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An approach to operationally testing geometry-based paths navigated by a quadrupedal unmanned vehicle in the context of urban search and rescue
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5055/jem.1002 Keywords: path planning, unmanned ground vehicles, optimization, emergency management operations References Yang B, Wu L, Xiong J, et al.: Location and path planning for urban emergency rescue by a hybrid clustering and ant colony algorithm approach. Appl Soft Comput. 2023; 147(111): 110783-110720.
Human detection via autonomous vehicles in urban search and rescue: Can AI make thermal imaging competitive with visible imaging?
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5055/jem.1052 Keywords: human detection, emergency response, quadruped autonomous vehicle, artificial intelligence References Murray N: Urban Disaster Risk Governance: A Systematic Review. London: Evidence for Policy and Practice Information Centre, University College London, 2017.
Stray Blade Review - A rather dull blade
Skip to content Reviewed May 3, 2023 on PC Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X Released: April 20, 2023 Publisher: 505 Games Developer: Point Blank Games Stray Blade attempts to set itself apart in the now all too overcrowded souls-like genre. Though aside from some vibrant visuals, a more standard approach to storytelling and world-building, and an attempt at a simpler combat system, the game needs to do more to stand out from the pack.
Sons of the Forest Hands-on Preview - Man vs. Cannibal
Skip to content Posted on March 15, 2023 Sons of the Forest is the sequel to the hugely popular The Forest, bringing with it some new features and quality-of-life improvements, whilst still retaining the freedom to explore and survival aspects that made the original so popular. For the uninitiated, Sons of the Forest is first and foremost a survival game.
Bioshock: The Collection is free on the Epic Games Store
There is always a heated debate when it comes to Steam and its closest rival the Epic Games Store. Steam was the pioneer of digital game distribution to the masses and is still the most popular digital game platform, but Epic Games has been doing a lot to play catch-up, regularly holding sale events with decent discounts, and most notably offering free games every week for users to grab at no cost.
Subscription services are becoming more and more common in all types of media, beginning with film, then music, and now games. Microsoft were the ones to truly launch the idea of a streaming-type service to access a big library of games. Gamepass doesn’t allow you to stream games but instead allows subscribers to access over 100+ titles for a monthly fee, giving gamers plenty of options for a relatively low price.
Skip to content Posted on March 10, 2022 Gotham Knights is a hotly anticipated entry into the beloved Arkham universe of games from Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, coming in hot and heavy with a great deal of expectation placed upon it to fill the void many gamers have had for the dormant series. Now, we have a release date, and it’s coming later this year. Gotham Knights is being developed by WB Montreal, the same studio that developed the spin-off, Batman: Arkham Origins.
Cyberpunk 2077 finally launches next-gen update
Cyberpunk 2077 is no stranger to criticism, having a very rocky launch that resulted in many fans being disappointed with a variety of issues, none more so than the horrific console performance on the previous generation of PlayStation and Xbox devices. Despite this, it still sold extremely well and to date, there have been various improvements made to the title; but the promised next-gen update was pushed back from its initial release window.
Updates on Warcraft, Diablo and Overwatch expected from Blizzard soon
Skip to content Posted on January 27, 2022 Blizzard has been all over the news recently, with their workplace harassment allegations and walkouts last year, and more recently the buyout of the entire Activision Blizzard group by Microsoft. This left many fans in two minds about the company as some of their IPs are the biggest in the world, and as it stands their fate is unknown.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land is coming sooner than expected
Skip to content Posted on January 14, 2022 Kirby and the Forgotten Land was first revealed during a Nintendo Direct last September, but a new trailer not only gives us a better look at the exciting new title but also provides us with an official release date. This title marks the first true-3D entry into the mainline Kirby series, and from the initial reveal looks to be a return to form for the lovable character.
