When executed, the ransomware renames the files with the extension “.abcd” after compromising a device. After this process, a text file – “Restore-My-Files.txt” is created in all affected folders. LockBit in depth This malware is usually launched by criminals after a network has been compromised as one of the final stages of infection. LockBit deployment is launched via a PowerShell command also observed on other mediatic ransomware, including Netwalker. [CLICK IMAGES TO ENLARGE]...

Recently we reviewed the new iOS version of Unique from Sugar-Bytes. The company is among our favorite third-party instrument and effect makers. We have personally been purchasing and using its gear for many years with products like Effectrix and Artillery appearing regularly in our daily production setups. And now, after spending some time with its latest matrix multi-effects processing unit, it’s time to dive into the world of Looperator… Looperator is loaded with a countless number of effects including everything from reverbs, delays and time stretch/talkbox filters, to loopers, vinyl/tape FX, audio envelopes, ring modulators, and well, pretty much anything you can think of....

This is the place to catch up on all the biggest product announcements, hardware, apps, synths, Logic/GarageBand instruments and so much more in the world of iOS/Mac music production. It’s Moogfest 2017 this week. That means we are getting some brand new hardware from the company and it didn’t disappoint. The latest Dave Smith polysynth is now shipping, more interesting Mac/iOS synths hit the market and some sweet deals on production apps are all on the bill this week…...

Excited: It’ll explore new areas of Middle-earth J.R.R. Tolkien’s writing explored acres upon acres of Middle-earth, including reams’ worth of maps. Peter Jackson’s movies – both his Lord of the Rings movies and his Hobbit movies – explored a lot of Middle-earth, but there are still plenty of corners of the realm that he left unexplored. Worried: Peter Jackson already nailed it Peter Jackson already nailed translating J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings stories to the screen with his Oscar-winning blockbuster trilogy....

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker editor Maryann Brandon says the film’s Luke Skywalker Force ghost scene was a reshoot. While the term has a fairly negative reputation among mainstream audiences (thanks to extreme cases like Justice League), pickups and reshoots are a common aspect of film production and are worked into the regular schedule. Just about every studio tentpole goes through additional photography, including last year’s mega blockbuster Avengers: Endgame....

Have you gotten used to creating and saving passwords with the built-in Safari AutoFill feature on Mac, but aren’t sure where they are stored? Follow along for how to view and edit saved passwords on your Mac. It’s become easy to use saved passwords in Safari to log in to websites without having to manually type in your credentials. However, sometimes you might need to view your passwords, or you might want to edit or remove old credentials....

From 9to5Toys: From writing reports to managing your machine, great apps can make all the difference. The Award-Winning Mac Bundle at 9to5Toys Specials offers 13 of the best, and lets you pay what you want for the collection (starting at $10).The bundle headliners include Drive Genius 4, which is used in Apple Stores to repair and maintain hard drives, while The Hit List uses smart to-do lists to keep you focused on important tasks....

As we’ve reported in the past, Samsung looks to be the sole supplier of OLED displays for the iPhone 8, but a new report from reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities says LG will soon join the fray and supply Apple with said panels… Kuo explains there are several factors indicating that LG will become an OLED supplier for Apple in 2018. For Apple, Kuo says the OLED panel “has been the single most troublesome component for Apple....

Star of Keeping Up with the Kardashians, Kim Kardashian West and her husband Kanye West go rogue for this year’s Christmas card when they revealed the West family’s 2019 Christmas card on Instagram - the first Christmas card that didn’t include the rest of her family. Not only is this a big deal for Kardashian fans, but this is also a big deal in the West family as this is their youngest son, Pslam’s first Christmas and his debut appearance in a Christmas card....

Lifeproof announced today that a new version of its highly durable, low profile NUUD case for iPhone is on the way. The Lifeproof NUUD for iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus is available for pre-order from today. Because the Lifeproof NUUD cases fit the iPhones very closely, the 0.2mm change in thickness between the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6s requires different versions. Lifeproof NUUD promises four levels of protection: waterproof, dirt proof, snow proof, and drop proof....

