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Samsung Ups the Ante on TVs with AI Tech at 2024 Southeast Asia Tech Seminar

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Samsung just kicked off its 2024 Southeast Asia Tech Seminar in Bangkok, Thailand, showcasing its latest and greatest TVs that are packed with cutting-edge AI features. This isn’t your average “turn the TV on” situation – we’re talking smarter pictures, sharper sound, and even some cool lifestyle features you won’t find anywhere else.

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Building on their 18-year reign as the go-to TV brand, Samsung is all about bringing that “Screens Everywhere, Screens for All” vision to life. Remember those amazing TVs it showed off in Frankfurt back in February? Well, the company showed them off along with some new lifestyle products that are sure to turn heads.

So, what exactly is all this AI buzz about? Let’s dive into the highlights:

  • Neo QLED 8K Gets a Brainy Boost: Brace yourselves for mind-blowing visuals! The 2024 Neo QLED 8K boasts the all-new NQ8 AI Gen3 Processor. Imagine this: 512 neural networks (that’s eight times more than the previous version!) working together to deliver the most vivid and precise picture you’ve ever seen. Plus, features like 8K AI Upscaling Pro and AI Motion Enhancer Pro take things a step further, ensuring everything you watch looks smoother and sharper than ever before.
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  • OLED Gets Glare-Free: Samsung’s 2024 OLED TV upscales content to a stunning 4K resolution, powered by the NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor. But here’s the real kicker: they’ve also introduced OLED Glare Free technology. Certified by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL), this innovative tech cuts down on-screen reflection, letting you enjoy your favourite shows and movies without any annoying distractions.
  • Music Frame: Your Frame, Your Speaker: This one’s pretty cool. Imagine a picture frame that doubles as a speaker. That’s the Music Frame! Pop in a photo you love, hang it on the wall and enjoy high-quality sound that blends seamlessly with your décor. Plus, you can even pair it with another Music Frame for a true stereo experience.
  • Security Matters: Samsung hasn’t forgotten about security. Their Knox technology, now applied to Samsung TVs, has achieved a “Common Criteria” certification recognized by 31 countries. This means your TV is even more secure in terms of software and hardware, keeping your information safe and sound.
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“We’re thrilled to showcase these cutting-edge AI TV technologies at the Tech Seminar,” said Yongjae Kim, Executive Vice President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “It’s not just about the tech – it’s about giving our customers the best possible viewing experience and making sure their information is always protected.”

So, whether you’re a die-hard movie buff or just looking for a smarter way to watch your favourite shows, Samsung’s latest AI-powered TVs are definitely worth checking out. Keep an eye out for more details on these innovative new products!

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TOPDON Unveils State-of-the-Art Thermal Imaging Camera with 9mm Adjustable Lens

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ROCKAWAY, N.J., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — TOPDON, the premier provider of cutting-edge technology and advanced tools for auto repair professionals and enthusiasts, just unveiled its latest in professional grade thermal imaging technology showcased in the new TS001. This long-focus Android thermal imager is designed to capture sharp images, even for objects as close as PCB boards.

TOPDON Thermal Imaging Camera TS001
TOPDON Thermal Imaging Camera TS001

“Thermal imaging has become a critical tool to quickly and accurately target and repair complex issues across a wide range of industries” said Mike Zhou, CEO of TOPDON. “As a leader in advanced solutions for the automotive industry, we’re proud to unveil our most sophisticated thermal imaging technology in the TS001. This powerful new thermal imaging camera will be a significant tool to troubleshoot structural, electrical, and mechanical failures, as well as increase safety in challenging conditions.”

Using a 9mm adjustable lens, the TS001 offers infrared imaging clarity from 0.1 to 500 meters. With 256×192 IR resolution, flawless results are attainable for both macro electrical detection and outdoor observation. Its 25Hz high-speed frame rate swiftly captures tiny faults, while the robust measurement modes offer accurate temperature readings and intuitive heat distribution insights.

“The advanced technology we engineered in our TS001 thermal imaging technology has far-reaching applications outside the auto industry,” said Zhou. “As the technology is not only preventative, it can also lead to increased safety and energy efficiency wherever detecting quick and accurate variations in temperature patterns is required. Professionals in industrial maintenance, electrical inspections, building and HVAC, and medical diagnostics are among the many who will benefit from our technology.”

