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• Log4j: Conti ransomware attacking VMware servers and TellYouThePass ransomware hits China

  17-12-2021 23:02 via zdnet.com
  
  Researchers in China have also seen the TellYouThePass ransomware used in Log4j attacks on Windows and Linux devices.
  
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• Ransomware affects the entire retail supply chain this holiday season

  17-12-2021 22:59 via zdnet.com
  
  Since the holiday season guarantees retailers an increase in traffic and more emotionally-charged purchases, the incentive for ransomware groups to attack them is exacerbated now more than ever.
  
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• Best last-minute tech gifts: Holiday gadgets for under $100

  17-12-2021 21:53 via zdnet.com
  
  These are our top picks for affordable tech products, gadgets, and accessories that will arrive before the holiday season ends.
  
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• AfterShokz Aeropex review: Impressive bone conduction headset with long battery life, solid performance

  17-12-2021 21:47 via zdnet.com
  
  Never worry about earbuds falling out of your ears again.
  
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• Seven small business tax deductions you need to know

  17-12-2021 19:50 via zdnet.com
  
  Tax deductions can go a long way toward helping a business survive its first few chaotic years.
  
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• Best online master's in sustainability 2021: Top picks

  17-12-2021 19:42 via zdnet.com
  
  Ready to inspire change? A master's in sustainability equips you to understand and advocate for healthy relationships between the human and natural worlds.
  
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• Best home gym equipment 2021: Workout aids for all budgets

  17-12-2021 19:32 via zdnet.com
  
  It's never too late to get into the shape you want to be in. Here is a selection of top-notch fitness gear -- most of which are smart or internet-connected -- to help build out your dream home gym.
  
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• Best Buy's 72-hour flash sale: $200 off MacBook Pro 13.3'' M1, $499 TCL 70'' TV

  17-12-2021 19:24 via zdnet.com
  
  From now until Sunday, you can pick up some new tech at Black Friday and Cyber Monday prices.
  
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• DappRadar launches RADAR token for the metaverse

  17-12-2021 18:40 via zdnet.com
  
  DappRadar is building a distributed app (dapp) store with a native token for its social VR world.
  
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• Anti-5G necklaces found to be radioactive

  17-12-2021 18:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Conspiracy theories about 5G have fuelled a market for "anti-5G" accessories.
  
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• How to install Linux on your Windows PC

  17-12-2021 18:33 via zdnet.com
  
  It's simple to get Linux Mint up and running on a Windows PC. Here's how you do it.
  
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• Best tech gifts for remote workers: Work from home upgrades

  17-12-2021 18:27 via zdnet.com
  
  Working from home doesn't have to be a series of compromises. Here are 13 gifts that will make your loved one's job easier.
  
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• Best online master's in computer forensics 2021: Top picks

  17-12-2021 18:11 via zdnet.com
  
  Help organizations protect their computer systems and investigate cyberattacks with one of the best available online master's in computer forensics.
  
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• Security firm Blumira discovers major new Log4j attack vector

  17-12-2021 18:01 via zdnet.com
  
  A basic Javascript WebSocket connection can trigger a local Log4j remote code attack via a drive-by compromise. Wonderful. Truly wonderful.
  
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• US sanctions drone-maker DJI

  17-12-2021 17:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Treasury Department puts the Chinese drone giant DJI on an investment blacklist.
  
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• CISA orders federal agencies to mitigate Log4J vulnerabilities in emergency directive

  17-12-2021 17:10 via zdnet.com
  
  CISA had previously given civilian federal agencies until December 24 to apply any patches.
  
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• CISA: Federal agencies must immediately mitigate Log4J vulnerabilities

  17-12-2021 17:10 via zdnet.com
  
  CISA had previously given civilian federal agencies until December 24 to apply any patches.
  
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• Buying a used car from your smartphone just got easier

  17-12-2021 17:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Online car retailer Rodo is helping customers buy vehicles from local dealers -- without ever stepping foot in a dealer's lot.
  
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• 71 of the Best Films on Netflix UK This Week

  17-12-2021 17:00
  
  Stuck for a good film on Netflix? Here's our pick of the best Netflix movies to feast your eyes on, updated weekly.
  
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• 68 of the Best Netflix Series to Binge Watch Right Now

  17-12-2021 17:00
  
  Struggling with what to watch on Netflix tonight? Look no further than the WIRED guide to the best Netflix TV shows in 2021. Updated weekly.
  
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• 47 of the Best Documentaries on Netflix Right Now

  17-12-2021 17:00
  
  Our edit of the best Netflix documentaries right now, updated twice a month.
  
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• 42 of the Best Amazon Prime Series Right Now

  17-12-2021 17:00
  
  WIRED picks the best Amazon Prime series from what's new on Amazon Prime UK.
  
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• 28 of the Best Shows on Disney+ Right Now

  17-12-2021 17:00
  
  Looking for what to watch? Here are best shows on Disney+
  
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• TikTok doesn't read your mind, it makes your mind

  17-12-2021 16:38 via zdnet.com
  
  The algorithm participates in reinforcing dominant themes, and some less-dominant themes, regardless of what's actually on your mind.
  
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• GirlsDoPorn victims win rights to their videos

  17-12-2021 16:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  More than 400 people can now demand the illegally obtained films be removed from websites.
  
