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Ransomware attacks surge in 2021, Triple Extortion threat comes to light
Fri, 14th May 2021
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malware
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ddos
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ransomware
Ransomware attacks have seen 102% increase this year compared to the beginning of 2020, and there are no signs of it slowing down.
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Game review: MotoGP 21 (PC)
Fri, 14th May 2021
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Veteran motorcycling game developer, Milestone, presents this year’s iteration of its official MotoGP game, MotoGP 21.
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Core telecommunications services to keep being regulated to protect consumers
Thu, 13th May 2021
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uc
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wireless networks
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cloud services
The consumer watchdog will continue to regulate three core telecommunications services in order to protect consumers.
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Hacking attacks up 300% - report
Thu, 13th May 2021
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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hacking
Hackers are taking advantage of global destabilisation by targeting essential industries and common vulnerabilities from the shift to remote working.
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Hands-on review: Oppo A74 5G - a reliable and affordable 5G phone
Thu, 13th May 2021
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
5G is typically an offering found on higher-end smartphones. Oppo bucked the trend and included 5G on one of their budget phones.
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Mistrust amongst online shoppers over data privacy fears
Thu, 13th May 2021
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data privacy
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online shopping
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online security
Almost a quarter of UK online shoppers use guest accounts due to data privacy fears, according to a report by Empathy.co.
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New Bluetooth headsets announced by Poly
Wed, 12th May 2021
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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microsoft
Poly introduces new Voyager Focus 2 headsets with next-gen Acoustic Fence tech and Digital Hybrid ANC. Designed to reduce distractions while working.
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Commerce Commission maintains regulation of telco services to protect consumers
Wed, 12th May 2021
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uc
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wireless networks
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cloud services
UK regulators uphold regulation on three wholesale telecoms services to maintain competition and protect consumers.
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Security at risk as PC users continue to use end-of-life Windows 7
Tue, 11th May 2021
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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kaspersky
Almost a quarter of PC users are still using the outdated Windows 7 operating system, leaving them vulnerable to cyberattacks, according to Kaspersky.
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AWS launches clean energy accelerator for start ups
Tue, 11th May 2021
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cleantech
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched the AWS Clean Energy Accelerator to support startups addressing global energy challenges.
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Hands-on review: OCULUS Quest 2
Tue, 11th May 2021
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The Oculus Quest 2 is my first and long overdue foray into the world of virtual reality, and I've been having fun.
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Hands-on review: Oppo Find X3 Lite 5G - midrange done right
Mon, 10th May 2021
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
Oppo Find X3 Lite review: A mid-range phone that delivers high-end features, including impressive cameras and superfast charging.
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Bang & Olufsen's latest connected speaker screams 'premium' design
Fri, 7th May 2021
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digital entertainment
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speakers
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digital music
Danish audio brand Bang & Olufsen introduces its most advanced connected speaker to date, the Beolab 28, with a hefty price tag of AU$18,300.
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Massive WHO scam busted - 'DarkPath Scammers' group suspected
Thu, 6th May 2021
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phishing
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martech
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email security
The scam campaign comprised a network of 134 websites that attempted to lure people in by asking them to take a survey for a monetary reward.
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Game review: Returnal (PS5)
Wed, 5th May 2021
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The fact that Returnal is rogue-like might sound awesome to some, but some other casual gamers might be intimidated.
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Hands-on review: Intel 11th-Gen Core i9-11900K and Core i5-11600K
Fri, 30th Apr 2021
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Intel's 11th Gen Core S-series desktop processors, Rocket Lake-S, have been put to the test. Find out if they're worth the upgrade.
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Hands-on review: Fitbit Ace 3 - Fitbit’s newest fitness tracker for kids
Fri, 30th Apr 2021
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The Fitbit Ace 3 is a great, sleek way to motivate children to exercise and to be healthy. It's well worth the investment.
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Major shift in smartphone market - Huawei drops out, Samsung regains top spot
Thu, 29th Apr 2021
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Huawei drops out of top 5 smartphone vendors for the first time as Chinese brands like Xiaomi and OPPO surge, says IDC.
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Hackers hit Apple with ransomware, MacBook design files exposed
Wed, 28th Apr 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Hackers are attempting to extort Apple and are openly trying to extort the tech giant in exchange for not leaking stolen files, according to reports.
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Dynabook expands education laptop range with 11.6' Dynabook E-10S
Wed, 28th Apr 2021
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edutech
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personal computing devices
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notebook
Dynabook introduces the new Dynabook E10-S laptop, designed for the education market, weighing just 1.15kg and featuring a 11.6 HD display.