Trend Micro detecta una sofisticada campaña de phishing dirigida a objetivos militares y gubernamentales
Utiliza casi 200 servidores proxy RDP para llegar a los puntos finales
El número total de víctimas asciende a cientos
Una amenaza persistente avanzada, conocida como Midnight. ventiscaHAS lanzó un ataque de phishing a gran escala dirigido a gobiernos, organizaciones militares e investigadores académicos de Occidente.
Los investigadores de ciberseguridad de Trend Micro revelaron que el grupo aprovechó las metodologías del equipo rojo y las herramientas de anonimización, extrayendo datos confidenciales de la infraestructura de TI del objetivo.
Los investigadores dijeron en un informe que el grupo utilizó un impostor. Protocolo de escritorio remoto (RDP) y una herramienta basada en Python llamada PyRDP. El ataque comienza con un mensaje de correo electrónico de phishing que contiene un archivo de configuración RDP malicioso. Si la víctima lo ejecuta, se conecta a un servidor RDP controlado por el atacante.
En nómina en Rusia
La campaña utilizó 34 servidores backend RDP falsificados con 193 servidores proxy para redirigir las comunicaciones de las víctimas y ocultar las actividades de los atacantes.
Una vez que la víctima se conecta, los estafadores utilizan PyRDP para interceptar la conexión, actuando como un intermediario (MitM). Luego, al obtener acceso a los puntos finales objetivo, los atacantes pueden explorar archivos, filtrar datos confidenciales y más.
Si bien el número total de víctimas en toda la campaña no está claro, Trend Micro afirma que casi 200 víctimas de alto perfil fueron atacadas en un solo día, cuando la campaña estaba en su apogeo, a finales de octubre de 2024.
Las víctimas fueron organizaciones gubernamentales y militares, centros de investigación e investigadores académicos, entidades vinculadas al gobierno ucraniano, un proveedor de servicios en la nube y entidades vinculadas al Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores holandés.
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La mayoría de ellos están ubicados en Europa, Estados Unidos, Japón, Ucrania y Australia.
Para poner las cosas en más contexto, vale la pena señalar que Midnight Blizzard también se conoce como APT29, Earth Koschchei o Cozy Bear. Es un grupo de amenaza persistente, avanzado y sofisticado patrocinado por el gobierno ruso y bajo el control directo del Servicio de Inteligencia Exterior de Rusia (SVR). Se sabe que lleva a cabo campañas de espionaje electrónico principalmente en países occidentales.
Freedom at Midnight hará su debut Sunliv el 15 de noviembre, que es una exploración en profundidad de los últimos días de la India antes de la independencia. La serie promete una convincente combinación de drama político y profundidad histórica que interesará a los espectadores interesados en el pasado de la India, especialmente a aquellos interesados en comprender las complejas decisiones detrás de la Partición. Los suscriptores de SonyLIV pueden transmitir este lanzamiento tan esperado a partir de mediados de noviembre, lo que marca otra adición importante al creciente catálogo de dramas históricos de la plataforma.
El desfile oficial y el complot de la libertad de medianoche.
El avance recientemente publicado de Freedom at Midnight captura un momento de intensidad urgente, mostrando a Mahatma Gandhi suplicando a Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel que se ocupe de Muhammad Ali Jinnah en un último esfuerzo por evitar la partición. Esta escena es sólo una de muchas que resaltan la agitación política y los enormes riesgos que implica la lucha de la India por la independencia. Inspirada en el popular libro “Libertad a medianoche” de Larry Collins y Dominique Lapierre, la serie lleva a los espectadores a través de intensas negociaciones, desafíos de liderazgo y difíciles compromisos que dieron forma al futuro del país.
Producido por Monisha Advani y Madhu Bhojwani bajo Emmay Entertainment en asociación con Studio NeXT, este drama histórico tiene como objetivo resaltar las complejidades del viaje de la India hacia la libertad. Con Nikhil Advani a la cabeza, la serie combina una rica narrativa con un enfoque cinematográfico, escrita por un hábil equipo de escritores que incluye a Abhinandan Gupta, Adwitya Karing Das, Gundeep Kaur, Divya Nidhi Sharma, Revanta Sarabhai y Ethan Taylor.
