In a nutshell: A new cyber threat tactic has emerged, leveraging social engineering to trick users into infecting their own systems with malware. Recently highlighted by Malwarebytes, this method disguises malicious tools as CAPTCHA requests. In reality, these files often media or HTML-based are designed to steal personal information or function as remote access trojans. The attack typically begins when visitors to a website are prompted to verify they are not robots, a common practice that rarely raises suspicion. However, instead of a standard CAPTCHA challenge, users encounter a series of seemingly harmless steps that are actually part of a sophisticated scam.The instructions might read: "To better prove you are not a robot, please press and hold the Windows Key + R, paste the verification code by pressing Ctrl + V, and then press Enter to complete verification." These steps are designed to execute a malicious command.Behind the scenes, the website uses JavaScript to copy a command to the user's clipboard. This is possible because, in Chromium-based browsers, websites can write to the clipboard with the user's permission. However, Windows assumes this permission was granted when the user checked the "I am not a robot" checkbox, creating an opportunity for exploitation.The command pasted into the Run dialog box appears to be a simple verification message but is actually a trigger for the mshta command, which downloads a malicious file from a remote server. This file is often disguised as a media file, such as an MP3 or MP4, but contains an encoded PowerShell command that silently retrieves and executes the actual malware payload.The malware payloads used in these attacks include Lumma Stealer and SecTopRAT, both designed to extract sensitive data from infected systems. The attack is particularly effective because it exploits user trust in CAPTCHA verification processes, posing a risk even to those who are generally cautious online.To mitigate these threats, MalwareBytes advises users to be wary of instructions from unfamiliar websites. Using an active anti-malware solution that blocks malicious websites and scripts is essential. Additionally, browser extensions that block known scam domains can provide an extra layer of defense.While disabling JavaScript can prevent clipboard hijacking, it may also disrupt functionality on many websites. A more practical approach, as recommended by MalwareBytes, is to use different browsers for different purposes reserving one specifically for visiting less trusted sites. // Related Stories

In context: The Radeon RX 9070 XT stands out as one of the best gaming graphics cards on the market, particularly for those seeking top performance at a great value. While the standard version generally matches the RTX 5070 in most games, DIY modders have discovered that overclocked variants can achieve real-world performance comparable to the RTX 5080 with some fine-tuning. Testing by renowned overclockers Der8auer and Alva Jonathan shows that undervolting the RX 9070 XT while increasing its power limit can significantly boost clock speeds, leading to a notable performance gain. Undervolting reduces power consumption at a given clock speed. This keeps thermals in check and can enable higher core frequencies without excessive heat buildup.Both YouTubers had similar results with the undervolted RX 9070 XT. Der8auer used an overclocked PowerColor RX 9070 XT Red Devil for his tests, initially increasing the power limit to 360W and boosting the clock frequency to 3.1GHz.After undervolting the card by 200mV, he was able to push the clock speed to 3.4GHz, but this configuration proved unstable. Der8auer then reduced the undervolting to 170mV, which resulted in a stable setup. Under these conditions, the card achieved an average of 66fps in Cyberpunk 2077 at 4K Ultra with ray tracing disabled. In comparison, the RTX 5080 achieved 65fps using the same settings, while the RTX 4080 managed only 56fps.Alva Jonathan used the factory-overclocked ASRock RX 9070 Steel Legend for his tests. After similar undervolting and power adjustments, the card reached a stable overclock frequency comparable to Der8auer's PowerColor setup, resulting in a 10 percent fps improvement.Despite the significant performance boost from undervolting, it's not all positive news for enthusiasts. Overclocking the core clock, memory clock, and voltage of the RX 9070 XT remains a frustrating endeavor. Der8auer's testing suggests that overclocking the memory clock actually results in slower performance compared to stock settings, leading him to conclude that "overclocking is completely broken on the RX 9070 XT." // Related StoriesThis limited overclocking headroom implies that the OC models are likely already operating near their architectural limits. However, it is still impressive that the $600-$800 RX 9070 XT OC units can compete on even terms with the $1,000 RTX 5080 with just a few tweaks. Now, if AMD can only ensure steady supply and curb the excessive markups by retailers.

