Author: ProHoster

An attack on front-end-backend systems that allows you to break into third-party requests

Details of a new attack on sites using a front-end-back-end model, for example, working through content delivery networks, balancers or proxies, have been revealed. The attack allows, by sending certain requests, to wedge into the contents of other requests processed in the same thread between the frontend and backend. The proposed method was successfully used to organize an attack that made it possible to intercept the authentication parameters of users of the PayPal service, which paid […]

Google Chrome now has a system to protect against dangerous downloads

As part of the Advanced Protection program, Google developers are implementing a reliable system for protecting user accounts that are susceptible to targeted attacks. This program is constantly evolving, offering users new tools to protect Google accounts from various types of attacks. Already now, Advanced Protection program participants who have enabled synchronization in the Chrome browser will begin to automatically receive more reliable protection against […]

LibreOffice 6.3 office suite release

The Document Foundation presented the release of the office suite LibreOffice 6.3. Ready-made installation packages are prepared for various distributions of Linux, Windows and macOS, as well as an edition for deploying the online version in Docker. Key innovations: Writer and Calc performance has been significantly improved. Loading and saving some types of documents is up to 10 times faster than the previous release. Especially […]

Fantasy action game Decay of Logos will be released in late August

Publisher Rising Star Games has released a new trailer for the action game Decay of Logos from the studio Amplify Creations. In it, the developers revealed the release date of the project. PlayStation 4 users will be the first to receive the game on August 27th. Following them (August 29), Nintendo Switch owners will be able to play it, and on August 30 - players on PC and Xbox One. Decay of […]

FAS initiated a case against Apple based on a statement from Kaspersky Lab

The Federal Antimonopoly Service of Russia (FAS) initiated a case against Apple in connection with the company's actions in the distribution of applications for the iOS mobile operating system. An antimonopoly investigation was launched at the request of Kaspersky Lab. Back in March, a Russian antivirus software developer contacted the FAS with a complaint against the Apple empire. The reason was that Apple refused to publish the next version [...]

Warhammer: Vermintide 2 - Winds of Magic Expansion Coming August 13th

Developers from the Fatshark studio have announced the release date for the Warhammer: Vermintide 2 – Winds of Magic expansion – it will be released on August 13th. And now you can place a pre-order. On Steam, you can make an early purchase for 435 rubles, which will give you instant access to the current beta version of the add-on. All progress made during testing will be saved and transferred […]

GreedFall's new trailer introduces the game's role-playing elements

In preparation for the September release of GreedFall, developers from the Spiders studio presented a new gameplay trailer demonstrating all the main role-playing elements of the game. Before you set off on a journey to the mysterious island of Tir Fradi, you will have to create your own character: you can customize in detail not only the appearance of the hero, but also his specialization. There are only three basic archetypes - warrior, technician […]

August 9 DuckTales: Remastered will disappear from digital shelves

Capcom has warned all fans of the game DuckTales: Remastered that sales will cease. According to Eurogamer, the project will be withdrawn from sale after August 8th. The reasons for the decision are not disclosed. Now there is a discount on the game: on Steam it costs 99 rubles, on Xbox One it will cost 150 rubles, on Nintendo Switch it will cost 197 rubles. The promotion does not apply to PlayStation 4, [...]

Ubisoft will show Watch Dogs Legion and Ghost Recon Breakpoint at Gamescom 2019

Ubisoft spoke about its plans for Gamescom 2019. According to the publisher, you should not expect sensations at the event. Of the projects that have not yet been released, the most interesting will be Watch Dogs Legion and Ghost Recon Breakpoint. The company will also show new content for current projects such as Just Dance 2020 and Brawlhalla. New Ubisoft Games at Gamescom 2019: Watch […]

EA adds seven new games to Origin Access library

Electronic Arts announced an update to its set of free games for Origin Access subscribers. According to the announcement on the developer’s website, the service’s library will be replenished with seven new projects. One of them will be the role-playing game Vampyr, which EA says is one of the most popular requests among players. Premium subscription users (Origin Access Premier) will receive a separate bonus. They will be given access […]

Remedy released two videos to briefly introduce the public to Control

Publisher 505 Games and developers Remedy Entertainment have begun publishing a series of short videos designed to introduce Control to the public without spoilers. The first video dedicated to the adventure with Metroidvania elements was a video that talks about the game and briefly demonstrates the environment: “Welcome to Control. This is modern New York, set in the Oldest House, the headquarters of a secret government organization known as […]

The number of 5G subscribers in South Korea is growing rapidly

Data released by South Korea's Ministry of Science and Information and Communications Technology shows that the popularity of 5G networks in the country is growing rapidly. The first commercial fifth-generation networks began operating in South Korea at the beginning of April this year. These services provide data transfer speeds of several gigabits per second. It is reported that as of the end of June, South Korean mobile operators […]