Tuesday, May 28, 2013

All About Xbox One Latest Version

Xbox OneMicrosoft is going to introduce totally a new and different type of games for its multimedia customers through release of Xbox One.
Spokesperson of the company told that it will be a complete source of entertainment for its users. It will have specifications which are quite similar as in Sony PS4.
New Xbox will contain features like T.V games, films and facilities of using Skype and voice recognition system of Kinect.
The price of the game is not decided yet but most probably it will be £399. According to loose ideas the game will be in the market for entertainment of in consumers in autumn of 2013.
Specifications of  Xbox One:
The specifications of the new version will not be a surprise as they are already in the buzz. The detailed specifications include a hard disk having capacity of 500 GB, RAM of 8GB DDR3, 3.0 ports USB and a CPU of x-64 8-core AMD.
Various other attractions are the provision of 802.11n WIFI and this WIFI also has the capability of exchanging of data between the devices and specially those of Xbox family.
Blue- ray- drive is also included in the upcoming version of Xbox One which is the copy of Sony et al.This system is used by the Microsoft for the first time and thus has left behind HD DVD system.
As according to expectations the latest version of Xbox One will be different from the previous models and will look like Minicomputer. The inclusion of these specifications will make this version equally good as that of PS4 and will do a lot of good for those game developers who want to excel in making of cross platform games.
The game will include both HDMI- out port and HDMI- in port as well. This facility is given to attach the game with your T.V sets thus amuse the users with experience of watching T.V and this will give one device with two functions.
Kinect Technology in Xbox One:
Kinect technology has been introduced into Xbox One. It is a technology through which Xbox listens to the instructions of switching on and off. So if you want to turn on the game you just say “Xbox on” it will automatically be switched on. It can also recognize your hand movements.
A live demonstration of it has been presented at the launching ceremony of the game in which it sharply responded to the hand movements and voice instructions. This is not possible with the hardware currently in use in Xbox 360. For voice and gesture recognition Kinect V2 is required.
This technology has the capability of moving from one game to another, to videos, music and live T.V immediately through simple verbal instructions if we say “Xbox switch on” it will be turned on. Even it has the ability to turn to a specific channel. Just call the name of a particular channel and it will be on screen for your amusement within no time.
According to the claim of Microsoft that Kinect 2 is so fast in working that it recognizes a movement in only 13 billionth part of a second. It is equal to the time taken by the light to travel from you into the camera.
The camera used in this technology has resolution power of 1080p so the pictures taken by it will look awesome on HD T.V.It can make movie at 60fps so which will be a beautiful and clear.
The camera will have 60 percent larger field view then that in original Kinect. This and various other features will provide a new world to game lovers.
It can also work in the darkness because of inclusion of infra-red.
Controller of Xbox one:
The controller of the latest version is very much similar to that in the previous one but it the old design will also come with 40 innovations in the technicalities. AA batteries will be used in the pad. As told by Microsoft these batteries will work in the same way as in the previous model but it will be an improved one so comfortable to use. The most prominent change in the game is the triggers equipped with vibration feedback so you will feel vibrations while playing. There is slight change in buttons and outlook but the most obvious changes are in the inner design.
Discs for Xbox One:
Blue ray discs are used for Xbox games but they can be used only for one time. You just need to put the game once into the Xbox and install it in the hard disc then it will reside permanently in your Xbox live account and you no longer need to keep the discs with you. This idea is the copy of the one used in Steam and Uply on PC
Upgrading of Xbox One:
The most popular gaming type on the earth is live games and is getting more and more popular. Currently the number of game server is approximately 15000 but Microsoft has increased it to an unbelievable number i.e. 300,000. This will provide you Access to all your games within no time and in all parts of the world.
Personalized settings in Xbox One:
Turning Xbox on is now a very simple task. You just have to say turn on and it will be ready for your amusement. After recognition of your voice it will lead directly to your personalized data and games through Kinect.
Requirement of an Internet Connection:
There is a rumor that Xbox always require an internet connection but this is not true at all. According to spokesperson from Microsoft it does require an internet connection but not always. They are trying to design Xbox one in such a way that it will be a source of all in one entertainment for its users. It will be designed in a way that that it will provide its consumers with games, blue ray movies and live T.V
Number of Games in Xbox One:
According to Microsoft 15 games are going to be launched in Xbox and FIFA 14 will also be introduced. A newer COD game i.e. Call on Duty Ghost will exclusively be launched in Xbox One.

