Password spray attacks against Microsoft Exchange users are on the rise, the company has warned, urging organizations to set up Authentication Policies as a mitigation measure. In a Tech Community blog post discussing the issue, “the Exchange Team” said many of its customers that leverage basic authentication are being targeted. “The evidence I see every…
Multiplayer gameplay and procedurally generated environments will feature in the next Witcher game, currently codenamed Project Sirius. Although not The Witcher 4, Sirius is a spin-off entry in the Witcher series currently under development at CD Projekt Red subsidiary The Molasses Flood. Revealed in an investors’ presentation yesterday, the game is currently in pre-production and…
Microsoft is making it a lot easier to report possible security threats with an upgrade to its Office 365 platform. The company has revealed an updated “submissions” experience for Microsoft Defender for Office 365 that should provide users with a more intuitive way to flag potential issues. The move will see user-reported messages on Microsoft…
Minecraft is getting a new mob – but it’s up to you and the community to decide which option makes the cut. Mojang’s revealed two potential critters so far, and there’s a clear winner (in my opinion) that could be a game-changer for farming. The community will decide in the annual Minecraft Mob Vote which…
The first Wild Hearts gameplay trailer for EA’s new monster-slaying action game promises some delightful twists on the traditional Monster Hunter formula. Come for the giant creatures, like a two-story tall moss-covered pig, but stay for the ziplines, siege weapons, and battle-umbrellas. The game seems to promise punchy, responsive combat alongside an emphasis on exploration…
Paul Krugman. Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images Paul Krugman fears the Federal Reserve may go overboard in fighting inflation. He noted rate hikes have a delayed impact, and highlighted signs of a cooling labor market. The economist predicted rates would eventually return to near zero without causing inflation. Paul Krugman has warned the Federal Reserve is at…
House with American flag and ‘for sale’ sign, low angle view – stock photo Phillip Spears/ Getty Images Demand for mortgages hit its lowest level in 25 years, Mortgage Bankers Association said Wednesday. Weekly total mortgage application volume dropped by 14.2% as the 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.75%. Hurricane Ian also crimped demand…
The Tesla Model Y. Tim Levin/Insider An increasing percentage of EV owners are choosing EVs over gas as their next car, per data analyzed by Axios. Between 2021 and 2022, the share of EV owners who went back to gas cars decreased by around 17%. The number of EV models available in the US market…
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Rawpixel/Getty The average rate on a 30-year mortgage rose to 6.75% last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said. That’s the highest since 2006, when the housing market bubble was at its peak before crashing one year later. Rates have more than doubled in the past year as the Fed raises interest rates to combat inflation….