Reparto y equipo de Freedom at Midnight
La serie cuenta con un elenco liderado por Siddhant Gupta como Jawaharlal Nehru, Chirag Vohra como Mahatma Gandhi y Rajendra Chawla como Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Arif Zakaria interpreta a Muhammad Ali Jinnah, con Ira Dubey como Fatima Jinnah, Malishka Mendonsa como Sarojini Naidu y Rajesh Kumar como Liaquat Ali Khan. También aparecen figuras británicas integrales de la época, como Lord Louis Mountbatten (Luke McGibney) y Lady Edwina Mountbatten (Cordelia Buggia), junto con retratos de funcionarios británicos clave como Archibald Wavell, Clement Attlee y otros, enriqueciendo la representación de Carácter británico. Acontecimientos que tuvieron consecuencias de gran alcance.
fecha de lanzamiento15 de noviembre de 2024
Tipodrama
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Siddhant Gupta, Chirag Vohra, Rajendra Chawla, Luke McGibney, Cordelia Bhojia, Arif Zakaria, Ira Dubey, Malishka Mendonsa, Rajesh Kumar, KC Shankar, Alistair Findlay, Richard Teverson, Andrew Cullum.
Intenta que no te sorprenda la nueva opción de color del HomePod mini. Imagen: manzana
Apple acaba de reemplazar el HomePod mini gris espacial con una nueva opción de color medianoche. El cambio del lunes en la línea de altavoces inteligentes de la compañía no es enorme; es posible que ni siquiera puedas ver la diferencia.
Sin embargo, el nuevo HomePod mini Midnight también es “ecológico”. Fabricado por Apple con tejido de malla 100% reciclado.
Apple ajusta los colores del HomePod mini añadiendo una nueva opción de medianoche
HomePod Mini Es la versión más barata del altavoz inteligente de Apple. A pesar de su tamaño más pequeño, tiene un controlador de rango completo y dos radiadores pasivos para graves profundos y una calidad de sonido sorprendente, según el Culto a Mac revisar.
El cambio es que la malla de la nueva versión está fabricada con tejido reciclado. Esto puede haber resultado en una ligera diferencia de color, de ahí el nombre de la nueva versión. Las otras cuatro opciones de color del HomePod mini permanecen sin cambios.
El nuevo HomePod mini color medianoche es muy similar. Imagen: Apple/Culto a Mac
Ya puedes pedir el nuevo HomePod mini a medianoche desde el sitio web de Apple. Está previsto que las entregas comiencen el 17 de julio y los productos llegarán a las tiendas Apple de todo el mundo en la misma fecha.
A pesar de su pequeño tamaño, Apple ha integrado muchas funciones en este altavoz inteligente. Por ejemplo, puedes Dos pares de miniauriculares HomePod Para sonido estéreo. El dispositivo también actúa como un centro doméstico inteligente, con capacidades de red Thread para proporcionar funcionalidad adicional. El dispositivo viene con el chip Ultra Wideband de Apple para permitir efectos de proximidad.
Aunque viene con una pantalla táctil simple en la parte superior, el HomePod mini está diseñado para controlarse principalmente mediante comandos hablados de Siri. Por este motivo, está equipado con cuatro micrófonos de campo lejano para captar sonidos a distancia. El dispositivo también incluye un sensor de temperatura y humedad.
Our best hybrid mattress guide contains some of the most popular (and most comfortable) beds on the market, so if you’re thinking of upgrading your sleep setup, this is an excellent place to start. And occupying the top spots on our list are two incredible beds – the DreamCloud mattress and the Helix Midnight mattress. But which hybrid is right for you?
Here at TechRadar, we’ve had the opportunity to test out both these mattresses – head to our DreamCloud mattress review and our Helix Midnight mattress review for the in-depth results. To cut a long story short, these hybrid mattresses use a combination of springs and foams to deliver exceptional support, and they’re both good enough to earn a place in our overall best mattress guide.
In this article, we’ll break it down and compare exactly how the the DreamCloud vs Helix Midnight match up in a range of specific areas. Overall, we think the DreamCloud mattress is the better hybrid bed, winning three categories and drawing the fourth. An affordable yet high quality bed, the DreamCloud hybrid mattress has a versatile sleep surface that will suit a range of people.
However, this isn’t quite the runaway victory you might expect from those results. The Helix Midnight puts up a good fight, especially as the softer surface makes it one of the very best mattresses for side sleepers as well as those with a lighter build. Preference plays a big role in which mattress to choose, so let’s dive into this DreamCloud vs Helix Midnight showdown and see what’s happening.