Table of ContentsTable of ContentsHitting where it hurtsHow old?The SE curse?Bring on the Apple Watch Series 10eApple isnt very quick to update its lower cost products, but theres one model which badly needs its attention: the Apple Watch SE. The companys willingness to let the SE languish for several years is now affecting its bottom line, and when the Apple Watch Series 11 arrives later this year, an Apple Watch SE 3 needs to be there alongside it.Andy Boxall / Digital TrendsIn 2024 shipments of Apple Watch models declined by 19% compared to 2023, according to Counterpoint Research, and a quote in the report stated, The slowdown of the existing Apple Watch SE lineup and the lack of new SE models contributed to the decline. While the entire smartwatch industry slowed over the same period, Apple saw the largest fall in shipments, which points to something being awry with its current product range.Recommended VideosThe Apple Watch SE first arrived at the end of 2020, and the second generation Apple Watch SE 2 came at the end of 2022. Two models isnt enough to fully establish a trend for release dates, but logically the Apple Watch SE 3 should have arrived at the end of 2024 with the Apple Watch Series 10. But here we are in March 2025, and no such smartwatch has come along.Related2024 was an odd year for the Apple Watch. While I love the Apple Watch Series 10, especially in titanium, Ill admit its not the biggest step forward in technology at least to the casual observer but at least a new model was released. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 only received a color update, rather than a new model entirely. With only one true new model in it, Apples smartwatch range sadly lacks life, and the Apple Watch SE 2 looks terribly old next to the Series 10 and Ultra 2.Apple Watch SE 2 (left) and Apple Watch Series 10 Andy Boxall / Digital TrendsThe Apple Watch SE 2 is based on an old Apple Watch design. This means a 40mm or 44mm case size, a smaller screen with larger bezels and half the brightness of the Apple Watch Series 10, and the dual-core S8 processor inside. There are fewer features in general, such as no always-on screen, ECG, or body temperature sensor, but these are to be expected considering it costs less than the Series 10, and Apple has to tempt you into upgrading somehow.When the Apple Watch Series 9 came out, there was still a good case for the Apple Watch SE 2 if you didnt want the always-on screen or ECG. Because the 10.7mm case thickness was identical between the two, you really only had to forgive the bezel size on the design front. This is much harder to do when you put the Series 10 next to the SE 2. The Apple Watch Series 10 is 9.7mm thick, and the reduction really notices on the wrist, plus the screens larger size and smaller bezels are very obvious.If nothing else, the Series 10 shows how far Apple has progressed with the Apple Watchs hardware. Some may have been disappointed the 10th anniversary of the Apple Watch wasnt celebrated in an iPhone X-style way, but few can deny the refinements it did make have considerably improved how the top Apple Watch looks and wears. Unfortunately, it also highlights the SE 2s age.Apple iPhone 16e Nirave Gondhia / Digital TrendsThe Apple Watch SE 2 isnt the only SE product Apple has left on the shelf for too long. The beginning of 2024 was dominated by anticipation for the Apple iPhone SE 3, which eventually arrived as the iPhone 16e. The iPhone SE (2022) came out in early 2022, and like the Apple Watch SE 2, was badly in need of an update. The iPhone 16e may not meet some of the higher expectations, but it has brought the design (and the name) in-line with the rest of Apples current range.New products, even when they arent to every tech geeks taste, drive sales. The iPhone 16e can happily live in the range for another two years, when if its sensible, Apple can replace it with an iPhone 17e. Very few normal people will look at the iPhone 16e and think its old and pass it by, but I do think even those not plugged into the world of tech will see a working Apple Watch SE 2 and not think its getting on a bit.We shouldnt expect an Apple Watch SE 3 to take the Series 10s case and screen, but if it took the Series 10s case it would sufficiently advance the design. Id love to see an always-on screen on a future SE, but its seems highly unlikely Apple will take a top selling point of its more expensive smartwatch and stick it on the cheapest. The screen and the more advanced health tech separate the two, and in many cases the SE model is a great purchase for a lot of people. But at the moment, its being held back because no-one should be buying a smartwatch first introduced two-and-a-half years ago.Titanium Apple Watch Series 10, Milanese Loop band, Reflections watch face Andy Boxall / Digital TrendsApple usually introduces new smartwatches with its new iPhone models, therefore