Razer Zephyr Pro, an upgraded RGB N95 facemask is a real thing
What started out as Project Hazel evolved into Razer Zephyr, an N95 filtration mask that comes complete with RGB lighting for the gamer inclined which was released last year and instantly sold out. The last two years have been tough in many aspects, with one of the most debated topics being the necessity to wear a facemask to limit exposure to COVID-19.
Dying Light 2 said to have "at least 500 hours of gameplay"
Skip to content Posted on January 10, 2022 Dying Light 2 Stay Human has been highly anticipated for some time now, after being met with a few delays from its original release date of early 2020, which was pushed out to December 2021, before finally being delayed again until February 2022. Nonetheless, fans of the original are still gearing up for some intense Zombie slaying and parkour action, with new statements proving there may be quite a large chunk of meat to sink our teeth into.
Checkpoint's most disappointing games of 2021
Skip to content Posted on January 2, 2022 2021 has been a wild and disappointing year for many, with most suffering through a pandemic and even lockdowns. Thankfully, we gamers can always find a form of escapism within video games. Although sometimes the titles we are most looking forward to end up falling short of expectations. This may be due to unfulfilled mechanics and inclusions, unpolished gameplay, or an underwhelming story heaped with a promise that didn’t deliver.
Star Wars: Eclipse teaser revealed by Quantic Dream
Skip to content Posted on December 10, 2021 It has been a good time to be a Star Wars fan, with a tonne of media for the franchise regularly coming out, and after the fantastic Jedi: Fallen Order game many fans were eager to see what else they could expect from the franchise by way of video games. Luckily, we were teased to a brief showing of a brand new title called Star Wars: Eclipse during The Game Awards.
Games Workers Australia set to be Australia's first video game industry union
Skip to content Posted on December 10, 2021 Australia isn’t always the first to the party, but we sure do have a lot of unions looking after many jobs and trades, one new union is being put into place to assist Australia’s game workers. Australia’s Game Workers Unite, previously a labour activist organisation, has announced that it will be forming a proper union in 2022 specifically geared towards supporting those working within the game industry.
Respawn Entertainment removes Titanfall from storefronts
Skip to content Posted on December 3, 2021 Titanfall was a little bit of an odd gem when it was released in 2014 by Respawn Entertainment. It was a multiplayer-only Xbox console exclusive for the initially slow-selling Xbox One, which didn’t exactly help its future prospects. Although despite this, the gameplay and world full of mechanical giants struck a chord with gamers eventually leading to a well-received sequel and also being responsible for launching the incredibly popular Apex Legends.
PlayStation Store has a bunch of great Black Friday deals
Black Friday is now firmly cemented as an Aussie tradition, what was purely an American event has spread across to our shores with all manner of outlets now partaking in Black Friday sales. Sony’s Playstation Store has released its offerings for this event, with some truly stellar titles discounted. A perfect way to stock up on some games you may have overlooked to spend some quality time with over the Christmas break.
Bobby Kotick allegedly kept quiet about misconduct at Blizzard, according to damning report
Activision Blizzard recently landed in hot water with the public after multiple allegations from staff outlined various instances of misconduct and abuse from senior members of the company. Now reports have surfaced that alleges that CEO Bobby Kotick was informed of misconduct and even rape back in 2018, but did nothing about it.
AWAY: The Survival Series Review - Stay away for now
Skip to content Reviewed November 11, 2021 on PC Platforms: PS4, PC, PS5 Released: September 28, 2021 Publisher: Breaking Walls Developer: Breaking Walls AWAY: The Survival Series is an odd game to label. Essentially you are put into the shoes – sorry – paws of a Sugar Glider as you travel about your home island in search of a new nest and home for your family in the name of survival of the fittest.
Square Enix President labels Marvel's Avengers as "disappointing"
Square Enix’s Marvel’s Avengers was a hotly anticipated game after it was first announced, with fans of the iconic characters all pleased to be able to suit up and save the world. Unfortunately, the game launched to a mixed reception from gamers and critics alike, with particular criticism levelled at the micro-transactions within the game and making it a GaaS (games as a service) title.