Scammers Use FBR to Trap Online Bank Account Holders

scam Scammers Use FBR to Trap Online Bank Account HoldersScammers have come up with new technique to hunt online bank accounts in Pakistan tosnatch their usersname and password and then to ultimately use these details to empty these accounts.
Previously these Phishing Attacks used to involve an email from bank itself, redirecting the users to fake bank website and to collect username/password information of the target.
Now, these attackers are sending emails from FBR, telling the users that there is a tax refund that they can claim by clicking an link which should lead to FBR website, but in reality it takes the user to attackers’ website.
Check below the email:
FBR001 Scammers Use FBR to Trap Online Bank Account Holders
When a user clicks on the link provided in the email, it takes him/her to this webpage:http://www.zhypublishing.zhylosa.net/orders/editors/fbr.gov.pk/fbr.gov.refundportal.htm
Where user is presented with a list of banks (with fake pages) to proceed for the tax refund. Upon clicking the link of any bank, user is taken to the fake page of that bank – which looks identical to original bank website – asking the username and password.
Allied Bank Scam thumb Scammers Use FBR to Trap Online Bank Account Holders
All the data input on this fake website is automatically sent to attacker who can use your username/password to use your internet-bank account at his/her will.

Message for General Users:

  • NEVER respond to any email that asks Password, Pin Code, Security answer or any similar information that you may not want to share with anyone.
  • Immediately report any such email to your bank
  • Register a complaint with FIA

Need for Awareness

Banks are sending out mass-emails to their users, explaining them what phishing attacks are and how not to respond to them. This is helpful in many ways, but banks probably need to do more. Maybe State Bank can take this initiative and do a mass-level campaign for users’ awareness.

Message for Banks!

  • With increasing trend of mobile banking and net-banking, there should be a comprehensive awareness campaigns by banks to educate their customers of such phishing attacks.
  • Enhance your security and intelligence to detect and deal with such criminal activities.

Message for NR3C

  • Tracking these websites is easy. Simply do a reverse IP lookup and see what other websites are hosted on same server
  • Contact details from host, or from other websites can get you to the culprits, simple and easy.
  • This is exactly how we tracked a friend who DDoS attacked us back in 2010

Link Dot Net Wraps up its Broadband Operations in Pakistan


Link Dot Net Link Dot Net Wraps up its Broadband Operations in PakistanLink Dot Net, a sister concern of Mobilink, is closing its broadband DSL operations in the country, revealed various official sources who wanted to remain unnamed.
According to details we have got, Link Dot Net is handing over its customers to PTCL in all the cities where it was previously offering broadband DSL services. Procedures for handing over the customers have started, confirmed a source working in Link Dot Net.
Our source further confirmed that all the Link Dot Net customers, country wide, will be transferred to PTCL. Source wasn’t sure about his future and said that it is likely that company will also free-up its staff once the transition is over.
A Link Dot Net Official confirmed ProPakistani that company is handing over its home users to PTCL, but said that company will retain corporate customers and will continue to exist in the country.
Link Dot Net is aiming to hand-over all its customers by June end.
Link Dot Net is also informing its customers about the decision. Following Letter has been sent to customers telling them that company is closing operations due to tough market conditions.
Dear Valued Customer,
LINKdotNET Telecom Limited (“LINKdotNET”) has always strived best to be one step ahead of the market as it integrates technology, knowledge and people in a unique way that completely redefines the Internet.
However, due to current market conditions, we regret to inform you that we will be discontinuing LINKdotNET consumer DSL service in your area. It is a business decision which we have taken after thorough deliberation and evaluation of all alternative options.In order to ensure your connectivity needs without any disruption, LINKdotNET has entered into an agreement with Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (“PTCL”), by virtue of which PTCL shall provide its DSL services to LINKdotNET customers in all such areas where LINKdotNET has discontinued its consumer DSL services.
LINKdotNET shall provide you services up to 30th June, 2013. You will, in this regard, be contacted by PTCL in due course.PTCL is the country’s largest broadband service provider with customer base of over 1 Million subscribers.
You will continue to enjoy seamless Internet experience, uninterrupted streaming, fastest downloading speeds, and unlimited downloads at the most economical rates without paying any upfront charges to PTCL.We once again thank you for showing your trust in our services and assure you to do our best for a smooth transition of your DSL services.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please feel free to call us at our round the clock helpline: 111 600 111. We will be available to answer any of your concerns and queries. For queries related to PTCL services, you may call at 1236.
It has been a great honor and a privilege to serve you. We wish you continued success.
Warm Regards,
Customer Care Team
LINKdotNET