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Koei Tecmo, the Japanese game developer who’s known for PC and console games had their data stolen and leaked by a hacker . As per a listing in the hacker forum earlier this week, the hacker claimed to have stolen data from Koei Tecmo’s UK forum and set it up for sale. Later, he dumped that database for free. Obtaining Data Through Spear Phishing On December 20th, a threat actor in a hacker forum has claimed to have breached the network of Koei Tecmo’s European website and stole identifiable data of about 65,000 users from its forum....

After the Windows 7 OS ended its official support in January 2020, January 2023 ended another most widely used OS. It’s Windows 8.1 that will officially end its technical and software support on January 10th, 2023. Microsoft took it to Twitter, warning users to upgrade to newer Windows 11 to stay patched up against unwanted viruses and malware or face the risk. Windows 8.1 Support Ends Coming January Windows 8.1 will officially end its support on January 10, 2023....

To avoid users from relying on third-party apps for system cleaning, Microsoft has come up with a native optimizer app called the PC Manager. The app lets you view and manage storage files, run processes, start up apps, and complete maintenance – including checking for updates and scanning for malware. Although it’s not available for download just yet, it’s life in Microsoft Store. Microsoft PC Manager Specifications All this time, Microsoft tried a number of ways to make your Windows PC faster – by making native apps smaller in size by pushing updates through the Microsoft Store instead of bundling them with the OS....

Months after the official announcement, Microsoft is finally bringing a native screen recorder to its Windows 11 devices in the beta channel. As spotted in the Feedback Hub, Microsoft will add this native screen recorder to Snipping Tool – where users can try that for recording on-screen activities. Although, this could be jammed sometimes, considering it’s still in beta testing. Microsoft Screen Recorder in Windows 11 Earlier this year, Microsoft announced a new and native screen recorder for its Windows 11, even though it’s already having an Xbox Game Bar....

Microsoft has been sending out emails to select testers for its next major version of Windows – probably the Windows 12 OS. In the email, the company is seen offering free USB sticks to the testers for fresh installing its test builds – in case the users are not having the required USBs. Asking them to request the memory sticks if needed, Microsoft also warned them of unstable experience from the upcoming builds....

A new cryptojacking campaign surfaced by researchers at various firms reveals that threat actors exploit vulnerabilities in Windows and Linux servers to mine Monero. There are various vulnerabilities targeted in these systems. The botnet formed by threat actors comes with a single binary with XMrig for mining and a spreader for infecting more. Cryptojacking Against Windows and Linux Cryptojacking is when the threat actors exploit a vulnerability in the targeted machine and install mining software to mint cryptocurrencies for their own benefit....

One of the most awaited smartphones this year – Nothing Phone 1 is nearing its official launch. While we’re awaiting an official date, a new leak revealed that it’s said to have an under-display fingerprint sensor. The video leak is claimed to be originated from TikTok, showcasing the phone’s under-display fingerprint unlocking feature. Rest details have already been known, including the renders and internal specifications. Unlocking Nothing Phone 1 One of the major reasons for Nothing Phone to get fame already is its head – Carl Pei – who co-founded OnePlus , one of the favorite Android brands today....

As we wait for the Pixel Watch to go official soon, leaks about this smartwatch from Google are pouring in continuously – revealing more key details. The latest one comes from 9to5Google, who spotted code in the latest Google Photos app – referring a watch face integration to a connected smartwatch. While it’s not specifically mentioned to Pixel Watch, we assume it should be the one receiving this support first, considering the timeline....

Making future fingerprint authentication more secure, Samsung is preparing to launch OLED 2.0 panels that come with All-In-One sensing support. While these panels are slated to come in 2025, they can put Samsung as the market leader for a new biometric authentication era. The new panels will let users authenticate with three fingerprints simultaneously on any part of the screen. All-In-One Sensing Technology As reported by SamMobile , Samsung is planning to launch its next-generation OLED 2....

