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itpro.com - Emma Woollacott - 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 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
IT Pro

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…

ign.com - Cade Onder - Daredevil: Born Again's Latest Shocking Death Wasn't Originally Planned or Even Shot, but Added in Post-Production
Daredevil: Born Again's Latest Shocking Death Wasn't Originally Planned or Even Shot, but Added in Post-Production
IGN

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…

cosmopolitan.com - Poppy Bilderbeck - Sage green is spring's biggest colour and Sainsbury's has a must-have stripe vase for under £15
Sage green is spring's biggest colour and Sainsbury's has a must-have stripe vase for under £15
Cosmopolitan

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…

nypost.com - Charlotte Finch - Have a small business? You need this service
Have a small business? You need this service
New York Post

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…

creativebloq.com - Ian Dean - This game artist turns 'emotion and dance' into haunting creature designs
This game artist turns 'emotion and dance' into haunting creature designs
Creative Bloq

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…

fastcompany.com - Natasha Etzel - Ghirardelli Chocolate products recalled over Salmonella fears. Avoid this list of 13 beverage mixes
Ghirardelli Chocolate products recalled over Salmonella fears. Avoid this list of 13 beverage mixes
Fast Company

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…

pcworld.com - DealPost Team - Price Drop: Lifetime access to the full MS Office suite is just $30
Price Drop: Lifetime access to the full MS Office suite is just $30
Foundry

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…

ign.com - Cade Onder - Undisputed Developer Ends Support to Focus on Sequel; Adds Talent from Rockstar and EA Sports
Undisputed Developer Ends Support to Focus on Sequel; Adds Talent from Rockstar and EA Sports
IGN

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…

ign.com - Cade Onder - Thor Director Wants a Logan-Style Final Film for Chris Hemsworth
Thor Director Wants a Logan-Style Final Film for Chris Hemsworth
IGN

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…

themarysue.com - Rachel Tolleson - The Devil Wears Prada 2' Is a Fashionable Follow-Up
The Devil Wears Prada 2' Is a Fashionable Follow-Up
The Mary Sue

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…

goodhousekeeping.com - Shelby Deering - Organizers Say 'Doom Piles' Are Ruining Your Space
Organizers Say 'Doom Piles' Are Ruining Your Space
Good Housekeeping

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.

chron.com - Fiverr: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
Fiverr: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
Chron

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…

smh.com.au - Isabel Cant - Jinius
Jinius
The Sydney Morning Herald

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…

ign.com - Cade Onder - GreedFall Developer, Spiders, Is Shutting Down
GreedFall Developer, Spiders, Is Shutting Down
IGN

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…

digitalspy.com - Sam Warner - ITV's sun-soaked mystery drama with The Responder star as a 'grieving detective' is streaming now
ITV's sun-soaked mystery drama with The Responder star as a 'grieving detective' is streaming now
Digital Spy

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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