The TS001 includes several advanced features including:

  • Superior image quality with 256×192 IR resolution
  • The adjustable 9mm lens ensures clarity for objects both near and far
  • Observation mode swiftly captures targets with finesse
  • Smart temperature alert
  • Real-time temperature waveform
  • 10 Color Palettes

For more features about the TS001, visit https://www.topdon.com/products/TS001

About TOPDON
Founded in 2017 TOPDON is a provider of entry-level, mid-level, and advanced tools and solutions for professional technicians, as well as DIY enthusiasts. Globally, TOPDON has over 250 industry-leading engineers and owns over 500 patents and software Copyrights. The company’s cutting-edge technology helps shops minimize downtime and maximize profits. For more information visit www.topdon.com

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Veritas Strengthens Cyber Resilience with New AI-Powered Solutions

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  • Launches industry’s first self-defending data protection solution
  • Announces new AI-powered copilot
  • Expands Veritas 360 Defense with new security partners

SINGAPORE, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Veritas Technologies, the leader in secure multi-cloud data resilience, today announced artificial intelligence (AI)-powered advancements in Veritas 360 Defense. With the industry’s first self-defending data protection solution, a generative AI-powered operational copilot and new ecosystem partners, organizations can more rapidly recover from ransomware attacks.

Matt Waxman, senior vice president of product management at Veritas, said: “Cyber criminals are now using sophisticated AI tools to increase the frequency, speed and scale of their attacks, overwhelming data protection teams. At the same time, organizations are less likely to be hiring additional data protection specialists. This leaves both existing specialists and new generalists in need of additional support. The solution is intelligent data management tools that act as a sidekick to guide them in their fight against cybercrime.”

Industry’s First Adaptive Self-Defending Data Protection Solution

Cybercriminals are increasingly trying to corrupt backup data using the stolen credentials of administrators. Veritas is introducing a new self-defending data protection solution—a first-of-its-kind in the data protection industry. Veritas NetBackup and Veritas Alta Data Protection will continuously monitor and defend themselves against threats from compromised data protection user credentials. Beyond detecting anomalies in administrative user behaviors, the protection solutions will automatically flag unusual administrator behavior and autonomously adjust security parameters—such as multifactor authentication and multi-person authentication—to lock down access to data and protect it against attacks.

Veritas Alta Copilot Streamlines, Simplifies and Optimizes Cyber Resilience

Veritas Alta Copilot has been designed using the latest large language models to reduce the complexity of enterprise data management and is now available for users of Veritas Alta View. It can create sophisticated reports to monitor data protection infrastructure through simple conversation in natural language, quickly identify cyber vulnerabilities and operational inefficiencies, proactively assist with troubleshooting and guide users through complex data management tasks.

Veritas Alta Copilot has been trained with Veritas best practices and product documentation. It empowers multi-tasking IT generalists to drive the level of optimal performance from their technology investment typically only achieved with management and configuration by highly specialized experts.

Matt Neubauer, chief information officer at Morgans, said: “AI-powered solutions from Veritas could help us transform how we approach data protection. They will be able to not only anticipate threats but also streamline our data management operations, saving us time and freeing up resources to focus on transformational activity.”

Veritas 360 Defense Vendor Ecosystem Expands to Simplify End-to-End Cyber Resilience

Five new security partners have joined the Veritas 360 Defense ecosystem for increased threat monitoring, protection and recoverability. The expanded roster of partners includes Securonix, a leader in next-generation security information and event management, user and entity behavior analytics and security orchestration automation and response.

Mark Stevens, global vice president of channels and alliances at Securonix, said: “A rise in AI-driven, social-engineered credential abuse attacks is putting all applications and data at risk. With Securonix joining the Veritas 360 Defense ecosystem, Veritas customers will be able to easily access an early warning from our AI-powered detection solution that stolen credentials are being used across a wide range of other applications. This will enable them—or their Veritas AI tools—to trigger enhanced security measures for their protection environments before they’re compromised.”

Waxman concluded: “Cyber resilience continues to be a team sport. As cybercriminals change their offense strategy from attacking systems to attacking the people who operate them, the security community needs to come together to adapt their defense strategy. No one can do this alone; they all need both partners and AI on their side.”

Learn more about today’s announcements from Veritas.

