Month: May 2024

Dropbox suffered a serious hack that exposed sensitive data from its users

Dropbox, the well-known cloud storage service, has revealed that a hacker breached its computer systems on April 24, resulting in the leakage of confidential information, including passwords and authentication data. The unauthorized access occurred in Dropbox Sign, formerly known as HelloSign, a company acquired by Dropbox in 2019 that allows for digital document signing.

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The hack compromised the information of all Dropbox Sign users, including account settings, names, email addresses, and in some cases, phone numbers, hashed passwords, API keys, and OAuth tokens. However, there is currently no evidence that the content of user accounts or payment data has been accessed.

The company ensures that the incident was limited to the Dropbox Sign infrastructure and did not affect other Dropbox products. It also states that it has hired forensic investigators and has notified regulatory authorities. Although Dropbox does not anticipate a “material” impact on its operations or financial situation, the company expects potential litigation and changes in customer behavior due to the incident.

API clients of Dropbox Sign will need to generate new access keys, and will have certain functions temporarily restricted. “Only signature requests and signing capabilities will remain operational for the continuity of your business. Once you rotate your API keys, the restrictions will be lifted and the product will continue to function normally,” says Dropbox.

The company is in the process of notifying affected users and will provide assistance in this regard. This incident adds to previous security issues with Dropbox, such as a phishing campaign in 2022 that allowed a group of hackers to access the company’s GitHub accounts, obtaining confidential information.

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Ten years trapped in a map: that’s the life of the last player of ‘Splatoon’

Three weeks ago, indeed, the curtain fell on a good handful of games, but that hasn’t stopped a few players from staying connected, come rain or shine.

By now, we all know that Nintendo, mercilessly, pressed the button that shut down the servers for Nintendo 3DS and WiiU, leaving anyone who wants to play online without services to games like ‘Mario Kart 7’, ‘Pokémon X/Y’ or ‘Xenoblade Chronicles X’. It has been three weeks since, indeed, the curtain closed on a good number of games, but that hasn’t stopped a few players from staying connected, against all odds.

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It’s plastic

There are currently nine players connected to Nintendo’s online service checking out something fascinating: what happens when a game dies. Lcd101, for example, is the only online player of Splatoon since day 9. And their determination is to last there as long as possible, in an tireless search for people on the other side that will never come, exploring until they find out when it will stop being updated.

Another user noticed that on April 30th it was planned for the maps of Splatoon to stop rotating, after doing so every four hours for years. And, of course, Lcd101 was there to witness it. They can’t currently go to the lobby because that server closed, but they can still see how the maps have remained frozen in time (and will continue to do so for the next ten years). The store, for some reason, still changes the items every day.

Yesterday, after 24 days completely alone on WiiU, Lcd101 gave a rather brief report on Twitter: “No news”. And everything points to it continuing like this for ten years, enslaved among four maps that will never rotate again and that he will never be able to play again. How long will this lonely Nintendo Robinson endure? According to him, he is prepared for the experience to last a lifetime. We’ll see if he can handle it.

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The group of people who spent 100 dollars on video game characters and a year later are still waiting for them

Despite everything, there were people who trusted in this disaster. To their sadness, they ended up in debt. Literally.

Do you remember ‘Redfall’? The answer is probably “What are you talking about?”. And that’s because Bethesda’s game was not exactly popular when it was released a year ago. Quite the opposite: it was so full of bugs and so unfunny that Phil Spencer himself had to apologize saying “I’m disappointed. I’m angry with myself”. And, despite everything, there were people who trusted in this disaster. To their sadness, they have come out in debt. Literally.

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‘Redfall’, on release, promised that everyone who bought the deluxe edition would have, among other things, two new heroes through post-launch DLC. Many people trusted and, instead of trying the game on Game Pass, they spent a fortune. One year later, they still haven’t received anything at all.

There are two possibilities: either they are dedicated to fixing issues (which is true, the game is better now than at its launch, although that’s not saying much), or they haven’t even started working on the DLC, which would be concerning twelve months after the promise. The last update we had was in November, where Arkane, their studio, assured that they were still working on the characters and would announce news in 2024.

And here we are. Half a year has passed and there is no news, which has not sat well with those who spent $100. Many were expecting a surprise on May 2nd to celebrate the anniversary, but instead there has been a deafening silence. ‘Redfall’ seems to have died, and those who bet on it have lost all their chips. You’ll see how they trust Bethesda next time. Oh, yes.

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Winning poster contests using artificial intelligence is over

Fortunately for real artists, some city councils have started to prohibit using artificial intelligence to create posters for their contests.

In Spain, we have had a lot of commotion with the posters of town and city festivals, contests organized by municipalities for citizens to propose powerful posters for their events… and by the way, the prize is in cash, which encourages competition.

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And of course, that’s where AI came in a few years ago, to make our lives easier and for many pirates to decide to use AI to create these posters: zero effort, all the reward.

