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International critics of Russia and academics have received phishing emailsSlow rapport building with fake US State Department teamsVictims are tricked into sharing Google app-specific passwordsGoogle Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) has shared details of a new threat actor tracked as UNC6293, believed to be a Russian state-sponsored group, targeting prominent academics and critics of the country.Victims have reportedly been receiving phishing emails using spoofed '@state.gov' addresses in the CC field to build credibility, but instead of being hit with immediate malicious payloads, the attackers are using social engineering tactics to build rapports with their targets.Google's researchers uncovered the slow-paced nature attackers used to build rapports with their victims, often sending them personalized emails and inviting them to private conversations or meetings.Academics and critics are being targeted by RussiaIn one screenshot shared by Google's threat intelligence team, Keir Giles, a prominent British researcher on Russia, received a fake US Department of State email believed to be part of the UNC6293 campaign."Several of my email accounts have been targeted with a sophisticated account takeover that involved impersonating the US State Department," Giles shared on LinkedIn.In the attack email, victims receive a benign PDF attachment designed to look like an invitation to securely access a (fake) Department of State cloud environment. It's this website that ultimately gives the attackers, which Google believes could be linked to APT29 (aka Cozy Bear, Nobelium), access to a user's Gmail account.Victims are guided to create an app-specific password (ASP) at account.google.com, and then share that 16-character ASP with the attackers."ASPs are randomly generated 16-character passcodes that allow third-party applications to access your Google Account, intended for applications and devices that do not support features like 2-step verification (2SV)," Google explained.Google highlights users can create or revoke ASPs at any time, and a pop-up on its site even advises users that ASPs "aren't recommended and are unnecessary in most cases."More importantly, though, is that while attacks come in all different flavors, social engineering and phishing remain highly effective vectors – and yet they're typically comparably easy to detect, with a bit of prior understanding and training.The standard advice, then, remains – avoid clicking on attachments from email addresses you're unfamiliar with, and certainly never share account credentials with unknown individuals.You might also likeThis dangerous new phishing scam spoofs a top Google program to try and hack Facebook accountsThe best password managers and best authenticator apps keep your credentials safeDownloaded something dodgy? Here's the best malware removal

Ironheart will bring down the curtain on Marvel Phase 5 in the very near future, and, with the Dominique Thorne-starring TV show set to launch on Disney+ in less than 72 hours, you'll want to know when you can watch it.Below, I'll reveal the release date and launch time for its three-episode premiere in numerous countries (NB: if your nation isn't listed below, you can use one of the following dates and/or times to determine when you can stream it).There's also a full release schedule at the end of this article, which confirms when its final three chapters will air. So, engage your thrusters and let's dive in.What is the release date for Ironheart on Disney+?Ironheart will launch with a three-episode premiere (Image credit: Marvel Studios/Disney+)Ironheart will make its debut on one of the world's best streaming services on Tuesday, June 24 in the US, and Wednesday, June 25 in the UK and Australia.Don't worry if you don't reside in any of those countries, though. The next Marvel TV Original will also air on Disney+ across the globe, so read on to find out what its launch date is in other nations via the list below:US – Tuesday, June 24Canada – Tuesday, June 24Brazil – Tuesday, June 24UK – Wednesday, June 25India – Wednesday, June 25Singapore – Wednesday, June 25Japan – Wednesday, June 25Australia – Wednesday, June 25New Zealand – Wednesday, June 25What is the launch time for Ironheart episodes 1 to 3?You don't need to be a chaos-magic wielder like Parker Robbins to find out when Ironheart will premiere in your country (Image credit: Marvel Studios/Disney+)Unlike most Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) TV shows, which have debuted with two-episode premieres, the first three chapters of Ironheart will be released on launch day. That unique release format was confirmed at the end of Ironheart's first trailer, and reiterated by Marvel when it revealed Ironheart's full episodic release schedule on social media.So, what time will Ironheart's first three entries arrive on the dates outlined in the previous section? Read on for more details:US – 6pm PT / 9pm ETCanada – 6pm PT / 9pm ETBrazil – 10pm BRTUK – 2am BSTIndia – 6:30am ISTSingapore – 9am SGTJapan – 10am JSTAustralia – 11am AESTNew Zealand – 1pm NZSTWhat is the release date for Ironheart episodes 4 to 6?Ironheart's final three episodes will be released on the same daye (Image credit: Marvel Studios/Disney+)As I've outlined in my dedicated Ironheart guide, episodes 4, 5, and 6 will be released simultaneously one week after its first three chapters have premiered. Here's a full rundown of when they'll air in the nations I've included in this guide:US – Tuesday, July 1Canada – Tuesday, July 1Brazil – Tuesday, July 1UK – Wednesday, July 2India – Wednesday, July 2Singapore – Wednesday, July 2Japan – Wednesday, July 2Australia – Wednesday, July 2New Zealand – Wednesday, July 2For more information on Ironheart, check out the articles linked below. Be sure to check in with TechRadar over the next few days, too, for our review and other exclusive coverage.You might also likeIronheart cast and character guide: Dominique Thorne, Anthony Ramos, and who else you'll see in the Marvel TV showNew Ironheart trailer reveals Riri Williams' magic suit upgrade and appears to tease long-awaited Marvel villainIronheart's first clip has been revealed, and Marvel fans are already praising Anthony Ramos' take on The Hood