Adding to the leaks, Samsung on Sunday revealed the official model numbers of three of the Galaxy Watch 5 series. These include two Galaxy Watch 5 units, with varied sizes, and a Pro variant. The model numbers of these are listed on the Belgium, Denmark, and Norway Samsung websites, hinting at their imminent launch. Internal details on these smartwatches are unknown. Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Model Numbers After the success of the Galaxy S22 series earlier this year, Samsung is preparing for another wave of gadgets later this year, which includes a couple of foldable devices, a smartwatch series, and some earbuds....

Observing the rivals pacing in the digital wallet industry, Samsung announced its own wallet service that can handle all the needs of a regular Samsung user. Protected by military-grade security, the new Samsung wallet is capable of storing digital car keys, identification cards, boarding passes, and payment data for quick payments. This is available to users in a few select countries in Europe, and the US initially. Samsung Wallet For All Your Digital Needs Aside from excelling in the smartphone industry by selling hundreds of millions of units every year, Samsung is also competing against digital services providers in most segments....

In the pursuit of limiting the spread of manipulative information on its platform, Twitter has removed over 3,000 accounts recently. It informed that all these accounts were linked to several distinct operations, belonging to various countries. Besides, this information was shared with research bodies of various institutions. Twitter Banning Accounts Though the major purpose of most social media platforms is connecting people, most use them for spreading information on various issues....

Twitter is testing a new Explore UI in India, where it’s following the TikTok style scrolling of tweets. Eligible users can see this new UI in updated Android and iOS clients. The new Explore UI comprises of only two categories – For You and Trending, being more clear than before as it removed all other categories. A video showing the new Explore UI has video tweets scrolling up in a TikTok-like feed....

The US Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Facebook for discriminatory practices in employment against US workers. The company is alleged to be favoring temporary Visa holders over qualified US workers for some job positions. While Facebook denied these allegations, DoJ seeks a civil penalty for this. Facebook Showed Widespread Discrimination While Facebook is already fighting over user privacy issues all over the world, the US Justice Department has stamped it with a new headache....

According to Politico , the US Department of Justice may file a lawsuit against Google next week, where it may presumably ask the company to split its departments as separate legal entities. The report talks about Chrome, Google’s grand asset that’s having over 70% market share in the desktop browser . It may order the company to do under the antitrust law. DoJ May Order Google to Split Up! Cutting down large companies is not a new tradition in the US....

SAN FRANCISCO, January 13, 2026 – Roblox’s new age verification system, required for accessing in-game chat, has drawn widespread criticism since its global rollout last week, with users reporting misclassifications, spoofing by children, and drastically reduced social interaction that has left games feeling like “ghost towns.” The system, powered by Yoti, offers two options: an AI facial age estimate via selfie or uploading a government ID for users 13 and older....

Virgin Media is a telecommunication company based in the UK that provides telephone, television, and internet services. The company had issued a warning to all the users to be aware of scammers. All the users should be careful if the firm is contacting them without their concern. Scammers can get Access to PC or can Steal the Personal Data of Virgin Media Users The internet service provider, Virgin Media, says the s cammers are trying to use the customers via fake phone calls to steal personal data ....

It’s almost embarrassing not to know what LMAO means while living in this content-driven world. It might be confusing for those who are seeing it for the first time. I was also stunned when a friend sent it as a text to me. Later, I discovered everything about LMAO and will share everything you need to know. As we progress in the era of the internet and social media, abbreviations and slang are evolving at such a significant pace that it’s challenging to keep up with them....

You may have noticed that your Snapchat snaps have a blue “pending message” next to them. This could be because someone blocked you or they just haven’t accepted your snap request yet. You will have to wait as long as it takes for the person to accept the Snap, as it could take days. But if you have no time to wait, we are here with some awesome tricks that will surely help you get rid of this issue....

PayPal is a popular payment platform that you can use to send or receive payments internationally. You can link your PayPal account to your bank account to transfer payments. One of the essential requirements to make transactions on PayPal is to verify your account. With account verification, you won’t be able to send funds to someone or withdraw funds already in your wallet. However, account verification on PayPal is a tricky part....