Archive for March 2022
Tech News : Microsoft Halts Sales In Russia
In response to the invasion of Ukraine, Microsoft has suspended all new sales of Microsoft products and services in Russia. Other Aspects Of Its Business Too  Microsoft has described how it has been âhorrified, angered and saddenedâ by the âunjustified, unprovoked and unlawful invasion by Russiaâ which has led to its decision to suspend sales to Russia. In addition…
Read MoreTech News : Microsoft Delays Price Increases (For 2 Weeks)
Microsoft has announced that higher demand for cloud services resulting from home and hybrid working is the reason why it will delay its planned commercial price increases for Microsoft Office 365 and Microsoft 365. Two Week Grace Period  An announcement posted in the âPartner Centerâ section of Microsoftâs website states that the commercial price rises announced back in…
Read MoreFeatured Article : What’s All the Fuss About Starlink?
In this article, we look at what Starlink is and why it has been making the news in the last couple of weeks. What Is Starlink? Starlink, operated by billionaire Elon Muskâs SpaceX company uses a constellation of low orbit satellites around the earth (launched by SpaceX rockets) to provide broadband internet. Starlink provides satellite…
Read MoreTech Insight : What Is ‘Agile’ Working?
In this article, we take a brief look at what agile working is, plus how technology contributes to it. Agile Agile working refers to the idea of connecting processes, people, technology, time, and place to create a dynamic workforce. By giving workers the freedom and maximum flexibility to work where and when they want, thereby minimising…
Read MoreSecurity Stop-Press : Sharkbot Banking Malware Spreading Via Fake Antivirus Apps
There has been a warning that a banking trojan (malware) named SharkBot, which can steal financial details and initiate money transfers from compromised devices is spreading via fake Antivirus Apps. The apps, reported to be available in the Google Play Store, have been identified as Antivirus Super Cleaner, Atom Clean-Booster Antivirus, Alpha Antivirus Cleaner, and Powerful…
Read MoreFeatured Article : Okay, Ukraine Is Being Attacked. How Worried Should We Be?
In this article, we look at how, in addition to the devastating missiles, rockets, bombs, tanks and other weapons, Ukraine has also been the subject of cyber-warfare and we look at how these and other war-related issues could be cause for concern across Europe. War In Ukraine At the time of writing this article, as…
Read MoreTech News : Ransomware Study : Most UK Firms Pay
A study by security firm âProofpointâ has revealed that 82 per cent of UK organisations whose systems were infected by ransomware in 2021 opted to pay the ransom. Much Higher Than The Global Average Despite cybersecurity and government agencies warning against paying, Proofpointâs â2022 State of the Phishâ report states that this UK figure for…
Read MoreTech Insight : Comparing Browsers
With reports that Microsoft Edge is about to beat Safari to become the second most-popular browser, we take a brief look at what different browsers have to offer. Google Chrome  The most popular browser with a 65.38 per cent share of the market, Google Chrome is supported by Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS. Its popularity…
Read MoreTech News : Social Networks May be Forced To Filter Out Unverified Accounts
If the Online Safety Bill is passed in its current form, it could mean that the main social networks will be forced to filter out any unverified accounts. One Of Two New Duties Added To The Bill Last Friday, the government published details on its website of two new duties to its Online Safety Bill…
Read MoreSecurity Stop-Press : Trojanized Gaming Apps Spreading Social Media-Hijacking Malware
Cybersecurity company ‘Check Point’ has warned that malware dubbed “Electron Bot” that can take control of social media accounts is being spread via trojanized gaming apps, mostly from the Microsoft Store. So far, the malware is reported to have infected 5,000+ Windows machines in Sweden, Bulgaria, Russia, Bermuda, and Spain. Games publishers reported to have…
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