we can expect the Apple Watch Series 11 to come with the iPhone 17 series. Theres very little discussion about an Apple Watch SE 3 at this point, outside of reports an SE 3 smartwatch will come later this year with a redesign along with the expected new processor. Compared to the amount of rumors that swirled around the Apple iPhone SE 3 for years ahead of its release, its practically silence.The iPhone 16e took a long time to arrive, so its hardly a shock the Apple Watch SE 2 wasnt updated at the end of 2024. Apples big chance comes at the end of 2025, when it should announce the update and even a new name Apple Watch Series 10e perhaps alongside the Series 11, the Ultra 3, and a host of new iPhone models including the already extensively discussed iPhone 17 Air. Itll be an event to look forward to, but it also means the Apple Watch SE 2 still has to sit, unloved, on the shelf for another six months.And no, you probably shouldnt buy one. Buy the Apple Watch Series 10 instead. Its fantastic.Editors Recommendations

On Tuesday, iRobot announced its most comprehensive lineup of new consumer products. However, today, Bloomberg reported that the company has raised substantial doubt in its earnings results about its ability to continue operating. This news follows Amazons decision last year to abandon its plans to acquire the Roomba maker after European regulators suggested they might block the deal.The company, which Amazon was planning to purchase for more than $1 billion, has a market value of less than $200 million as of Tuesday. The company is working on a formal strategic review to evaluate options to stay afloat. Its also amending its existing term loan and is having discussions with its primary lender.Recommended VideosIn the fourth quarter, iRobot reported revenue falling 44% year over year. The decline was attributed to promotional spending, order troubles with its largest customer, and ongoing competitive challenges. The company warned that its new product lineup might not turn the company around, citing competition, macroeconomic conditions, and tariff policies as ongoing concerns.Please enable Javascript to view this contentYesterday, iRobot announced eight new products, each priced under $1,000. This new lineup is designed to cater to a variety of budgets. Among the new offerings are two robot vacuums with auto-wash features, two traditional robot vacuums, two DustCompactor vacuums, a Combo Vac, and a Combo Robot with an Auto-Empty Dock. Additionally, the company revealed plans to update its iRobot Home companion app.Presales for the new products will begin on March 18.Founded in 1990, iRobot has led the home robot vacuum market for many years. However, in recent years, the company has faced challenges due to the emergence of new competitors offering more affordable alternatives. Notable among these competitors are Roborock, SharkNinja, Eufy by Anker, and others.It will be interesting to see the direction iRobot takes from this point forward. The company faced challenges before Amazons interest in potentially acquiring it. Perhaps the deal can be restructured to address regulators concerns about Amazon stifling competition, or iRobot might find another partner altogether. Another possibility is that the new product lineup resonates with consumers more than anticipated, leading to a rebound in iRobots revenues.Editors Recommendations

Anthony Romilio examines the slab at Biloela State High School in Queensland, AustraliaUniversity of QueenslandA slab of 200-million-year-old rock that has been on display for 20 years at a school in Queensland, Australia, contains 66 footprints from 47 individual dinosaurs.The rock was gifted to Biloela State High School by the nearby Callide mine, where it was found by coal miners. Although it was recognised as containing numerous dinosaur footprints, no one realised its true significance until a team led by Anthony Romilio at the University of Queensland visited the school. AdvertisementI could see there were a lot of dinosaur footprints, says Romilio. I knew it was a highly significant discovery.The slab is so heavy that it took several strong people to lift it into a position where it could be studied. Romilio also had to remove chewing gum that had been stuck onto it by school students.But it wasnt until he had cast a 3D silicon model, taken photographs and processed them that the full extent of the find was revealed.Unmissable news about our planet delivered straight to your inbox every month.Sign up to newsletterAs a palaeontologist, I knew I had found a very important specimen, says Romilio.Because no fossil bones were associated with the footprints and no dinosaur skeletons from the Early Jurassic Epoch have ever been found in Australia, it is impossible to know exactly which species left the tracks. However, the researchers have assigned them to Anomoepus scambus, an ichnospecies a