About Veritas 
Veritas Technologies is the leader in secure multi-cloud data management. Over 80,000 customers—including 91% of the Fortune 100—rely on Veritas to help ensure the protection, recoverability and compliance of their data. Veritas has a reputation for reliability at scale, which delivers the resilience its customers need against the disruptions threatened by cyberattacks, like ransomware. No other vendor can match Veritas’ ability to execute, with support for 800+ data sources, 100+ operating systems and 1,400+ storage targets through a single, unified approach. Powered by Cloud Scale Technology, Veritas is delivering today on its strategy for Autonomous Data Management that reduces operational overhead while delivering greater value. Learn more at veritas.com. Follow us on X at @veritastechllc. 

Veritas and the Veritas Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Veritas Technologies LLC or its affiliates in the US and other countries. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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LG CNS Wins ‘Google Cloud Services Partner of the Year Awards for South Korea’ Two Years in a Row

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  • Awarded as the South Korean representative in the services sector, recognized for its leading MSP[1] business capabilities in South Korea
  • Providing tailored services to support clients’ successful cloud migration to deliver ‘distinctive client value’
  • Achieved Google Cloud Specializations in Data Analytics – Services, Machine Learning – Services and Cloud Migration – Services
  • Secured over 3,900 certifications from global CSP[2]providers including Google Cloud, AWS and Microsoft

SEOUL, South Korea, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — LG CNS, a leading DX (Digital Transformation) company, has been named ‘Google Cloud Services Partner of the Year’ for South Korea at ‘Google Cloud Partner Awards 2024’ for the second consecutive year.

Employees of LG CNS Cloud Business division celebrate winning ‘Google Cloud Partner Awards’ for the second consecutive year
Employees of LG CNS Cloud Business division celebrate winning ‘Google Cloud Partner Awards’ for the second consecutive year

The Google Cloud Partner Awards recognize the leaders of digital innovation that are leveraging Google Cloud to give clients new business value while recording exceptional achievements. Awards are presented across 14 categories, including services, industry solutions, public sector and social impact.

The services category recognizes the partner companies providing distinctive services through optimized Google Cloud migration that are tailored to the client’s business characteristics and help them achieve business success. In 2023, LG CNS was acknowledged for leading client DX innovation and Application Modernization (AM) by applying Google Cloud’s core services, including its cloud and data platforms. LG CNS provided distinctive client value by delivering customized services to clients across various industries including the gaming, logistics, retail and manufacturing sectors.

For example, LG CNS supported a South Korean company last year in building its own LLM (Large Language Model) model on Google Cloud, significantly reducing its trial and error in AI model training and allowing it to operate global services stably. For another South Korean company, LG CNS combined Google Cloud’s generative AI platform with client service to enhance its operational efficiency. LG CNS also conducted a Proof of Concept (PoC) using BigQuery[3] to analyze consumer marketing data for a third company, improving client value by enabling data analysts to perform their tasks effectively. Additionally, LG CNS participated as a service partner in migrating the existing database of a global company based in Singapore to Google Cloud.

LG CNS’s team of elite professionals, who excel in delivering premier cloud services, have laid the foundation for these achievements. With over 3,900 certifications from global top 3 CSP providers, including Google Cloud certifications such as cloud architect, cloud network engineer, data engineer, machine learning engineer and cloud security engineer, LG CNS ensures unparalleled proficiency in the field.

LG CNS continues to demonstrate its technical prowess by acquiring certifications and qualifications from Google Cloud including its Specialization for Data Analytics – Services in December 2023. The company has also achieved Specializations in Machine Learning – Services, Infrastructure – Services and Cloud Migration – Services as well as attaining its prestigious Premier Partner status in 2020 for Google Cloud in the Sell and Service Engagement Models, which Google Cloud reserves for its top-tier partners.

In August 2023, LG CNS began strengthening its technical and business collaboration with Google Cloud in the cloud and generative AI-related domains at the ‘Google Cloud Next 2023’ conference, where representatives from both companies convened to discuss avenues for enhanced cooperation.

“We have achieved outstanding results in the cloud-based generative AI business, encompassing the entire spectrum from MSP to AM and SaaS,” said Taehoon Kim, head of the Cloud Business division at LG CNS. “We will continue to foster a close partnership with Google Cloud to consistently deliver unique value to our clients.”

“Google Cloud’s Partner Awards celebrate the transformative impact and value that partners have delivered for clients,” said Kevin Ichhpurani, Corporate Vice President, Global Ecosystem and Channels at Google Cloud. “We’re proud to announce LG CNS as a 2024 Google Cloud Partner Award winner and recognize their achievements enabling client success from the past year.”

