These unsubscribe emails only lead to further spam
Scammers often use fake unsubscribe emails (which can lead to further spam) to confirm valid email accounts. For some time, spammers have been sending emails that simply ask if you…
Most common password attacks and what to do about them
cyber attacks Passwords have always been a favourite target among hackers, so it is important for IT security pros to be familiar with the most common password attacks that are…
Could your next tweet get you in trouble?
A lot of the time, we fire off tweets or stick up Instagram stories without a second thought. But what if the police turned up at your door because of…
FBI to share compromised passwords with Have I Been Pwned
The FBI will soon begin to share compromised passwords with Have I Been Pwned's 'Password Pwned' service that were discovered during law enforcement investigations. Today, Have I Been Pwned creator…
Orwell’s 1984 could happen in 2024 Microsoft president warns
Life as depicted in George Orwell’s 1984 could happen in 2024 if lawmakers don’t protect the public against artificial intelligence, Microsoft’s president has warned. “If we don’t enact the laws…
GCHQ breached citizen’s privacy with its bulk surveillance regime
The UK Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) breached citizen's privacy with its bulk interception policy says a ruling by Europe's highest human rights court. It unlawfully breach citizens' privacy and free…
Google now lets you password-protect the search history page
Google has added a way to put a password on your Web and Activity page, which shows all your activity from across Google services, including your searches, YouTube watch history,…
Chrome crashes on Windows & Linux fixed by Google
Google has released a minor Google Chrome update that fixes the worldwide browser crashes occurring since Thursday on Windows 10 and Linux. On Thursday, many Windows 10 users suddenly found…
Dogs can sniff out 90% of COVID-19 cases, even if they’re asymptomatic
According to new research, trained dogs can sniff out COVID-19 infections to a high degree of accuracy regardless of whether those cases are asymptomatic. In the new tests, scientists used…
First Windows 10 without Internet Explorer released by Microsoft
Microsoft has released the first Windows 10 build without the Internet Explorer web browser to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. The Internet Explorer 11 desktop application is now retired…
Artificial intelligence to control navy submarines?
MSubs of Plymouth, a specialist in autonomous underwater vehicles, won a £2.5m Ministry of Defence contract to build and test an Extra-Large Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (XLUUV) that should be able…
Co-founder of TikTok’s owner ByteDance to step down as CEO
The CEO and co-founder of TikTok's owner ByteDance has announced he will step down and transition to a new role by the end of the year. In a letter to…
Chrome fixes breached passwords on Android automatically
Chrome fixes breached passwords on Android thanks to a new feature Google is rolling out which helps users change passwords compromised in data breaches with a single tap. Chrome already…
Amazon is in talks to buy MGM Studios for £6.35bn
Amazon is reportedly in talks to buy the historic MGM Studios for $9bn (£6.35bn) reports say. The sale would give the tech giant's Prime streaming service access to a vast…
Vaccination ad campaign launched by YouTube
YouTube has launched a multi-million-pound vaccination ad campaign to encourage young people in the UK to get vaccinated against Covid-19. It said the partnership with the NHS would involve ads…
Quality improvements in the next Windows 10 update
Windows 10 desktop There are a number of quality improvements for enterprise customers in the next Windows 10 update. The next version of Windows will be called the May 2021…
Amazon is to hire 10000 UK workers as it opens more warehouses
Amazon is to hire 10000 UK employees as it opens more warehouses in the north and south of England. It is also creating a number of corporate roles in Cambridge,…
Call for proper investigation into COVID-19 origins, say leading coronavirus researchers
A new letter, co-authored by 18 scientific experts calls for a proper investigation into COVID-19 origins and argues that a transparent, data-driven and objective investigation is required. As many nations…
Microsoft has resolved a WSUS bug blocking security updates
Microsoft has resolved a known WSUS bug which was preventing managed devices from receiving the May 2021 Patch Tuesday Windows security updates. The issue impacted both client and server platforms,…
Online Safety Bill plans to protect users online
The government's Online Safety Bill, announced in the Queen's Speech comes with a promise of keeping children safe and says "democratically important" content should be preserved. Social media firms will…
