Kaspersky: Fake Flash Updates Are Macs' Biggest Malware Threat

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According to Kasperky Labs research shared this week, Shlayer malware has infected one in 10 macOS users. It typically installs via a fake Flash update that prompts users of websites with fake streaming TV shows and sports feeds. Shlayer is reportedly the most popular piece of malware on the macOS platform currently in terms of number of detections.

Most Common Malware on macOS

If Shlayer is so popular on macOS, a platform that used to be known as 'virus-free,' (likely due


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32-Core Overclock: How I Pushed the Threadripper 3970X 1 GHz Over Its Limit

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AMD's recent CPUs are not known for their overclocking prowess. While the company ships all of its processors, including its powerful Threadrippers, unlocked, most don't have a lot of headroom for you to gain more than a few hundred MHz of clock speed. However, with the help of LN2 (liquid nitrogen) cooling and some settings tweaks, I was able to push AMD's 32-core Ryzen Threadripper 3970X as high

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About Tom’s Hardware: Our Staff, Ratings and History

Our Mission

Tom's Hardware is the leading destination for tech enthusiasts of all skill levels. Whether you're building a PC, buying a laptop or learning how to create robots with your kids , we've got comprehensive editorial resources and a vibrant expert community to help you on your journey.

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Avram's been in love with PCs since he played original Castle Wolfenstein on an Apple II+.  Before joining Tom's Hardware, for

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EVGA's RTX 2060 KO Arriving in Both TU104 and TU106 Variants

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Not all of EVGA's recently unveiled GeForce RTX 2060 KO Gaming graphics cards will use the TU106 silicon, which is the most high-end die available for the RTX 2060 . There are RTX 2060 KO Gaming cards featuring TU104 silicon, more specifically the TU104-150 die, as TechPowerUp discovered.

According to VideoCardz , some of these


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Broadcom's Making $15 Billion Off New Deals With Apple

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U.S. chipmaker Broadcom said in a SEC filing on Thursday that it entered into two new multi-year agreements with Apple “for the supply of a range of specified high-performance wireless components and modules to Apple for use in its products.”

Combined with a deal disclosed earlier, Broadcom's looking at $15 billion in future revenue from Apple. Broadcom is expected to supply the iPhone maker through the middle of 2023.

It didn’t say


Crucial's 2TB SATA SSD Is on Sale for $200

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If you're looking for some cheap SSD storage, SATA's for you. Right now, Crucial's 2TB MX500 SATA SSD is selling for the lowest price we've seen, $200 at Amazon . At launch, the 1TB unit was selling for $260, making this one of January's best tech deals .

In our March 2018 Crucial MX500 review , it came out as one

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Silicon Power P34A60 M.2 NVMe SSD Review: Mid-Range Performance at Rock-Bottom Pricing

Our Verdict

If you're searching for an inexpensive NVMe SSD, the P34A60 puts up a solid fight against the Intel 660p and Crucial P1. For the price, it’s hard to pass up.

For

  • Competitive consumer performance
  • Efficient
  • Low-cost
  • Black PCB
  • 5-year warranty

Against

  • Slow direct-to-TLC write speed
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AI Startup Croq Debuts in the Cloud

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Groq has become the second start-up to debut its deep learning chip in the cloud, EETimes reported . Its tensor streaming processor (TSP) for AI inference is now available via cloud service provider Nimbix for “selected customers”.

Late last year, Graphcore became the first startup to see its AI chip become available in the cloud through Microsoft’s Azure. Nimbix is now offering Groq’s tensor streaming processor.

Nimbix’ CEO stated: “Groq’s simplified processing architecture is


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Intel Realigns Data Platforms Group, Creates New ‘Executive Office’

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Details about the ‘realignment’ (a soft restructuring) of Intel’s Data Center Group have surfaced. Intel told CRN that it has formed an executive office to pursue a long-term strategy, and sent Tom's Hardware the following statement:

"Changes in our workforce are driven by the priorities of our business, which we continually evaluate. As we move into 2020, our business units are focusing their resources on areas where we have the greatest opportunity for growth

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The Perfect Superwide Monitor Deal: £425, 100Hz, 3440x1440, VA, FreeSync (21% Off)

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If you’re a fan of super-wide gaming monitors, or have toyed with the idea of upgrading to 1440p, we may have found the perfect deal for you. MSI’s Optix MAG341CQ Superwide Gaming Monitor is on sale right now for just over £425 . That’s £115 off its regular price, for a massive 21% savings whilst stock lasts. In fact you won’t see a

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