[1] MSP (Managed Service Provider): A cloud management and service company that provides services such as cloud construction, transition and operation, enabling enterprises to utilize the cloud provided by CSP.

[2] CSP (Cloud Service Provider): A company offering cloud platforms. For example, Google provides the Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Amazon offers AWS and Microsoft has Azure.

[3] BigQuery: A data analysis platform provided by Google Cloud.

About LG CNS 

LG CNS is a leading Korean digital transformation (DX) company that continues to pioneer various emerging technologies such as the cloud, generative AI, big data, smart factory, smart city, smart logistics and digital marketing. The company is also leading the market through innovative system integration (SI) and system management (SM) projects in finance, manufacturing, the public sector and various other industries. For more information, please visit www.lgcns.com.

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Acer Commits to Collecting 50 Tons of Plastic Waste From the Environment Through Plastic Bank Partnership

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Editor’s Summary:

  • Acer partners with Plastic Bank for an Impact Program Partnership to collect 50 tons of ocean-bound plastic[1] in 2024 through its community of collectors in Southeast Asia
  • Through this effort, Acer and Plastic Bank will prevent the equivalent of 2.5 million plastic bottles[2] from entering the ocean, tackling the problem of plastic pollution at the source
  • The partnership also provides support to under-developed communities by allowing residents to collect plastic and trade it for income, goods, and services to support their livelihood

TAIPEI, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Echoing this year’s Earth Day theme of “Planet vs Plastics”, Acer has partnered with Plastic Bank and has pledged to collect and recycle at least 50 tons of plastic waste from the environment in 2024. The Canada-based social enterprise focuses on tackling the growing issues of plastic pollution by building recycling ecosystems and creating livelihood opportunities in vulnerable coastal areas.

Acer’s Impact Program Partnership with Plastic Bank is projected to prevent the equivalent of more than 2.5 million plastic bottles[2] from entering the oceans through the efforts of collection members in Southeast Asia. Members bring their collected plastic to Plastic Bank collection branches in exchange for the local market price of the gathered material as well as bonuses that help provide additional income and access to social benefits, like meal vouchers, health insurance, and more.       

Acer’s collaboration with Plastic Bank supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) including SDG 1 for no poverty, SDG 8 for decent work and economic growth, SDG 12 for responsible consumption and production, SDG 14 for life below water, and SDG 17 for partnership for the goals.

Acer’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals also include adapting 20-30% Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) plastic content in computers and displays by 2025 and working towards the goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. Acer has been making strides to incorporate PCR versions of the plastic types used in electronic consumer products with its eco-conscious Vero line, and has reinforced its commitment to carbon neutrality with the launch of its first carbon-neutral PC, the Acer Aspire Vero 16, which debuted in December 2023. Acer will continue to evolve with the industry and changing lifestyles by promoting innovative and eco-conscious solutions for the long-term sustainability of its operations and the environment.

About Acer

Founded in 1976, Acer is one of the world’s top ICT companies with a presence in more than 160 countries. As Acer evolves with the industry and changing lifestyles, it is focused on enabling a world where hardware, software and services will fuse with one another, creating ecosystems and opening up new possibilities for consumers and businesses alike. Acer’s 7,700 employees are dedicated to the research, design, marketing, sale, and support of products and solutions that break barriers between people and technology. Please visit www.acer.com for more information.

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Aurionpro Solutions acquires Arya.ai, to power next generation Enterprise AI platforms for Financial Institutions

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SINGAPORE, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Aurionpro Solutions Limited (BSE: 532668) (NSE: AURIONPRO) announces the acquisition of Banking and Insurance focused PaaS startup, Arya.ai. With Arya.ai, Aurionpro will enhance its portfolio of enterprise fintech offerings to expedite adoption of AI that is responsible, accurate, and auditable.

Deekshith Marla, Founder and CTO of Arya.ai, Vinay Kumar Sankarapu, Founder and CEO of Arya.ai, and Ashish Rai, CEO, Aurionpro Solutions
Deekshith Marla, Founder and CTO of Arya.ai, Vinay Kumar Sankarapu, Founder and CEO of Arya.ai, and Ashish Rai, CEO, Aurionpro Solutions

Aurionpro Solutions Ltd. will acquire a majority stake (67%) in Arya.ai. This acquisition will bring products and expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Intelligent Automation, PaaS, Autonomous AI Platforms, and more, to complement and strengthen Aurionpro’s industry leading portfolio.

