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• What is AI? Here's everything you need to know about artificial intelligence

  23-07-2021 22:21 via zdnet.com
  
  An executive guide to artificial intelligence, from machine learning and general AI to neural networks.
  
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• Even after Emotet takedown, Office docs deliver 43% of all malware downloads now

  23-07-2021 21:13 via zdnet.com
  
  Netskope's new report found that cloud storage apps account for more than 66% of cloud malware delivery.
  
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• Alphabet launches company to make industrial robots more adaptable

  23-07-2021 18:59 via zdnet.com
  
  Intrinsic, Alphabet's latest "moonshot," is a robotics software and AI company aiming to work with partners in the automotive, electronics and health care industries
  
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• The 25 most dangerous software vulnerabilities to watch out for

  23-07-2021 18:31 via zdnet.com
  
  Mitre releases its list of the most dangerous software weaknesses, detailing the most common vulnerabilities which can give cyber criminals the ability to access machines to steal data or cause crashes.
  
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• Yeedi Vac Station review: multi-function robot vacuum with auto empty station and long battery life

  23-07-2021 18:25 via zdnet.com
  The Yeedi vac station is a mid-price, efficient, multi-function robot vacuum and auto empty station. If you need a robot vacuum that will cross your higher thresholds in your home or office, then the Yeedi vac station is the robot vacuum for you.
  
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• Germany's healthcare system is using this open source standard for encrypted instant messaging

  23-07-2021 16:46 via zdnet.com
  
  The entire German healthcare system will end its reliance on commercial applications and instead build its own network of communication.
  
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• Ransomware key to unlock customer data from REvil attack

  23-07-2021 16:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The gang behind the attack had previously asked for $70m to access the stolen files.
  
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• Cybersecurity: These are the most dangerous and most common software vulnerabilities to watch out for

  23-07-2021 16:21 via zdnet.com
  
  Mitre releases a list of its top 25 most dangerous software weaknesses, detailing the most common vulnerabilities which can give cyber criminals the ability to access machines to steal data or cause crashes.
  
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• Researchers find new attack vector against Kubernetes clusters via misconfigured Argo Workflows instances

  23-07-2021 16:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The report notes that other security teams have discovered large-scale cryptocurrency mining attack against Kubernetes clusters.
  
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• Microsoft warns over this unusual malware that targets Windows and Linux

  23-07-2021 15:46 via zdnet.com
  
  The coin-mining malware also targets Exchange Server bugs and old NSA exploits.
  
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• Taboola acquires Connexity for $800 million to expand its recommendations platform

  23-07-2021 15:39 via zdnet.com
  
  Taboola said it plans to launch a new type of recommendation geared toward advertisers and publishers that connects editorial content to product recommendations.
  
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• Printer ink pricier than champagne finds Which?

  23-07-2021 15:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  According to a Which survey a pint of printer ink could cost up to £1,300.
  
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• GitHub boosts supply chain security for Go modules

  23-07-2021 15:01 via zdnet.com
  
  Go is now one of the most popular programming languages on the platform.
  
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• Updated Kaseya ransomware attack FAQ: What we know now

  23-07-2021 14:33 via zdnet.com
  
  Here is everything you need to know.
  
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• Netskope report finds cloud-delivered malware increased 68% in Q2

  23-07-2021 14:30 via zdnet.com
  
  For Q2, the report found that 43% of all malware downloads were malicious Office docs, a more than 20% jump compared to the start of 2020.
  
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• CompTIA Certification Prep deal: Learn all you need to know with this $30 training bundle

  23-07-2021 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Even if you have only basic computer skills, you can learn everything you need to know to start and advance in an IT career.
  
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• A deeper dive into Facebook's MySQL 8.0 migration

  23-07-2021 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Facebook's MySQL 8.0 migration highlighted issues that are common to enterprise system upgrades. We take a closer look at the lessons that Facebook learned and how it could smooth out the process next time.
  
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• Zuckerberg wants Facebook to become online 'metaverse'

  23-07-2021 13:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  CEO wants users to work, game and communicate in a virtual world, often using VR headsets.
  
