Kaspersky Lab Uncovers "The Mask": One of the Most Advanced Global Cyber-Espionage Operations to Date

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Kaspersky Lab’s security research team announced the discovery of “The Mask” (aka Careto), an advanced Spanish-language speaking threat actor that has been involved in global cyber-espionage operations since at least 2007.

What makes The Mask special is the complexity of the toolset used by the attackers. This includes an extremely sophisticated malware, a rootkit, a bootkit, Mac OS X and Linux versions and possibly versions for Android and iOS (iPad/iPhone).

The primary targets are government institutions, diplomatic offices and embassies, energy, oil and gas companies, research organizations and activists.

Victims of this targeted attack have been found in 31 countries around the world – from the Middle East and Europe to Africa and the Americas.

The main objective of the attackers is to gather sensitive data from the infected systems. These include office documents, but also various encryption keys, VPN configurations, SSH keys (serving as a means of identifying a user to an SSH server) and RDP files (used by the Remote Desktop Client to automatically open a connection to the reserved computer).

Sevenfriday Flash Party at Black Market

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Thank God it’s Sevenfriday.

The name alone tells you that this is something different. Both in design, heft, and form, it communicates a unique aura that is totally different from competing watches in its price bracket, and even higher-end luxury watches. Like the watch itself, a Sevenfriday wearer is sophisticated, successful, and with good taste—but with a rebelliousness of spirit that makes him unafraid to stand out.

While photos of Sevenfriday’s one-of-a-kind timepieces are often sufficient enough to wow even non-collectors, nothing beats the sensory and tactile experience of actually wearing a Sevenfriday watch. Up close and in motion, you can truly appreciate the elegant visual complexity of its multi-faceted dial, and admire the handiwork that defines its finishing. On the wrist, you can feel the grace underneath its massive, industrial modernity. Among bystanders, it elicits both admiration and curiosity—they want to know what you’re wearing, and how they can get one.

Lasy February 7, a Friday, Sevenfriday had their first official flash party launch at Black Market, an underground club on Sabio St. near Chino Roces in Makati City. This flash party established the brand’s presence and soon-to-be prominence in the Philippine fashion scene. Thanks to the efforts of the dynamic Sevenfriday Manila group, they treated Manila’s hip clique to a fun flash party at the Black Market on Sabio St. Chino Roces, Makati City. Also present in this happening event was Sevenfriday founder Dan Niederer himself, who flew in all the way from Switzerland to grace the occasion, as well as renowned UK-based watch blogger Anish Bhatt (@WatchAnish).

Buddha-Bar Manila Celebrates A Memorable Valentine’s Day

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It’s that time of the year again when couples, soon-to-be-couples, and those that prefer to go solo anticipate and look forward to – Valentine’s Day. Buddha-Bar Manila, the country’s top destination restaurant-lounge-bar, offers the most ideal Valentine’s venue for a complete romantic vibe that will make it a night to remember.

Buddha-Bar Manila is every diner’s favourite as it adheres to the demands of every occasion. A reputable first-class restaurant, Buddha-Bar Manila possesses a soothing atmosphere with relaxing mixture of black, red and gold colors that adorn the whole place giving it an elegant appearance where tranquility and abundance powerfully resonate, with prettily crafted chandeliers and mahogany-framed sofas picture that warm tone embracing every dining couples, family, friends, or in-between.

This Valentine’s Day, Buddha-Bar Manila will once again surprise the town with its signature promos and irresistible offers, with the 4 Course Valentine Dinner Specials, Buddha-Bar Manila makes sure it will be a date to forever. Diners are in for a treat as the 4 Course Dinner Specials prepared meticulously by internationally trained Buddha-Bar chefs are priced at Php 1800 net that perfectly goes with a free glass of wine, box of chocolate pralines for the ladies and especially wrapped gifts for the gentlemen.