Category: Computers & IT
Quote of the day by Steve Jobs: “Everybody in this country should learn how to program a computer, because it teaches you how to think” — advice on upskilling for the future
Palantir’s ‘unlimited access’ to patient data — we examine the US tech giant’s controversial £330 million contract with the NHS
CISA warns that Nx Console and GitHub repositories abused in multiple supply chain compromises – tools across enterprise, cloud, and DevOps environments exploited
The Razer Viper V4 Pro took me back to basics, and you know what? Maybe that’s all a gaming mouse should be
FIFA websites spoofed by hackers ahead of 2026 World Cup, FBI warns
FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center warned of at least 35 spoofed FIFA websites designed to steal personal and financial data from fans Fraudsters mimic legitimate domains with subtle spelling or TLD changes Officials advise typing FIFA’s URL directly, or avoiding sponsored search results Hackers spoofing FIFA has gotten so bad that the FBI had to…
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82% of IT pros report a web-based security incident in past year – BYOD, SaaS tools, and remote work policies all play a part in security resilience
Carnival cruise operator confirms nearly 6 million people affected in data breach
Carnival confirmed its April ransomware attack affected 5,995,277 people Stolen data included names, birth dates, genders, membership details ShinyHunters leaked the data after failed ransom talks Carnival Corporation, the world’s largest cruise company, said it began notifying people affected by the April ransomware attack, pinning the number of victims to just under six million. In…
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From phishing to fake shops: how Bitdefender helps stop everyday scams before they reach you
TL;DR There are an increasing number of scams online which pose a danger to everything from your identity to your bank account, but Bitdefender can protect you from this growing range of threats Bitdefender’s robust anti-phishing protection can protect you from scams such as fake online shops, and dedicated AI-powered Bitdefender Scam Protection features can…
Quote of the day by AMD CEO Lisa Su: “The age of traditional computing is dead” — marking the start of the heterogeneous computing era
NYT Strands hints and answers for Friday, May 29 (game #817)
Strands is the NYT’s latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it’s great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games,…
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Security teams can’t keep up with how fast AI is cracking cloud security
Check Point’s 2026 Cloud Security Report warns AI is overwhelming cloud defenses While 77% updated cloud strategies, only 26% have architectures capable of enforcing them Researchers urge a unified, prevention‑first architecture Artificial Intelligence is cracking cloud security at high speeds and security teams just can’t keep up. This is one of the conclusions echoed in…
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The FBI warns Microsoft 365 services are being bombarded with new phishing emails — here are 3 steps you can take to stay safe
Xreal is making budget XR smart glasses — and they give my favorite cheap specs a serious run for their money
Xreal just unveiled the xbx a01 smart glasses These XR specs are super budget-friendly. ….. Check out the original article: [Techradar.Com] Xreal is making budget XR smart glasses — and they give my favorite cheap specs a serious run for their money
Meta cloud computing business ‘definitely on the table’, Mark Zuckerberg says – excess data center capacity could be used to enter the market
Meta’s subscription plans are the tip of a terrible pay-to-engage iceberg and may be the beginning of the end for social media as we know it
GCHQ debuts world-first AI cyber defense system to detect threats across critical national infrastructure, airlines, telecoms, and major companies
Hackers are turning up to victim’s work dressed as IT support to install malware in-person, FBI warns
Cybercriminals are using GTA 6 hype to spread malware ahead of launch, NordVPN warns
NordVPN identified malware and scam campaigns targeting GTA 6’s fans The web is flooded with fake beta keys, trojanized repacks, phishing sites PC and Android users are the main targets The hype around the release of GTA 6 is real, and threat actors are quick to make the most of it by targeting gamers who…
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Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, May 28 (game #1585)
Looking for a different day? A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Wednesday’s puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Wednesday, May 27 (game #1584). Quordle…
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