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Fortunately for real artists, some city councils have started to ban the use of artificial intelligence in the creation of their contest posters, rejecting any proposal that has been made using AI (or assisted by AI).

This mainly affects Rubén Lucas, an artist from Murcia who has won more than 40 awards in the last two years thanks to presenting posters made with AI, and in many cases, he has even presented the same poster in several different municipalities.

The town of Calvià, in Mallorca, has decided that it will no longer allow AI in their posters, so they have banned these tools in the rules of their contests. Hopefully, the rest of the municipalities in Spain will follow their example.

The best Souls like game of 2023 will arrive on Xbox Game Pass very soon

The exact release date of this soulslike is unknown, but sources have claimed that the title will be added to Game Pass by the end of the month.

It is said that Lords of the Fallen, last year’s action RPG from developer Hexworks, will arrive on Xbox Game Pass at the end of this month. At the moment it is a rumor, but there are reasons to believe.

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At least, that’s what Exputer says to have heard from sources close to the release. The exact release date of the action/RPG Soulslike is unknown, but sources have claimed that the title will be added to Microsoft’s subscription service at the end of this month.

Interestingly, last week, Saul Gascon, from Hexworks, went to the official Xbox Wire to talk about the 1.5 ‘Master of Fate’ update of the game, which marks the end of the more than 30 updates that have been released for the game since its launch.

And it will come to Game Pass with the definitive version of the game: 1.5 Master of Fate

“This week we have reached the biggest milestone since the launch: Version 1.5 – Master of Fate,” wrote the executive producer on Xbox Wire. “It is the culmination of over 30 updates released since the launch, which have included new content and key updates – including a rigorous difficulty balance – that have significantly improved performance, stability, and overall optimization. All of this has resulted in Master of Fate being the best version of Lords of the Fallen to date.”

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For those who don’t remember, Lords of the Fallen was released for PC and consoles in October of last year. Furthermore, this game is the spiritual successor to Lords of the Fallen from 2014 by developer Deck13, a title that didn’t quite convince players or the press.

Despite their fame, Chinese government websites are very easy to hack

Poor configurations, insecure versions of jQuery, and low-quality cookies are some of the countless issues. China has a problem.

Bad configurations, insecure versions of jQuery, and poor quality cookies are some of the countless issues that independent researchers have found while checking the cybersecurity of government websites. Nothing is safe anymore, not even Apple itself.

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Five Chinese researchers examined the configurations of nearly 14,000 government websites across the country and discovered concerning vulnerabilities that could lead to malicious attacks, according to a study not yet peer-reviewed published last week and that we have been able to read in The Register.

The authors, all of them from the Harbin Institute of Technology, describe the study as an examination of “the security and dependency challenges that plague China’s government web infrastructure”.

And they claim to have revealed “substantial vulnerabilities and dependencies that could hinder the digital effectiveness and security of government web systems.” This is very serious for China and fortunate for its rivals.

Researchers took into account domain name resolution, use of third-party libraries, certificate authority (CA) services, content delivery network (CDN) services, internet service providers (ISP), adoption of HTTPS, IPv6 integration, implementation of domain name system security extensions (DNSSEC), and website performance.

Researchers detected numerous serious cybersecurity issues

It was discovered that more than a quarter of the domain names used by Chinese government websites lacked Name Server (NS) records, which means they may lack effective DNS configuration and could be unreliable or inaccessible.

Another finding was a “remarkable dependency” on five DNS service providers, a lack of diversity that could expose the network infrastructure to single points of failure.

“In the event of a technical problem, a cyber attack, or regulatory action affecting one of these major providers, a significant portion of the DNS infrastructure could be compromised, impacting accessibility and security in a wide area,” the researchers wrote.

In addition, 4250 of the systems used versions of the jQuery JavaScript library vulnerable to CVE-2020-23064, which means that they were exposed to a remote attack that has been a known issue for about four years.

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The study also highlights the need for “rigorous examination and periodic updates” of third-party libraries and advocates for “a diversified distribution of network nodes, which could substantially increase system resilience and performance”.

The study is likely to be poorly received in Beijing, as the Chinese government has urged the improvement of digital services and government applications, and often issues edicts on enhancing cybersecurity.

You can now install Nvidia GeForce Now on your Steam Deck without breaking a sweat.

The compatibility of the Steam Deck with major gaming clients and an OS designed solely for it are responsible for its good performance.

Steam Deck continues to be one of the best portable PC/consoles on the market, despite Lenovo or ASUS having released more powerful versions. The compatibility of the Steam Deck with the main gaming clients and an OS designed exclusively for it are responsible for its good performance.

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And it is thanks to the excellent support from Valve and dedicated developers that the experience has only improved since its launch, and continues to do so at a dizzying pace even years after its release.

Although you can keep your Steam library, chances are you have games from other services (this is how you can access your Epic Games Store games), and accessing them can be a bit complicated if there is no official support.

GeForce Now from Nvidia was one of those streaming services that was not officially supported, although as always happens in the PC world, users knew how to bypass that limitation.

