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- Researchers uncover two packages carrying an infostealer
- The victims are apparently Russian, and attackers American
- This prompted the researchers to speculate if the targets were Russian crypto hackers
Two malicious packages were recently discovered on the npm package manager platform targeting software developers on the Solana ecosystem.
However the discovery, attribution, and potential targets of the malware have made researchers speculate if this was a state-sponsored attack.
Solana is a blockchain designed for decentralized applications and cryptocurrencies. It is similar to Ethereum in many aspects, which is why it is often described in the crypto community as the “Ethereum killer”.
Targeting devs? Or hackers? Or both?Recently, security researchers from Safety found two npm packages: “solana-pump-test” and “solana-spl-sdk”.
Both were submitted by the same author, and both contained identical code - and according to Safety, when these packages were installed, they ran scripts that exfiltrated sensitive information from compromised devices, including private keys that granted the attackers access to crypto funds.
Safety says that the victims - the developers that downloaded and ran the infostealers - were located in Russia.
The attackers, on the other hand, seem to be located in the United States, based on the IP addresses where the exfiltrated data was relayed.
These things were enough for the researchers to ask if this was a US-backed threat actor targeting Russia, probably due to currently strained geo-political relations between the two powers.
But npm, as a platform, is not Russian, or managed by the Russians. The npm platform is run by npm, Inc., a company that was originally independent but is now a subsidiary of GitHub, which itself is owned by Microsoft.
Still, Russia has multiple state-sponsored and affiliated threat actors known to target cryptocurrency users, or large enterprises which are then forced to make ransom payments in crypto. Groups such as Evil Corp, Sandworm, and APT28 (Fancy Bear) have been linked to campaigns that either exfiltrate cryptocurrency or deploy ransomware for financial gain.
Therefore, it is not too far-fetched to speculate if this attack was aimed at crypto criminals, as well as regular crypto developers.
Via The Register
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- First portable color ePaper monitor offers 13.3-inch screen, wireless connections and stand
- Bigme B13 provides multiple refresh modes, adjustable lighting and dual audio options
- Priced at $699, B13 targets early adopters seeking eye-friendly portable productivity
The world’s first portable color ePaper monitor has gone on sale, marking a new step for ePaper beyond e-readers like the Amazon Kindle.
The Bigme B13 is a 13.3-inch device that combines the familiar look of paper with the flexibility of a modern monitor.
Unlike LCD or OLED panels, ePaper is easier on the eyes for long use, making it appealing for work and study. The B13 supports both wired and wireless connections. It can be connected to a laptop, desktop or mobile device using HDMI or USB-C, or it can mirror content wirelessly.
Different user modesIf you require a dual-screen experience, an optional stand allows the monitor to magnetically attach to a laptop, for a compact portable productivity setup.
The stand is adjustable, with a universal backplate designed to fit laptops between 13 and 17 inches. Auto gravity adaptation means the screen rotates automatically when repositioned.
With its 4:3 aspect ratio and 3200x2400 resolution, the monitor is built for reading documents, editing text and browsing the web.
It won't be of interest to people whose work depends on creative projects, advanced data visualization, or tasks requiring color-critical business displays, but professionals handling reports, contracts, and lengthy text documents may find it useful.
Color output is rated at 150PPI while black and white reaches 300PPI. At 660g and just 6mm at its thinnest point, the B13 remains lightweight and highly portable.
Different modes allow you to adjust performance depending on the task. Text mode sharpens words, web mode smooths scrolling, image mode boosts color richness and video mode improves motion handling.
If ghosting occurs, which is a possibility, the refresh button clears the screen instantly. A 30Hz refresh rate helps the panel handle video playback with greater clarity than older ePaper screens.
The B13 includes a front light that can be customized for brightness and warmth, ranging from cool white to warm yellow. This light can also be turned off entirely, depending on your needs.
The monitor has built-in dual speakers and a headphone jack for video calls or casual audio playback without extra equipment.
The Bigme B13 is positioned as an early adopter product and priced at $699 although you can save 15% off the price using coupon code B13SAVE.
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- Samsung could be adding a more vivid camera filter in OneUI 8
- According to IceUniverse, the feature will force a watermark on your image
- There's no release date yet
Samsung’s camera app is set to get a new vivid filter, according to leaks, which showcase it producing more striking and vibrant images. The catch? It’ll force you to watermark your photo.
Photo filters are nothing new, but one feature you might not be taking advantage of is that Samsung’s camera app can pre-apply filters to your snap – helping you to better visualize the final product in the moment.
It recently updated the tool to tweak the existing filters and allow you to create a custom filter based on another photo, thanks to AI assistance.
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Another change is apparently set to launch with a OneUI 8 update in the future, according to tipster IceUniverse. The update will usher in a new, vivid photo filter profile, but it will also put a border around your snap in a so-called “Chinese-style photo watermark.”
The border makes the snap look kinda like a Polaroid, with a thick bar at the bottom including info like the camera settings, date, and time when the picture was taken, as well as a note saying it was taken on a Samsung Galaxy phone.
This kind of watermark is common on phones from Chinese brands like Xiaomi and OnePlus.
(Image credit: Future)Some people think the extra information is handy; unfortunately, for me, I’m not in that boat. I believe the watermark comes across as a blatant hijacking of my photos for marketing.
