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• New Silex malware is bricking IoT devices, has scary plans

  25-06-2019 21:56 via zdnet.com
  Over 2,000 devices have been bricked in the span of a few hours. Attacks still ongoing.
  
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• Microsoft and Adobe deliver on a three-year old Office 365 customer request

  25-06-2019 21:56 via zdnet.com
  Office 365/SharePoint Online users can now view, share edit and edit PDFs without first having to download them first.
  
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• SUSE Linux bridges the gap between the server and the cloud

  25-06-2019 21:49 via zdnet.com
  The new SUSE Linux Enterprise 15 Service Pack 1 is positioned as the operating system for servers, datacenters, and the cloud.
  
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• AWS brings native network traffic mirroring to EC2 instances

  25-06-2019 20:24 via zdnet.com
  The new VPC traffic mirroring feature is one of multiple cloud and networking security announcements from AWS this week.
  
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• Etika: Body found in search is missing YouTuber

  25-06-2019 19:54 via bbc.co.uk
  The gamer, who went missing last week, had uploaded a video describing suicidal thoughts.
  
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• Google city sparks fresh controversy

  25-06-2019 19:38 via bbc.co.uk
  Plans for a digital city built "from the internet up" meet growing opposition in Toronto.
  
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• Oracle Analytics: Honing 18+ products down to a single brand

  25-06-2019 19:00 via zdnet.com
  Oracle brings its cloud, on-premises and applications analytics products under a single brand, with a new user experience and simplified pricing.
  
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• Facebook to identify French hate speech suspects

  25-06-2019 18:39 via bbc.co.uk
  The deal between the French government and the tech giant is believed to be the first of its kind.
  
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• Microsoft to add more OneDrive consumer storage plans; new Personal Vault security feature

  25-06-2019 18:02 via zdnet.com
  Office 365 consumer subscribers soon will be able to buy up to an extra 1 TB of storage for a fee. And OneDrive web, mobile and Windows 10 PC users are getting a new secure-storage feature for no additional charge.
  
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• Singapore's Ascendas-Singbridge turns to Dell Boomi to become 'smart' developer

  25-06-2019 18:01 via zdnet.com
  The urban developer goes hybrid cloud as it plans for greater Asia Pacific expansion.
  
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• Companies are losing revenue opportunities and customers because of bad data practices

  25-06-2019 17:47 via zdnet.com
  New report shows that poor data structure seems to be a significant barrier at many organizations.
  
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• Coolpad Legacy review: Best smartphone available for less than $150

  25-06-2019 17:34 via zdnet.com
  If you are tired of paying hundreds or even more than a thousand for a smartphone, Coolpad offers an attractive option in the Coolpad Legacy. It's been a rock over the past month and I'm convinced most people would be perfectly satisfied with this $130 phone.
  
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• Carbon raises $260 million to grow its digital manufacturing platform

  25-06-2019 17:00 via zdnet.com
  The 3D printing player plans to use the cash injection to fuel research and development of its 3D printing platform and expand internationally.
  
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• Used car batteries may power football stadium lights

  25-06-2019 16:31 via bbc.co.uk
  Refurbished batteries are already in use at stadiums in Norway and the Netherlands.
  
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• OnePlus 7, hands on: Worthy 6T upgrade faces stiffer competition

  25-06-2019 16:08 via zdnet.com
  The OnePlus 7 is a decent mid-priced flagship-class smartphone. But buyers have a lot more choice in this price bracket these days.
  
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• How to do a clean install of Windows 10: Which option is best for you?

  25-06-2019 16:08 via zdnet.com
  A clean install is the ultimate troubleshooting technique, but it's also the best way to repurpose a device you no longer need or to get a fresh start. By my count, there are four ways to do a clean install. Here are the pros and cons of each.
  
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• U.S. enterprises want to expand IT teams, but face skilled worker shortages

  25-06-2019 15:53 via zdnet.com
  Security and cloud professionals are in short supply even as 67% of companies plan to expand their IT teams, according to Robert Half Technology.
  
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• Apple is an exclusive club, says Facebook executive

  25-06-2019 15:28 via zdnet.com
  Former politician Nick Clegg assails Apple -- but not by name -- and contrasts it with Facebook's populist universality. Oh, please.
  
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• ICO slams UK Met Police for failure to handle public data requests

  25-06-2019 15:16 via zdnet.com
  Updated: With GDPR in full swing, the data watchdog wants to help consumers access the information the police have on them.
  
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• Jobs at Apple: New engineering hub in Seattle plans to hire 2,000 employees

  25-06-2019 15:02 via zdnet.com
  Apple promises to make Seattle a "key hub" for software and hardware developers.
  
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• Cyber-bullying affects more girls than boys in Northern Ireland

  25-06-2019 14:48 via bbc.co.uk
  A study indicates some children were mocked about their appearance and some were sent nude pictures.
  
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• Windows 10 slow shutdown? USB-C bug in 1809 causing minute's delay, says Microsoft

  25-06-2019 14:19 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft confirms that a USB software bug can cause delays to shutdowns for Windows 10's October 2018 Update.
  
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• Seagate Exos AP 4U100: dual-core Xeon processors and up to up to 1.6 petabytes of storage

  25-06-2019 14:01 via zdnet.com
  The Exos AP 4U100 offers the highest density compute and storage in a single system.
  
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• Malicious URL attacks using HTTPS surge across the enterprise

  25-06-2019 14:00 via zdnet.com
  Organizations should be aware of the latest impersonation techniques and file service exploits.
  
