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Decision comes as company increases focus on cloud computing. Microsoft has confirmed speculation in the industry that it will to lay off thousands of workers as the tech giant moves further into its cloud computing operations, namely Azure. Microsoft plans to cut “thousands” of jobs, with a majority of... Read more
Tech giants rally today in support of net neutrality Today, some of the world’s biggest internet companies and activist groups are coming together to protest the FCC’s proposed rollback of net neutrality protections. It’s tiring to have think you’ve won a significant victory for mankind, only to have the political winds... Read more
Seriously, There’s A Hacker Help Desk
News July 12, 2017
Teen allegedly provided DDoS software on demand. It’s all about customer service these days. In the startup era when anyone can produce and promote a good product, offering your customers outstanding support and 24/7 help is the way to get ahead in your industry. But one young entrepreneur has discovered... Read more
Sorry Folks, Jayden K Smith Isn’t A Hacker
News July 11, 2017
Plus, did you know gullible’s been removed from the dictionary? Go ahead and warn your grandmothers now: there’s a great new viral Facebook hoax making the rounds. This one only serves to instantly let you know which of your friends and relatives doesn’t know how social media and cybercrime... Read more
China’s Futuristic Bus Scam
News July 11, 2017
Putting the fiction in Sci-Fi transportation. As one of the leading global carbon emissions culprits, China has taken a hard look at its pollution problem and is working on ways to remedy the crisis. There was a brief respite from the toxic air during the 2008 Beijing Olympics –... Read more
Petya Ransomware Developers Offer Unlock Key
DevelopmentNews July 10, 2017
Unencryption key offered… for a hefty price. It’s been just over a week since Petya ransomware had its way with a global pool of tech users. Since that time, investigators have traced its origins – along with that of two other related strains – back to a small accounting... Read more
New research highlights issues and igonorance of the law. According to new research carried out by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) and PRS For Music, Stream-ripping is now the “most aggressive” and “fastest-growing” form of music piracy. For those not in the know, “Stream-Ripping” is the term that commonly refers... Read more
Another week, another antitrust case. Google has found itself facing a second record fine from European regulators in another antitrust case, in as many weeks, according to a report by Reuters. As the dust still settles over the EU’s 2.4 billion Euro fine against Google’s comparison search practices, last... Read more
Eponymous antivirus pioneer agrees deal. One of the original Cybersecurity pioneers, John McAfee, has agreed a deal with Intel not to use his own name in any company, or in any connection with other cybersecurity products, as part of a deal to end the lawsuit he brought against the... Read more
Hackers Steal Bitcoin From Bithumb Exchange Traders
News July 7, 2017
User data stolen from major cryptocurrency exchange. Hackers have managed to steal user data and money from Bithumb, one of the world’s biggest Bitcoin and Ethereum cryptocurrency exchanges, the company has announced. According to Bithumb, the company’s internal network and core servers were themselves not attacked. Instead it appears that the... Read more
Those responsible for latest cyberattack may face criminal charges. The Petya ransomware attack spread across Europe over the course of the past week and carried some varying strains, including NotPetya and Petrwrap. The category of ransomware for the secondary strains might have been a misnomer, though, as most reports... Read more
McDonald’s Installs Kiosks Instead Of Workers
News July 4, 2017
Automation could replace all hourly-wage cash register staff in 2,500 US restaurants. The next time you head up to the counter to order a Big Mac and some fries, don’t be surprised if there’s something missing: a smiling face. McDonald’s is reportedly moving away from human employees with an automated self-check out... Read more
Facebook Drone Completes Test Flight
News July 3, 2017
Wi-Fi hotspot drone could bring global internet access to millions. Facebook execs have celebrated the successful launch of their massive Wi-Fi hotspot drone, which crashed during the previous flight. The successful test flight is a major step toward Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg’s goal of being able to beam internet... Read more
New insight into Tesla Model S autopilot death. It feels as though the self-driving car space takes two steps forward then one step back. Major players in the game have said they’re in then they’re out then they’re in again, as evidenced by Apple’s on again, off again relationship... Read more
Case brought against Apple in Australia by ACCC. Consumer protection laws are tricky, and as such they can vary widely from one international market to another. Apple is learning that the hard way after investigators in Australia claim the company violated the protections already in place for the public.... Read more
Canada’s Supreme Court ruling latest blow for Google. In the same week that the Alphabet subsidiary was fined a record breaking $2.4bn by European regulators, Canada’s Supreme court ruled that Canadian based courts do have the power to force Google to remove search results worldwide. The possibly groundbreaking ruling... Read more
Applies to its physical bricks and mortar stores. Amazon filed a patent on May 30 to block shoppers in its physical bricks and mortar stores from comparison shopping when they shop there. Considering that comparison shopping is what Amazon have been helping consumers do just that since the day... Read more
Initiative could change the face of the internet. No that’s right, the not for profit organization, Mozilla, the same people who created the popular web browser, Firefox, are literally offering $2 million to anyone who can decentralize the internet… And they’ve already started accepting applications for ideas that could make... Read more