Cybersecurity company Bitdefender’s Antispam Lab reports that 77 per cent of Black Friday-themed emails in 2024 are scams, up from 70 per cent in 2023. Bitdefender reports that these scams target consumers worldwide, with the US and Europe receiving 38 per cent and 44 per cent of such emails respectively. Two-thirds of these messages originate from the US, with…
Dutch climate technology startup Skytree is providing the technology for the world’s first 100 per cent wind-powered Direct Air Capture (DAC) hub in Texas. Project Concho Using Skytree Technology Dubbed ‘Project Concho’, this ambitious project seeks to redefine carbon removal from the air by using cutting-edge DAC systems with renewable energy on an unprecedented scale. Set in Tom Green…
Losing all your LinkedIn data (profile, connections, posts etc) could be a major blow for many business people, so this video explains how to back everything up. The best part? It’s free!
Sticky Notes in Windows allows you to jot down reminders, ideas, or to-do lists and keep them open on your desktop for quick reference. Here’s how to Use Sticky Notes: Open Sticky Notes: – Press Win + S, type Sticky Notes, and open the app. Create a New Note: – Click the + icon to create a new note….
Amazon has announced the launch of a U.S. beta of its new Haul Store, an online shopping experience designed to rival low-cost e-commerce giants Temu and Shein. Products at $20 or Less The Haul platform is to be integrated into the Amazon Shopping app and offers a range of products priced at $20 or less, with most items under…
In this insight, in reviewing how a malvertising campaign is hijacking Facebook accounts to spread the SYS01stealer malware, we examine the tactics used, plus we look at the impact on businesses and steps organisations can take to protect themselves. Exposed By Bitdefender Bucharest-based cybersecurity company Bitdefender has recently exposed a sophisticated malvertising campaign that leverages Facebook to distribute the SYS01stealer…
Cryptocurrency Bitcoin’s value has surged past $80,000 for the first time, driven by market optimism following Donald Trump’s election victory and his promises to transform the United States into a global hub for cryptocurrency innovation. Control of Congress Trump’s election as the next US president and his securing control of Congress, plus the Republican Party winning majorities in both…
A recent report from Virgin Media O2 Business and the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr) has revealed that if all UK businesses had embraced digital technology more extensively in 2021, the economy could have reaped a £111 billion boost in turnover. The Untapped Potential of Digitalisation The report, titled ‘The Economic and Social Benefits of Digitalisation’, highlights…
Apple is facing a £3 billion legal claim in the UK, accused of anti-competitive practices and overcharging iCloud customers. Consumer group Which? has launched the class action on behalf of around 40 million UK iCloud users, alleging that Apple has effectively locked them into its service by restricting third-party alternatives, stifling competition, and inflating prices. The claim argues that…
Researchers at cybersecurity firm Barracuda have revealed that cybercriminals are now supercharging sextortion scams by using victims’ personal information, such as home addresses and Google Maps images, to make their threats more convincing and increase pressure to pay ransoms. These scams, designed to extort money from victims, account for around 3 per cent of targeted phishing attacks and typically…