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The DreamCloud in our reviewer’s bedroom(Image credit: Future)
The Helix Midnight mattress in our reviewer’s bedroom(Image credit: Future)
DreamCloud vs Helix Midnight mattress: specs
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DreamCloud
Helix Midnight
Type
Hybrid
Hybrid
Materials
Gel memory foam, other foams, pocket coils
Memory foam, polyfoam, pocket coils
Cover
Cashmere-blend fabric, not removable
Breathe knit cover (GlacioTex cooling cover available as an upgrade)
Handles
Yes
No
Firmness (1-10)
Officially 6.5, we rate 7.5
5.5
Height
12 inches
11.5 inches
Trial period
365 nights
100 nights
Warranty
Lifetime
10 year
Price bracket
Lower mid-range / mid-range
Mid-range
Queen price
MSRP $1,332 (usually sold at $799)
MSRP $1,373.80 (usually sold at $1,099)
Sizes
Twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, Cal king
Twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, cal king, short queen, RV king
Delivery
Free standard delivery, $199 for White Glove
Free standard delivery
Returns
Free
Free
DreamCloud vs Helix Midnight mattress: design
Both hybrid mattresses containing a combination of springs and foam
Both feature a variety of foams, including memory foam
Premium upgrades available for both – more layers and increased cooling
Both the DreamCloud and the Helix Midnight are hybrid beds, meaning they contain springs and foams (you can learn more with our memory foam vs hybrid mattress explainer).
The DreamCloud contains six internal layers, plus a cashmere upper cover and a shift-resistant lower cover. At the top is a layer of quilted gel memory foam, designed to be both contouring and breathable. Beneath this sits a layer of support foam, followed by a layer of adaptive, cushioning, gel-infused memory foam, before a dynamic transition foam. Next comes the springs – individually wrapped coils, with thicker springs placed around the perimeter for support. Finally, there’s one more layer of foam, this time to provide stability at the base.
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The DreamCloud has six interior layers, plus covers(Image credit: DreamCloud)
The Helix has five interior layers plus a cover(Image credit: Helix)
The Helix Midnight features five internal layers, plus a breathable knit cover (or you can upgrade to the GlacioKnit cooling pillow top cover, for roughly an extra $350). The top layer consists of a Helix-blend memory foam, crafted to provide sleepers with unique pressure relief. Beneath this sits two layers of response foam, offering cushioning alongside ergonomic support. Then there’s the individually wrapped springs – up to 1,000, depending on the mattress size – with reinforced coils at the lengthwise sides. At the base is a layer of DuraDense foam, for stability and durability.
The DreamCloud has the slightly more complex design, and it also comes with handles, which make it easier to move. The Helix Midnight is both handle-less and heavy (a queen weighs 100 lbs, compared to the 78 lbs DreamCloud). If you want to shift the Helix Midnight, you’ll probably need to call in a second pair of hands.
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If you like the sound of either mattress but you’d prefer something a little more luxurious, good news: you can opt for a premium upgrade. For the DreamCloud, you can upgrade to the Premier, which is taller with upgraded cooling, or the Premier Rest, which is even taller again and has even better cooling.
But for the biggest choice of upgrades, check out the Helix Midnight. This is available as the the Helix Midnight Luxe, which is taller, comes with a cushioned pillow top cover, and has an additional layer of cooling memory foam. Or there’s the Helix Midnight Elite – it’s more than twice the price, but you’ll get two additional layers of micro-coils, plus a GlacioTex cushioned cover is included as standard. For a more affordable upgrade, add the GlacioTex cooling pillow top cover to the Helix Midnight (you can also add a GlacioTex cover to the Helix Midnight Luxe). There are a lot of ways to customize this bed.
Design winner: DreamCloud
The DreamCloud just takes this thanks to its extra layer and the convenient handles. But it’s a tough call, as they’re both solid designs.
DreamCloud vs Helix Midnight: price & extras
DreamCloud is lower-mid range with a year trial and lifetime warranty
Helix Midnight is mid-range with a 100-night trial and 10-year warranty
Both mattresses are always discounted
DreamCloud is priced at $1,332 for a queen, which puts it in the upper mid-range price bracket. However, you never have to pay full price at DreamCloud. Sales run throughout the year, with a queen typically sold for $799. If you’re lucky, you might be able to grab it during a DreamCloud half price sale, when the queen sells for $665, putting it in the lower-mid range.
