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• Colonial Pipeline sends breach letters to more than 5,000 after ransomware group accessed SSNs, more

  16-08-2021 22:46 via zdnet.com
  
  Colonial Pipeline said the leaks involved the personal information of current and former employees.
  
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• Identity platform Clear Secure sees revenue fall in Q2

  16-08-2021 22:32 via zdnet.com
  
  In its first quarterly report as a publicly-traded company, Clear Secure said a strong rebound in traveling led to Q2 bookings growth that isn't yet reflected in revenues
  
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• Linux glibc security fix created a nastier Linux bug

  16-08-2021 22:27 via zdnet.com
  
  Sometimes a programming cure is worse than the disease. That's the case with this Linux glibc security bug.
  
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• T-Mobile says hackers accessed user data but won't confirm SSN breach of 100 million customers

  16-08-2021 21:50 via zdnet.com
  
  The hacker selling the data had social security numbers, drivers licenses info, phone numbers, names, addresses and IMEI numbers.
  
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• SAP acquires machine learning tech company SwoopTalent

  16-08-2021 20:31 via zdnet.com
  
  SAP said the deal was focused on incorporating the company's data and machine learning intellectual property into their human experience management systems.
  
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• Best Android phone 2021: Top expert picks

  16-08-2021 18:22 via zdnet.com
  
  Smartphones running the Android operating system dominate the global market, with a variety of companies supporting Google's mobile platform. There are fantastic options available, and Android users are sure to enjoy great performance.
  
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• Internet revamp for the humble landline

  16-08-2021 16:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The UK plans to make all landlines into internet-based connections over the next few years.
  
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• WP Engine review: Delivers exactly what it promises

  16-08-2021 16:58 via zdnet.com
  
  WP Engine is a well-known managed hosting provider for WordPress. But does it live up to its hype and is it worth the expense? We take an in-depth look at the features, capabilities, and performance of this popular service.
  
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• Tesla Autopilot: US opens official investigation into self-driving tech

  16-08-2021 16:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The investigation covers all Tesla cars since 2014, focusing on crashes with emergency vehicles.
  
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• This $32 accessory can save MacBook buyers hundreds of dollars

  16-08-2021 16:25 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple charges the earth for storage. Here's how to save hundreds of dollars next time you buy a MacBook.
  
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• Parcel delivery texts now the most common con-trick

  16-08-2021 16:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Text messages asking for a fee to deliver a package are responsible for most "smishing" fraud.
  
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• RISC-V CEO: The biggest opportunity to change computing since the 1980s

  16-08-2021 16:06 via zdnet.com
  
  Companies are putting "massive investment" into using and developing RISC-V, says the consortium's CEO, Calista Redmond, everything from soldering irons to super-computers.
  
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• Everything you need to know about internet data caps

  16-08-2021 15:34 via zdnet.com
  
  Find out everything you need to know about data caps from downloading a movie or watching a show on Netflix. Our guide gives you all the tips and tricks you need to know.
  
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• Best Raspberry Pi kit 2021: Top starter and pro kits

  16-08-2021 15:13 via zdnet.com
  
  CanaKit and Vilros are dominating the Raspberry Pi kit market.
  
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• Data privacy laws by state

  16-08-2021 15:10 via zdnet.com
  
  Your data travels even if you don't.
  
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• Microsoft brings Azure Government Top Secret into GA

  16-08-2021 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Additionally, Microsoft added new services and functionality to Azure Government Secret.
  
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• Twitter's new design to get fix after headache complaints

  16-08-2021 14:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Unveiled last week, the redesign involved high-contrast colours and a custom-designed font, Chirp.
  
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• DreamHost review: I'm a satisfied 15-year customer

  16-08-2021 14:40 via zdnet.com
  
  DreamHost is a well-known web hosting provider, long recommended by WordPress.org. But it has a host of other features and capabilities that make it a popular choice for over a million websites. Here's what you need to know to see if DreamHost could be the right host for you.
  
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• The StackSkills and Infosec4TC cyber security bundle is on sale for $80

  16-08-2021 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Now you can take control of your life by training to generate as many revenue streams as you like, with lifetime access to over 1,000 courses.
  
