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New malware that abuses Windows 10 App Installer uncovered
Wed, 17th Nov 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Sophos researchers have uncovered a new BazarBackdoor attack that abuses Windows 10 App Installer to spread malware via a targeted spam campaign.
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Vulnerabilities in Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and Google Pay open door for cyber attackers
Wed, 17th Nov 2021
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smartphones
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martech
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commerce systems
Vulnerabilities in Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and Google Pay allow attackers to make unlimited purchases, says researcher Timur Yunusov.
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Norton new branding shines a light on cybersecurity
Tue, 16th Nov 2021
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cybersecurity
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norton
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rebrand
NortonLifeLock unveils new branding to highlight its role in cybersecurity and empower consumers in the digital world.
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Tech junkies rejoice: The Dux Backpack is a tech fortress you can take anywhere
Tue, 16th Nov 2021
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storage
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reviews
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stm
For any tech junkie out there looking for the optimal means to get your devices from point A to point B, STM’s Dux Backpack is here to fulfil those needs.
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AI modeled on the spread of human viruses to combat cyber attacks
Tue, 16th Nov 2021
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uc
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cybersecurity
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telco
BT to deploy AI based on epidemiology to combat cyber-attacks. Inflame uses virus spread model to detect threats.
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Game review: Riders Republic (PS5)
Mon, 15th Nov 2021
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
This is probably the best extreme sports game to be released in recent years was Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2.
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New Microsoft Defender vulnerability should concern every enterprise - expert
Mon, 15th Nov 2021
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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security vulnerabilities
Microsoft Defender vulnerability poses significant threat, warns Virsec. With 55 vulnerabilities in total, it is deemed the most concerning by experts.
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Waikato DHB warned a cyberattack 'catastrophic for patient safety'
Fri, 12th Nov 2021
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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dhb
Waikato DHB was warned its IT security was severely compromised months before a massive ransomware attack that brought Waikato Hospital to its knees.
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Hands-on Review: PowerPic mod wireless charger
Fri, 12th Nov 2021
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Recently I’ve gotten my hands on a new neat piece of tech to further clutter the bedside table with, the PowerPic mod wireless charger (PowerPic).
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Ransomware black hole pulls in other cyberthreats to create one massive delivery system
Fri, 12th Nov 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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ddos
Ransomware's growing power is sucking other cyberthreats into its orbit, creating a unified and modular attack system, warns Sophos.
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Meta deepens integration between Facebook Workplace and Microsoft Teams
Fri, 12th Nov 2021
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uc
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partner programmes
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microsoft
There will be two new integrations that will help businesses who use both Workplace and Microsoft Teams to communicate more easily with their employees.
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Only 4 in 10 shoppers completely trust retailers to fulfill orders as promised
Fri, 12th Nov 2021
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crm
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martech
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commerce systems
Trust gap between shoppers and retailers revealed in new survey by Zebra Technologies. Only 38% of shoppers have complete trust in retailers.
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Business leaders and employees disagree on the future of work
Fri, 12th Nov 2021
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hcm
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
Business leaders are significantly more satisfied with how they have adjusted to new working norms than employees, new research has revealed.
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Remote employee surveillance is dangerous territory
Thu, 11th Nov 2021
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surveillance
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
Electric monitoring of home workers by companies is rising rapidly with more bosses using software to monitor remote workers.
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Blockchain a possible key to the future of asset preservation
Wed, 10th Nov 2021
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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automation
Dubai-based startup Stonses is using blockchain to create unique digital identities for real-world objects, preserving personal assets and memories.
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Game review – Call of Duty: Vanguard (PS5)
Wed, 10th Nov 2021
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Even though the Call of Duty series has followed the same formula for years and years, the franchise still makes millions of dollars every year.
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Hands-on review: Yubico's YubiKey Bio brings no-nonsense biometrics to 2FA
Wed, 10th Nov 2021
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gaming
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biometrics
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pam
Yubico's YubiKey Bio offers portable, biometric authentication across different platforms and services, making multi-factor authentication easy and secure.
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The metaverse poses 'terrifying dangers' - is it the new internet? Expert says yes
Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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uc
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data analytics
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martech
'Terrifying dangers' of the 'metaverse' need to be addressed now, warns academic. Future policing must be determined before it's too late.
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Hackers leak 5 million email addresses daily - reports
Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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data privacy
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data leak
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hacking
Hackers leak around 5.5 million email addresses daily, with passwords attached, according to research by cybersecurity firm Surfshark.
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Hands-on review: Nokia X20
Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
The Nokia X20 offers a mid-range smartphone experience with impressive camera quality and a focus on sustainability, all at an affordable price.