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Emotet remains leading malware in global threat index
Mon, 11th Jan 2021
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malware
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cybersecurity
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check point software
The malware has impacted 7% of organisations globally, following a spam campaign which targeted more than 100,000 users per day during the holiday season.
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Trump social media ban too little, too late
Mon, 11th Jan 2021
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social media
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politics
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misinformation
Social media's suspension of Trump does little to combat online misinformation, says Reset Australia's Chris Cooper.
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Majority of professionals believe employers should require proof of COVID-19 vaccination
Fri, 8th Jan 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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healthtech
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wfh
New research has revealed 67% of professionals believe employers should require proof of vaccination for COVID-19 before returning to the office.
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New year, time to update your passwords
Thu, 7th Jan 2021
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hack
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passwords
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nordpass
The most popular passwords of 2020 were easy-to-guess number combinations, such as 123456, the word password, qwerty, iloveyou, and other uncomplicated options.
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Almost half of remote workers report decrease in productivity
Wed, 6th Jan 2021
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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collaboration
Nearly half of remote workers have seen a decline in productivity, as the pandemic challenges the traditional 9-to-5 model, according to Blind.
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Smartphone addiction endangering health - study
Tue, 5th Jan 2021
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smartphones
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nomophobia
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monash university
Young people aged 18 to 25 had the highest level of nomophobia and males were almost twice as likely to engage in dangerous use than females.
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Women in tech: Broken rung constrains progress
Tue, 5th Jan 2021
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vpns
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dei
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awards
Only 26% of computing-related jobs are held by women, highlighting gender inequality in the field, according to Laura Tyrell of NordVPN.
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Times Square brings New Year's Eve to homes around the globe
Thu, 31st Dec 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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social media
Organisers of the New Year's Eve Ball Drop Celebration are bringing the world's biggest party to homes around the world, live and direct from Times Square.
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ComCom warns Noel Leeming Group over delivery representations during COVID-19
Thu, 31st Dec 2020
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commerce commission
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noel leeming
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delivery service
Noel Leeming Group warned by Commerce Commission for making delivery representations without reasonable grounds.
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Hackers in your bedroom: Hackers targeting smart sex toys
Thu, 31st Dec 2020
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vpns
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hacking
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nordvpn
Hackers can gain control of internet-enabled sex devices, including a male chastity cage, according to new research.
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eCommerce accounts for over a third of total retail sales
Tue, 29th Dec 2020
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martech
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commerce systems
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ai
eCommerce sales accounted for over a third of total retail sales in 2020, with AI assistance and mobile shopping set to rise, according to Optiseller.
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Scammers target victims using COVID-19 vaccine news
Fri, 25th Dec 2020
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phishing
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email security
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covid-19
Wave of new cybersecurity threats predicted for 2021, with scams, malware, fraud and disinformation on the rise, says NortonLifeLock.
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Christmas tech gifts pose cybersecurity risks - ProofPoint
Wed, 23rd Dec 2020
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
Fraudsters are targeting last-minute Christmas shoppers via email and hackers are targeting electronic devices that feature on many wish lists.
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Price of Bitcoin reaches all-time high in 2020
Wed, 23rd Dec 2020
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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bitcoin
Bitcoin's epic bull run is backed by strong investor interest, according to new research from analyst firm GlobalData.
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Zoom lifts 40-minute limit on free accounts for the holidays
Wed, 23rd Dec 2020
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uc
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video conferencing
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holiday season
Zoom is lifting its 40-minute limit on free accounts for the holidays, allowing virtual holiday gatherings to continue uninterrupted.
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Cybercriminals target COVID-19 vaccine - report
Wed, 23rd Dec 2020
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healthtech
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hacking
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positive technologies
Attackers did not spare clinics where COVID-19 patients were being treated or pharmaceutical sites where vaccine research was being conducted.
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COVID-19 sees 400% surge in cyber crime
Wed, 23rd Dec 2020
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vpns
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cybersecurity
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nordvpn
COVID-19 crisis leads to a surge in cyber crimes, with online scams increasing by over 400% in March 2020, according to new research.
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Game review: Immortals Fenyx Rising
Mon, 21st Dec 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Immortals Fenyx Rising is a very fun open-world action-adventure game that features some similarities to games like Breath of the Wild and Assassin’s Creed.
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Review: The true wireless earbuds you’ve been looking for?
Fri, 18th Dec 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Padmate's latest true wireless headphones, the PaMu Quiet, aim to meet high expectations with features like noise-cancelling and voice assistance integration.
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Game review: Cyberpunk 2077
Fri, 18th Dec 2020
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gaming
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data analytics
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martech
CD Projekt Red should have delayed the console releases of Cyberpunk 2077, says journalist, as gameplay and narrative receive positive ratings.