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• Ukraine says more than 70 government websites were defaced, 10 were subjected to 'unauthorized interference'

  14-01-2022 23:17 via zdnet.com
  
  Ukraine denied that any data was stolen during the attack and said there are signs that hackers associated with "Russian secret services" were behind the incident.
  
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• Best Apple deals available right now: January 2022

  14-01-2022 23:17 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple's known for running very few sales of its own, but that doesn't mean you can't get a great deal on its products at third-party retailers and sometimes even Apple itself. We've found the best prices available right now for Apple's iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, Apple Watches, AirPods, and more.
  
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• Ditch those pesky cables and get a world of charging, syncing and speedy file transfer for just $22

  14-01-2022 23:00 via zdnet.com
  
  This handy, compact cable can charge via USB-C, Micro-USB and Lightning ports, even laptops, tablets and from one of your devices to another. You really don't need anything else.
  
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• The best e-signature software for small business 2022: Box, Docusign, Fill, etc.

  14-01-2022 22:24 via zdnet.com
  
  Keep business rolling with these e-signature services for your small business.
  
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• Apple may postpone plans for VR/AR headset debut

  14-01-2022 21:53 via zdnet.com
  
  The company was expected to unveil its virtual and augmented reality headset in June.
  
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• How to get COVID financial relief when filing your taxes

  14-01-2022 21:14 via zdnet.com
  
  Take advantage of these COVID-19 tax filing rules to save on your 2021 taxes.
  
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• Yes, you can still get a free Windows 10 upgrade. Here's how

  14-01-2022 20:56 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft's much-hyped free upgrade offer for Windows 10 ended years ago, right? Not exactly.
  
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• Army computer science jobs: How to get started

  14-01-2022 20:27 via zdnet.com
  
  Army leaders are working hard to find qualified people interested in serving in cyber-related jobs. Learn about if these opportunities are right for you.
  
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• Attack Surface Management: Where is the market going?

  14-01-2022 20:01 via zdnet.com
  
  Adopters of ASM solutions praise the increased visibility, time savings, and risk prioritization it provides.
  
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• Russia Takes Down REvil Hackers—as Ukraine Tensions Mount

  14-01-2022 19:10
  
  Over a dozen alleged members of the notorious ransomware group have been arrested, but the Kremlin's critics are wary of the underlying motivation.
  
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• Rodgers, Burrow, Mahomes lead new QB statistic from AWS and NFL

  14-01-2022 18:45 via zdnet.com
  
  The NFL unveiled a new "passing performance" statistic that ranks the league's best quarterbacks based on the decisions they make.
  
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• Block wants to make Bitcoin mining easier by building its own

  14-01-2022 17:19 via zdnet.com
  
  CEO Jack Dorsey said he wants Bitcoin mining to be open and decentralized.
  
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• Ukraine cyber-attack: Russia to blame for hack, says Kyiv

  14-01-2022 17:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  About 70 Ukrainian government websites were targeted, including the foreign and energy ministries.
  
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• The Best Gaming Laptop For Any Budget in 2022

  14-01-2022 16:58
  
  WIRED Recommends the best laptops for gaming, whether you want a budget gaming laptop under £1,000 or a money-no-object monster
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Book Odyssey review: A laptop meant for work and play

  14-01-2022 16:58 via zdnet.com
  
  The Samsung Galaxy Book Odyssey is a $1,399 laptop that you can occasionally game on.
  
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• Deal alert: Lenovo's $300 Chromebook tablet is still discounted to $99

  14-01-2022 16:33 via zdnet.com
  
  While supplies last, you can still pick up the Lenovo 10e Chromebook tablet for just $99.
  
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• These Are The Best Android Phones You Can Buy In 2022

  14-01-2022 16:32
  
  Which Android phone should you buy? WIRED Recommends the best Android phones, including the best budget option and the best choice for phone camera.
  
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• Russian authorities take down REvil ransomware gang

  14-01-2022 16:26 via zdnet.com
  
  Action is taken following requests by the US.
  
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• These Are The Best Tablets For Any Budget in 2022

  14-01-2022 16:25
  
  WIRED Recommends the best tablets for Netflix, gaming and replacing your laptop.
  
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• YouTube rich list: MrBeast was the highest-paid star of 2021

  14-01-2022 16:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Between them, the 10 highest-paid YouTubers raked in $300m last year.
  
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• REvil ransomware gang arrested in Russia

  14-01-2022 15:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Russian authorities dismantle the notorious cyber-crime gang at the request of the United States.
  
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• Best cheap internet providers 2022: Affordable ISPs

  14-01-2022 15:17 via zdnet.com
  
  We reviewed the top cheap internet providers in the country based on coverage, price, speed, and customer service. We identified the best cheap internet providers to help you find the fastest speed for the lowest price from the results.
  
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• Get 1TB of data backup and the most secure storage for a lifetime at just $50

  14-01-2022 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Protect your data for a lifetime by getting automatic backups and an enormous amount of secure storage on all of your devices with a single low-priced plan
  
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• iOS 15.2.1: An unexpected bug fix for the iPhone

  14-01-2022 14:23 via zdnet.com
  
  Seems to fix a lot more than Apple claims it fixes.
  
