Ransomware disguised as Cyberpunk 2077 Mobile hitting the market

Cyberpunk 2077 has been in the news a lot since launch and not all of it is good news. The game has seen a buggy launch and gamers have asked for a refund. The game has also been pulled from the PlayStation Store. While the game is available on virtually every platform, to play it on your portable device (mobile/tablet) you would need a service like Stadia as CD Projekt Red has not yet made a ‘mobile version’ of the game. If you see a mobile version of the game making rounds, you may want to stay clear of it. 

 As reported by TechRadar there is a fake website with a layout of the Google Play Store offering a “mobile version of Cyberpunk 2077”.

Kaspersky malware analyst “Tatyana Shishkova,” says instead of installing a pocket version of the game it installs ransomware on the unsuspecting victim’s phone. The ransomware dubbed as CoderWare demands the victim to send $500 Bitcoins within 10 hours or there is a risk of all the files being deleted.

New Android #Ransomware disguised as #Cyberpunk2077 game. Downloaded from fake website imitating Google Play Store. Extension: .coderCrypt Family: CoderWare/BlackKingdom https://t.co/JBudDP6vG1 pic.twitter.com/TdM4SAkFWl

— Tatyana Shishkova (@sh1shk0va) December 16, 2020

Thankfully the ransomware has a hardcoded key, meaning users can decrypt the files without paying the ransom. You can check out some of the free ransomware removal tools here. There is even a Windows version of the CoderWare ransomware which is a modified version of BlackKingdom malware seen in early 2020 in some free VPN installers.

CD Projekt Red has released a port for The Witcher 3:Wild Hunt on Nintendo Switch but there is no word for any port or mod for a mobile version of Cyberpunk 2077. The game is currently available on Xbox, PlayStation (physical copies only), and PC. If you wish to play it on your mobile devices it is currently available on Google’s streaming service Stadia. Users that have the game on Xbox or PlayStation can use the remote play functionality of the 2 consoles to stream the game to their mobile devices.   

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Activision Blizzard, Loco partner to host Call of Duty: Mobile tournament with prize pool of Rs 35 lakh

Activision Blizzard and Loco have partnered to host a new Call of Duty: Mobile tournament with a prize pool of Rs 35 lakhs. The event will be streamed on Loco’s own platform and will consist of two tournaments. This includes the Call of Duty India Cup Open and the Call of Duty India Cup Pro.

Call of Duty Mobile India Cup: Format and prize pool

Registrations for the Call of Duty Mobile India Cup Open tournament are already underway. This is open to teams of five players each. It will feature an open qualifier format with a total prize pool of Rs 10 lakh. The winning team will be awarded Rs 5 lakh, while the remaining will be split among the teams between 2nd and 8th positions.

Call of Duty Mobile India Cup Pro: Format and prize pool

16 qualifying teams will then advance to the Call of Duty Mobile India Cup Pro. These teams will be joined by Team Mayhem and Team IND. The prize pool for this tournament will be Rs 25 lakh, with the winning team receiving Rs 10 lakh. The second and third-placed team will receive Rs 5 lakh and Rs 3 lakh respectively. The rest of the prize pool will be shared between the teams between the 4th and 8th position. 

Call of Duty: Mobile is also prepping for its Season 13 update. As with other updates, players can expect new weapons, maps, scorestreaks and more. This time around, players will get to experience Nuketown Russia. This map features the same basic layout as the classic Nuketown map, with a Russian theme. Another map is Holiday Raid, which will see the raid map decked out in a holiday theme. 

In terms of a new scorestreak, players will be able to earn the EMP scorestreak. This disabled any enemy scorestreak on the map while disorientating all opponents except those with the Hardwired perk enabled. You can learn more about the update here. 

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Cyberpunk 2077 Save Files Getting Corrupted When Larger Than 8MB in Size: Report

Cyberpunk 2077 save files that exceed 8MB are getting corrupted, and will not load, various players have complained. The developers have acknowledged the problem and said that if the save file is damaged, it can’t be recovered. They are advising players to use an older save file to continue playing and try to keep a lower amount of items.