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• Nasa probe flies in Sun's atmosphere and other tech news

  17-12-2021 15:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  LJ Rich looks at the best of the week's technology news stories.
  
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• Get the jigsaw puzzle that comes with a secret code potentially worth $1,000,000

  17-12-2021 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  There aren't a whole lot of really fun things you can do that have the potential to reward you with a million dollars, but this is one of them.
  
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• Gain the skills that will allow you to qualify for well-paid Python positions for only $20

  17-12-2021 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  It's quicker and less expensive than you think to learn the skills that can get you started on the career ladder for lucrative tech positions, especially with hands-on practical classes.
  
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• Google unleashes security 'fuzzer' on Log4Shell bug in open-source software

  17-12-2021 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  OSS-Fuzz is now on the lookout for Log4j Java library flaw.
  
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• Android malware warning: Over 500,000 users have been infected after downloading this app from Google Play

  17-12-2021 13:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Users who have downloaded the app, which is contaminated with Joker malware, have been urged to uninstall it immediately.
  
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• Log4j: Major IT vendors rush out fixes for this flaw and more ahead of Christmas

  17-12-2021 13:28 via zdnet.com
  
  IBM and Cisco release Log4j fixes as VMware patches critical non-Log4j flaw.
  
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• Apple gives all staff $1,000 after delaying return-to-office indefinitely

  17-12-2021 13:13 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple once again delays plans for staff to return to the office as the Omicron variant spreads rapidly across the US.
  
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• They Make the Watches. You Change the Straps

  17-12-2021 13:00
  
  Traditional watch brands are embracing customer demand for a simple swap to suit their moods—and it might be all thanks to Apple.
  
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• The Biodiversity Crisis Needs Its Net Zero Moment

  17-12-2021 13:00
  
  Climate change isn't the only major crisis facing the world. We're in the middle of a mass extinction, and missing all of our biodiversity targets.
  
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• Half of all Android users may soon switch to iPhone (says an expert)

  17-12-2021 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  A well-respected analyst makes a startling prediction.
  
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• Faster Home Broadband Should Be Enshrined in Law

  17-12-2021 13:00
  
  Outdated minimum speeds for home broadband were bad enough before the pandemic. It’s time to pick up the pace.
  
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• Covid-19 Widened Inequalities. Digital Tools Can Close the Gap

  17-12-2021 13:00
  
  Faster connectivity, inclusive technology and improved skills can accelerate a Covid-19 recovery that works for everyone.
  
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• Batteries Are About to Get Way Greener

  17-12-2021 13:00
  
  For the first time battery technology can get greener by going reusable, traceable and cobalt-free.
  
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• Nokia T20, hands on: A good-value 10.4-inch Android tablet

  17-12-2021 11:37 via zdnet.com
  
  It's not a great performer and it'll charge slowly unless you dig out a 15W adapter, but this a capable and well-built tablet for undemanding use cases.
  
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• This company was hit with ransomware, but didn't have to pay up. Here's how they did it

  17-12-2021 11:08 via zdnet.com
  
  Cyber criminals demanded $15 million for a decryption key and sent threatening messages to staff - but this company recovered its network without paying hackers a thing.
  
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• Indian rideshare Ola faces crowded field to go beyond Uber playbook

  17-12-2021 07:55 via zdnet.com
  
  The answer may lie beyond pandemic impacts and a willingness to spend, especially if the rideshare company wants to reach its goal of manufacturing millions of electric vehicles overnight.
  
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• NSW government casual recruiter suffers ransomware hit

  17-12-2021 06:45 via zdnet.com
  
  Finite Recruitment currently provides casual support staff to several agencies across the NSW government.
  
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• How Cisco runs its massive network at L.A.'s futuristic SoFi Stadium

  17-12-2021 06:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Amazingly, SoFi Stadium is built on a single, converged network that connects every point of sale, TV, collaboration WiFi, and other endpoints.
  
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• Number of Australians using myGovID doubled to 6 million in past six months

  17-12-2021 04:44 via zdnet.com
  
  The ATO Tax Time period was a factor in the rise in myGovIDs being created this year.
  
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• How Russia tries to censor Western social media

  17-12-2021 02:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Western social media companies face huge fines as Russia pressures them to remove content it objects to.
  
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• The best solar charger 2021: Sun power!

  17-12-2021 02:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Get off the grid but stay charged up.
  
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• AI argues for and against itself in Oxford Union debate

  17-12-2021 01:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The artificial intelligence was given access to the whole of Wikipedia and news articles in preparation.
  
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• US Senate passes Bill to ban goods produced from Uyghur forced labour

  17-12-2021 01:26 via zdnet.com
  
  A few hours prior, Chinese drone maker DJI was slapped with trading sanctions for its alleged role in the human rights abuses committed against Uyghurs in the Xinjiang region.
  
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• Dialpad's new funding round gives its a $2.2B valuation

  17-12-2021 01:03 via zdnet.com
  
  The cloud communications and collaboration platform raised another $170 million, nearly doubling its valuation from a year ago.
  
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• Tech trends 2022: Starships and missing chips

  17-12-2021 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  From giant rockets to new ways to heat your home, a look at the technology that will emerge in 2022.
  
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