Similarly, while the Helix Midnight has an MSRP of $1,373.80, you should never pay full price. The Helix Midnight evergreen sale always knocks off 20%, taking a queen down to $1,099 and you can expect Helix to throw in a freebie as well (typically a pillow set). And like DreamCloud, Helix occasionally offers a bigger discount – you’ll often be able to nab 25% off around the major sale days.
In the evergreen sale, the DreamCloud offers incredible value for the price. It has a luxurious look and feel, and while it might not deliver the longevity and performance of a premium mattress, it goes above and beyond the mid-range price bracket. And although the Helix Midnight isn’t quite so affordable, it’s still great value for money.
When it comes to extras, DreamCloud again over-performs for the price: you get a full 365 nights to test the mattress, plus a forever warranty. The 100-night mattress trial and 10-year warranty of the Helix Midnight can’t compare (although these are fairly standard extras).
Price winner: DreamCloud
DreamCloud vs Helix Midnight: comfort & support
DreamCloud is a medium-firm bed (7.5/10)
Helix Midnight is a medium bed (5.5/10)
DreamCloud is best for back sleepers, Helix Midnight suits side sleepers
DreamCloud describes the hybrid mattress as “luxury firm”, rating it 6.5 out of 10 on the firmness scale (with one being super-soft and 10 being ultra-hard). Our tester disagreed slightly, rating it as medium-firm and placing it at 7.5 on the scale.
This makes the DreamCloud a pretty versatile mattress. Our tester found it comfortable in a range of sleep positions, and rated it highly for alleviating joint and back pains (it’s one of our best mattresses for back pain). The medium-firm feel will probably suit back sleepers best, but it can also work for side and stomach sleepers. However, lightweight side sleepers might need something softer, while stomach sleepers with a heavier build might prefer something firmer. Overall, however, this is a mattress with a wide appeal.
The DreamCloud (left) is firmer than the Helix Midnight (right) (Image credit: DreamCloud / Helix)
We typically expect hybrid mattresses to be on the firmer side, but the Helix Midnight bucks that trend with a medium feel and a contouring effect. The official rating from Helix spans five and six out of ten, and our tester largely agreed, rating it a 5.5 (or medium).
A softer feel provides more cushioning at the pressure points, which is why we recommend this bed for side sleepers – in fact, the Helix Midnight is among the best mattresses for side sleepers. However, back and stomach sleepers, as well as those with a heavier build, might need to opt for something firmer.
Comfort winner: draw
It really comes down to personal preference here, as the DreamCloud and Helix Midnight suit different sleep styles. Want something firmer? Go for the DreamCloud. Prefer a softer cushioning? Helix Midnight is the winner.
DreamCloud vs Helix Midnight: performance
Both are breathable mattresses (with cooling upgrades for hot sleepers)
Both have strong motion isolation
DreamCloud offers slightly better edge support
We test all our mattresses in three key areas: temperature regulation, motion isolation, and edge support. These attributes help us understand how the mattress performs during the night.
Despite neither mattress being a cooling bed, we were impressed with the temperature regulation of both the DreamCloud and the Helix Midnight. Hybrid mattresses are typically breathable thanks to those open coils, and these beds stay an even temperature throughout the night. Very hot sleepers might want to invest in a cooling upgrade – the premium version of both beds come with increased cooling capabilities – but the average sleeper should be pleasantly comfortable.
The DreamCloud (left) and the Helix Midnight (right) both have good motion isolation (Image credit: Future)
Motion isolation refers to how much disruptive movement travels across the bed. Simply put, if one person moves, can the other person in the bed feel it? Both the DreamCloud and Helix Midnight mattress impressed our testers with how well they trapped motion, meaning if you share with a restless partner, you should be able to sleep undisturbed (or, at least, not go barreling towards a sleep divorce).
Finally, edge support. This describes how strong a mattress is at the perimeter. Do the sides collapse when you push against them? Or can you sit on the edge of the mattress and still feel a sturdy support? While both mattresses are rated highly in this category, the DreamCloud just comes out on top. With the Helix Midnight, our tester felt the edges showed a “notable amount of sinkage” when they were reclining at night. This sinkage wasn’t an issue with the DreamCloud.
Winner: DreamCloud
DreamCloud vs Helix Midnight: which should I buy?
Buy the DreamCloud if…
✅ You sleep on your back: The DreamCloud offers good support for a range of sleeping positions, but the medium-firm feel is best suited for back sleepers. it hits the sweet spot between supporting and cushioning, offering impressive pressure relief while keeping your spine aligned.