species only known from trace fossils of things like footprints, nests and faeces Footprints on the rock are thought to have been made by small, plant-eating dinosaursUniversity of QueenslandBased on the size of the three-toed footprints, the researchers estimate that the dinosaurs would have had hip heights of between 20 and 76 centimetres and were walking at between 2 and 6 kilometres per hour.Theyre all small animals that made the footprints, says Romilio. They all seem to be the same type of two-legged plant-eating dinosaur.When the dinosaurs walked across the site, the ground would have been a silty surface under a shallow layer of water. Alongside the dinosaur prints, there are holes in the slab that were probably made by burrowing invertebrates.Journal reference:Historical Biology DOI: 10.1080/08912963.2025.2472153Topics:

2025-03-12T14:19:39Z Read in app Sophia Guiter, a participant in Balyasny's fall 2024 stock-picking competition, landed a summer 2026 internship at the hedge fund. Balyasny Asset Management This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now.Have an account? $23 billion hedge fund Balyasny has adoped a new approach to recruiting young talent.A stock contest serves as an early application pool for the firm's internship program.A former participant and two firm execs explain how to snag an invite and make a good impression.When Sophia Guiter arrived in New York City last October, it was her first time in the Big Apple.Despite the allure of Broadway, Times Square, and the city that never sleeps, the Milwaukee, Wisconsin, college student had a bigger mission: making an impression on executives of the $23 billion asset manager Balyasny. She and two of her Marquette University classmates were set to compete in the firm's first-ever US stock pitching competition the next day.Guiter's focus paid off: Her team placed third, and she scored an interview that led to an internship with Balyasny's proprietary research team, set to start in 2026.Balyasny, meanwhile, has now adopted the competition as a regular part of its recruiting pipeline. It held a second stock-picking contest at the end of February and plans to host two such competitions a year in the US from now on.While only the first-place winners receive a $10,000 check, the top two teams, plus other standout students, are granted hard-to-get interviews for Balyasny internships. For example, six out of 15 participants from the February contest were interviewed for Balyasny's 2026 internship program."It's basically an early application pool for us, and we would love to be able to fill a good amount of our summer internship class via the stock pitch competition," said Hannah Dinardo, the firm's head of campus recruiting.Balyasny is just one of many "buy-side" firms ramping up campus recruitment that is, getting talent in the door earlier through internships versus waiting until they've had job experience. In the past, hedge funds and private equity firms recruited almost exclusively from investment banks. But campus recruiting has become increasingly important to the sector, which has ballooned in size in recent years due to growing interest in their investments."Having a cohort of young talent I don't want to say that it's inexpensive, but it's an earlier investment," explained Steve Schurr, a Balyasny portfolio manager who conceived of the stock-picking competition as a talent pipeline. Today, most of Schurr's 10-person team counts Balyasny as their first job out of college, he said.Guiter, Schurr, and Dinardo sat down with Business Insider to give their advice on how college students interested in a finance career can get invited to the competition and make an impression on the asset manager's top execs once there. Steve Schurr, senior managing director and portfolio manager at Balyasny, (left) in conversation with participants from the fall 2024 stock pitch competition. Balyasny Asset Management Inside the competitionHere's how it works: Balyasny recruiters, including Dinardo, identify campus clubs with students they can invite to submit stock pitches, which act as applications to the competition. The firm prioritizes sophomores.Pitches are reviewed blind, meaning the school names are withheld until the final selection round. Then, five schools are invited to and hosted in New York to participate in an in-person competition.At the event, student teams present their pitches to the judges who are also portfolio managers and the other teams for 10 minutes, followed by a seven-minute Q&A.In addition to traditional Wall Street target schools, Dinardo says the firm also aims to include lesser-known universities like Marquette University a small private school in Wisconsin. (The winners of the February competition hailed from The University of Alabama.)"It's such a great way to evaluate students' skill set through their work product and to really see how they're