Russia Suspected of Hacking Campaign
The UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), the FBI and the US Department of Homeland Security have warned that Russia may be behind a broad hacking offensive targeting millions of machines that direct data around the net.
Wearable Tech Could Help Solve Murder
Police in Australia are reported to be using data recorded by a murder victim's Apple smartwatch to help catch her killer.
UK Universities Are Cryptojacking Targets
The latest attacker behaviour industry report by automated threat management firm Vectra shows that UK higher education institutions are now prime targets for illicit cryptocurrency mining, also known as ‘cryptojacking’.
Half Of Households Have Broadband Problems
A survey by consumer watchdog ‘Which?’ has revealed that more than half of UK customers across 12 providers, are having problems with their broadband service or price.
Tech Tip : Track Changes To Your Word Documents
If, as so many businesses do, you use Microsoft Word, and you have shared documents that others can make changes to, you may find the ‘Track Changes’ feature very useful.
Robots Not Coming For Your Job Just Yet, Says Report
A report by OECD says that previous forecasts may have exaggerated the impact of automation on jobs because the forecasts relied on a broad grouping together of jobs with the same title.
Tech Tip : Browser Security
Your Internet browser is one of your most-used applications, so it makes sense that you should make yours as secure as possible. Here are a few tips to help you do just that :
Apple Hire’s Google’s AI Chief To Help Boost Siri
In a bid to develop Siri and catch up with competitors in the digital assistant battle, Apple has hired Google’s top AI man, John Giannandrea.
Fighting Exploitation Via Blockchain and Coke
Coca-Cola, the US State Department, and 2 other companies are working on a project to used blockchain to fight forced labour worldwide.