✅ You push against the edge of the bed to get up: With reinforced coils placed around the perimeter of the mattress, the DreamCloud provides edge-to-edge support. If you push against the side of the bed to get up in the morning, you’ll find a stable base with the DreamCloud.
✅ You’re on a tighter budget: You never have to pay full price for the DreamCloud hybrid, with an evergreen discount making this mattress excellent value for money. Even better, you’ll get a 365-night trial to decide if the bed’s for you, plus peace of mind thanks to a lifetime warranty.
Buy the Helix Midnight if…
✅ You sleep on your side: Softer than your usual hybrid, the Helix Midnight offers comforting pressure relief for side sleepers. Your hips and shoulders will feel cushioned while the spine has ample support, for a dreamy experience.
✅ You want a hybrid without the bounce: Due to that layer of springs, hybrids are known for being bouncier beds than their all-foam counterparts. However, the softer top foam layers of the Helix Midnight give the bed a plusher feel, resulting in a mattress that provides a contouring pressure relief, instead of the responsiveness of a traditional hybrid. Although not quite the ‘hug’ you’d expect from the best memory foam mattresses, the Helix Midnight offers a nice middle ground.
On Wednesday, Sony unveiled the latest catalog of games for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers. The latest batch of titles includes the Resident Evil 3 remake, Marvel’s Midnight Suns and NBA 2K24 (among others). You can play the games for free starting on Tuesday, March 19.
Capcom’s Resident Evil 3 remake (PS5 / PS4) arrived in early 2020. You play as Jill Valentine as you try to escape the virus-infected and zombie-overrun Raccoon City. Meanwhile, Marvel’s Midnight Suns (PS5 / PS4) is a tactical RPG set “in the darker side of the Marvel Universe.” Playable characters include Iron Man, Spider-Man, Wolverine, Captain America, Doctor Strange, Hulk, Deadpool and Captain Marvel.
Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama in NBA 2K24 (2K Sports / Take-Two Interactive)
You can also claim the NBA 2K24 Kobe Bryant Edition (PS5 / PS4). The most current version of 2K’s long-running basketball franchise has updated rosters and historic teams, along with a “Mamba Moments” mode that relives some of the late Lakers Hall of Famer’s most memorable career highlights.
Lego DC Supervillains (PS4 only) is a 2018 game that takes the Lego franchise’s goofy, family-friendly fun and flips the script — letting you play as the bad guys. You can control villains like The Joker, Harley Quinn, Lex Luthor, Catwoman, Two-Face and the Penguin.
Other claimable titles include turn-based death match Blood Bowl 3 (PS5, PS4), puzzler Mystic Pillars: Remastered (PS5), side-scrolling RPG Super Neptune (PS4) and action RPG Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot (PS5). The classics appearing this month include the Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy (PS4), Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier (PS5, PS4), Cool Boarders (PS5, PS4), Gods Eater Burst (PS5, PS4) and JoJos Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R.
Midnight is a film adaptation of a classic by the Father of Manga. Photo: Apple
Osamu Tezuka’s Midnight manga gets adapted to live action in the latest “Shot on iPhone” project. It’s an action film about a mysterious late-night taxi driver.
Apple also released a “making of” video to show how the movie was produced with an iPhone 15 Pro.
Osamu Tezuka’s Midnight adapted in ‘Shot on iPhone’ film
The capabilities of iPhone cameras have increased dramatically over the years, and have become a strong selling point for the devices. To demonstrate their potential, Apple periodically releases a “Shot on iPhone” film.
The latest entry is Midnight, an adaptation of a manga that Tezuka released in 1986.
Apple’s official description says:
“Director Takashi Miike brings to life Midnight, a manga by Osamu Tezuka. All shot on iPhone 15 Pro. A mysterious taxi driver lends a hand to Kaede, a young girl chased by assassins.”
Osamu Tezuka has been called the Father of Manga, and some people consider him the Japanese equivalent of Walt Disney as he also made animated series and films. He’s credited with taking manga mainstream, first with children’s stories and later with offerings for adults.
Behind the scenes
The point of any “Shot on iPhone” film is to show off the capabilities of Apple’s handsets, and that requires a “making of” film. Of course there’s one for Midnight.
It includes commentary by director Takashi Miike, who is no stranger to action films.
