Holidays are the perfect time for a ‘Digital Detox’
Fifteen million UK internet users have undertaken a ‘digital detox’ in a bid to strike a healthier balance between technology and life beyond the screen, according to major new Ofcom research.
Pan-European project tackles ‘exponential’ rise in ransomware
It’s clear from recent headlines that ransomware is a growing problem. The number of reported incidents is rising and the reason why is simple – people and businesses are paying their attackers.
The IT guy who shut down 90% of his network on purpose
Sometimes, the biggest threat to a business lies within – that’s the lesson that Citibank learnt when a disgruntled employee managed to shut down 90 per cent of its US network.
Tough new glass will make phone screens stronger
Shattered phone screens could soon be a thing of the past, as Gorilla Glass manufacturer Corning claims its next-generation product is its strongest yet.
Facebook puts its faith in Microsoft Office 365
Facebook has agreed a deal with Microsoft that will see its 13,000 employees migrate some of their day-to-day activities to Office 365, with the goal of increasing productivity and flexibility across the organisation.
Reducing the threat of ransomware
Ransomware is when cybercriminals are able to hijack a computer and prevent the owner accessing its contents and data unless they pay a fee. It has become an increasingly sophisticated crime over the last few years and costs small businesses in the UK, hundreds of thousands of pounds. According to the latest statistics, over half of malware attacks nowadays contain some kind of ransomware.
Microsoft uses full-screen notifications as part of final Windows 10 push
Sorry to interrupt, but this is important. Windows 10 free upgrade offer ends on 29th July 2016. These are both Microsoft’s words and our own this month.
Microsoft boss hopes LinkedIn deal will ‘reinvent productivity’
Following the announcement in June that Microsoft had acquired LinkedIn, CEO Satya Nadella has told employees he hopes the deal will “accelerate [the site’s] growth and the value it brings to its members with Microsoft’s assets and scale.”
Scammers adopt ISP personas in fresh wave of attacks
Fraudsters are posing as legitimate internet service providers (ISPs) in the latest attempts to get hold of web users’ money and personal data, according to the BBC.
Top tips for tightening your phone security
It’s hard to imagine what life was like before everyone had a mobile phone. What did we do when we were ten minutes late? How did we amuse ourselves on long train journeys? How on earth did we manage to measure the quality of our sleep?