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• She became a cam girl. Then her face morphed

  23-07-2021 13:42
  
  Coconut Kitty is ushering in the unsettling future of digital pornography – one where nothing is as it seems
  
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• Work in these sectors? Here's how drones can help your bottom line

  23-07-2021 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Inspection drones are fast-becoming a key technology acquisition for a diverse array of companies.
  
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• Beach rover picks up cigarette butts and other tech news

  23-07-2021 12:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jen Copestake looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.
  
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• Ransomware: Kaseya says it has now got the REvil decryption key - and it works

  23-07-2021 12:07 via zdnet.com
  
  Kaseya now has a decryption key for customers affected by the REvil ransomware attack.
  
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• Kaseya says it has now got the REvil decryption key and it works

  23-07-2021 12:07 via zdnet.com
  
  Kaseya now has a decryption key for customers affected by the REvil ransomware attack.
  
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• Dell Latitude 7320 Detachable review: A worthy Surface Pro alternative

  23-07-2021 11:39 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft has dominated the business-grade 'tablet-first' 2-in-1 market for a long time with its Surface Pro range, but Dell, along with Lenovo, is now providing strong competition.
  
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• How much does it cost to run a smartphone?

  23-07-2021 11:27 via zdnet.com
  
  It's costing you money every time you plug it in to charge -- but how much? Go on, guess!
  
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• New Windows 11 preview brings Microsoft Teams chat and taskbar update

  23-07-2021 11:07 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft brings Chat in Teams to Windows 11 and a host of improvements to the taskbar.
  
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• New Windows 11 preview arrives, brings Microsoft Teams chat and taskbar update

  23-07-2021 11:07 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft brings Chat in Teams to Windows 11 and a host of improvements to the taskbar.
  
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• New Windows 11 preview arrives bringing Microsoft Teams chat and taskbar update

  23-07-2021 11:07 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft brings Chat in Teams to Windows 11 and a host of improvements to the taskbar.
  
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• Telstra sweeps sites funded under Round 5A of mobile blackspot program

  23-07-2021 08:55 via zdnet.com
  
  Of the 67 sites set to collect AU$20.5 million in government funding, Telstra has walked away with 48 sites.
  
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• India Zomato: Shares of food delivery app soar on market debut

  23-07-2021 08:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The firm's stock exchange listing sets the pace for other start-ups that are thriving in the pandemic.
  
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• COVIDSafe feedback process changes as app moves into business as usual mode

  23-07-2021 07:56 via zdnet.com
  
  As a heavily redacted report into the app's effectiveness says COVIDSafe was the right choice to make, the DTA takes feedback option off GitHub.
  
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• Contentsquare acquires Upstride to speed up AI innovation for digital business

  23-07-2021 07:55 via zdnet.com
  
  With the acquisition, the digital-experience platform maker gains 14 Upstride deep-learning experts to help it drive development in ML and artificial intelligence.
  
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• More than half of all Aussies continue to encounter forms of cyber scams in 2021

  23-07-2021 07:27 via zdnet.com
  
  Research from Microsoft said Australians who continue to interact with a scammer lose about AU$126 on average.
  
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• Uber found to have interfered with privacy of over 1 million Australians

  23-07-2021 07:06 via zdnet.com
  
  Australian Privacy Commissioner has ordered Uber to comply with Australian Privacy Principles after finding the tech giant interfered with the privacy of 1.2 million Aussies when it suffered a data breach, and covered it up, back in 2016.
  
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• Didi shares fall on reports China is planning penalties

  23-07-2021 05:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The ride-hailing giant's shares are now down by more than 25% since their New York market debut last month.
  
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• What does a future-proofed home look like?

  23-07-2021 01:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The technology exists to make homes more resilient to extreme weather, but it can be expensive.
  
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• Twitter and Snap add users as restrictions ease

  23-07-2021 00:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The social media companies passed analysts' expectations with their latest financial update.
  
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