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Marvel Rivals players are messing with their config files ‘to cancel games with no consequence’ before they get a loss

The devil works hard but cheaters in Marvel Rivals work harder, as always. Some have chosen to go to extreme lengths to avoid getting an icky loss tacked to their precious match history, using their config files to help them do so. “People are intentionally abusing the cheating detection system to cancel games with no […]

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Philips and GE investigating Clop ransomware data theft claims

Tech giants General Electric (GE) and Philips have also confirmed they’re investigating claims that the Clop ransomware gang breached their systems and stole data. While a GE spokesperson said the company is aware of the claim and is “working to assess the potential issue,” a Philips spokesperson confirmed its systems were breached but said the

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Survey shows a slim minority would consider renting their next Android phone

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. Last month, Apple rolled out its Apple Upgrade program, a hardware-as-a-service model that allows users to rent their devices with a predictable monthly payment over a period of their choice. After that lease period ends, users can upgrade their device and continue the

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Call of Duty studio Sledgehammer reportedly worked on a Halo multiplayer prototype before it got canned

The project, however, never made it out of the prototype stage. That’s according to a new video from YouTuber Rebs Gaming (via Insider Gaming), who followed up speculation from Windows Central’s Jez Corden that Xbox may be interested in having Activision develop Halo games. “I spoke to a source who previously sent me a bunch

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French tax authority data breach affects 678,000 individuals

The French Ministry of the Economy and Finance has disclosed a data breach after an attacker accessed the General Directorate of Public Finances (DGFiP) systems and stole data belonging to 678,000 individuals. This incident was discovered after a threat actor using the “ZeroBytes” handle claimed the attack and listed a stolen database for sale on

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A New Thermal Add-On to My Phone Changed How I See My Home Forever

The Thermal Master P3 is incredibly easy to use for spotting problems at home or away. / Tyler Lacoma/CNET Art Thermal imaging once belonged to the professionals and pricey equipment only. Now, a new type of device allows anyone to access surprisingly advanced thermal imaging directly on their phone. I tested out one of the

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The hidden chip compromise lurking in today’s $1,000 smartphones

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. At first glance, that sounds like a terrible deal. Why would you pay hundreds — or even thousands — for a phone that doesn’t have the full-fat version of its processor? But there’s a good reason this could actually be a positive development

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