The transaction comprises acquisition of shares held by the existing shareholders and subscription of new equity capital in the company. This will be an all-cash deal. The aggregate investment including  secondary acquisition and fund infusion is approximately 16.5 MN USD.

By integrating Arya.ai’s cutting-edge AI cloud platform, with Aurionpro’s comprehensive suite of offerings, the company will create an industry leading Enterprise AI platform focused on creating value for financial institutions globally. 

Commenting on the acquisition, Ashish Rai, CEO of Aurionpro Solutions, stated, “The acquisition of Arya.ai marries Aurionpro’s portfolio of industry leading enterprise software with one of the most mature Enterprise AI platforms focused on Banks and Insurers. We are incredibly excited about working with Arya.ai and our wider ecosystem partners to build out the leading Enterprise AI platform, for the financial industry worldwide.”

“Our decade long experience in building tools/platform for deep learning helped us to build a truly verticalized AI Operating System for Banking and Insurance.” Says Vinay Kumar CEO/Founder of Arya.ai. “Together with Aurionpro, we are going to build a new generation of Enterprise AI software for Banks and Insurers that truly embeds AI, augmenting a task or Autonomous Agents that can take over entire transactions”. 

Founded in 2013 by Vinay Kumar and Deekshith Marla, Arya.ai has been one of the first ‘AI’ startups to use Deep Learning and deploy in enterprises. Arya.ai’s BFSI PaaS offerings include Arya API with 80+ ML models, Libra for fine-tuning SOTA ML models, and AryaXAI for AI governance.

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Easy Journey to the Cloud – Huawei Cloud Debuts HECS L

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SINGAPORE, April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Transitioning to the cloud presents a crucial decision for enterprises, with selecting the ideal cloud server topping the priority list. Yet, for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), startups, and entry-level developers, this decision proves challenging due to high thresholds and deployment costs, alongside the ongoing maintenance and operational expenses of cloud servers.

In response to these challenges, Huawei Cloud introduces the Hyper Elastic Cloud Server Light (HECS L) today. This innovative cloud server distinguishes itself with four key advantages: no freezing, cost-effective, easy to use, and easy to manage. SMBs can now seamlessly embark on their cloud journey, benefitting from HECS L’s standout feature of “websites built in 3 steps with 2x the performance”.

HECS L is a silver bullet for building and managing various digital platforms, including websites, e-commerce stores, mini-games, business systems, and online test environments. Moreover, it streamlines cloud service setup, reduces expenses, and enhances overall efficiency.


QingTian Architecture + KooVerse: High Performance, Low Latency

The technical backbone of Huawei Cloud, QingTian Architecture, showcases two significant advancements: software-hardware synergy on the data plane and the Alkaid smart cloud brain on the management plane. On the data plane, QingTian doubles computing density and quadruples delivery efficiency. Its software-hardware synergy enables full offloading and acceleration for compute, storage, networking, and security resources, resulting in minimal storage and network latency. On the management plane, Alkaid facilitates global resource scheduling, dynamic governance, and intelligent computing power matching, ensuring efficient resource allocation and utilization. QingTian serves as the cornerstone for HECS L’s optimal performance, offering exceptional stability and speed, and zero freezing.

Complementing QingTian, KooVerse, Huawei Cloud’s global cloud infrastructure, elevates the efficacy of HECS L to new heights. With its unified architecture, KooVerse revolutionizes latency-sensitive operations such as audio/video streaming, real-time gaming, and online education. It enables HECS L users to experience a 50-ms latency circle, coupled with high security and stability.

Through the powerful synergy of QingTian and KooVerse, HECS L outperforms its counterparts in terms of efficiency and latency, emerging as the premier choice for agile services.


