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ANDROID users have warned about a new strain of malware called XLoader. Malware is a malicious file or code that can infect your phone or computer. 1Android users have warned about a new strain of malware called XLoaderCredit: Getty – Contributor And XLoader has been found to steal users’ data by disguising itself as Google Chrome, experts said. This malicious software has been detected so far in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. HOW DOES THE MALWARE WORK? NewsBytes reported that the malware is distributed through SMS text messages. The texts contain a shortened URL link that…

IF YOU’RE a hay fever sufferer, you probably don’t expect to be struck with the sneezing, coughing and itchy, streaming eyes for a few weeks yet. But meteorologists have warned that unseasonably warm weather this February could see trees shedding their pollen a lot earlier than normal, causing an early pollen explosion. 1From keeping your windows closed to hoovering regularly, there are a number of ways to pollen-proof your home The University of Worcester’s weekly pollen forecast warned that the tree pollen count is expected to rise this week as temperatures of 12C reach the UK on Thursday. As miserable as hay…

THIS is the bizarre moment a lovestruck Brit appears to try to cross the Russian border on foot hoping to meet his online girlfriend. The besotted 37-year-old, branded a “stubborn Englishman” reportedly attempted twice to cross into Kaliningrad, a western Russian enclave between Poland and Lithuania. 4Footage shows the man apparently trying to cross into RussiaCredit: Newsflash 4The Brit arrived at the Polish border in his BMWCredit: Newsflash The 37-year-old Brit is said to have arrived at the Polish border in his BMW but with no visa or vehicle documents demanding to be let into Russia. He told guards he had to get across…

THE Nova-C Odysseus Moon lander has beamed its first photos of the lunar surface back to Earth – but can you spot it amongst the craters? Odysseus – the first privately owned spacecraft to touchdown on the Moon – landed five days ago, but ended up tripping over its own feet and falling on its side. 2Odysseus’ sideways posture has significantly limited how much its solar panels can catch sunlight and recharge its batteries – but has also made it harder to spotCredit: LROC Intuitive Machines boss Steve Altemus, whose company built and flew the lander, said: “The vehicle is…

AN APP can use AI to detect depression from facial cues before the user even knows something is wrong, a study shows. MoodCapture uses a phone’s front camera to capture a person’s facial expressions and surroundings, then evaluates the images for cues associated with the condition. 1An app can use AI to detect depression from facial cues, a study showsCredit: Getty It was found to correctly identify the early symptoms of depression with 75 per cent accuracy. Professor Andrew Campbell, of Dartmouth College, New Hampshire, said: “People use facial recognition software to unlock their phones hundreds of times a day.…

THIS is the terrifying moment a tourist helicopter carrying six people is left spinning uncontrollably moments after take-off. Chilling footage shows the chopper taking to the sky before the pilot wildly loses control and it smashes into the side of a building. 6The moment the helicopter gets violently thrown into the side of the buildingCredit: Jam Press Vid 6The chopper was left hanging in the air after the brutal collisionCredit: Jam Press VID 6The smashed up helicopter stuck on a communications antenna on the side of a wallCredit: Jam Press The helicopter took off from the roof of a building…

FOLLOWING the announcement that formerly Xbox-exclusive games would be coming to other platforms, fans were worried that Xbox could be dropping out of the console market. Hi-Fi Rush, Pentiment, Grounded, and Sea of Thieves have all been confirmed to be released on PlayStation or Switch sometime this year. 1A black Xbox Series S was released late last yearCredit: Kamil S via Unsplash However, Xbox disputed claims that this change means the company will no longer produce consoles. In a recent Xbox Podcast, the President of Xbox, Sarah Bond, said that there would be information on a new console in mid-2024.…

YOU might not think that the odd cavity could end up costing you your life. But a growing body of research suggests failing to brush your teeth enough or floss properly can lead to a whole range of seemingly unconnected acute and chronic illnesses. 1 “This is because the mouth is loaded with bacteria”, Dr Nigel Carter, of the Oral Health Foundation, says. “And, while most are harmless, some can cause disease.” Exactly how oral bacteria affect your overall health is still poorly understood. However, some conditions are more associated with oral health than others, experts say. Here is what…

INCREDIBLE footage showing the staggering scale of the world’s largest engine has baffled petrol-heads. Weighing in at 2,300 tonnes the monstrous contraption is heavier than 180 double-decker buses and as powerful as 90 Bugattis. 7The biggest engine in the world is the Wärtsilä-Sulzer RTA96-CCredit: Curbside Classic 7The incredible contraption is the same size as a block of flatsCredit: Twitter / @historyinmemes 7A diagram shows the inner workings of the machineCredit: Curbside Classic 7 Designed by Finnish manufacturer Wärtsilä the Wärtsilä-Sulzer RTA96-C was created to power globetrotting vast cargo ships. The mammoth engine measures 13.5 meters high at its tallest point and is 26.59…

CHILDREN with allergies face “unacceptably high levels of risk” at school, a grieving mum has warned. Helen Blythe’s five-year-old son Benedict died after suffering a fatal reaction in 2021, and she fears many other kids could face the same fate. 4Benedict Blythe died aged five after suffering an allergic reaction at schoolCredit: PA 4The youngster was allergic to dairy, eggs, peanuts, sesame and chickpeasCredit: PA She said pupils should feel “safe and protected” while in the classroom and canteen, but “countless” parents have reached out to her about their youngsters’ “near misses”. As part of the Benedict Blythe Foundation, the…