This story is part of Apple Event, our full coverage of the latest news from Apple headquarters. At Tuesday's Apple event, Tim Cook introduced two new iPads: a new entry-level model, the eighth-generation 10.2-inch iPad, and a new, larger and more expensive iPad Air featuring a 10.9-inch display, A14 Bionic chip and an enhanced version of Touch ID. The new models are available now for preorder, and Apple said the 2020 iPad would begin shipping on Friday, Sept. 18, with the 2020 iPad Air following "in October." … [Read more...] about Preorder the 2020 iPad and iPad Air: Here’s how to get Apple’s new tablets
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Resident Evil Village ‘Maiden’ demo impressions: A tense showcase for what’s to come
Now that we got out of the way, we can talk a bit more about the demo itself, called Maiden, which is only available right now on the PS5. Like with Resident Evil 7, the Resident Evil Village demo isn't a level from the complete title. Rather, it takes place in the same world but follows a different protagonist. Both act as showcases for the games' atmospheres and set up the villains and main locales. They're also both very short; Resident Evil 7's was maybe 20 minutes while Maiden clocks in at maybe 15 minutes, although you could probably complete it in 10. … [Read more...] about Resident Evil Village ‘Maiden’ demo impressions: A tense showcase for what’s to come
Biden reportedly hiring cybersecurity experts in wake of SolarWinds hack
The president will create a new cybersecurity-focused office led by a national cyberdirector under a recent law. Jen Easterly, who was special assistant to president Barack Obama and senior director for counterterrorism for the National Security Council, is the leading candidate for the cyberdirector role, according to Reuters. She's currently head of resilience at investment bank Morgan Stanley. … [Read more...] about Biden reportedly hiring cybersecurity experts in wake of SolarWinds hack
SolarWinds hack officially blamed on Russia: What you need to know
What do we know about Russian involvement in the hack?US intelligence officials have publicly blamed the hack on Russia. A joint statement Jan. 5 from the FBI, NSA, CISA and the ODNI said the hack was most likely from Russia. Their statement followed remarks from Pompeo in a Dec. 18 interview in which he attributed the hack to Russia. Additionally, news outlets had cited government officials throughout the previous week who said a Russian hacking group is believed to be responsible for the malware campaign. … [Read more...] about SolarWinds hack officially blamed on Russia: What you need to know
Russia blamed for SolarWinds hack in joint FBI, NSA and CISA statement
Advanced persistent threats are hacking groups identified by cybersecurity experts and government intelligence agencies that appear to have significant resources and skills, and are frequently affiliated with a nation-state. Tuesday's statement didn't attribute the SolarWinds hack to a specific APT, but government sources have reportedly blamed APT29, nicknamed Cozy Bear, for the attack. … [Read more...] about Russia blamed for SolarWinds hack in joint FBI, NSA and CISA statement