Cyber criminals are exploiting trusted services like Microsoft, Google, and DocuSign to deliver malware and phishing attacks. Known as Living off Trusted Services (LOTS), this tactic allows them to evade detection by leveraging widely used platforms. Mimecast’s H2 2024 Global Threat Intelligence Report flagged LOTS attacks as a growing concern, with over 5 billion threats detected. Attackers use CAPTCHAs…
The world’s electricity consumption is forecast to rise at its fastest pace in recent years, growing at close to 4 per cent annually through 2027, according to a new report by the International Energy Agency (IEA). The “Age of Electricity” This IEA report states that the sharp acceleration is being driven by a combination of industrial expansion, the rapid…
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You don’t always need to go through multiple menus to access key system tools—there’s a shortcut! Here’s how it works: How to: – Right-click the Start button (or press Win + X). – This opens a hidden menu with direct access to Task Manager, Device Manager, Power Options, and more. – This is ideal for quickly accessing system settings…
The UK government has reportedly ordered Apple to grant it access to encrypted data stored in iCloud by users worldwide, a move that has sparked fierce debate over privacy, security, and government surveillance. IPA The demand, issued under the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (IPA), represents one of the most significant clashes between a government and a major technology company…
The UK’s Cyber Monitoring Centre (CMC) has now started categorising cyber events using a scale designed to assess the impact and severity of attacks (similar to the Richter scale for earthquakes). What is the Cyber Monitoring Centre? The Cyber Monitoring Centre (CMC) is an independent, non-profit organisation founded by the UK’s insurance industry to enhance trust in cyber insurance…
Google has revised its AI principles, lifting its ban on using artificial intelligence (AI) for the development of weapons and surveillance tools. What Did the Previous Principles State? In 2018, Google established its Responsible AI Principles to guide the ethical use of artificial intelligence in its products and services. Among these was a clear commitment not to develop AI…
A recent study by the University of Birmingham has revealed that banning smartphones during school hours does not necessarily lead to improved mental health or academic performance among students. The SMART Schools Study The SMART Schools study, conducted by the University of Birmingham, set out to evaluate whether banning phone use throughout the school day leads to better mental…
Microsoft 365 subscribers are facing a price increase unless they actively opt out of Microsoft’s Copilot AI. The tech giant has announced that its AI assistant will now be bundled into Microsoft 365 Personal and Family plans, leading to higher subscription fees for users who do not take action. While Microsoft claims this reflects added value, critics argue that…
Australia has banned DeepSeek from all government devices, citing national security concerns. The directive mandates the removal of all DeepSeek products from government systems. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke called it an “unacceptable risk.” DeepSeek, a Chinese AI start-up, recently launched a chatbot rivalling Western models at a lower cost, but scrutiny over its data handling practices has grown….