Better User Experience: Out-of-the-Box, Easy-to-Manage

Huawei Cloud HECS L not only boasts powerful capabilities but also prioritizes user-friendliness. Huawei Cloud researchers have meticulously identified the pain points users encounter throughout the cloud server lifecycle, addressing them with HECS L’s user-centric design. HECS L features low thresholds, visualized functions, centralized configurations, and a premium user experience. Specifically, it offers the following strengths:

  • Quick purchase: Streamlined cloud server setup process with various image and resource combinations.
  • Websites built in 3 steps: Effortlessly create websites, tools, systems, and environments in just three steps using preset images and scenario-specific templates.
  • Rollout in minutes: Provision resources with a few clicks and seamlessly orchestrate services, saving significant time.
  • Visualized management: All resources and connections accessible in one place, providing a comprehensive overview and detailed insights without navigating multiple tabs.
  • Simplified management: Timely reminders for resource status checks, facilitating easy renewal or cancellation.
  • Thorough guide: Comprehensive scenario-specific guides for step-by-step website setup, ensuring clarity throughout the configuration process.
  • Cost-effectiveness: Huawei Cloud’s commitment to cost reduction enables HECS L to offer competitive advantages and affordable prices. Users can easily find a cloud server with ideal specifications to suit their budget.


Huawei Cloud’s New-Offering Prime Season features enticing deals on HECS L. For just $10.79 USD, users can acquire a cloud server with 2 vCPUs, 1 GB memory for six months. For those requiring additional power, a cloud server with 2 vCPUs and 4 GB memory is available for only $80.26 USD for an entire year. For more information, visit Huawei Cloud’s official website.

More info: https://activity.huaweicloud.com/intl/en-us/prime-season.html

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Group-IB takes part in a global operation to cripple Canadian Phishing-as-a-Service provider LabHost

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SINGAPORE, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Group-IB, a leading cybersecurity company aimed at investigating, preventing, and fight digital crime announced today that it participated in a coordinated global takedown operation against prominent Canadian Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) provider LabHost, which has led to the arrest of 37 suspects across the United Kingdom and around the world by law enforcement agencies. As part of the operation, Group-IB also conducted an extensive analysis of LabHost’s criminal history and infrastructure, including insights into LabHost’s administrative platform and the services it provides to its purported user base which exceeds 2,000 subscribers worldwide, who illegally obtained around 480,000 card numbers, 64,000 pin numbers, and over 1 million passwords from victims used for websites and other online services, according to law enforcement agencies.

“By leveraging our Threat Intelligence and Digital Risk Protection, we are able to identify and monitor phishing attacks and websites like those deployed by LabHost and its subscribers around the world, enabling us to actively alert and protect our customers, and in turn, their customers as well,” said Dmitry Volkov, Chief Executive Officer of Group-IB. “Today’s takedown operation demonstrates the agility and responsiveness of our decentralized Digital Crime Resistance Centers, and how quickly we can provide immediate and local assistance wherever our customers may be.”

(Above) The “membership plans” that target LabHost offers as part of its turn-key services.
(Above) The “membership plans” that target LabHost offers as part of its turn-key services.

First uncovered in late 2021, LabHost emerged as a fully automated Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) platform, streamlining the creation of phishing websites meticulously mirroring the interface and functionality of prominent banking, postal, and financial entities, aimed at intercepting, seizing, and profiting from users’ personal, credit card, and online banking credentials. Users are prompted to select from various “membership plans,” tailored to target businesses and individuals in either the United States and Canada, or globally, akin to mobile subscription models. These plans encompass “standard,” “premium,” and “world membership” tiers, priced between US$179 and US$300 monthly, with options for monthly, quarterly, or annual billing cycles.

Screenshots of the “LabRat” console which enables cybercriminals to monitor its victims in real time and generate prompts that would direct their victims to provide sensitive information including two-factor authentication codes and other financial and personal details.
Screenshots of the “LabRat” console which enables cybercriminals to monitor its victims in real time and generate prompts that would direct their victims to provide sensitive information including two-factor authentication codes and other financial and personal details.

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Sony Strikes a Balance Between Size & Aperture with New Wide-Angle Zoom G Lens FE 16-25mm F2.8 G

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Sony is adding a new lens to its α™ (Alpha™) E-mount lens line-up. The new FE16-25mm F2.8 lens brings the wide F2.8 aperture to a compact form factor. It maintains a large F2.8 aperture throughout its 16mm to 25mm zoom range. The new lens comes with a compact and lightweight design complete with the latest optical and mechanical design weighing only 409g.

Sony FE 16 25mm F2.8 G 2

The new allows photographers to get beautiful bokeh and high-resolution performance without the bulk and heft that usually come with lenses of this calibre. It also ups the ante with high-precision, quiet, fast-tracking autofocus (AF). These benefits come on top of the familiar operability, size and weight of the FE 24-50mm F2.8 G launched earlier this year. It’s also easy to use both with a gimbal and handheld.