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MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ 5G chip to power smartphones in India in early 2021

The MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ flagship chipset has been announced in India with smartphones powered by it set to launch in early 2021. The announcement comes after the Taiwanese chip-maker unveiled the Dimesnity 800U as the first 5G Dimensity processor in India, earlier this month during the India Mobile Congress 2020. 

The MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ was announced in May as an enhanced version of the Dimensity 1000 processor and powers phones like the Redmi K30 Ultra, Realme X7 Pro and more. Interestingly, the Realme X7 series that is powered by the Dimensity 800U and 1000+ respectively is expected to launch in India sometime in January 2021. Meanwhile, Oppo has also hinted that it could launch the Reno 5 Pro in India which is also powered by the Dimensity 1000+ processor. 

“MediaTek is at the forefront of the global 5G revolution, and we continue to work with popular smartphone brands to bring 5G enabled devices to Indian consumers. Our flagship-grade MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ will deliver premium experiences as Indian telecom authorities move to quickly deploy 5G in the country,” said Dr Yenchi Lee, Deputy General Manager of MediaTek’s Wireless Communications Business Unit.

The MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ SoC is manufactured on a 7nm process with 5G support that includes dual 5G SIM, UltraSave power-saving solution and more. The 5G Ultrasave feature is said to improve the battery life by managing 5G connectivity including modem’s configuration and frequency for better power efficiency.

The Dimensity 1000+ also supports 144Hz high refresh rate displays along with HyperEngine 2.0 technology that optimizes the phone for enhancing the gaming experience. It also supports MiraVision technology to improve the picture quality of each frame along with HDR10+ playback, AI picture quality, upscaling and more. The chipset also brings flagship-class camera support with native HDR ISP that can be scaled by upto four cameras and upto 64MP sensors. 

The Realme X7 Pro is one of the phones that is powered by the Dimensity 1000+ processor and features a Full HD+ display with 120Hz refresh rate, 64MP quad cameras on the back and is equipped with a 4,500mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging out-of-the-box. Similarly, the Oppo Reno 5 Pro has a Full HD+ screen that supports 90Hz refresh rate, has 64MP quad-camera setup on the back and is equipped with a 65W fast-charging battery. 

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Vi announces a new digital exclusive Rs 399 plan for new customers

Vi (Vodafone Idea) has announced a new digital-exclusive plan at Rs 399 for its customers. The plan can be bought by both prepaid and postpaid customers and can only be availed if you order the SIM from the Vi website.

The plan is for customers who want to purchase a new SIM, but only via its website. This means the plan doesn't benefit the existing customers. The telco is offering two different plans to its postpaid and prepaid customers, where the former comes with more benefits. 

Prepaid SIM buyers will get 56 days validity, with 1.5GB data per day along with 100 SMS per day. Whereas the postpaid customers will get 40GB data and 100 SMS per month. Users can get an additional 150GB data for six months. The pack also offers a data rollover of 200 GB. Both prepaid and postpaid customers will also get Vi Movies and TV subscription.

How to get the Rs 399 offer from Vi?

Customers can get the Rs 399 plan if they purchase a new SIM from the Vi website. Click on 'New connection', then select the connection type between prepaid and postpaid. Once done, select the Rs 399 plan from the list and fill in your personal details on the next window. The customer will then will receive an OTP to complete the order.

Vi has also started the regional rollout of Wi-Fi calling service in the country. The Wi-Fi calling service is said to be rolling out to Maharashtra, Goa and Kolkata circles. The service is expected to be rolled out in a phased manner for more regions. Wi-Fi calling enables users to make and receive calls using the internet connection that improves overall calling experience. Customers from major telcos like Airtel and Jio already have the feature up and running.

