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North Korean hackers are duping freelance developers with fake interviews to steal cryptocurrency and deliver malware - Sophos warns the 'Nickel Alley' group is using LinkedIn, Upwork, and Fiverr to target victims
North Korean hackers are targeting software developers in a new malware campaign that uses a fake interview process to steal cryptocurrency. The campaign targets developers, especially those in the finance and technology industries, with profiles…
Daredevil: Born Again's Latest Shocking Death Wasn't Originally Planned or Even Shot, but Added in Post-Production
If you were shocked by the latest death in Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, you're not alone. Even the actors who played the characters in the scene didn't initially know it would end in a death. Warning! Spoilers for Daredevil: Born Again Season 2…
Sage green is spring's biggest colour and Sainsbury's has a must-have stripe vase for under £15
Spring is springing and it's even starting to feel like summer's on the way, so naturally, the best way to celebrate is getting outside to catch some rays as much as possible. But if you're stuck inside WFH or even fancy jazzing up your office…
Have a small business? You need this service
Contracts, for most people, especially small business owners and freelancers, aren't just tedious; they're high-stakes and wildly opaque. Rocket Lawyer is trying to change the tempo. Think of it less as a legal overhaul and more as a translator…
This game artist turns 'emotion and dance' into haunting creature designs
Liuyazi 'Arya' Hou is a senior concept artist and sculptor working across AAA, console, VR and mobile games. She combines digital and traditional sculpting, using the best 3D modelling software to create characters inspired by fantasy and…
Ghirardelli Chocolate products recalled over Salmonella fears. Avoid this list of 13 beverage mixes
California-based Ghirardelli Chocolate Company has voluntarily recalled 13 of its powdered beverage mixes over concerns of potential Salmonella contamination. The storied confectionery says it issued the recall after dairy producer California…
Price Drop: Lifetime access to the full MS Office suite is just $30
TL;DR: Grab a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for $29.97 (reg. $219.99) — Deal ends May 3 at 11:59 PM. Subscription fatigue is real. One way to avoid an extra drain on your account is owning your software. Microsoft…
Undisputed Developer Ends Support to Focus on Sequel; Adds Talent from Rockstar and EA Sports
Steel City Interactive, the team behind Undisputed, has announced that it will be ceasing support for the boxing game ahead of a sequel. Undisputed was released back in 2024 after spending nearly two years in early access. It was the first licensed…
Thor Director Wants a Logan-Style Final Film for Chris Hemsworth
Thor director Kenneth Branagh wants to see a Logan-esque finale for Marvel's God of Thunder. Chris Hemsworth's Thor has been going strong for 15 years now and has evolved a ton since hitting the screen in 2011. The Asgardian's journey was much more…
The Devil Wears Prada 2' Is a Fashionable Follow-Up
In 2006, Sidekicks and low-rise flared jeans reigned supreme. Now, twenty years later, Sidekicks have been replaced by iPhones, and flared jeans aren't quite as low-rise as they were before. The scope and pace of fashion is different from when The…
Organizers Say 'Doom Piles' Are Ruining Your Space
Even the tidiest among us can see them start to slowly accumulate around our homes—the dreaded piles of stuff that we haven't had the time or energy to put away. As it turns out, there's a buzzword term that labels these mini mountains.
Fiverr: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Fiverr International Lt. (FVRR) on Wednesday reported net income of $8.6 million in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Tel Aviv, Israel-based company said it had net income of…
Jinius
Owner and head baker Yeongjin Park wants to showcase his one-of-a-kind Korean-inspired sourdough at Jinius, a brunch spot and bakery near the Walsh Bay piers. The bread is moist, sweet and complex because it's made with koji, a fermented malted…
GreedFall Developer, Spiders, Is Shutting Down
GreedFall developer Spiders has confirmed that it is shutting down and will cease operations immediately. The gaming industry has been experiencing a lot of woes in recent years, with numerous studios being shut down or losing large amounts of…
ITV's sun-soaked mystery drama with The Responder star as a 'grieving detective' is streaming now
Sun-soaked new ITV mystery drama A Taste for Murder has become available to stream now. Starring The Responder 's Warren Brown, the series focuses on a 'grieving detective' who heads to his in-laws in Capri following the death of his wife. While he…
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