Introducing FE 16-25mm F2.8 G | Sony | α Lens

Sony has achieved the compact size of the FE 16-25mm F2.8 G by optimising the configuration of the glasses and lenses. With the three extra-low dispersion glasses and four aspherical lenses, Sony minimises chromatic aberration and ensures high-resolution performance throughout the image. Pair this with the 11-blade circular aperture and you’ve got some of the most beautiful bokeh which has become a hallmark in Sony G lenses. The lens is also built for motion photography with two linear motors enabling high-speed, high-precision, high-tracking, and quiet focusing. It also supports high-speed continuous shooting with AF/AE tracking of up to approximately 120 frames per second for the α9 III full-frame mirrorless camera. It even has smooth tracking even when shooting 4K120p or FHD240p high frame rate videos.

Pricing & Availability

The Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 G will be available in Malaysia starting at the end of April 2024. It will be available at Sony Concept stores and participating retailers.

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COSRX Ignites TikTok with #PatThePeptide Challenge Campaign

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LOS ANGELES, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — COSRX, the go-to skincare brand among dermatologists, has set TikTok ablaze with its latest social media sensation – the #PatThePeptide TikTok challenge. Running from March 7th to the 20th, the #PatThePeptide TikTok Challenge has captured the attention of audiences nationwide including well-known dancers such as Liz Sanchez (@officiallizsanchez) and Rylee Arnold (@ryleearnold) from Dancing with the Stars. In testament to the resonance and impact of this initiative, the #COSRX hashtag amassed an incredible 4.3 billion cumulative views and the campaign’s primary hashtag, #PatThePeptide, also surged past 77.9 million views. This skyrocketing success speaks volumes about the overwhelming popularity the #PatThePeptide campaign has garnered within the TikTok community.

COSRX, the go-to skincare brand among dermatologists, has set TikTok ablaze with its latest social media sensation - the #PatThePeptide TikTok challenge.
COSRX, the go-to skincare brand among dermatologists, has set TikTok ablaze with its latest social media sensation – the TikTok challenge.

At the heart of this campaign lies COSRX’s groundbreaking product, The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum. The campaign highlights the profound impact of this innovative serum, underlining its accessibility to all. Traditionally viewed as a luxury ingredient, COSRX has redefined peptides as an affordable and effective solution that caters to diverse skin types and routines. What’s more, thanks to the incorporation of 6 various peptides, this serum acts to target a multitude of skin concerns ranging from skin elasticity, fine lines, pores, radiance, texture, hyperpigmentation and oil balance. Its hypoallergenic formulation also ensures it seamlessly slots into all skincare routines, complementing a range of active ingredients such as COSRX’s The Retinol 0.1 Cream for wrinkles and firmness, The Niacinamide 15 Serum for acne, pores and sebum, Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence for hydration and plumping skin, and The Vitamin C 23 Serum for brightening and hyperpigmentation.

Since its launch on March 7th, over 7,500 posts featuring the #PatThePeptide filter have flooded TikTok, demonstrating widespread enthusiasm and engagement from users. The challenge’s success can be attributed to its simple yet playful concept, encouraging users to share unique and entertaining content. The filter, designed to explain the easy, and simple nature of incorporating peptides into one’s routine, encourages users to “pat the peptide” as the first step in their routine to take advantage of the formulations efficacy boosting nature to elevate skincare results. This user-friendly approach has resulted in a significant increase in users engaging with the filter, making the benefits of peptides more accessible and enjoyable.

Within just one week of the challenge’s launch, the demand for COSRX’s peptide serum soared, resulting in it being sold-out across all sales platforms including COSRX TikTok Shop US, COSRX.com, Amazon US, and Ulta.

“We are thrilled to witness the immense enthusiasm and passion generated by the #PatThePeptide TikTok challenge,” said a COSRX representative. “The accessibility and simplicity of incorporating peptides into skincare routines have resonated deeply with our audience, translating into increased product adoption and engagement.”

The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum is currently available for purchase on COSRX TikTok Shop US, COSRX.com, Amazon US, and Ulta.

About COSRX

With its powerful yet affordable skincare solutions, COSRX has quickly become one of America’s favorite skincare brands. Using a minimal number of highly effective natural extracts in concentrated doses, COSRX products deliver visible results by treating the skin with only the essentials it needs and nothing it doesn’t. Find its best-selling skincare solutions at retailers nationwide, including Amazon, ULTA, JCPenney, Target and Dermstore.