thinking about markets, how they're thinking about stocks, and just see them in a totally different light versus just a one-to-one interview," said Dinardo. "You're able to also, from a recruiting perspective, see how they stack up against their peers."Get strategically involved on campusKey to scoring an invite is being in the right college clubs."The competition as a whole has been really helpful for us to better understand where we're spending our time on campus and which groups really align well with what we're looking for," Dinardo said.She advises students whose groups aren't yet on their radar to hone in the club's educational program and mission."Think about the curriculum of the club. Is it a group where students by their sophomore year are going to be prepared to compete and participate in a competition like this?" she said, adding: "Are they well versed in diligencing an idea soup to nuts and from start to finish being able to build out a stock pitch and an investment pitch?"In choosing which clubs to work with, Dinardo also looks at a club's relationship with its members, preferring a loyal base versus a handful of students aiming to fill out their resumes."A one-semester engagement opportunity on campus to build out your resume and get on an email distro list. I would say that's typically what we try to avoid," she said.Put in the hoursIt can be hard to juggle classes, jobs, friends, and other club commitments, but Guiter advises students prioritize the stock-picking competition if they want to succeed."We were putting in over 80 hours a week, especially that last week," Guiter said. I mean, we'd wake up in the morning and we would work on that until we went to bed. We were really focused on it and really wanted to stand out to the judges and come as prepared as possible."She had never worked so hard on anything in her time as a student."It was definitely the most I've ever juggled on my plate at one time, but worth every minute of it."Practice getting 'grilled'Rehearse presenting your ideas and answering questions as much and as often as possible."Don't show up and have only practiced your pitch like, three times," Guiter said.She and her team did multiple run-throughs in front of their entire investment club and professors."We'd go up during class or have Friday pitches where people would come, and they would just grill us," she said. "There was a time where it went on for an hour and a half."Ahead of the competition, the top five teams get a 45-minute pitch revision session with members of Balyasny's analyst development team to prepare for the final event and get a better sense of the types of questions they might be probed on. Bill Wappler (left), partner and director of research at Balyasny, with other members of the Balyasny judging team. Balyasny Asset Management Think of ways to be differentBalyasny doesn't give students tight parameters for picking a stock, just a market cap amount. So when thinking about which equity they'd showcase, Guiter and her team went for something they thought would be a less popular choice: a healthcare stock."We wanted to branch out from the tech and AI space because we figured a lot of our competitors would choose a stock within that space," she said. "We wanted to differentiate within a market that has a lot of research that we could build off of."Indeed, the skill set required to be a successful equity investor is "evolving rapidly," said Schurr."You need to have a high degree of creative intelligence. You need to be a really independent thinker, but you also have to have an adaptive mindset," he said.Guiter and her team used ChatGPT to assist with the extensive research project and show they could harness technology."We analyzed how often management fulfilled their promises by analyzing 10 years of earning calls," she said.Focus on processLooking back, Guiter said her group should've included more details about the time spent on the project as well as their research approach when delivering their 10-minute pitch. It's something she now encourages other students to do.Indeed, Shurr (who was a judge at her competition) said he is looking to hear about research processes and conclusions that say something interesting. Even if the judges don't agree with the stock call, this will give them insight into the process.Schurr added that successful teams "did a deep amount of interesting and variant work and could articulate their thoughts quite well about the nature of the business and where they believe the perception was misplaced," he said. "And they could show their work."This focus helps him and other PMs determine the competition winners and identify which students to invite to Super Days."Really what you're trying to do with this is not identify one great idea, you're trying to identify someone who has an innate strength as a sleuth to go and dig for information in a unique way," he said.