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• Cold calling 02 scam artists are offering 40% plan discounts, free phone contracts for your security code

  14-01-2022 14:21 via zdnet.com
  
  They don't seem to like it when you call them out, though.
  
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• Amazon fixes security flaw in AWS Glue service

  14-01-2022 14:05 via zdnet.com
  
  Amazon Web Services fixes a flaw that could give an attacker access to data of other users on its Glue managed data integration service.
  
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• Dark web carding platform UniCC shuts up shop after making millions

  14-01-2022 13:50 via zdnet.com
  
  The operators have apparently made enough to keep them happy in retirement.
  
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• The race towards renewable energy is creating new cybersecurity risks

  14-01-2022 13:20 via zdnet.com
  
  The shift to renewable energy is bringing benefits - but there's potential risks of security vulnerabilities in everything from industrial systems to IoT smart meters.
  
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• The shocking reason people are quitting tech companies (No, it's not money)

  14-01-2022 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  When it comes to employees quitting, tech sits very high up in the attrition rate table. Why might that be? And why might employees be quitting?
  
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• The Mercedes EQS Might Just Have Too Much Tech

  14-01-2022 13:00
  
  Can the top-end, tech-heavy electric Merc rival the likes of the Audi e-tron GT, Tesla Model S, and Porsche Taycan?
  
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• Pregnant People Are Still Not Getting Vaccinated Against Covid

  14-01-2022 13:00
  
  Misinformation and muddled public health messaging have failed expectant parents. Now Omicron's surge is putting both carriers and babies at risk.
  
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• TLDR bill could make website terms of service easier to understand

  14-01-2022 12:59 via zdnet.com
  
  A summary of a site's terms of service must include a list of all reportable data breaches disclosed in the past three years.
  
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• Pebbles get caught in Mars rover and other tech news

  14-01-2022 12:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  LJ Rich looks at the best of the week's technology news stories.
  
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• SnatchCrypto campaign plants backdoors in crypto startups, DeFi, blockchain networks

  14-01-2022 12:49 via zdnet.com
  
  Malware is used to find and empty cryptocurrency wallets at victim organizations.
  
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• North Korean hackers stole a record-breaking amount of cryptocurrency last year

  14-01-2022 12:22 via zdnet.com
  
  North Korean hackers continued hammering crypto investment firms and exchanges in 2021.
  
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• A 'massive' hacking attack has hit government websites in Ukraine

  14-01-2022 12:19 via zdnet.com
  
  The European Union says it will help Ukraine fight cyberattacks after 'provocative messages' left on ministry websites.
  
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• Tech Tent: Has Theranos changed Silicon Valley?

  14-01-2022 11:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Elizabeth Holmes defrauded investors, but could the scandal usher in a change to Silicon Valley?
  
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• Meta faces billion-pound class-action case

  14-01-2022 09:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Facebook's 44 million UK users could share £2.3bn in damages, a competition expert intending to sue Meta says
  
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• Private 5G is coming soon to a business near you

  14-01-2022 07:54 via zdnet.com
  
  New research from the Economist and NTT finds security and reliability are driving investment in private 5G.
  
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• Singapore busts network hawking contraband e-vaporisers via Telegram

  14-01-2022 07:42 via zdnet.com
  
  Health Sciences Authority says smugglers and peddlers have tapped messaging apps, such as Telegram and WeChat, to advertise and sell e-vaporisers, which are prohibited in the country.
  
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• Singapore wants only data centres that are efficient

  14-01-2022 07:11 via zdnet.com
  
  Singapore's trade minister says it will be "more selective" of data centres it will allow in the country, singling out facilities that demonstrate high "resource efficiency".
  
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• North Korea hackers stole $400m of cryptocurrency in 2021, report says

  14-01-2022 06:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Blockchain research firm Chainalysis says the value extracted from the hacks grew by 40% year-on-year.
  
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• Australian blockchain political party Flux faces AEC chopping block

  14-01-2022 04:44 via zdnet.com
  
  The Australian Electoral Commission is looking to deregister the party that claimed it could deliver 'democracy-as-a-service'.
  
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• Strong demand for 5nm chips sees TSMC deliver solid Q4 results

  14-01-2022 02:42 via zdnet.com
  
  The uplift in Q4 results meant the Taiwanese chip maker was able to end 2021 on a high amid global chip shortage.
  
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• Google will spend £730m to 'reinvigorate' its UK offices

  14-01-2022 01:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The tech giant is expanding UK staff capacity by 50% and wants to "reinvigorate" the work environment.
  
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• January 6 House Committee subpoenas Google, Facebook, Twitter and Reddit

  14-01-2022 00:56 via zdnet.com
  
  The Select Committee issued the subpoenas as part of their investigation into the January 6th attack on the US Capitol.
  
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• Microsoft's sexual harassment and gender discrimination policies to undergo review

  14-01-2022 00:34 via zdnet.com
  
  A final transparency report into the effectiveness of Microsoft's existing policies will be publicly published following the review.
  
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