Five Nights At Freddy's: Security Breach arrives this year
Skip to content Posted on October 28, 2021 Five Nights at Freddy’s is a true indie success story. Mostly developed by a one-man studio, the series has spawned numerous entries and spin-offs into the franchise and kicked off a wave of horror-inspired games. A new trailer revealed during Sony’s State of Play gives us an exciting glimpse of the latest FNAF entry, Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach.
God of War will be coming to PC early 2022
Skip to content Posted on October 21, 2021 God of War came out on the PS4 in 2018 to critical acclaim, being heralded as a return to form for the series. A later patch would come enabling 60fps on the PS5. Now the amazing title is coming to Steam for PC players to enjoy.
Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City gets its first trailer
The first trailer for Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City has been revealed, and the results are interesting, to say the least. Resident Evil has always been a popular video game series for Capcom. Considering it is set in a fictitious world filled with zombies and evil corporations, it has always been ripe for adapting to film.
Spider-Man 2 and Wolverine games announced by Insomniac
Skip to content Posted on September 10, 2021 Insomniac Games are on an absolute winning streak at the moment it seems, releasing the highly favoured Spider-Man in 2018, Spider-Man: Miles Morales in 2020, and recently Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart earlier this year. Three amazing games in such a short amount of time with no signs of slowing down, as during the PS5 showcase event Insomniac announced not one, but two new titles they are working on – Spider-Man 2 and Wolverine.
The first teaser for the animated Injustice film is here
Skip to content Posted on September 9, 2021 Injustice: Gods Among Us was a popular title based on DC characters from NetherRealm Studios, most famous for continuing the Mortal Kombat series. It provided players with the perfect scenario to duke it out as beloved DC comics characters, whilst at the same time offering up a very interesting story that has become one many fans have been eager to see represented on the big screen.
Strapi 3.0.0-beta.17.7 Remote Code Execution
# Exploit Title: Strapi 3.0.0-beta.17.7 - Remote Code Execution (RCE) (Authenticated) # Date: 29/08/2021 # Exploit Author: David Utón (M3n0sD0n4ld) # Vendor Homepage: https://strapi.io/ # Affected Version: strapi-3.0.0-beta.17.7 and earlier # Tested on: Linux Ubuntu 18.04.5 LTS # CVE : CVE-2019-19609 #!/usr/bin/python3 # Author: @David_Uton (m3n0sd0n4ld) # Github: https://m3n0sd0n4ld.github.io # Usage: python3 CVE-2019-19609.py http[s]//IP[:PORT] TOKEN_JWT COMMAND LHOST import requests, sys,...
WordPress ProfilePress 3.1.3 Privilege Escalation
# Exploit Title: WordPress Plugin ProfilePress 3.1.3 - Privilege Escalation (Unauthenticated) # Date: 23-08-2021 # Exploit Author: Numan Rajkotiya # Vendor Homepage: https://profilepress.net/ # Software Link: https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/wp-user-avatar.3.0.zip # Version: [1] ProfilePress (Formerly WP User Avatar) 3.0 - 3.13 [2] WordPress 4.7 or higher # Tested on: ProfilePress 3.0, Apache 2.4, and Windows Build 19043.928 # CVE : CVE-2021-34621 #!/bin/bash # Exploit for WordPress...
Backdoor.Win32.BO2K.11.d Buffer Overflow
Discovery / credits: Malvuln - malvuln.com (c) 2021 Original source: https://malvuln.com/advisory/abc6a590d237b8ee180638007f67089e.txt Contact: malvuln13@gmail.com Media: twitter.com/malvuln Threat: Backdoor.Win32.BO2K.11.d Vulnerability: Local Stack Buffer Overflow Description: Back Orifice 2000 by Cult of the Dead Cow, stack BOF on corrupted DLL plugin import. Loading a specially crafted (DLL) file triggers a stack buffer overflow overwriting the EDX register.