Is Donald Trump tanking the economy?The stock market has taken a beating, giving up six months of gains. Several economic indicators consumer confidence, GDP estimates have gotten gloomier. All signs point to the main culprit being Trump and his trade war obsession. The markets have spoken loud and clear that they hate Trumps tariffs. Even more than the tariff levels themselves, it may be the uncertainty over what Trump will do that is driving fear among investors, since this makes it very difficult to do business planning.Still, while it seems clear Trump is making the economy worse, its not yet clear just how much worse hes making it. There is more to life and the US economy than Trump and the stock market, and several major indicators continue to suggest things are in decent shape.The economy Trump inherited from Joe Biden was in generally good shape but it had some lingering problems and potential trouble signs: There were fears about inflation returning (which spurred the Fed to keep interest rates high), GDP growth slowing, stocks and particularly tech and AI stocks being overvalued, and a continuing housing market slump.The good times kept rolling for about Trumps first month in office, when it remained unclear how serious hed be about his absurd-sounding tariff proposals. But as it gradually sunk in that the whole country was now strapped in to Mr. Trumps Wild Tariff Ride, the vibes shifted. Consumer confidence took a steep decline in surveys released in late February, in large part due to tariff fears.The markets took an even more dramatic turn. On February 21, stocks began falling, and they have continued falling ever since. In the past 18 days, the major stock indexes Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&P 500, the NASDAQ erased the past six months of gains.Obviously, if this trend continues, that would not be good.Broader economic indicators, though, tell a story of some weakening but not yet a disaster.That can be seen in jobs numbers for February, which still looked fine. It can be seen in GDP growth estimates for the current quarter. This week Goldman Sachs downgraded their estimate from 2.4 percent to 1.7 percent, which is some weakening, but not yet the negative number that would foretell a recession. And the CPI (consumer price index) data for February suggested inflation isnt yet roaring back despite some fears. (The important caveat there is that Trumps tariffs, which will push many prices higher, largely hadnt been imposed yet.)In other words, the economy seems so far to mostly be holding up despite Trumps messiness. But will this continue to be the case? In theory, Trump could be acting to reassure the markets, but in practice hes been doing the opposite. In an interview last weekend, he sounded unperturbed by the possibility of a recession, saying there would be a period of transition as he imposed his economic agenda. He has a new and even more sweeping round of tariffs planned for April 2. Where will his wild ride take us next?See More: Politics

Looking for the cheapest way to get into GTA 6? It might be that the Xbox Series S is the easiest way to do so, if you can handle to technical compromises here's all we knowTech12:58, 12 Mar 2025Updated 13:04, 12 Mar 2025Would you buy a console for GTA 6?(Image: Rockstar)Grand Theft Auto 6 is slated launch in 2025, but it could cost gamers more than they're expecting. We reported yesterday that one retailer has put the game up for almost 90, and they might not be alone.We'd previously heard the game could cost 80 for UK gamers, while other experts have suggested publisher Take-Two will instead offer pricier deluxe editions.Article continues belowOthers have said the game being priced higher could help 'save' the games industry, but with GTA 6 expected to cause a ton of lapsed gamers to buy a PS5 or Xbox Series console, the latter may have a surprising advantage.Xbox could be a great place to play GTA 6(Image: Future via Getty Images)WindowsCentral spoke with an analyst about what sway GTA 6 could have on the console sale split, and Rhys Elliott of MIDiA Research has suggested the it could mark a "last hurrah" for Microsoft this generation."The Series X|S and PS5 generation has been won, but Xbox could use the release of Grand Theft Auto 6 as a last hurrah for its Series X|S generation, thanks to the low price of the Series S." Elliott revealed."Like Rockstars other flagship titles, GTA 6 will hit PlayStation and Xbox before it