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Risk of data leaks high as employees unsure about confidentiality
Fri, 9th Jul 2021
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cybersecurity
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data leak
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One in four UK employees risk sharing confidential work information due to lack of knowledge, according to new research.
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Gamifying cybersecurity key to preventing attacks
Thu, 8th Jul 2021
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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gamification
Gamifying cybersecurity is key to preventing attacks, with Balbix reporting that most incidents are due to individual user behaviour.
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Microsoft playing pivotal role in Victoria’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Thu, 8th Jul 2021
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Microsoft has been working actively with the Victorian Government since January to provide an end-to-end vaccine management solution for Victoria.
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Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G clinches top prize at GLOMO Awards
Wed, 7th Jul 2021
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smartphones
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
The phone won in the Best Smartphone category at the ceremony, beating out all other smartphones released in the past year.
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Kaseya ransomware attack reminder that attackers still have the upper hand
Tue, 6th Jul 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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it automation
Kaseya ransomware attack emphasizes attackers' advantage, says Cybereason. Hundreds of US businesses affected. Attackers hijacked Kaseya's VSA tool.
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Shopify unveils major platform investments and upgrades
Tue, 6th Jul 2021
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Shopify announces its largest ever platform investments, including upgrades to its Liquid platform and new developer features.
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Audio company Jabra takes steps toward 100% sustainable packaging across entire product range
Tue, 6th Jul 2021
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uc
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digital entertainment
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cleantech
Audio device company Jabra has taken the first steps toward 100% sustainable packaging across its complete product range.
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Payments industry 'flying blind' as vulnerable consumers get caught in BNPL debt
Tue, 6th Jul 2021
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bnpl
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credit risk
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mobile plan
Buy now, pay later schemes could damage credit scores and harm vulnerable consumers, warns credit firm ClearScore.
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NICE announces AI ethics framework as industry booms
Mon, 5th Jul 2021
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robots
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uc
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data analytics
NICE has released its Robo-Ethical Framework, a set of guidelines to promote responsible and transparent AI-powered robots.
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Game preview: Hot Wheels Unleashed (PC)
Mon, 5th Jul 2021
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saas
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gaming
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martech
Milestone's upcoming racing game, Hot Wheels Unleashed, is shaping up to be a thrilling arcade experience with realistic visuals and a great selection of cars.
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UNESCO submits draft recommendations for ethical usage of AI
Fri, 2nd Jul 2021
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ai
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ai ethics
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healthtech
The draft includes a framework to ‘ensure digital transformations promote human rights and contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals’.
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Game review: Lego Builder’s Journey (PC)
Fri, 2nd Jul 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Lego Builder's Journey PC review: Nvidia's RTX-powered ray-tracing enhances the game's stunning visuals. Verdict: 9/10.
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Threats of stalking and doxing still loom on dating apps
Thu, 1st Jul 2021
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cybersecurity
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online dating
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kaspersky
While dating apps have become safer, they still pose significant risk to users, leaving them vulnerable to threats including cyberstalking and doxing.
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Hyundai Group buys Boston Dynamics as SoftBank faces mass layoffs
Thu, 1st Jul 2021
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robots
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cartech
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softbank
SoftBank purchased Boston Dynamics from Alphabet in 2017, also for an undisclosed amount. Four years later, Boston Dynamics has been sold again.
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Lenovo releases latest generation of mobile workstations, targeted at hybrid workers
Thu, 1st Jul 2021
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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lenovo
Lenovo launches new range of mobile workstations designed for hybrid work, targeting increased productivity and job satisfaction.
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Hands-on review: Sony WF-1000XM4 Truly Wireless Headphones
Thu, 1st Jul 2021
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
I was very pleasantly surprised with the Sony WF-1000XM4. They sound great, they look great and they do noise cancelling right.
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LinkedIn data from 700 million users for sale on hacking forum
Thu, 1st Jul 2021
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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linkedin
LinkedIn faces second data leak in two months, with 700 million user records posted online. Data includes usernames, job titles, emails, and more.
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Data requests to Apple, Google, Facebook and Microsoft triple as surveillance escalates
Thu, 1st Jul 2021
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surveillance
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
Global user data surveillance has increased for the seventh consecutive year, with data requests to tech giants tripling from 2013 to 2019.
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Game review: Scarlet Nexus (PS4 and PS5)
Wed, 30th Jun 2021
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
I was scared the game was going to be similar to Code Vein which was Bandai Namco’s take on a Dark Souls game.
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Gamers suffer highest growth in cyberattacks during COVID-19 pandemic
Tue, 29th Jun 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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cybersecurity
Video game industry targeted by cyberattacks in pandemic, suffering over 240 million web application attacks in 2020 - Akamai report.