So, as a Samsung Z Fold 7 user, I’ll be steering clear of the vivid filter if this update rolls out as expected. I say that because, as with all leaks, we don’t know how the software update will materialize until it launches.
I’ll also hope the other filters aren’t ruined by a watermark, but we’ll have to wait and see what Samsung delivers.
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- Prices will remain the same, with improved game performance
- Multi Frame Generation will also be available on GeForce Now
Gamescom 2025 is finally here, with plenty of new triple-A games to look forward to, and Nvidia has been hard at work behind the scenes to further strengthen its local and cloud gaming offering.
Nvidia has announced that the Blackwell RTX 5080 GPU along with Multi Frame Generation (MFG), will be coming to GeForce Now's (GFN) 'Ultimate' tier membership, set for launch in September. Team Green's driver-level Frame Generation tool, Smooth Motion, will also be available for RTX 4000 series GPU users, starting in beta this August.
While the RTX 5080 will enhance performance on the cloud gaming service, prices for GFN memberships won't increase, as some may have expected. It's worth noting that cloud-based RTX 5080 support will only be available for select games – and that seems set for more graphically demanding titles.
And that’s not all the cloud gaming fans can look forward to. The new Cinematic Quality Streaming (CQS) feature will arrive on GFN, with Nvidia claiming that this will deliver ”next-gen image quality that rivals local PC gaming”. Seeing it first hand in Black Myth Wukong screenshots, the enhancements in texture quality on foliage are clear to see.
Titles like Call of Duty Black Ops 7, Borderlands 4, Dying Light: The Beast, and Hell Is Us will be available once launched.
(Image credit: Nvidia)As for Smooth Motion, GeForce RTX 4000 series users have been waiting a long while for this feature, and it's finally on its way.
This will essentially allow gamers to enable driver-level Frame Generation for games that don't have built-in Nvidia Frame Generation support. It acts in the same manner as AMD's Fluid Motion Frames, and is designed to improve performance with AI-generated frames.
It will be available initially during Gamescom 2025 via beta on the Nvidia app, and is due to roll out to all users by the end of August.
There's no word on whether Smooth Motion will be coming to older RTX generations just yet, and it's worth noting that Frame Generation is currently limited to RTX 5000 and RTX 4000 series GPUs.
Analysis: Cloud gaming just keeps getting better and better...(Image credit: Nvidia)If I didn't have a gaming setup already, GeForce Now would be right up my alley. This is because it's widely available on multiple devices, and is now using the second-most powerful GPU on the market for cloud gaming.
I’ve not been a particular fan of of cloud gaming, as it requires good internet connection, which isn't always a guarantee (depending on where you're located). However, with additions such as Low Latency Streaming (LLS), lag and stutter should be a lot less of an issue.
Handheld PC gamers are going to benefit from this significantly – particularly those using the likes of the Steam Deck or Lenovo Legion Go S (Z2 Go model), as they’ll be able to play games on the cloud at higher graphics settings.
I love to see updates like this from Team Green, and it’s good to know that if I ever need to use GFN one day, I’ll be able to enjoy the benefits of these new features.
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It's been a long time coming, but Capcom and Nvidia have finally collaborated on one of the Japanese developer's biggest franchises ever, in a move that's bound to be beneficial to in-game performance – and it's shaping up to be a game-changer.
For the first time, Nvidia's DLSS 4 technology will be officially available in Capcom's survival horror franchise, starting with Resident Evil Requiem with path tracing included when it launches on February 26, 2026. DLSS 4 will also be notably featured in Borderlands 4, Phantom Blade Zero, Pragmata, and Hell Is Us.
This is a huge leap for Capcom, since gamers have relied on community mods on PC for Nvidia's DLSS; AMD's FSR has been used through the franchise's recent titles, like Resident Evil Village and Resident Evil 4 remake. While FSR isn't bad, it pales in comparison to Team Green's DLSS, and players have been limited to FSR 2 instead of FSR 3 in Village and RE4.
With advanced upscaling via DLSS 4, players will be able to enjoy a new chapter in Capcom's beloved survival horror franchise. Not just DLSS 4 with standard ray tracing, but path tracing, which takes lighting in-game to a new level entirely.
It's what we've seen in Cyberpunk 2077, providing bright and immersive visuals, but it's important to note that Requiem's path tracing model will also likely be demanding on hardware, which is why DLSS 4's Frame Generation will come in handy.
Gamescom 2025 is already here, and fortunately, Resident Evil Requiem will be center stage with Capcom ready to showcase what's in store for fans.
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The only fear that I have at this stage is regarding the game's performance on PC, because if Monster Hunter Wilds or Dragon's Dogma 2 are anything to go by PC players might be in for a rough time.
It seems Requiem will be Capcom's most ambitious title in the Resident Evil franchise, with the latest chatter pointing towards a potential semi-open world experience, unlike any previous entry. We heard similar discussions before Monster Hunter Wilds' launch, and it turned out to be legitimate.
Perhaps the presence of DLSS 4 gives me a little more confidence that Capcom has taken greater care to ensure PC performance isn't an issue; Gamescom attendees will have an opportunity to test Requiem – I just hope my newfound faith on the game's performance isn't in vain.
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