hits PC. Therefore, it could pay off for Xbox to have a significant Series S push and fire sale to tie in with GTA 6 as one last hurrah for this generation.""The marketing team should be banging the drum, highlighting that 'the Series S is the most accessible way to play GTA 6.' A sub-$200 Series S could be an enticing entry point to GTA for cash-strapped consumers, of which there are many, thanks to todays tumultuous economy and cost-of-living crisis."GTA 6 may be the most anticipated game of all timeSadly, that marketing might not come to pass."The sad-dad blue elephant in the room here is the likelihood that PlayStation not Microsoft will secure the marketing rights to GTA 6," Elliott adds."Hogwarts Legacy got plenty of non-console owners to buy consoles, and most landed on the PS5, owing to PlayStation securing the marketing rights. It is worth noting that PlayStation would very much want the same thing to happen with GTA 6. Take-Two also of course wants to sell the most copies it can and would do so via PS5s higher installed base. Thats why I reckon PlayStation will get the rights."Content cannot be displayed without consentNaturally, the Xbox Series S is less powerful than its sibling and the PS5, so you might not be able to get over its technical limitations. The Series S can only output to 1440p, but one former Rockstar dev has suggested if you want the best experience (at least until the PC port), you'll want to use the PS5 Pro.Mike York, who worked as an animator on GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 has previously said that Rockstar devs are likely "geeking out" watching fan theories unfold but has doubts that the studio will hit 60 fps (frames-per-second) for GTA 6 on consoles."I don't think [with the] initial release it'll come out at 60fps unless it's getting those 60fps by [using] an AI upscaler thing like the PlayStation is doing [PSSR], unless something is coming in and helping it get those 60fps," York explains.Article continues belowFor more on GTA 6, check out Rockstar's surprising link to British actor Danny Dyer, as well as everything we know about the game so far.For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters.

Dino Crisis could be back after all as fans spot Capcom has filed a new trademark for the survival horror series, teasing a new game for the first time in over 20 yearsTech12:40, 12 Mar 2025Come on Capcom, bring it back(Image: Capcom)Capcom is in a new golden era at the moment, with Dragon's Dogma 2 being a fantastic RPG last year, Resident Evil firing on all cylinders again, and Monster Hunter Wilds being a colossal success despite some PC issues.With a new Onimusha on the way next year, fans have been wondering which other series the studio will work its magic on. Dead Rising got a great remaster recently, Street Fighter 6 was fantastic, and Devil May Cry is getting a Netflix show so what about Dino Crisis?Article continues belowThe survival horror with the elevator pitch of "Resident Evil with dinosaurs" has been a cult hit, despite no new entry since 2003's Dino Crisis 3 (which, admittedly, was a low point). Now, a new trademark might have confirmed it's still in the studio's thoughts, however.Content cannot be displayed without consentAs spotted by Gematsu, a new trademark has been spotted for Dino Crisis in Japan, and it was filed this month (March 4).The trademark, for games on multiple formats, was applied for by Capcom Co Ltd, and published on March 12.While it doesn't mean Capcom necessarily wants to do something with the IP, it's possible it's been building up to this for some time.It may not look like it now, but this was intense(Image: Capcom)Capcom recently ran a poll asking about potential remakes, with Dino Crisis featured in the list, while Dino Crisis and Dino Crisis 2 were added to game preserving storefront GOG.com at the start of 2025.The first Dino Crisis launched in 1999 on the original PlayStation, following a special operations agent, Regina, as she navigates what are essentially the labs from Jurassic Park.The second game saw things get further into time travel and added Dylan as a second playable character, while Dino Stalker saw the series turn to a lightgun game (remember those?).Article continues belowFinally, Dino Crisis 3 is set in the year 2548 and truly jumps the shark. Dino Crisis 4 had been mentioned in 2014, but things have been relatively quiet since.For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters.

