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Deepfake Safety: Five Things You Can Do Today

The generation of images, videos, and voices through artificial intelligence is evolving at a pace that demands we establish clear criteria and good habits to defend ourselves from the dangers of abusing these technologies. Deepfakes are already part of our everyday online life, so it is a very good idea…

Top Online Scams to Be Aware of in 2025

The internet is undoubtedly full of great content, hobbies, information, offers, products, and people, but there’s also a darker side to it. We might not realise it, but every day we’re exposed to threats and scams as we navigate the online world. Curiosity and trust can be exploited to lure…

Meet the new features for Avast Free AV and Avast Premium Security

With millions of active users worldwide, Avast stands as a benchmark in cybersecurity. Why? Because of the quality of its solutions, the reach of its tools and because it is a platform in continuous evolution. A platform that today, once again, places our security at the forefront by reinforcing every…

Ford The Latest To Enter EV Auto Race
Car maker to boost investment in electric cars to $11bn by 2022. Some high-profile names have committed to venturing in to the electric vehicle space, everyone from Google to Apple to GM and more. Now, Ford Motor Company, arguably one of the grandfathers of the transportation industry, has announced... Read more
Children’s Apps Found To Be Filled With Porn Malware
Malware displaying pornographic ads discovered in game apps on Google Play. Be careful what you download, especially if you’re planning to hand it off to an impressionable young user. A new finding of content in the Google Play Store includes around 60 children’s apps that are filled with malware.... Read more
Drone Saves Australian Swimmers in ‘World First’ Rescue
Two teenage boys were dramatically rescued by a brand new lifesaving drone in Australia this week… while lifeguards were still training to use the device. The “The Little Ripper” drone, part of a experimental government backed project, was able to dramatically prove its worth when it helped save the... Read more
Apple To Give iPhone Users Option To Turn Off ‘Feature’ That Slows Older Devices
Apple has announced that a new update later this year will allow the users of older models of iPhones to turn off the ‘feature’… it introduced in December that slows them down when their batteries become old.  The new option will become available in next update to iOS 11.... Read more
UK Firm Fined Half Million Dollars For 2015 Data Breach
UK-based Carphone Warehouse has been fined £400,000 ($550,000) by British Information Commissioner’s Office in relation to a series of “systemic failures” following a nearly two year investigation after a massive data breach that occurred in 2015. Hackers succeeded in easily bypassing Carphone Warehouse security in 2015, and gained full... Read more
Half Million Users Infected By Harmful Chrome Extensions
Click-fraud browser extensions pulled from Google’s Chrome Web Store. In much the same way that smartphone apps help you personalize your device to your own specifications for productivity and enjoyment, browser extensions help you use the internet with your own key personalizations. These extensions are typically downloaded from the... Read more
US States Sue FCC To Keep Net Neutrality Rules
Twenty-one states (and the District of Columbia) filed a lawsuit this week to overturn the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) December repeal of net neutrality rules. The news marks the beginning of what may prove to be a lengthy and high stakes battle for the future of the internet in... Read more
YouTube Changes Ad Rules To Appease Big Money Advertisers
And puts smaller content creators out in the cold in the process. YouTube has announced it will be introducing tougher requirements for video publishers who want to make money from its platform, from February, 2018. The changes to YouTube’s advertising rules as well as being a response to the... Read more
Police Accidentally Give Out Malware Infected Devices
Taiwanese police give infected USB drives to cyber-security quiz winners. In today’s ironic news, Taiwanese law enforcement officials hosted a contest to test citizens’ knowledge of cybersecurity issues in an effort to raise awareness of the crime, then awarded participation prizes that contained malware infections. As many as 54 of... Read more
A Beginner’s Guide To Malware, Viruses, And Spyware Online
It can be difficult to know which way to turn when it comes to online security. Learn about viruses, spyware and malware removal as we demystify digital threats. Online security is a massive concern for organisations and individuals alike, and software which can prevent viruses, or help with malware... Read more
Upping Campus Transport With Electric Scooter Shares
Auburn University starts new share program with URB-E electric scooters. Today’s college-bound student faces obstacles that no other generation in history may have faced. Tuition costs alone make up the bulk of those issues, with US tuition costs rising by more than 1000% since their grandparents were in school. Textbook costs... Read more
Google, Microsoft And Amazon Join Forces To Appeal FCC Net Neutrality Ruling
Several of the US’s Major internet firms have banded together to form a group known as the Internet Association with the sole intention of suing the FCC and preventing the government body from overturning the Title 2 2015 net neutrality rules. The IA which is backed by heavyweight tech... Read more
Lenovo Settles Over FTC Charges Of Spying Software
Computer manufacturer Lenovo, has agreed to settle charges by the Federal Trade Commission that it harmed consumers by pre-loading software on some laptops that compromised security protections in order to deliver ads to consumers. If you’re considering a laptop purchase, now might be the time to take a look at Lenovo.... Read more
New Mesh Wifi Router Hijacks Your Devices
First Alert mesh router that hijacks every connected device with smoke alarm warnings. Ordinarily, finding out a new product can take over your household devices and alter their screens would send people running in the opposite direction, but this new mesh wifi router from First Alert may actually lure... Read more
SpaceX Delivers “Secret” Satellite… Or Not?
Launch leaves conspiracy theorists and tech watchers scratching their heads. Elon Musk’s privatized space flight program is up and running, and has a full launch schedule to show for it. But this latest launch which carried a top-secret satellite payload for the US government has conspiracy theorists and tech... Read more
Protecting Your New Tech In The New Year
Christmas often means a whole lot of new tech to enjoy, and that unfortunately means a whole lot of new security concerns as well. With the Christmas and New Year celebrations now becoming a rapidly-fading memory, the return to real life has come into sharp focus. However, still having... Read more
The Responsibility Of #Complicit Social Media
Latest projection protest involves the #complicit hashtag and Twitter CEO and co-founder Jack Dorsey. There has been a lot of talk in recent months about news outlets, social media responsibility, and online speech. “Fake news” is the insult du jour for any reports that go against one’s views, while... Read more
Apple Shareholders Voice Concerns Over Youth Smartphone Addiction
Two prominent investors urge Apple to take action and develop tools that could help protect children from using their iPhones too much. According to a joint letter written by the two major shareholders, Apple CEO Tim Cook, should issue health warnings for children using iPhones, detailing the mental and... Read more