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• Researcher finds vulnerability in popular parental control app Canopy

  05-10-2021 23:32 via zdnet.com
  
  A vulnerability with parental control app Canopy allows attackers to plant JavaScript into the parent portal and gain access to all the features a parent would have with their child's device.
  
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• Axis releases updates for three new vulnerabilities found by security company

  05-10-2021 23:14 via zdnet.com
  
  Axis has released firmware updates for all of the vulnerabilities after being notified in June.
  
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• Facebook 'prioritises safety above profit'

  05-10-2021 23:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The company rejects claims, made by an ex-employee to US Congress, that its products harm children.
  
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• Full-stack web development bootcamps: Top programs and what to expect

  05-10-2021 22:49 via zdnet.com
  
  Full-stack web development bootcamps offer some of the most direct, accessible, and affordable educational pathways to the web developer and engineer professions.
  
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• Palantir wins U.S. army contract for 'intelligence data fabric'

  05-10-2021 22:42 via zdnet.com
  
  The work will use Palantir's Gotham software designed explicitly for defense and intelligence services.
  
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• Facebook down: Zuckerberg apologises for six-hour outage

  05-10-2021 21:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Billions of users were affected by the outage - which also took down Whatsapp, Messenger and Instagram.
  
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• Is learning how to code hard?

  05-10-2021 20:37 via zdnet.com
  
  Learning a programming language can open the door to new career opportunities or translate into a higher salary. But how hard is it to learn coding?
  
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• How Dress for Success delivers economic empowerment and independence

  05-10-2021 20:19 via zdnet.com
  
  Dress for Success Indianapolis empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire, and the development tools to thrive in work and in life.
  
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• Brightcove announces new video features allowing companies to build their own Netflix or Hulu

  05-10-2021 20:18 via zdnet.com
  
  Brightcove CorpTV allows enterprises to build content streaming channels for their customers and employees while the Brightcove Marketing Studio provides a centralized video management system to marketers.
  
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• Take a deep dive into Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and more with these 9 project-based courses

  05-10-2021 20:11 via zdnet.com
  
  The future is all about the Internet of Things, which means ensuring long-term job security with skills you can pick up now.
  
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• 'The buck stops with Mark' - whistleblower blasts Facebook's aversion

  05-10-2021 20:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Frances Haugen said Facebook researched youth addiction, yet did not act, in order to save profits.
  
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• IT security and cybersecurity: What's the difference?

  05-10-2021 19:17 via zdnet.com
  
  What's the difference between IT security and cybersecurity? Learn about each and their roles in defending against hackers and other online threats with our guide.
  
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• Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro: Here's when Google will announce its latest smartphones

  05-10-2021 19:16 via zdnet.com
  
  We're just a couple of weeks away from the virtual event. Here's what you need to know.
  
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• What, exactly, is cybersecurity? And why does it matter?

  05-10-2021 19:10 via zdnet.com
  
  Cyberattacks steal data and cause millions in economic costs. Learn what cybersecurity professionals do and how to protect your data with our guide.
  
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• BlackBerry ties malware campaign targeting victims in India to Chinese cyberespionage group

  05-10-2021 18:56 via zdnet.com
  
  According to researchers with BlackBerry, notorious Chinese cyberespionage group APT41 is using COVID phishing lures to target victims in India.
  
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• Facebook and Instagram outage: How did it affect influencers?

  05-10-2021 18:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Influencers react to Monday's social media outage.
  
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• Reolink RLC-811A security camera review: Pan tilt, zoom and an extra loud siren

  05-10-2021 18:12 via zdnet.com
  
  The Reolink RLC-811A waterproof security camera will give you confidence that your home is secured, will sound its siren so you can speak to the visitor, and capture a really detailed image of the person entering your space, day or night.
  
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• Reolink RLC-811A security camera review: Digital, optical zoom, and an extra loud siren

  05-10-2021 18:12 via zdnet.com
  
  The Reolink RLC-811A waterproof security camera will give you confidence that your home is secured, will sound its siren so you can speak to the visitor, and capture a really detailed image of the person entering your space, day or night.
  
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• Facebook whistleblower: 'Morally bankrupt' social giant will have to 'hook kids' to grow

  05-10-2021 17:38 via zdnet.com
  
  The whistleblower has accused Facebook of putting its "astronomical profits before people."
  
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• What are coding bootcamps, and how do I choose one?

  05-10-2021 17:31 via zdnet.com
  
  What is a coding bootcamp? Are coding bootcamps worth it? Read on for answers, plus how to pick the right one for you and how to nail your application.
  
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• There are two types of quantum computing. Now one company says it wants to offer both

  05-10-2021 17:25 via zdnet.com
  
  D-Wave has unveiled a roadmap for the next few years, and it includes a brand-new project: to build a gate model quantum computer.
  
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• Windows 11 hands on: Microsoft's biggest minor upgrade ever is all about new hardware

  05-10-2021 17:10 via zdnet.com
  
  For the first time ever, Microsoft is releasing a Windows upgrade that it doesn't want most of its existing customers to use. But, especially on new hardware, Windows 11 offers some serious usability improvements, along with a handful of annoyances.
  
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• When your VPN is a matter of life or death, don't rely on reviews

  05-10-2021 16:50 via zdnet.com
  
  If you believe that the only thing standing between you and death, abuse, persecution, or imprisonment is the VPN you're using, you must read this article now.
  
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• What happened to Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram?

  05-10-2021 16:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Facebook has apologised after it stopped working for users around the world for several hours.
  