Strapi 3.0.0-beta Authentication Bypass
# Exploit Title: Strapi 3.0.0-beta - Set Password (Unauthenticated) # Date: 2021-08-29 # Exploit Author: David Anglada [CodiObert] # Vendor Homepage: https://strapi.io/ # Version: 3.0.0-beta # Tested on: Linux # CVE: CVE-2019-18818 #!/usr/bin/python import requests import sys import json userEmail = "valid@email.com" strapiUrl = "http://strapi.url" newPassword = "codiobert" s = requests.Session() # Get strapi version strapiVersion =...
GNU Privacy Guard 2.2.30
GnuPG (the GNU Privacy Guard or GPG) is GNU's tool for secure communication and data storage. It can be used to encrypt data and to create digital signatures. It includes an advanced key management facility and is compliant with the proposed OpenPGP Internet standard as described in RFC2440. As such, it is meant to be compatible with PGP from NAI, Inc. Because it does not use any patented algorithms, it can be used without any restrictions. This is the LTS release.
Dr Checker 4 Linux
This is an LLVM based tool to audit Linux kernel module security using both pointer and taint analyses that are flow-sensitive, context-sensitive, and fieldsensitive on kernel drivers. It is port of Dr. Checker.
BSCW Server XML Injection
SEC Consult Vulnerability Lab Security Advisory < 20210827-1 > ======================================================================= title: XML Tag injection product: BSCW Server vulnerable version: BSCW Server <=5.0.11, <=5.1.9, <=5.2.3, <=7.3.2, <=7.4.2 fixed version: 5.0.12, 5.1.10, 5.2.4, 7.3.3, 7.4.3 CVE number: CVE-2021-36359 impact: high homepage: https://www.bscw.de/classic/ found: 2021-06-30 by: Armin Stock (Atos Germany) SEC Consult Vulnerability Lab An integrated part of SEC...
Ubuntu Security Notice USN-5057-1
========================================================================= Ubuntu Security Notice USN-5057-1 August 31, 2021 squashfs-tools vulnerability ========================================================================= A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: - Ubuntu 21.04 - Ubuntu 20.04 LTS - Ubuntu 18.04 LTS Summary: squashfs-tools could be made to overwrite files.
Ubuntu Security Notice USN-5058-1
========================================================================== Ubuntu Security Notice USN-5058-1 August 31, 2021 thunderbird vulnerabilities ========================================================================== A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: - Ubuntu 21.04 - Ubuntu 20.04 LTS - Ubuntu 18.04 LTS Summary: Several security issues were fixed in Thunderbird.
Umbraco CMS 8.9.1 Traversal / Arbitrary File Write
# Exploit Title: Umbraco CMS 8.9.1 - Path traversal and Arbitrary File Write (Authenticated) # Exploit Author: BitTheByte # Description: Authenticated path traversal vulnerability.
Hashcat Advanced Password Recovery 6.2.4 Binary Release
Hashcat Advanced Password Recovery 6.2.4 Binary Release Posted Aug 31, 2021 Authored by Kartan | Site hashcat.net Hashcat is an advanced GPU hash cracking utility that includes the World's fastest md5crypt, phpass, mscash2 and WPA / WPA2 cracker. It also has the first and only GPGPU-based rule engine, focuses on highly iterated modern hashes, single dictionary-based attacks, and more. This is the binary release. Changes: 9 hash modes added, 6 features added, and 13 bugs fixed.
Flawfinder 2.0.19
Flawfinder searches through source code for potential security flaws, listing potential security flaws sorted by risk, with the most potentially dangerous flaws shown first. This risk level depends not only on the function, but on the values of the parameters of the function.
Projectsend r1295 Cross Site Scripting
# Exploit Title: Projectsend r1295 - 'name' Stored XSS # Date: 30.08.2021 # Exploit Author: Abdullah Kala # Vendor Homepage: https://www.projectsend.org/ # Software Link: https://www.projectsend.org/download/387/ # Version: r1295 # Tested on: Ubuntu 18.04 # Description: Firstly add client group. After uploading the file from the user with any role, payload is written in the "title" part of the redirected page, add group your created and save.