By Matthew Gault Published March 12, 2025 | Comments (0) | Aerial view of an aca palm plantation in Abaetetuba, Para State, in the Brazilian Amazon Forest, on August 4, 2023. Photo by Evaristo SA / AFP This November, the United Nations will descend on the city of Belm, Brazil in an attempt to solve climate change. The 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP30, will bring 50,000 people to the city. Brazil cut down portions of the Amazon rainforest to build a four-lane highway and make it just a little easier for those 50,000 people to arrive. As reported by the BBC, the state government of Par cleared out eight miles of Amazon rainforest to build the highway. The BBCs article has pictures of the clear-cut forest floor where logs have been piled up along a stretch of road that will soon hold concrete and passing cars. Forests, in general, and the Amazon Rainforest, in particular, are instrumental in fighting rising global temperatures. Andr Aranha Corra Do Lago, a career Brazilian diplomat who is heading up the COP30, eloquently made the case for forests in a letter he published earlier this week that laid out his vision for the conference, the climate, and the world. When we get together in the Brazilian Amazon in November, we must listen to the latest science and re-evaluate the extraordinary role already played by forests and the people who preserve and rely on them, Do Lago wrote. Local resident Claudio Verequete lives near the highway and previously made a living harvesting aa berries. Those trees are gone now, cut down to make way for the UN Climate Conference. Our fear is that one day someone will come here and say: Heres some money. We need this area to build a gas station, or to build a warehouse. And then well have to leave, he told the BBC.The highway cuts across the forest, cutting off access to animals and people who have lived in the forest for generations. What was once a whole area will soon be two halves blocked by pavement. Verequete told the BBC his village wont even have an onramp to the highway. They will just live abutting its looming noise-blocking walls. Scientists and conservationists, those who know the extraordinary role of the Amazon well, told the BBC they fear the new highway will devastate the local ecology. Par has wanted to build a highway to Belm, a city with more than two million people, since 2012. But environmental protections around the Amazon rainforest have always prevented it. In a perverse twist of fate, the upcoming climate conference has given the state the authority to build infrastructure to support it. And so the Amazon was felled. The highway will be called Avenida Liberdade or Liberty Avenue.Avenida Liberdade is part of a much bigger infrastructure project that Par hopes will revitalize Belm. Its spending $81 million to expand the airport and build a five-million-square-foot park. The city is building multiple hotels, and organizers are planning to sail high-capacity cruise ships into the citys port to house people who cant find room in the hotels. Belm was chosen on purpose. This is the first U.N. climate conference that will be held in the Amazon, an important natural wonder thats instrumental in regulating the planets temperature. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva campaigned on protecting the forest and, early in his tenure, did slow down deforestation. But it hasnt stopped, and Lula has even endorsed projects such as allowing oil companies to do exploratory drilling at the mouth of the Amazon river. Forests can buy us time in climate action in our rapidly closing window of opportunity, Do Lago said in his letter. If we reverse deforestation and recover what has been lost, we can unlock massive removals of greenhouse gases from the atmosphere while bringing ecosystems back to life.Hes right. Too bad his country just cleared eight miles of Amazon Rainforest to make way for the conference hes preparing for in this letter.Daily NewsletterYou May Also Like By Passant Rabie Published March 10, 2025 By Adam Kovac Published March 2, 2025 By Isaac Schultz Published February 14, 2025 By Matt Novak Published February 11, 2025 By Thomas Maxwell Published February 10, 2025 By Ed Cara Published January 31, 2025