Originally organized for the forgotten of major cybersecurity conferences, after 500 events organized around the world, BSides will return to Montreal for the second year on September 10, at the Grande Bibliothèque.
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On the menu: fifteen presentations on current topics in the world of computer security. “This year, we talk a lot about data leaks, how to protect yourself from leaks that can be caused by human error or hackers who manage to enter the system,” summarizes David Décary-Hétu, co-organizer of BSides Montreal. From a hundred participants last year, we expect to increase to 175 this year. “To see the enthusiasm, we are on track to create a dynasty,” says Mr. Décary-Hétu.
Spider-Man Remastered PC
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Re-released on PC, Marvel’s Spider-Man, released in 2018, has aged incredibly well, with still stunning graphics and mechanics.
Sony continues to expand the offering of some of its exclusives, with the latest being Marvel’s Spider-Man, remastered for PC. First observation: this work by the Insomniac Games studio, released in 2018, has aged incredibly well, with still breathtaking graphics and mechanics. We were able to taste the fluidity of the 60 frames per second – 30 in 4K with a GTX 3070 – as well as the ray tracing which highlights shadows and plays of light. A range of screen configurations, including our 21:9 monitor, are supported. Supercharged computer candy, but anyone who has experienced this game on the PS won’t gain much by paying $69.99 for this reissue.
Digital frugality
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According to an EY survey, 38% of households say they want to spend less time online, and 27% will cut the number of streaming platforms they use.
For fear of inflation, more than a third of Canadian households, or 38%, plan to reduce their content and telecommunications services. This is one of the findings of a study conducted by EY with 20,000 households in eight countries, including Canada. We also learn that 60% fear that their Internet provider will increase its prices, and that 55% have the same concern with regard to their pay-TV provider. Where to cut? Thirty-eight percent say they want to spend less time online, and 27% have fewer subscriptions to streaming platforms; 47% of respondents also say they are more concerned today than before the pandemic about the privacy of their data.