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Security Stop Press : Malicious AI-Driven Bots Make Up Over a Third of Internet Traffic

Malicious bots now account for 37 per cent of all internet traffic, according to cybersecurity firm Imperva’s 2025 Bad Bot Report, with AI playing a central role in their rapid evolution. For the first time in a decade, automated traffic (51 per cent) has overtaken human activity online. The rise of accessible AI tools has … Continue reading Security Stop Press : Malicious AI-Driven Bots Make Up Over a Third of Internet Traffic


Sustainability-in-Tech : Bubbles Protect Offshore Wind Farm Marine Life

In a UK first, energy giant RWE has successfully trialled bubble curtain technology at its Sofia Offshore Wind Farm to protect marine life from the noise generated during offshore wind construction. A Breakthrough for British Waters This kind of system, already in use across parts of Europe, is designed to dramatically reduce the impact of … Continue reading Sustainability-in-Tech : Bubbles Protect Offshore Wind Farm Marine Life


Video Update : Get Your PR Contacts Automatically

If you have something newsworthy to say then getting the right PR contacts to wire out your story has never been easier! This video shows how to compile a list of PR contacts automatically, thereby saving you significant time and hassle. [Note – To Watch This Video without glitches/interruptions, It may be best to download … Continue reading Video Update : Get Your PR Contacts Automatically


Tech Tip – Secure Your Web Browser in Under 5 Minutes

Think your antivirus is enough? If your browser isn’t secure, your data, and even your logins, could be at risk. Luckily, tightening things up takes just a few minutes. Here’s how: How to lock things down (Chrome example): – Click the three dots in the top right, then go to Settings. – Select Privacy and … Continue reading Tech Tip – Secure Your Web Browser in Under 5 Minutes


Featured Article : Tariff Fears : Apple Upgrade Rush

It’s been reported that fears of Trump-era tariffs hitting Chinese imports have sparked a wave of iPhone upgrades, with Apple hoping to offset price pressures by ramping up production in India. However, in a recent update (changing daily it seems!) the Trump administration has exempted smartphones and computers from the recently imposed tariffs, including the … Continue reading Featured Article : Tariff Fears : Apple Upgrade Rush


Tech Insight : Microsoft Highlights 7 Boosts For Windows 11

In this Tech Insight, we look at Microsoft’s newly promoted set of seven Windows 11 tips—designed to help users get more from the operating system ahead of Windows 10’s looming end-of-life deadline. Hoping To Smooth The Upgrade Path With support for Windows 10 set to end on 14 October 2025, Microsoft is stepping up efforts … Continue reading Tech Insight : Microsoft Highlights 7 Boosts For Windows 11


Tech News : UK Government Not Allowed To Hide Apple Encryption Battle

A judge has ruled that the UK government’s legal dispute with Apple over encrypted data access must be heard in public, rejecting claims that secrecy was needed for national security reasons. The Encryption Battle That Spilled Into the Open At the heart of this case is Apple’s Advanced Data Protection (ADP) system, a tool designed … Continue reading Tech News : UK Government Not Allowed To Hide Apple Encryption Battle


Tech News : Meta Tightens Teen Safety Rules

Meta is introducing stricter controls on how teenagers interact with its apps – including new parental permissions for Instagram and an expanded rollout of Teen Accounts to Facebook and Messenger. More Built-In Restrictions for Younger Teens Meta’s Teen Accounts are getting tougher. Originally launched in September 2024 for Instagram, these accounts are designed to give … Continue reading Tech News : Meta Tightens Teen Safety Rules


Company Check : Backlash Over New WhatsApp AI Intrusion

WhatsApp users are pushing back against the forced rollout of Meta’s new AI chatbot, which appears in the app without warning and offers no option to disable it. Forced AI Integration Leaves Users Fuming Meta AI, a chatbot integrated into WhatsApp, is being promoted as a virtual assistant that can answer questions and spark ideas, … Continue reading Company Check : Backlash Over New WhatsApp AI Intrusion


Security Stop Press : Controversial ‘Recall’ Feature in Windows 11 Preview

Microsoft has quietly reintroduced its controversial Recall feature in the Windows 11 Release Preview channel for Copilot+ PCs, ahead of a broader launch in 2025. Recall uses AI to take automatic screenshots every few seconds, storing them locally so users can search their screen history using natural language. It’s pitched as a time-saving tool, but … Continue reading Security Stop Press : Controversial ‘Recall’ Feature in Windows 11 Preview