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Tech News : Almost Half of Young People Have Been Scammed Online

A new study in Wales has shown that nearly half (46 per cent) of young people aged 8 to 17 have fallen victim to online scams, with 9 per cent (including children as young as eight) having lost money to fraudulent schemes. Scams A Regular Part of Online Life For Young People A recent study … Continue reading Tech News : Almost Half of Young People Have Been Scammed Online


Tech News : Law Firm Restricts AI Access After Surge in Usage

It’s been reported that international law firm Hill Dickinson has introduced new restrictions on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools following a sharp increase in staff engagement with the technology. What Happened? The development was first reported by the BBC after it allegedly obtained an internal email from Hill Dickinson’s senior management. The email … Continue reading Tech News : Law Firm Restricts AI Access After Surge in Usage


Company Check : Italian Spyware Firm Accused of Distributing Malicious Apps

According to TechCrunch, it’s alleged that Italian spyware maker SIO has been distributing malicious Android apps designed to masquerade as WhatsApp and other widely used applications while covertly harvesting sensitive data from targeted devices. The spyware, dubbed ‘Spyrtacus,’ has been operating undetected for years, raising fresh concerns about government-backed surveillance tools and the extent of … Continue reading Company Check : Italian Spyware Firm Accused of Distributing Malicious Apps


Security Stop Press : Cyber Criminals Exploit Trusted Platforms in LOTS Attacks

Cyber criminals are exploiting trusted services like Microsoft, Google, and DocuSign to deliver malware and phishing attacks. Known as Living off Trusted Services (LOTS), this tactic allows them to evade detection by leveraging widely used platforms. Mimecast’s H2 2024 Global Threat Intelligence Report flagged LOTS attacks as a growing concern, with over 5 billion threats … Continue reading Security Stop Press : Cyber Criminals Exploit Trusted Platforms in LOTS Attacks


Sustainability-in-Tech : Global Electricity Demand Soaring

The world’s electricity consumption is forecast to rise at its fastest pace in recent years, growing at close to 4 per cent annually through 2027, according to a new report by the International Energy Agency (IEA). The “Age of Electricity” This IEA report states that the sharp acceleration is being driven by a combination of … Continue reading Sustainability-in-Tech : Global Electricity Demand Soaring


Video Update : Get More LinkedIn Connections

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Tech Tip – Right-Click the Start Button for a Quick Admin Menu

You don’t always need to go through multiple menus to access key system tools—there’s a shortcut! Here’s how it works: How to: – Right-click the Start button (or press Win + X). – This opens a hidden menu with direct access to Task Manager, Device Manager, Power Options, and more. – This is ideal for … Continue reading Tech Tip – Right-Click the Start Button for a Quick Admin Menu


Featured Article : UK Government Demands Apple Reveal Your Data

The UK government has reportedly ordered Apple to grant it access to encrypted data stored in iCloud by users worldwide, a move that has sparked fierce debate over privacy, security, and government surveillance. IPA The demand, issued under the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (IPA), represents one of the most significant clashes between a government and … Continue reading Featured Article : UK Government Demands Apple Reveal Your Data


Tech Insight : UK’s New Cyber Severity Scale

The UK’s Cyber Monitoring Centre (CMC) has now started categorising cyber events using a scale designed to assess the impact and severity of attacks (similar to the Richter scale for earthquakes). What is the Cyber Monitoring Centre? The Cyber Monitoring Centre (CMC) is an independent, non-profit organisation founded by the UK’s insurance industry to enhance … Continue reading Tech Insight : UK’s New Cyber Severity Scale


Tech News : Google Lifts AI Ban on Weapons and Surveillance

Google has revised its AI principles, lifting its ban on using artificial intelligence (AI) for the development of weapons and surveillance tools. What Did the Previous Principles State? In 2018, Google established its Responsible AI Principles to guide the ethical use of artificial intelligence in its products and services. Among these was a clear commitment … Continue reading Tech News : Google Lifts AI Ban on Weapons and Surveillance