Author: ProHoster

NetBIOS in the hands of a hacker

This article will briefly talk about what such a familiar-looking thing as NetBIOS can tell us. What information can it provide for a potential attacker/pentester. The demonstrated scope of reconnaissance techniques relates to internal, that is, isolated and inaccessible networks. As a rule, any even the smallest company has such networks. Myself […]

Action-platformer Katana ZERO has a specific release date for PC and Switch

Devolver Digital and Askiisoft have set a release date for the action-platformer Katana ZERO. The game will go on sale on PC and Nintendo Switch on April 18. The publisher accompanied the announcement with a fresh Katana ZERO trailer. It features both new and old footage of the protagonist brutally dealing with his opponents. In Katana ZERO you have to […]

Insufficient attention to the protection of personal data threatens the Chinese economy with huge losses

The Hinrich Foundation, an organization for international economic affairs, has published excerpts from an analytical report by AlphaBeta on threats to the Chinese economy until 2030. It is predicted that retail and other consumer-based trade, including the Internet, could bring the country about $10 trillion (5,5 trillion yuan) over the next 37 years. That's about one-fifth of China's expected gross domestic product […]

Sony to launch Inside Xbox analogue and Nintendo Direct, first episode airing tonight at midnight

Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced that it will host an analogue of Nintendo Direct and Inside Xbox called State of Play. In its show, Sony Interactive Entertainment promises to show new trailers for upcoming games for the PlayStation 4 (including PlayStation VR), demonstrate gameplay and announce something. The first episode of State of Play will air on the night of the 25th […]

Dogs and Snow: The Red Lantern Roguelite Adventure Announced for Nintendo Switch

Timberline has announced The Red Lantern for the Nintendo Switch. In The Red Lantern, you and five sled dogs must cross the Alaskan tundra and return home. The game combines roguelite elements with a story-driven adventure where hundreds of different events can take place. “The action of The Red Lantern takes place in Alaska in the city of Nome. You will be in the role […]

Steam user interface will be updated this summer

Valve Software has unveiled a fresh Steam UI at Game Developers Conference 2019. The first change concerns the Steam Library, which hasn't been updated in a very long time. The new design displays recently played projects, latest updates and the rest of the collection. You can also see a list of friends and what they are currently playing. In addition, Valve will add customized filters […]

Russia will continue to operate the ISS even if the US withdraws from the project

Russia intends to continue operating the International Space Station (ISS) on its own in the event of withdrawing from the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) project. This is reported by the online publication RIA Novosti with reference to statements by the head of Roscosmos Dmitry Rogozin. According to current plans, the use of the ISS will continue until 2024. But it is likely that those interested […]

NASA and ESA to study how artificial gravity can help keep astronauts healthy

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station must exercise regularly and eat a special diet to survive extended periods of weightlessness without adverse health effects. The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the European Space Agency (ESA) decided to find a more efficient way to keep astronauts fit. The space agencies have launched a study […]

Internet providers ask the Ministry of Telecom and Mass Communications to let them into houses without a contract

Photo source: Evgeny Astashenkov / Interpress / TASS Several major federal Internet providers immediately turned to the head of the Ministry of Telecom and Mass Communications, Konstantin Noskov, with a request to support a project to liberalize access to apartment buildings by approving some amendments to the law “On Communications”. Among other applicants are MegaFon, MTS, VimpelCom, ER-Telecom Holding and the Rosteleset association, as reported by Kommersant. The project itself is about facilitating access […]

1ms & 165Hz: ASUS ROG Swift PG278QE Gaming Monitor

ASUS has announced the ROG Swift PG278QE monitor, designed specifically for users who are fond of computer games. The novelty uses a panel format WQHD (2560 × 1440 pixels) measuring 27 inches diagonally. Brightness is 350 cd/m2, contrast ratio is 1000:1. Viewing angles horizontally and vertically - 170 degrees and 160 degrees, respectively. The monitor supports NVIDIA G-Sync technology, which is responsible for […]

Enermax Saberay ADV: Backlit PC Case with USB 3.1 Type-C Port

Enermax has introduced the flagship Saberay ADV computer case, which allows the use of ATX, Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX motherboards. The novelty is equipped with a side wall made of tempered glass 4 mm thick. The top and front panels are crossed by two multicolor LED strips. Three 120mm SquA RGB backlit fans are preinstalled on the front. We are talking about compatibility with systems ASUS Aura Sync, ASRock […]

4K: evolution or marketing?

Is 4K destined to become the TV standard, or will it remain a privilege reserved for the few? What awaits providers who launch UHD service? In the BROADVISION analysts' report you will find the answer to these and other questions. At first glance, it may seem that the quality of a television picture is directly dependent on the quantity: the more pixels per square inch, the better. For confirmation, no […]