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OnePlus 9 camera details allegedly revealed in new leak

The OnePlus 9 camera details have been revealed as per the latest leak, giving us a look at the triple camera array on the back. The OnePlus 9 series is set to debut around mid-March 2021 and is expected to be joined by a third phone, dubbed the OnePlus 9E. While a lot could change between now and the actual launch date, the rumour mill remains undeterred and is busy churning out leaks of the upcoming phones including some CAD renders and a pre-production unit.

According to a post by Rutwij Chavan on Slashleaks, the OnePlus 9 could use a 50MP primary camera with an f/1.9 aperture, a 20MP ultra-wide-angle camera with f/1.8 aperture and a 12MP telephoto camera with OIS support. This comes after another report surfaced online revealing that OnePlus may collaborate with Leica to optimize the cameras of the upcoming OnePlus 9 series.

While the latest leak is in line as far as the three cameras go, a previous leak had indicated that the OnePlus 9 could use a 48MP primary camera along with a 48MP ultra-wide-angle camera and a macro or monochrome lens. This is not in line with the latest leak, so we will advise our readers to take either with a pinch of salt.

OnePlus 9 Pro has also been revealed in CAD renders by popular leakster OnLeaks. The phone is expected to feature a quad-camera setup with a curved screen. OnePlus 9E is rumoured to join the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro and is likely a toned-down version that sits between OnePlus Nord and OnePlus 9.

OnePlus 9 series leaked specifications

The OnePlus 9 is rumoured to feature a 6.55-inch display while the OnePlus 9 Pro could feature a 6.7-inch display. The screens will likely support 120Hz refresh rate along with a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera.

The OnePlus 9 series is expected to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor and could support 65W fast charging that debuted with the OnePlus 8T. The OnePlus 9 Pro will likely have an IP68 certification, dual speakers and NFC. 

The latest leak indicates that the OnePlus 9 could have a 50MP Ultra Vision primary camera with f/1.9 aperture, 20MP ultra-wide-angle Cine camera and a 12MP Telephoto Camera that supports OIS and autofocus.

 

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ViewSonic launches X100 4K HDR projector priced at Rs 3,85,000

Viewsonic has launched a new 4K HDR Projector in India. This is the X100, and it is priced at Rs 3,85,000. The projector brings with it interesting features such as “2,900 LED Lumens brightness with 2nd generation LED technology, HDR imaging, cinema supercolor+ technology with 125% Rec.709 and Harman Kardon- customised audio design.” 

“The launch comes, bearing in mind the current times when people understand the importance of home entertainment that now reflects users’ lifestyle and living patterns. With this announcement, ViewSonic aims to deliver the new smart features which give a whole new experience of home entertainment,” said Mr. Muneer Ahmad, AV Head, ViewSonic India. “We are delighted to launch world’s 1st LED home cinema projector with wide lens shift in its segment* to give our audience the perfect, convenient and truly immersive, big-screen home cinema experience. X100-4K+ projector comes with the power-packed features, premium design and excellent audio-visual quality in their everyday home cinema lives”, he added.

ViewSonic X100 specifications and features

The ViewSonic X100 projector is a 4K projector with a resolution of 3840x2160. It has a throw ratio of 1.2-1.44 and the throw distance range is 3.28-10.43 ft. It has 2,900 LED lumens of LED brightness. It is a DLP LED projector and the size of the screen can range from 40-inches to 200 inches. It has a vertical keystone of +/- 40 and 1.2x optical zoom. The lamp of the projector has a life of 30000 hours. It has a dynamic contrast of 3,000,000:1. The lens shift of the projector is impressive with +60%, -0% vertical and 25%, -25% horizontal. 

Moving over to the connectivity options, the projector has One USB 2.0 port, one USB 3.0 port, two LAN ports, one 3.5mm audio out port and one 3.5mm audio-in port and one SPDIF port. It also has 4 HDMI 2.0 ports and one VGA in port. 

It comes with Harman Kardon speakers built-in. There are 2 speakers with an output of 40W (20W per speaker). The projector weighs 7.7 Kgs. 

ViewSonic X100 price

As mentioned above, the X100 is priced at Rs 385,000.

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