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• Frankfurt shuts down IT network following Emotet infection

  19-12-2019 22:11 via zdnet.com
  
  Frankfurt city officials take down IT network to prevent Emotet to be used as a staging point to launch a ransomware attack.
  
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• AI makes inroads in life sciences in small but significant ways: Lantern Pharma’s quest

  19-12-2019 21:19 via zdnet.com
  
  Lantern Pharma, a tiny startup in Dallas, is helping to rescue failed cancer drugs with the application of neural networks. It's not deep learning, but it shows that very basic machine learning can be a valuable tool for life sciences.
  
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• Three out of four US employees do not give training videos their full attention

  19-12-2019 20:09 via zdnet.com
  
  Although employers are using live broadcasts to communicate with their staff, most people are not watching or listening.
  
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• Ericsson to build its Connected Vehicle Cloud on top of Microsoft's Connected Vehicle Platform

  19-12-2019 19:49 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft and Ericsson are integrated their respective connected vehicle platforms, enabling Ericsson to provide more in the way of operations and lifecycle management for its car-making customers.
  
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• Is this the Samsung Galaxy Fold 2? I hope so

  19-12-2019 19:43 via zdnet.com
  
  A series of photos posted on Weibo appear to show Samsung's next foldable smartphone, and it looks fantastic.
  
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• Smartfire controller hands-on: Never ruin a barbecue cooking session again

  19-12-2019 18:42 via zdnet.com
  
  This year, I am going to cook my holiday dinner on the barbecue, and I am going to use the Smartfire barbecue controller to guarantee the results will be just right.
  
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• China Mobile opens first EU data centre in UK

  19-12-2019 18:01 via zdnet.com
  
  Chinese telco has opened a data centre in the UK--its first of such facility in Europe--which serves as an international network exchange and internet data centre, and will facilitate connectivity between Asia and Europe.
  
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• Lenovo, JD.com eye $1B in enterprise product sales

  19-12-2019 17:02 via zdnet.com
  
  The two partners want to move 10 billion yuan (US$1.43 billion) worth of enterprise products over the next three years and will introduce a "business-to-manufacturer" platform to offer customers the ability to more efficiently build customised products and services.
  
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• Last minute Christmas gifts for telly addicts and audiophiles

  19-12-2019 16:35
  
  Only the best in audio-visual for your friends and family this year, including silver screens, royal radios and sleek sounds
  
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• Netgear Nighthawk M2 Mobile Router, hands on: Fast, versatile connectivity for business travellers

  19-12-2019 16:14 via zdnet.com
  
  It's not cheap, but Netgear's portable Nighthawk M2 can access 4GX LTE mobile broadband at up to 2Gbps, create a local wi-fi network, plug into a wired network and recharge your mobile devices if need be.
  
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• The future of prestige design will be ethically sourced

  19-12-2019 15:41
  
  Listen to the third and final instalment of our podcast with Bentley, which explores luxury car interiors and how demand for the most exquisite yet sustainable materials is shaping the way the luxury industry approaches design
  
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• Apple, Amazon and Google's smart home alliance has one fatal flaw

  19-12-2019 15:11
  
  Project Connected Home over IP is designed to find common ground between Apple, Google and Amazon. Big choices need to be made about user data and privacy
  
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• Here's what you need to make IBM's Data Science Elite Team

  19-12-2019 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  All roles on the team need a dose of Python and client facing people need soft skills. Here's a look at how IBM structures its data science SWAT team.
  
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• Vivaldi to change user-agent string to Chrome due to unfair blocking

  19-12-2019 14:24 via zdnet.com
  
  Many websites are blocking websites from accessing their services, so Vivaldi will disguise itself as Chrome going forward.
  
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• Garmin Darth Vader Legacy Saga Series review: Star Wars themed sports watch offers extensive health and fitness features

  19-12-2019 14:21 via zdnet.com
  
  Garmin has several themed watches available for adults and children with its latest Legacy Saga Series offering a couple of Star Wars GPS sports watches for adults. The Darth Vader watch is a Vivoactive 4 with themed hardware and software.
  
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• Oracle Cloud, Microsoft Azure expand interoperability to Canada

  19-12-2019 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  As Oracle progressively builds out its own cloud infrastructure, it's aiming to make inroads with customers adopting multi-cloud strategies.
  
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• Xiaomi Mi Note 10 review: Huge battery, 108MP camera, mid-range price

  19-12-2019 13:57 via zdnet.com
  
  You get a lot of handset for your money with the Mi Note 10, especially in the camera department. However, performance is middling, and there are some missing features.
  
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• This ‘grab-bag’ hacking attack drops six different types of malware in one go

  19-12-2019 13:52 via zdnet.com
  
  'Hornet's Nest' campaign delivers a variety of malware that could create a nightmare for organisations that fall victim to attacks, warn researchers.
  