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• UK ransomware firm ‘helps’ victims by paying off hackers, tacking on massive fee

  25-06-2019 13:42 via zdnet.com
  Red Mosquito allegedly has a profitable sideline in place for ransomware victims.
  
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• Amazon, Facebook internet outage: Verizon blamed for 'cascading catastrophic failure'

  25-06-2019 13:31 via zdnet.com
  Cloudflare loses 15 percent of traffic due to an error at Verizon.
  
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• US-China tech cold war heats up: But Huawei has other irons in the fire

  25-06-2019 13:27 via zdnet.com
  As the trade dispute bites, Chinese tech giant Huawei is pushing on with efforts in regions like the Balkans.
  
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• Watchmakers are opening up a new frontier of minimalism

  25-06-2019 13:17
  
  The idea of watch skeletonisation – reducing the structure to its bare bones – is hundreds of years old. But the practice is getting a modern revival
  
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• In a driverless future, virtual car accidents save lives

  25-06-2019 13:00 via zdnet.com
  Sims are driving the autonomous vehicle revolution by promising safe, fast development. But not all simulators are created equal.
  
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• Java, JavaScript, or C#? Which programming language earns you the most?

  25-06-2019 12:43 via zdnet.com
  Demand for tech contractors continues to rise, but some skills are in more sought after than others.
  
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• Bitfinex hackers arrested after three years

  25-06-2019 12:39 via zdnet.com
  Two brothers arrested in Israel last week have been linked to the massive 2016 Bitfinex hack.
  
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• How ‘private 5G’ could enable Google and Amazon to become telcos

  25-06-2019 12:30 via zdnet.com
  One of the technologies in the 5G wireless portfolio enables a transmitter to operate on unlicensed frequencies. Technically, that may mean you don’t need to own frequency to be a 5G carrier.
  
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• Global phone networks attacked by hackers

  25-06-2019 12:28 via bbc.co.uk
  Attackers had power to shut networks down but chose to snoop on users instead.
  
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• These hackers broke into 10 telecoms companies to steal customers' phone records

  25-06-2019 12:23 via zdnet.com
  Researchers at Cybereason say a nation-state-backed intelligence operation has compromised at least 10 global telco companies - to such an extent the attackers run a "de factor shadow IT department".
  
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• Facebook's bid to quash data breach lawsuit dismissed by judge

  25-06-2019 12:10 via zdnet.com
  Whether the social media giant likes it or not, the court case is going ahead.
  
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• New Mac malware abuses recently disclosed Gatekeeper zero-day

  25-06-2019 10:57 via zdnet.com
  Researchers find new OSX/Linker malware abusing still-unpatched macOS Gatekeeper bypass.
  
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• Dutch emergency line hit by KPN telecoms outage

  25-06-2019 10:22 via bbc.co.uk
  The four-hour disruption was the largest in years and the cause is still unclear.
  
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• Apple could owe Samsung penalties for not selling enough iPhones

  25-06-2019 10:02 via zdnet.com
  Apple allegedly owes “hundreds of billions of won” to Samsung Display as a penalty for not buying OLED displays at the agreed level.
  
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• NDIA implementing data-matching and analytics to thwart fraudulent claims

  25-06-2019 08:58 via zdnet.com
  In probing its fraud prevention capabilities, the Australian National Audit Office has asked the agency to prioritise such activities.
  
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• US bill to force tech giants to tell users how much their data is worth

  25-06-2019 08:56 via zdnet.com
  Bill would also force large tech companies to disclose what user data they collect and how they're monetizing it.
  
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• Tuesday briefing: Europe prepares for a dangerous heatwave

  25-06-2019 08:47
  
  Continental Europe is bracing for recording-breaking temperatures and high humidity; capuchin monkeys have been developing stone tools for 3,000 years
  
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• Aussie 'hacker' jailed for unauthorised access and insider trading

  25-06-2019 07:56 via zdnet.com
  The IT consultant has been sentenced to three years in prison.
  
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• Amazon Prime Day 2019: How to find the best deals for you and your business

  25-06-2019 07:23 via zdnet.com
  Amazon's annual summertime sale is coming up fast. Here's what to expect and when.
  
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• Changi Airport: Drones disrupt flights in Singapore

  25-06-2019 07:09 via bbc.co.uk
  A rise in drone use has created growing security concerns for airports around the world.
  
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• Cybersecurity staff burnout risks leaving organisations vulnerable to cyberattacks

  25-06-2019 07:01 via zdnet.com
  Survey of security professionals reveals that almost two thirds have considered leaving their jobs or the industry all together. So who will fill the gap?
  
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• Amazon Prime Day 2019 date announced: 48-hour blowout sale to kick off July 15

  25-06-2019 07:01 via zdnet.com
  Amazon will put one million products on sale for Prime Day -- some for a brief time or in limited quantities.
  
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• The RAF's new pilot training rig will spin you until you vomit

  25-06-2019 07:00
  
  At an RAF base in Cranwell, Lincolnshire, pilots are taught to cope with forces up to 9G
  
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• How Raspberry Pi plans to conquer the world with £35 computers

  25-06-2019 07:00
  
  The Raspberry Pi started out as a device to get more people involved in computer science. But is has quickly outgrown its beginnings and now its creator, Eben Upton, is set on bringing the cheap device to the rest of the world
  
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• Beats and Brexit: Hot Chip on their new album A Bath Full of Ecstasy

  25-06-2019 07:00
  
  Hot Chip are back with their seventh album, which has a darker, more political feel
  
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• Singtel launches digital self-registration for prepaid mobile customers

  25-06-2019 05:17 via zdnet.com
  It also launched digital self-registration for its e-wallet platform Dash.
  
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