For years now, most Chromebooks have run some variety of Intel or AMD processor. The occasional device used a MediaTek chip, but they were often underpowered and cheap devices that were hard to recommend. ARM-based processors have worked tremendously well for Apple on the Mac, and they’re being used in more and more Windows PCs as well. Now, Lenovo (makers of my favorite Chromebook) and Google are giving ARM a real shot with the $649 Chromebook Plus 14.

The companies say the MediaTek Kompanio Ultra 910 chip and its AI NPU can handle up to 50 TOPS — but more intriguing to me, Lenovo is also promising up to 17 hours of battery life. I’ll believe that claim when I see it; mediocre at best battery life has plagued nearly every Chromebook I’ve used in recent years. But switching to ARM could improve on what Intel-powered Chromebooks have delivered, both in terms of battery life and overall performance.

Time for the nitty-gritty specs. Lenovo’s Chromebook Plus 14 is, as you’d expect, a 14-inch laptop that looks quite similar to a silver MacBook Pro. It’s certainly more stylish and sleek than Lenovo’s more utilitarian (and awkwardly-named) IdeaPad Flex 5i Chromebook Plus. It weighs only 2.58 pounds (about a pound less than the Flex 5i) and is just over .62 inches thick. In addition to the Kompanio Ultra 910 chip, Lenovo is including either 12GB or 16GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage. Lenovo isn’t skimping on the screen, either. The 14-inch OLED panel can be outfitted with a touchscreen and has a 1,920 x 1,200 resolution. The resolution is relatively modest, but totally in line with what you’d expect for the price.

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There are a few other nice touches throughout. Lenovo’s latest is the first Chromebook with Dolby Atmos sound via a quad-speaker system that includes two downward-firing woofers. Audio quality on laptops has increased significantly in recent years, so I’m looking forward to hearing what Lenovo can deliver. The 5-megapixel webcam has a much higher resolution than most other Chromebooks, and there’s also a fingerprint reader for secure logins.

All told, this Chromebook is on the more expensive side compared to many other options. But when you compare its specs and design with other Chromebooks in this price range, Lenovo’s latest comes out looking pretty good. Of course, we’ll need to make sure the MediaTek chip is powerful enough and also see what battery life is like, but Lenovo’s track record is strong enough that I’m looking forward to seeing if we have a new king of the Chromebooks.

New AI features

Given that Google is relentlessly focused on adding AI features everywhere you turn, it’s no surprise that there are a handful of new AI tricks here. First are two that are currently exclusive to Lenovo’s Chromebook Plus 14: Smart Grouping and AI image editing in the Chromebook’s Gallery app. Google has been teasing Smart Grouping for a while now; it’ll look at your open tabs and documents and ask if you want to organize them into a separate virtual desk. And the Gallery app now has some AI-powered editing features like removing backgrounds or turning your images into stickers.

Beyond these are a bunch of AI features that are coming to all Chromebook Plus laptops, many of which will feel familiar if you’ve paid attention to what Google has released to other platforms in recent months. For example, you can now long-press the launcher and select an area of the screen to run a search. As usual, the default example is shopping — see a pair of shoes you want, highlight it and let Google find them for you. The integration does look nice, though, with a pop-over window showing you results so you don’t have to leave the app you’re using.

Similarly, Text Capture analyzes text in an image and suggests things like calendar appointments based on what it reads. Or highlighting an image of a recipe can pull all of the items you need for it into a Google Docs list.

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The Quick Insert key, which was first introduced last year on Samsung’s Galaxy Chromebook Plus, can now be used to generate and insert AI images into anywhere your text cursor is pointing — it’s not just limited to Google apps. Finally, Google’s “help me read” tool has a new “simplify” option that can take complex language (think scientific explanations) and put it in plain language to make it easier to understand.

Anyone buying a Chromebook Plus this year will get a solid perk that Google first introduced last year: a full 12 months of the Google One AI Pro plan, which includes 2TB of Google Drive storage and access to more advanced Gemini features (you can find all the exact details here). Given that this is a $20 per month plan, it’s a solid additional value — at the very least for the storage, if you’re not all that interested in Gemini.

As for Lenovo’s new hardware, I’m looking forward to trying it soon to see if the ARM architecture can deliver the massive battery life and performance improvements that the company is promising. But if you want to throw down your cash now, Lenovo’s Chromebook Plus 14 is available at Best Buy and on Lenovo’s site to order as of today.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/computing/laptops/lenovo-promises-17-hours-of-battery-life-on-its-new-chromebook-plus-14-130018894.html?src=rss