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Month: July 2024

CrowdStrike boss confirms that most systems are now back online 

July 29, 2024 Liz Daunton 0

A week after a faulty update caused a global IT outage, grounding flights and causing payment systems to crash, the CEO of CrowdStrike has announced […]

Why are safety experts concerned about TikTok Lite? 

July 24, 2024 Liz Daunton 0

According to a report by the non-profits Mozilla and AI Forensics, a new version of TikTok, designed for parts of the world with slower connectivity […]

Scammers target users affected by the recent IT outage 

July 21, 2024 Liz Daunton 0

After the recent IT outage, cybersecurity experts and agencies worldwide are alerting people to a surge in opportunistic hacking attempts that could put users at […]

Study finds that lithium-ion batteries could contribute to the problem of “forever chemicals” 

July 12, 2024 Liz Daunton 0

“Forever chemicals” have recently become a concern due to their potential health risks, and a new study has now revealed that lithium-ion batteries, essential for […]

Meta blocked from using social media posts for AI training in Brazil 

July 4, 2024 Liz Daunton 0

Meta’s new privacy policy to use public social media posts for training their artificial intelligence (AI) has been blocked once again by Brazil’s data protection […]

The rise in fake reviews: why it matters and how to spot them 

July 3, 2024 Liz Daunton 0

Customer reviews have become an important tool when it comes to shopping and booking services online. However, the integrity of these reviews is often compromised […]

FTC takes action against companies auto-enrolling customers in subscriptions

July 2, 2024 Liz Daunton 0

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a crackdown on stores practising negative option marketing. These stores are accused of enrolling consumers in recurring payment […]

Apple warns customers about the risks of iPhones overheating 

July 2, 2024 Liz Daunton 0

Apple has been grappling with overheating problems in its iPhones for some time now. And, in a new warning, the company is urging users to […]

US housing shortages are still leading to high prices 

July 1, 2024 Liz Daunton 0

In May, the median home price increased, and this trend might persist for some time. Here’s the reason: the United States continues to experience a […]

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