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Ransomware attacks now to blame for half of healthcare data breaches

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 13:03:14 GMT

Almost half of data breaches at hospitals were because of ransomware attacks – and those attacks could've been prevented with timely patching.

Microsoft, Oracle, Salesforce join COVID-19 vaccination records system project

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 13:00:26 GMT

Tech giants are among the companies participating in the initiative, which seeks to create a "health wallet app".

How I used open source to extend Apple’s Home automation to more devices

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 09:59:07 GMT

Apple's HomeKit may be more privacy focused than Amazon or Google's alternatives, but how can you get it to support more devices?

Google fixes API bug in COVID-19 contact-tracing apps worldwide

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 14:47:11 GMT

Android smartphone owners that use a contact-tracing app built with Google and Apple's API have reported issues with the technology.

5G rollouts gather pace, despite obstacles and arguments over coverage

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 13:07:55 GMT

O2, BT and rivals are in a race to deploy 5G to as many locations as possible, despite various obstacles to the technology's rollout.

Phishing warning: These are the brands most likely to be impersonated by crooks, so stay alert

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 12:49:53 GMT

Cyber criminals know how many of us are working from home and are looking to exploit that situation with phishing emails designed to copy big brands.

Surface Pro 7+ for Business: Here's what makes it different

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 12:27:36 GMT

Mainly that the new Surface Pro has security features on by default even though it isn't a Secured-core PC

The most important job in tech has just been filled, but not the way it was planned

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 11:40:00 GMT

With three new digital bosses, the UK government hopes to accelerate its digital transformation, but it is unclear how.

Hackers have leaked the COVID-19 vaccine data they stole in a cyberattack

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 12:03:00 GMT

European Union medical agency reveals that information about coronavirus medicine was leaked in a data breach first disclosed last month.

Cybersecurity teams are struggling with burnout, but the attacks keep coming

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 14:34:00 GMT

Coronavirus has forced many organisations to force security teams to work remotely - and that's making the job of securing whole businesses against threats much harder.

This Android malware claims to give hackers full control of your smartphone

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 11:32:28 GMT

Researchers detail Rogue RAT, which provides even low-level cyber criminals with the ability to read your messages, steal your passwords and even record your calls.

How 3D printing is helping CERN scientists upgrade the world's largest machine

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 10:09:51 GMT

Manufacturing tiny, highly complex components for the large hadron collider is no easy challenge. CERN scientists found a solution in 3D printing.

The Entrepreneur’s Faces, book review: A compendium of start-up stories

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 17:45:33 GMT

If you like magazine profiles of start-up founders and entrepreneurs, this book is a veritable compendium, whatever you think of its somewhat contrived structure.

Linux Mint 20.1: Hands on

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 11:03:56 GMT

A new release of Linux Mint is out. I have tried all three desktop versions, with both fresh installations and upgrades of existing systems.

CES 2021 Innovation Awards: Winners and trends

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 09:16:40 GMT

Innovation takes many forms at CES 2021. Check out the products, companies and categories that have received the plaudits.

IBM is using light, instead of electricity, to create ultra-fast computing

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 16:59:05 GMT

The company's researchers built a light-based tensor core that could be used, among other applications, for autonomous vehicles.

SolarWinds hires Chris Krebs and Alex Stamos as part of security review

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 16:33:18 GMT

Former CISA chief Chris Krebs has been brought in alongside ex-Facebook CSO Alex Stamos to help improve security after Russian hackers compromised the company's software as a stepping stone to further cyber attacks.

Cybersecurity: This 'costly and destructive' malware is the biggest threat to your network

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 14:34:00 GMT

Emotet remains a major threat to corporate computer networks entering 2021, warn researchers - and other threats including ransomware, trojans and cryptominers are lurking out there too.

The future of wearables: Why your smartwatch could soon be your doctor's favourite gadget

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 11:15:03 GMT

As consumer wearables become increasingly packed with medical-grade features, could your hardware be your doctor's new best friend?

To make AI a success, every child needs to understand the risk and potential of algorithms

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 10:36:08 GMT

According to the AI Council, the biggest barrier to AI deployment is skills - and it starts as early as school.