Clubhouse is now adding more features to become more compelling against its competitors, like Twitter Spaces. If you’re an iOS user of the app, make sure you’re running the latest version of Clubhouse, open the app, go to Settings, then check to see if there’s a “Spatial Audio” toggle on....

With every new iPhone, customers are always expecting camera improvements. While Apple has focused a lot on Night Mode, then Dolby Vision, and now Cinematic Mode, there’s one thing the company hasn’t changed at all: the iPhone’s front-facing camera. If you go back all the way to the 2019 iPhone 11, you’ll see that it has a TrueDepth camera with 12MP and ƒ/2.2 aperture. It features 4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps, 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps, and Slo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps....