Google has warned that the moment quantum computers can break today’s encryption may arrive within the next few years, accelerating timelines for businesses to prepare for a fundamental change in digital security. What Is ‘Q-Day’? Q-Day refers to the point at which a quantum computer becomes powerful enough to break […]
Posted in News Also tagged Computers, Encryption, QuantumA US jury has just found Meta Platforms and Google liable for harm linked to addictive platform design, marking a pivotal moment in how social media companies may be held accountable. What Just Happened? A Los Angeles jury has concluded that Meta and Google were responsible for harm suffered by […]
Posted in News Also tagged Addiction, Lawsuit, Meta, Social Media, YouTubeGoogle has introduced a Gemini-powered dark web intelligence service designed to help organisations identify real cyber threats faster by filtering vast volumes of online criminal activity into relevant, actionable insights. What’s Been The Problem With Dark Web Monitoring? Security teams have long relied on dark web monitoring tools to detect […]
Posted in News Also tagged AI, Dark Web, Monitoring, ToolBoth Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace automatically save previous versions of files, so you can quickly restore an earlier version if something is overwritten, deleted or changed by mistake. Why This Matters It is easy to accidentally overwrite a document, delete key content or save unwanted changes, especially when multiple […]
Posted in News Also tagged File, History, Microsoft, Microsoft 365, WorkspaceA growing number of real-world cases and controlled tests are raising concerns that generative AI chatbots may, in certain conditions, contribute to harmful behaviour by reinforcing dangerous thinking and helping users turn intent into action. What Has Been Reported? Recent incidents across Canada, the United States and Europe have brought […]
Posted in News Also tagged AI, chatbots, OpenAIGoogle has launched a major update to Maps, introducing a new AI feature called Ask Maps alongside a redesigned 3D navigation experience powered by its Gemini models. From Search To Conversation For years, Google Maps has been built around search, users typed in a place or category and selected from […]
Posted in News Also tagged Ask Maps, Google MapsSpam filters can sometimes misclassify legitimate emails, so regularly reviewing your junk folder and adjusting settings is a simple way to avoid missing important enquiries, invoices or client messages. Why This Matters Email filtering has become more aggressive in recent years as providers try to block phishing, spam and malicious […]
Posted in News Also tagged Emails, Microsoft, SpamGoogle has updated its “Results about you” tool to help people find and remove personal information such as home addresses, phone numbers and email addresses from Google Search results. The feature allows users to monitor whether their details appear in search results and request that links containing that information be […]
Posted in News Also tagged Data, SecurityMany users grant third-party apps access to their Google or Microsoft account and then forget about them, so regularly reviewing and removing unused connections is a simple way to reduce unnecessary access to your business data. Why This Matters Applications often request permission to access email, files, calendars or contacts. […]
Posted in News Also tagged MicrosoftGoogle has announced plans to build a new data centre in Pine Island, Minnesota, powered by wind, solar and a 300-megawatt, 100-hour iron-air battery supplied by US startup Form Energy, marking a significant test of long-duration energy storage at hyperscale. Minnesota and the Clean Energy Structure The project, revealed in […]
Posted in News Also tagged Battery, Data Centre, sustainabilityPasskeys let you sign in without a password, dramatically reducing the risk of phishing and credential theft, and most UK business users can set one up on their Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace account in just a few minutes. What Is A Passkey? A passkey is a password replacement that […]
Posted in News Also tagged Microsoft, Passkey, SecurityGoogle has expanded its Search removal tools to make it easier for users to request the deletion of sensitive personal information and non-consensual explicit images from search results. Announced on Safer Internet Day The update, announced to coincide with Safer Internet Day, strengthens Google’s existing “Results about you” system and […]
Posted in News Also tagged Explicit, Images, Sensitive Data, Tools
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