Security Stop Press : Insurance Industry and Security Coalition To Tackle Ransomware
Three major UK insurance associations have united in a coalition with GCHQ’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) to help reduce ransom payments made by victims of cybercrime. The Unprecedented cross-sector coalition is comprised of the NCSC and the Association of British Insurers (ABI), British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) and the International Underwriting Association (IUA). With […]
Sustainability-in-Tech : Underwater Data-Centres Vulnerable to Soundwaves
A study by cybersecurity and robotics researchers at the University of Florida and the University of Electro-Communications has revealed how powerful sound waves could disrupt the operation of underwater data-centres. Why Underwater Data-Centres? With demand for data-centres growing due to increasing demand for cloud computing and AI, plus with data-centres producing large amounts of heat, […]
Video Update : LinkedIn Page : Featured Posts
This video-update explains a new function about how you can add featured posts to your LinkedIn Page …
Tech Tip – Use File Explorer’s “Group By” Feature for Better File Organisation
Organising files in File Explorer can make it easier to manage and locate documents. The Windows “Group By” feature allows you to categorise files by various attributes, such as date, type, size, or name. Here’s how to use it: – Open File Explorer and navigate to the folder you want to organise. – Right-click in […]
Featured Article : Microsoft Asks Hundreds Of Employees In China To Re-Locate
It’s been reported in Chinese state media that Microsoft has asked at least 100 employees to consider relocating to other countries. Why? It’s been reported that Microsoft has asked hundreds of its China-based employees, particularly those involved in cloud computing and AI, to consider relocating to other countries. It’s thought that this decision was prompted […]
Tech Insight : Tasty Offering : Raspberry Pi
With Raspberry Pi Ltd considering an Initial Public Offering, we look at what this kind of computer is, its value in promoting computer literacy, and what similar alternatives there are. Raspberry Pi Raspberry Pi, the most well-known Pi, is a series of small, affordable, single-board computers (SBCs) developed by the Raspberry Pi Foundation in the United […]
Tech News : OpenAI To Boost Training With Stack Overflow Data
A partnership deal between OpenAI and Stack Overflow (the question-and-answer website for programmers and developers) will see the Stack overflow Q&A data used to train and improve AI model performance, potentially benefitting developers who use OpenAI’s products. Stack Overflow Stack Overflow is the world’s largest developer community, with more than 59 million questions and answers. […]
Tech News : Wales Has Put A SOC In It
The UK’s first national security operations centre (SOC) known as CymruSOC, has launched in Wales to protect the country’s local authorities and fire and rescue services from cyber-attacks. SOC The Welsh government has announced that the new SOC service will be managed by Cardiff-based firm Socura, with the intention of ensuring key organisations can continue offering critical […]
An Apple Byte : iPhone Users Get Google’s ‘Circle to Search’
iPhone users can now use a version of Google’s “Circle to Search” thanks to Google Lens and iOS Shortcuts. The “Circle to Search” gesture, launched in January (which Google Pixel phone users may already be familiar with) is where users can circle, highlight, scribble or tap any part of an image or text on the […]
Security Stop Press : WhatsApp Group Chat Scam Warning
Warnings have been issued about a new audio call scam on WhatsApp targeting family and friends. The scam involves a fraudster, most likely using a fake profile picture and display name, making an unexpected call, impersonating a member of a WhatsApp group chat. The fraudster tells the victim they’re sending them a one-time passcode (OTP) […]