Motorola Moto G 2015 (codename: osprey) launched in July 2015. The phone came out of the box with Android 5.1.1 Lollipop and later upgrade to Android 6.0 Marshmallow. In this tutorial, we will show you how to download and install Lineage OS 18.1 on Moto G 2015 (osprey) device. The Google-owned OS is open source in nature. This allows the userbase to try out tons of customizations and modifications onto your devices....

Do you want to Install any Custom ROM for Realme Narzo 20 device? then you are at the right place. Here we will list all the Custom ROM for Realme Narzo 20. If you have a Realme Narzo 20 device, then you may be knowing that this device runs on Android OS. Well, the biggest advantage of Android is that it is an open-source project. This allows every community to develop and Customize ROM for their phone....

Do you want to Install any Custom ROM for Sony Xperia X device? then you are at the right place. Here we will list all the Custom ROM for Sony Xperia X. If you have a Sony Xperia X device, then you may be knowing that this device runs on Android OS. Well, the biggest advantage of Android is that it is an open-source project. This allows every community to develop and Customize ROM for their phone....

Here are the top 10 best smartphones under 500$ (500 dollar). Check out the new updated list with all the latest smartphone which got launched recently under the budget of $500. Smartphone manufacturers working hard to overcome one another by attempting to include fresh, superior specs for their flagship smartphones, but these devices aren’t reasonably helpful. Not everybody needs Face ID unlock, Animoji or iris scanning protection? A number of people just require a dependable, budget smartphone....

Kent Walker, president of global affairs at Google and Alphabet, said that, given the importance of digital infrastructure to the world, it is time to start thinking of it in the same way we do our physical infrastructure. “Open source software is a connective tissue for much of the online world – it deserves the same focus and funding we give to our roads and bridges,” Walker said. In a blog post, Walker explained that during the meeting, Google floated several proposals for how to move forward in the wake of the Log4j vulnerability....

Logan continues to do impressive numbers at the box office and collect glowing reviews and one of the main reasons for the movie’s success thus far has been the addition of Laura - otherwise known as X-23. Marvelously portrayed by Dafne Keen, Laura’s mixture of innocence and brutality epitomizes so much about Hugh Jackman’s version of Logan and allows the actor to show emotional shades of the Wolverine that haven’t been present in his previous excursions....

Sadly, it now seems chances of Apple showing us the next step in its Apple TV vision in the coming weeks are slipping, with “very reliable sources” telling Jim Dalrymple’s beard that there’s nothing to look forward to in that department at Apple’s September 9th ‘Rock ‘n’ roll’ event next week. It’s a shame. From Loop Insight: “The Loop has learned through very reliable sources that an updated Apple TV will definitely not be introduced at next week’s event in San Francisco....

Jessica has been one of the most controversial cast members on the Netflix reality series Love is Blind. The show sees single men and women talk with one another from secluded pods where they can only hear, not see, each other. They only get to meet in person if there’s a marriage proposal. Right from the get-go, Jessica stood out. As one of the oldest females at 34, she has long been looking for love and is ready to start a family....

The final episode of Love Is Blind dropped on Thursday, revealing which couples stay together and which don’t. A surprising amount of relationships end at the altar. Coming into the finale, it felt as though some relationships might not last until wedding day. Of the six couples to get engaged, only one - Carlton Morton and Diamond Jack - ended. Some, like Damian Powers and Giannina Gibelli, had many trials and tribulations....

Are you sick of rumors yet? It’s a long shot, and as always, based mostly on speculation, but yes, the time is right for a tablet Mac. There has been absolutely nothing to lead us to believe that there will be a Tablet type Macintosh other than shear market desire (it worked with video iPods!) A few more things to consider as we approach WWDC 2007: The ModBook is set to start shipping....