Now we can use GeForce Now in an easy and simple way

Fortunately, Nvidia has finally introduced compatibility with its streaming service on Steam Deck with a new installation method that is already available in beta version.

The company has shared the news on its own blog, offering users a new way to automatically set up Steam Deck for GeForce Now. However, this will not be a native application, but it will make things much easier in the future.

The new installation script will automatically install Google Chrome and include everything necessary for users to log in to their GeForce Now account. Although everything should go relatively smoothly, you can always refer to the more detailed tutorial on how to get it up and running if you encounter any issues.

In this way, the Steam Deck remains the best place to play outside of your home, because of everything it offers, its price, its performance, its compatibility with all clients and operating systems, and much more. Valve, what a great job you have done.

The new posters of The Boys give a preview of what season 4 will be like

By now it is evident that Amazon Prime Video has found its main success in The Boys. Although other series like Fallout contribute to the platform’s growth, it is undeniable that the popularity of The Butcher and The Homelander has been fundamental in consolidating its reputation.

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Now, with the series stretched to the maximum thanks to the spin-offs of Generation V and Diabolical, we just have to wait for the highly anticipated fourth season. With a release date on June 13th, it is clear that this will be the season that marks a before and after in the series. We sensed it in the end of the previous season and now it is clearer than ever thanks to the new posters they just released:

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In the new promotional images for season 4, it is quite clear that Patriot has gained the favor of the public, surprisingly, by showing himself as what he really is: a very bad person. As a clear satire of the Trump government and the rise of the far right worldwide, the new episodes will show a more daring antagonist than ever before, as his greatest fear (the public) has completely disappeared.

On the other hand, the protagonist team will have a very, very difficult time. Not only will they have to stop the most powerful superhero that exists, but they will also have to face a huge horde of allies of all kinds. The war is open, but they won’t have it easy to stop the Patriot.

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While you wait to see what happens with the upcoming episodes of The Boys, you can always turn to Diabolical and Gen V, complementary series that, although not necessary to be seen to understand the main fiction, work wonders to complete this world.

SkyShowtime premieres a stunning period miniseries starring Ewan McGregor

SkyShowtime has been active for over a year, and although the platform is still far from rivaling the main streaming options such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video or Disney Plus, there is no doubt that it offers a very interesting service for all types of audiences. From original series like The Offer to classics like Twin Peaks, it is a perfect choice for series fans.

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Now, it has just premiered on its platform A Gentleman in Moscow, a period miniseries starring Ewan McGregor that is based on the homonymous novel by American author Amor Towles, published in 2016. Since then, it has become a recognized worldwide bestseller, and the series aims to follow the same path.

Ewan McGregor and Mary Elizabeth Winstead, face to face

Director Sam Miller and Sarah O’ Gorman are the ones behind this adaptation in the form of an eight-episode miniseries. The plot follows the life of Count Aleksander Ilich Rostov, sentenced to death by the Bolsheviks in 1922. However, due to a poem he wrote a decade earlier, he is granted house arrest at the luxurious Hotel Metropol, his former home that represents the Russian opulence that the new government seeks to eliminate.

A Gentleman in Moscow offers an elegant and meticulous portrait of how human beings face adversity, along with great production design and a cast that knows how to live up to the story. Beyond McGregor himself, Mary Elizabeth Winstead stands out in the fiction, the protagonist’s real-life wife who became known for Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, where she played Ramona Flowers.

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Undoubtedly, A Gentleman in Moscow is a great series to binge-watch. It features drama, comedy, some action, and surprising plot twists to keep you on the edge of your seat throughout its viewing.

Chris Evans, Anya Taylor-Joy, Salma Hayek, and Brendan Fraser will share the cast in an anticipated thriller

Romain Gavras, the French director behind Athena and Les Misérables, as well as the winner of the Grammy for Best Music Video, will make his first foray into English with the film Sacrifice, which is described as a satirical thriller that will depict in great detail what lies behind the world of entertainment.

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The movie will feature an incredible cast. Its protagonists will be Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Evans, Salma Hayek, and Brendan Fraser, making it even more promising. As the director himself explains, the movie follows Mike Ttyler, a movie star who, after experiencing a decline in popularity, is eager to regain the spotlight. Coincidentally, a great opportunity presents itself when the charity gala attended by the actor is assaulted by a violent group of radicals in a desperate quest to fulfill a prophecy.

Sacrifice: a satire against the exuberance of Hollywood

Romain Gavras has written the script for the film alongside Will Arbery, and although it may be an exciting thriller, it is actually defined as a mockery of tuxedo galas in this type of places. This is explained by the filmmaker in Deadline:

“It comes from a very simple idea. Every time I go to those types of events where you have all those people around, my mischievous side, and I think also the audience’s when they are watching those encounters, wants something to go really wrong. When you see all that ostentatious people and all the glitter around them, you want that moment to go wrong, don’t you?”“.