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Australian Banks increase scam protection as complaints rise
Westpac has announced a slew of measures to protect its customers against the growing menace of scams, including a four-hour payment delay
UK government announces £360m investment in tech industry
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak today launched the government’s new framework to “cement” the UK’s place as a science and technology superpower by 2030. But is £360m really enough?
Samsung’s chip division loses $2.3 billion in first two months of 2023
It's been a tough two months for any company reliant on manufacturing chips, and that's set to continue - but Samsung remains strong overall
LastPass Hack: Developer Was Targeted At Home
Company reveals that one engineer - one of four with access to decryption keys - was targeted as part of last summer's attack on the password manager.
KIOXIA and HPE collaborate on Spaceborne Computer-2 Programme
Forget edge computing: Kioxia and HPE's partnership on the Spaceborne Computer-2 takes server-grade computing into space.
Journalist Breaks Bank Security With AI Voice
Bank security called into question after journalist bypasses voice ID system with AI replica
Top Apps Use False Safety Flags In Google Play Store
TikTok, Twitter and others accused of using "misleading" safety labels in Google Play Store
Microsoft launches AI-powered Bing on mobile devices
The new Bing, Microsoft's AI-powered answering engine, is now available on the Bing mobile app and Microsoft Edge on iOS and Android.
Galaxy S23 screen wrinkled? That’s no defect, says Samsung
Samsung shrugs off concerns over creases appearing in Galaxy S23 screens.
Microsoft Teams 2.0 To Ease Performance Hell
It's only taken Microsoft two years to realise that Teams is a frustrating resource hog. Here's how Teams 2.0 will make everything better.
Microsoft responds to Bing AI chat search engine ‘confusion’
Microsoft has taken drastic measures to solve the well-documented problems experienced by early users of Bing’s AI-powered search. The answer: shorten the sessions.
SMS shutdown: secure your twitter account now
Forget paying Elon Musk for the privilege of two-factor authentication. Here's how to secure your Twitter account without paying for Twitter Blue.
Microsoft Finally Blesses Windows on Apple Silicon Macs
Microsoft gives its belated seal of approval to running Windows 11 on M1 or M2 Macs
Hyundai and Kia patch TikTok car theft hack
Hyundai and Kia are issuing emergency software updates to combat a USB hack that makes it easy to steal certain US car models.
Are ransomware gangs getting too greedy?
As the Royal Mail refuses to pay criminals to unlock its data, we investigate whether greed is getting the better of ransomware groups.
Internet Explorer ripped out of Windows 10
Attempts to open Internet Explorer in Windows 10 will end in Edge, warns Microsoft
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra prices revealed: undercuts MacBook Pro
We've got all the Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra prices – and they're massively cheaper than the rival MacBook Pro.
US Treasury warns that improper use of computing may put financial firms at risk
The US Department of Treasury (USDT) has issued a warning to financial institutions that they are putting themselves at risk by using cloud-based services with undue care.
Italy warns of global ransomware attack
Italian officials report that servers using VMware ESXi were attacked by cyber criminals, exposing a worldwide flaw.
OpenAI’s ChatGPT Plus launches for $20 per month
OpenAI is launching ChatGPT Plus for $20 per month, with unrestricted access and faster response times, but questions remain.