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Security researchers have reported observing a threat actor using widespread, ongoing Google Ads campaigns to spread malware, steal passwords, and breach networks for ransomware attacks. It’s been reported that the ads feature websites for popular programs, like LightShot, Rufus, 7-Zip, FileZilla, LibreOffice, AnyDesk, Awesome Miner, TradingView, WinRAR, and VLC. The advice is to use caution … Continue reading Security Stop-Press : Google Ads Ransomware Risk →

If you’d like to avoid accidentally moving the cursor around while typing on your Windows 11 laptop, here’s how to disable the touchpad: – On the taskbar, right-click the Windows start button and select ‘Settings.’ – Left-hand sidebar, select ‘Bluetooth & devices.’ – In the right-hand pane, click the ‘Touchpad’ heading. – Move the toggle … Continue reading Tech Tip – Disabling Your Laptop’s Touchpad →

Blockchain data platform Chainanalysis has reported that cybercriminals have seen a 40 per cent fall in their earnings as more people have refused to pay the ransom following ransomware attacks. More Strains With Shorter Lifespans However, the number of unique ransomware strains being used in attacks increased dramatically in 2022 (Fortinet). Also, Chainanalysis reports that … Continue reading Tech News : Fewer Victims Pay Ransomware, Yet More Victims →

22 passengers experienced the UK’s first full-size autonomous bus for the first time as part of a testing process by Stagecoach, the UK’s largest bus and coach operator. Trial Over The Forth Bridge  The ground-breaking trial of a full-size autonomous single-decker bus, carrying a mixture of invited members of the Co-Design Panel, volunteers helping Stagecoach … Continue reading Tech News : Self-Driving Buses Now On UK Roads →

Here we look at the trend of ‘job boomeranging’, the reasons why the trend occurred, and why businesses may choose to re-hire boomerangers. What Is It?  Job boomeranging refers to when an employee leaves a company and then returns to work for the same company at a later date. How Has It Come About?  The … Continue reading Tech Insight : What Is ‘Job Boomeranging’? →

In this feature, we look at what is known as ‘Davos’ is, why it exists, plus how it can help the worlds of business and technology. What Is It?  The World Economic Forum (WEF) is an annual meeting held in Davos, a small ski resort town in the Swiss Alps. The WEF meeting in Davos … Continue reading Featured Article : What’s All The Fuss About Davos And How Does It Affect Business-Tech? →

Cumulus Data has announced the completion of key milestone in the construction of Phase 1 of its 475-megawatt zero-carbon “Susquehanna” data centre that’s directly connected to 2.5-gigawatt nuclear power stations. First Phase –Shell Ready For Lease  The company, a subsidiary of Talen Energy, says that the construction of the powered shell for its first 48-megawatt, … Continue reading Sustainability-in-Tech : Nuclear-Powered Data Centre →

PayPal has confirmed that nearly 35,000 users may have been affected following a data breach between December 6 and December 8, 2022. The suspected ‘credential stuffing’ attack may have meant that details like users’ names, addresses, Social Security numbers, tax ID numbers, and/or dates of birth may have been viewed but there is no current … Continue reading Security Stop-Press : PayPal Data Breach →

You can use a hyphen after a search term to exclude words that you don’t want Google to search for. For example, the search may be for a mustang horse rather than a mustang car. Here’s how it works: – In the Google search box type mustang –car to exclude any references to cars. Note … Continue reading Tech Tip – Helpful Hyphens →

The New Year brings exciting opportunities to shake up your life for the better – and that extends to technology for your business, too. Here, SMY IT Services Managing Director Jonathan Smy shares his tech tips every business should look to implement in 2023. Look to the cloud The cloud has revolutionised the tech industry. … Continue reading Tech tips: Our advice to businesses in 2023 →