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• After Mate 30, Huawei set to launch P40 without key Google apps

  19-12-2019 13:43 via zdnet.com
  
  Huawei confirms it will launch the new P40 and P40 Pro without Google Mobile Services.
  
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• Man jailed for over five years after cyberstalking schoolmate, posting threats

  19-12-2019 13:29 via zdnet.com
  
  The campaign begun after the victim published a description of a traumatic sexual encounter at school.
  
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• How was Cyber Monday? Ask a robot!

  19-12-2019 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Automation industry stats are becoming an important metric of online marketplaces.
  
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• Facebook confirms purchase of cloud gaming platform PlayGiga

  19-12-2019 12:49 via zdnet.com
  
  The deal is believed to be worth roughly $78 million.
  
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• NASA takes smarter Mars 2020 rover for first test-spin

  19-12-2019 12:32 via zdnet.com
  
  NASA tested out new autonomous-navigation functions for robot due to arrive on Mars in early 2021.
  
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• 30 years of ransomware: How one bizarre attack laid the foundations for the malware taking over the world

  19-12-2019 12:21 via zdnet.com
  
  In December 1989 the world was introduced to the first ever ransomware - and 30 years later ransomware attacks are now at crisis levels.
  
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• Mental health: How you and your boss can reduce the risk of burnout

  19-12-2019 12:15 via zdnet.com
  
  Half of tech professionals have had concerns about their mental health and growing pressure associated to always-on working styles means IT employees and employers must do more to reduce the risk of burnout.
  
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• Burnout: How you and your boss can reduce the risk of overload

  19-12-2019 12:15 via zdnet.com
  
  Half of tech professionals have had concerns about their mental health and growing pressure associated to always-on working styles means IT employees and employers must do more to reduce the risk of burnout.
  
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• Edward Snowden must hand over book profits to US government, says judge

  19-12-2019 11:05 via zdnet.com
  
  Employment contracts Snowden had signed meant was he was required to let the CIA and NSA vet his book before publishing, says judge.
  
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• The little-known company turning waste into high-end clothing

  19-12-2019 07:00
  
  First she turned old fire hoses into objects of desire. Now Kresse Wesling is on a mission to galvanise the entire industry with a moonshot approach to creative alchemy
  
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• The little-known company turning waste in high-end clothing

  19-12-2019 07:00
  
  First she turned old fire hoses into objects of desire. Now Kresse Wesling is on a mission to galvanise the entire industry with a moonshot approach to creative alchemy
  
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• How to wrap your presents properly and help save the planet

  19-12-2019 07:00
  
  The UK wastes 277,000 miles of wrapping paper every year. There are better, more environmentally friendly ways to gift
  
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• Forget swiping. Your next date will be based on your genes

  19-12-2019 07:00
  
  Expect to see new genetic models and personality testing enter the online dating sphere, leading to a new definition of love for some – and rejection for others
  
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• Cryptocurrency-mining botnet uses a Taylor Swift image to hide malware payloads

  19-12-2019 06:30 via zdnet.com
  
  MyKingz (Smominru) botnet hides the malware it deploys on infected hosts inside a JPEG of Taylor Swift.
  
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• Services Australia's 988 privacy incidents mostly from 'human error'

  19-12-2019 02:26 via zdnet.com
  
  Of the 988 'substantiated' privacy incidents experienced in 2017-18, Services Australia said there were some instances of documents containing personal information being released incorrectly.
  
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• Canberra forecast 5,400 small business cyber health checks, but only 35 happened

  19-12-2019 02:19 via zdnet.com
  
  Despite the federal government expecting over 5,000 cyber health checks of Australian small businesses, only 35 have happened so far.
  
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• Resigned ADHA COO Bettina McMahon to step in as interim CEO

  19-12-2019 02:18 via zdnet.com
  
  Despite her recent resignation from the agency after 10 years.
  
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• Over 270,000 robo-debts have been paid without a review

  19-12-2019 02:07 via zdnet.com
  
  It isn't known if the customers who paid a debt were even made aware that they could question the validity of the debt that was issued to them.
  
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• Australian government looks to trial IoT sensors to keep energy use in check

  19-12-2019 01:23 via zdnet.com
  
  It will also develop a data hub to store all of the collected information in real time.
  
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• Westpac customers wait as St George, BankSA, Bank of Melbourne offer Apple Pay

  19-12-2019 00:49 via zdnet.com
  
  Only three of Westpac Group's four banking brands go live with the iPhone wallet integration.
  
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• BMW using data to replicate its in-car experience across the business

  19-12-2019 00:12 via zdnet.com
  
  Connecting its heterogeneous systems landscape, from mainframe to blockchain.
  
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• Australian telcos to provide roaming alerts beyond SMS

  19-12-2019 00:04 via zdnet.com
  
  Rules to enter into force from mid-next year for devices incapable of receiving SMS alerts.
  
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