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• Apple users are clueless about laptops (says Intel)

  05-10-2021 15:50 via zdnet.com
  
  Intel shows allegedly committed Apple fanpeople some PCs. Astonishingly, they're all astonished.
  
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• IBM partners with YMCA of LA for voting rights effort

  05-10-2021 15:31 via zdnet.com
  
  As part of the Call for Code for Racial Justice project, the Five Fifths Voter web app was built to educate and empower disenfranchised minority voters to overcome setbacks incurred by voter suppression.
  
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• YubiKey Bio builds biometric authentication into a security key

  05-10-2021 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The new YubiKey Bio brings a passwordless world one step closer.
  
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• Windows 11: Microsoft's biggest minor upgrade ever is all about new hardware

  05-10-2021 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  For the first time ever, Microsoft is releasing a Windows upgrade that it doesn't want most of its existing customers to use. But especially on new hardware, Windows 11 offers some serious usability improvements, along with a handful of annoyances.
  
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• New Python ransomware targets virtual machines, ESXi hypervisors to encrypt disks

  05-10-2021 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  By targeting ESXi, encryption was achieved in less than three hours on a corporate network.
  
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• Adobe rolls out new toolbox to help developers build custom experiences

  05-10-2021 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The new Adobe Developer App Builder gives developers a simple way to build, test and deploy customized apps that work seamlessly with Adobe products.
  
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• Of product and promise: Amazon's Astro pursues a new robotics category

  05-10-2021 14:52 via zdnet.com
  
  I tested Astro in my home. It didn't change my world, but it did shift my worldview.
  
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• VMware's Project Arctic aims to make hybrid cloud the default operating model

  05-10-2021 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  In addition to showcasing Project Arctic, the next evolution of vSphere, VMware this week is rolling out a more robust cross-cloud portfolio to serve customers' multi-cloud strategies.
  
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• VMware streamlines app modernisation in multi-cloud environments

  05-10-2021 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  VMware is giving enterprises the chance of learning by doing with the introduction of Tanzu Community Edition and Mission Control Starter. Plus, Tanzu Kubernetes Grid will now support GPU.
  
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• VMware Edge launched to service enterprises developing multi-cloud apps

  05-10-2021 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  VMware Edge Computer Stack, SASE, and Telco Cloud Platform are the solutions that will form VMware Edge.
  
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• Dell, VMware combine on versatile new Apex-based platform for multi-cloud deployments

  05-10-2021 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  New IaaS offering will give enterprises the ability to move workloads across multiple clouds and scale resources quickly with predictable pricing, Dell said.
  
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• Dell, VMware combine on versatile Apex-based platform for multi-cloud deployments

  05-10-2021 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The New IaaS offering, still in testing, will give enterprises the ability to manage files and data safely in any cloud, hybrid cloud, or data center.
  
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• This new Android malware gets full control of your phone to steal passwords and info

  05-10-2021 13:59 via zdnet.com
  
  TangleBot users a keylogger to steal information entered into websites - and it can monitor the location of victims, as well as secretly recording audio and video.
  
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• Your new iPhone 13 doesn't belong to you

  05-10-2021 13:46 via zdnet.com
  
  When Apple talks about sustainability, it's hard not to think that Apple is talking about the sustainability of its profits rather than the environment.
  
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• Windows 11 is here now, but can Microsoft's new operating system excite PC fans?

  05-10-2021 13:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft says Windows 11 brings a 'new era' for the PC. But will it land with a bang or whimper?
  
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• Nvidia and VMware team up to help enterprises scale up AI development

  05-10-2021 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  AI projects using VMware vSphere with Tanzu can now begin running trials with Nvidia AI Enterprises software suite.
  
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• Investors back tech that makes death a little easier

  05-10-2021 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  App-based end-of-life logistics make the loss of a loved one a little easier.
  
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• What took Facebook down

  05-10-2021 12:51 via zdnet.com
  
  DNS appears to be a symptom of the root cause of Facebook's global failure. Hours later, Facebook finally came back up.
  
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• Atom Silo ransomware operators target vulnerable Confluence servers

  05-10-2021 12:42 via zdnet.com
  
  A weaponized exploit used by the cybercriminals was only disclosed in August.
  
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• Facebook's giant outage: This change caused all the problems

  05-10-2021 11:50 via zdnet.com
  
  Facebook says a configuration issue knocked its social media apps offline on Monday, October 4.
  
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• Misconfigured, old Airflow instances leak Slack, AWS credentials

  05-10-2021 11:31 via zdnet.com
  
  Unprotected instances are exposing secrets across industries including IT, health, and cybersecurity.
  
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• Celonis co-CEO Rinke on process mining, expanding the customer base, digital transformation

  05-10-2021 10:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Celonis co-CEO Alex Rinke on process management, scaling, executing on your data.
  
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• Celonis co-CEO Rinke: Executing on your data

  05-10-2021 10:00 via zdnet.com
  
  ZDNet caught up with co-CEO Alex Rinke to talk business process mining, expanding the customer base, and the plan for leveraging data to build an execution management ecosystem.
  
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• Celonis acquires Lenses.io, launches Execution Graph

  05-10-2021 10:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Lenses.io will bring real-time data into business execution and apply it to day-to-day operations.
  
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• The race to grab all the UK’s lithium before it’s too late

  05-10-2021 07:00
  
  Two companies are convinced that the historical mining region of Cornwall holds a bounty of lithium, but first they need to get to it
  
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• Sex in the lab may save coral reefs. But at what cost?

  05-10-2021 07:00
  
  Conservationists hope that playing matchmaker with reef reproductive material can slow the impacts of climate change
  
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