Backdoor.Win32.Hupigon.abe Unauthenticated Open Proxy
Discovery / credits: Malvuln - malvuln.com (c) 2021 Original source: https://malvuln.com/advisory/5d7908e7e95d0eb4a7351d24605e62a6.txt Contact: malvuln13@gmail.com Media: twitter.com/malvuln Threat: Backdoor.Win32.Hupigon.abe Vulnerability: Unauthenticated Open Proxy Description: The malware listens on TCP port 8080. Third-party attackers who can connect to the infected system can relay requests from the original connection to the destination and then back to the origination system.
Ship Ferry Ticket Reservation System 1.0 SQL Injection
### Exploit Title: Ship Ferry Ticket Reservation System v1.0 SQL-Injection-Bypass-Authentication in /ship_ticketing/classes/Login.php.
No More Heroes III Review - An acid trip gone mad
Skip to content Reviewed August 27, 2021 on Nintendo Switch Platform: Nintendo Switch Released: August 27, 2021 Publisher: Grasshopper Manufacture Developer: Grasshopper Manufacture No More Heroes is one of those odd franchises. It never gained the mainstream popularity that necessitates constant follow up sequels, but the utter wackiness of the titles did earn the series a cult following from fans.
GeoVision Geowebserver 5.3.3 LFI / XSS / CSRF / Code Execution
# Exploit Title: GeoVision Geowebserver 5.3.3 - LFI / XSS / HHI / RCE # DynamicDNS Network to find: DIPMAP.COM / GVDIP.COM # Date: 6-16-21 (Vendor Notified) # Exploit Author: Ken 's1ngular1ty' Pyle # Vendor Homepage: https://www.geovision.com.tw/cyber_security.php # Version: <= 5.3.3 # Tested on: Windows 20XX / MULTIPLE # CVE : https://www.geovision.com.tw/cyber_security.php GEOVISION GEOWEBSERVER =< 5.3.3 are vulnerable to several XSS / HTML Injection / Local File Include / XML Injection /...
Activision Blizzard sees further staff departures amidst lawsuit
Activision Blizzard continues to be in strife following the accusations and subsequent lawsuits levelled at the company. Its management team created a toxic work environment that was especially uncomfortable for women employees who were reported to have endured harassment at the hands of male management. This even resulted in a walkout in protest of the working environment by a range of lower-ranking staff.
Eldest Souls Review - Anger maketh man
Skip to content Reviewed August 9, 2021 on PC Platforms: Xbox One, PS4, PC, Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X Released: July 29, 2021 Publishers: CI Games, United Label Games Developer: Fallen Flag Studio Eldest Souls is a retro-inspired boss-rush game that takes no prisoners and holds no hands. You are on your own the entire journey. Following centuries of servitude, Man finally rebelled against the Old Gods, imprisoning these colossal calamities within the sacred walls of the Citadel.
Sci-fi survival horror RPG Chernobylite is coming to consoles
Chernobylite has been a PC exclusive for a little while, being offered as an early access game which means that it is still being worked on and tweaked, but the developers and publishers can allow fans to enjoy the title and offer feedback for further improvement. The final PC release is currently scheduled for July 28th, which will see the game offered in its completed form, with the last remaining story missions and additions included to provide a complete package.
Nintendo Switch Online adds 3 new SNES titles
Skip to content Posted on July 23, 2021 Nintendo Switch Online’s NES and SNES offerings are fairly decent but somewhat of a mixed bag. There are some truly classic titles on there for fans to enjoy and obscure ones that you may have never heard of. Of course, there are the likes of Super Mario World, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Donkey Kong Country, River City Ransom. We also get oddities like Spanky’s Quest, Clu Clu Land, and Tuff E Nuff.
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