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Booking.com has reported a data breach involving customer reservation details, and the exposed data is already being used to carry out highly convincing “reservation hijack” scams. What Happened At Booking.com? Booking.com has confirmed that unauthorised third parties accessed customer reservation data, including names, email addresses, phone numbers, home addresses, and details of past and upcoming … Continue reading Booking.com Breach Highlights Rise In Reservation Hijack Scams
France is planning to replace parts of its government use of Windows with Linux, signalling a wider shift across Europe to reduce reliance on US technology and regain control over critical digital infrastructure. A Move From Windows To Linux-Based Alternatives The French government has confirmed that it will begin moving some public sector systems away … Continue reading France Plans Shift From Windows To Strengthen Sovereignty
Google is introducing a new spam policy targeting “back button hijacking”, a deceptive tactic that traps users on websites, with penalties that could see offending sites pushed down or removed from search results. Spam Policy Change Under “Malicious Practices” Google has confirmed that from 15 June 2026, back button hijacking will be treated as an … Continue reading Google Targets Back Button Hijacking In New Spam Crackdown
UK police forces have awarded a £25 million no-bid contract to keep decades-old radio systems running, highlighting the growing cost and complexity of replacing critical national infrastructure. Issued by the Police Digital Service The contract, issued by the Police Digital Service to Motorola Solutions and Sepura, extends support for the UK’s Airwave communications network, which … Continue reading £25M No-Bid Deal Keeps UK Police Radios Running Into 2030
Anthropic’s new Mythos AI model is raising serious concerns after tests showed it can independently find and exploit software vulnerabilities, signalling a major change in how cyber risk may develop in the near future. Mythos AI Brings A New Level of Capability The model, developed by Anthropic as part of its Claude family, has not … Continue reading Company Check : Mythos AI Sparks Cybersecurity Concerns
More than 30 trusted WordPress plugins were bought by an attacker and then secretly altered to carry malware, exposing a major weakness in how the platform relies on trust. The plugins, sold via Flippa for a six-figure sum, were updated in August 2025 with hidden backdoor code disguised as a routine compatibility fix. The attacker … Continue reading Security Stop-Press : WordPress Plugin Sale Turns Into Hidden Backdoor Attack
A new generation of high-temperature electric heating systems is allowing manufacturers to retrofit existing facilities with hybrid energy setups that reduce fossil fuel use while giving operators more control over energy costs. How Hybrid Electric Heat Works In Practice Heavy industry has long relied on fossil fuels to generate the extreme heat needed for processes … Continue reading Sustainability-in-Tech : Hybrid Electric Heat Cuts Industrial Costs And Carbon
The new Copilot PowerPoint agent can turn a simple prompt into a fully structured presentation, helping you create polished slides in minutes while reducing manual effort and saving time. [Note – To Watch This Video without glitches/interruptions, It may be best to download it first]
If Office apps crash or close unexpectedly, unsaved work can be lost, so ensuring AutoRecover is enabled helps you restore documents quickly. Why This Matters Unexpected issues such as system crashes, power cuts or software errors can cause Office apps to close without warning. If your work has not been saved, it may appear lost. … Continue reading Tech Tip : Turn On AutoRecover In Microsoft Office Apps
Greece is set to ban social media access for under-15s from 2027, marking a significant step in a growing global effort to limit the impact of platforms on young people’s health and behaviour. Why Is Greece Taking Action? The Greek government has positioned the move as a response to rising concerns about children’s mental health, … Continue reading Greece To Ban Social Media For Under-15s