Is The Mandalorian's Armorer Trustworthy? Producers Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni Weigh In

This is the way. But is it really? On The Mandalorian, the titular character has always put a ton of faith into the words of the Armorer, a wise Mandalorian who can not only craft armor but knows all about the histories and customs of the galaxy. It was the Armorer who, on The Book of Boba Fett, told Mando that he was…

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A Hacker Installed a Keylogger on a LastPass Engineer's PC to Pwn the Company's Cloud

Beleaguered password manager LastPass has announced yet another serious security screwup and, this time, it may be the final straw for some users.

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US Marshals Service says it's the victim of a 'major' ransomware attack

Federal law enforcement is once again dealing with a cybersecurity breach. The US Marshals Service (USMS) reports that it suffered a serious ransomware attack on February 17th. The perpetrators compromised sensitive data on a stand-alone system, including personally identifiable info for some USMS employees, third parties and the targets of investigations.

We’ve asked the USMS for comment. The agency tells CNBC that it disconnected the affected system from the network after discovering the attack, and that the Justice Department has launched an investigation. Senior officials briefed on the ransomware determined it was a “major” event on February 22nd.

The service hasn’t identified potential culprits or named any impacted divisions or programs. A CNBC source claims the ransomware didn’t touch the Witness Security Program. The USMS has reportedly created a workaround to maintain its activities, including hunting fugitives.

Word of the breach comes just over a week after the FBI said it “contained” a security incident on its network. Ransomware has also been problematic for various levels of government and public institutions in the past several months. The city of Oakland went so far as to declare a state of emergency in February following an incursion, while Los Angeles’ Unified School District also reeled from a digital heist last fall.

The US government has escalated its fight against ransomware in the past two years. It brought 30 countries together to address ransomware in 2021, and recently succeeded in disrupting a major ransomware group that stole hundreds of millions of dollars from victims. However, the USMS breach suggests that the battle is far from over.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/us-marshals-service-ransomware-attack-155923238.html?src=rss

Realme's GT3 phone with 240W fast charging is getting a global release

Realme, a sister brand of Oppo, is finally bringing its 240W SuperVOOC fast charging tech to the international market by way of a familiar-looking device. Freshly announced at MWC, the Realme GT3 is identical to the Chinese GT Neo5 model, meaning it benefits from the same rapid charging speeds: a quick 80-second connection with the custom 12A cable will replenish the 4,600mAh battery to 20 percent, and a 9.5-minute session will get it fully charged.

To cope with the extra heat from the higher charging power, the GT3’s battery is covered with a massive vapor chamber liquid cooling system, and this is complemented with various safety sensors plus a fireproof design. The battery will apparently maintain at least 80-percent health after 1,600 charging cycles (at 240W) — doubling that of the industry standard.

Realme GT3
Realme

Realme threw in a small C-shaped RGB lighting ring — dubbed “Pulse Interface System” — sandwiched between an NFC ring and a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 icon on the back (yep, no love for the newer Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 here). These are all housed inside a translucent window next to the camera module, with the customizable light ring indicating the battery level, incoming calls, notifications and camera countdown. See? RGB isn’t just for showing off.

As with the GT Neo5, the GT3 packs a 50-megapixel main camera (featuring a Sony IMX890 sensor and optical stabilization), an 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera and a 2-megapixel macro camera. Flip to the other side, you’ll find a 6.74-inch 2,772 x 1,240 AMOLED screen with a 144Hz refresh rate, an under-display fingerprint reader and a 16-megapixel punch-hole selfie camera. The infrared remote blaster at the top is here to stay, and likewise with the Dolby Atmos stereo speakers.

Realme GT3
Realme

The Realme GT3’s charging speed may not match Xiaomi’s five-minute record claim from earlier today, but at least it is already available in the market. Starting at $649, this Android 13 device comes in four flavors, with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage being the base model, and maxing out with 16GB RAM plus 1TB of storage for the special variant. You’ll be able to pick one up across Europe and Asia soon.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/realme-gt3-240w-pricing-availability-mwc-2023-160035911.html?src=rss

Dave Grohl Spent Over 24 Hours Barbecuing For The Homeless During Winter Storm

“He wanted no glory for it,” California’s Hope the Mission said of the Foo Fighters frontman’s kind act.

Rivian R1S Max Pack Promises 7 Seats And Estimated 390 Mile Range

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Here's Why You Might Want To Reboot Your Router

Restarting your router is about more than just a fast connection for streaming Netflix. It can also protect you from being hacked.

How To Use Bluetooth Controllers With The Nintendo Switch While In Airplane Mode

If you turn on the Nintendo Switch’s Airplane Mode, you still have the ability to use Bluetooth connectivity. Here’s how to enable both features.

10 Ways Technology Is Transforming The US Military

Technology is affecting our lives every day, but this is even more prevalent in our military. Here are some ways that it is helping our fighting men and women.

Scientists May Have Figured Out How To Find Wormholes (If They Exist)

Scientists have found that existing techniques can be used to hunt for wormholes if they exist, but be warned: things are about to get even more warped.