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• Google's Apricot subsea cable will strengthen Asian connections

  16-08-2021 13:47 via zdnet.com
  
  More resilience for Google Cloud and digital services is on the way.
  
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• Simple hack I used to tame the dongles and external drives on my MacBook Pro

  16-08-2021 13:44 via zdnet.com
  
  Having a bunch of things dangling off your laptop is not all that convenient. Here's how I've improved things dramatically.
  
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• The cloud calculation: Factor these lock-in and switching costs into your cloud plans

  16-08-2021 13:24 via zdnet.com
  
  Cloud solutions have very little barrier to entry, but their barrier to exit can be considerable.
  
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• Microsoft 365: This new one-click button lets businesses report scam emails

  16-08-2021 12:22 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft's Report Phishing tool will flag suspicious emails to the National Cyber Security Centre.
  
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• Linux: Stable Debian 11 'bullseye' arrives with five years of support

  16-08-2021 12:02 via zdnet.com
  
  Debian 11 gains exFAT filesystem support, over 10,000 new software packages, and long-term support.
  
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• 42 of the best documentaries you need to watch

  16-08-2021 10:59
  
  The WIRED approved list of the best documentaries available in the UK, including the best on YouTube and BBC iPlayer
  
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• Ethereum most popular cryptocurrency amongst Singapore investors

  16-08-2021 09:38 via zdnet.com
  
  Some 67% of personal investors in the country currently hold cryptocurrencies, with 78% owning Ethereum while 69% have Bitcoin, and 67% say the COVID-19 pandemic promoted them to invest more.
  
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• Apple to tune CSAM system to keep one-in-a-trillion false positive deactivation threshold

  16-08-2021 07:46 via zdnet.com
  
  Cupertino lays out how its system seeks to maintain integrity against political pressure and misidentified images.
  
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• You're back in the office. So are your disgusting WFH habits

  16-08-2021 07:00
  
  Butt-scratching and selective showering are some habits that went unnoticed during the pandemic. Now they’re difficult to shake
  
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• You’re back in the office. So are your bad WFH habits

  16-08-2021 07:00
  
  Butt-scratching and selective showering are some habits that went unnoticed during the pandemic. Now they’re difficult to shake
  
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• Apple and Google still have an LGBTQ problem

  16-08-2021 07:00
  
  Silicon Valley should get out of the business of regulating sexually explicit materials – its actions against NSFW material put marginalised groups at even more risk
  
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• Wires above qubits see UNSW researchers take quantum control step

  16-08-2021 04:11 via zdnet.com
  
  University of New South Wales scientists say latest design could control millions of qubits.
  
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• Bendigo and Adelaide Bank buys Ferocia for AU$116m as IT expenses increase in FY21

  16-08-2021 04:09 via zdnet.com
  
  In line with its new acquisition, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank continued to spend big on digital capabilities during the 2021 financial year.
  
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• AFP seeks upgrades to telco interception and surveillance device monitoring tool

  16-08-2021 03:26 via zdnet.com
  
  The Australian Federal Police wants a new telecommunication interception and surveillance device monitoring and collection platform as part of its Law Enforcement Monitoring Facility enhancement program.
  
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• Vocus to link up subsea cables to create Darwin-Jakarta-Singapore Cable

  16-08-2021 02:55 via zdnet.com
  
  Construction contracts signed for AU$100 million link to run 1,000km between North-West Cable System and Australia Singapore Cable.
  
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• Hiring developers is the beginning, not the end, of your tech skills challenge

  16-08-2021 02:38 via zdnet.com
  
  Fixing the tech skills crisis will need a broader approach than many employers are willing to take.
  
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• Social media fraud: The influencers promoting criminal scams

  16-08-2021 02:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Panorama investigates a new generation of fraudster that openly uses social media to promote crime.
  
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• The zero-power sewage plant inspired by cows

  16-08-2021 01:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fifty sustainable sewage treatment plants have been built that work in similar way to a cow's stomach.
  
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• Streaming service DAZN seeks to shake up TV sport

  16-08-2021 01:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Boss James Rushton has ambitious expansion plans for the service dubbed "the Netflix of sport".
  
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• Would you let a robot lawyer defend you?

  16-08-2021 00:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Why artificial intelligence is increasingly being used by the legal profession.
  
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