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A cybersecurity researcher appears to have discovered a “kill switch” that can prevent the spread of the WannaCry ransomware—for now—that has caused the cyberattacks wreaking havoc globally A cybersecurity researcher appears to have discovered a “kill switch” that can prevent the spread of the WannaCry ransomware—for now—that has caused the cyberattacks wreaking havoc globally, they told AFP Saturday. The researcher, tweeting as @MalwareTechBlog, said the discovery was […]

WannaCrypt/WannaCry ransomware has affected Windows XP systems across the globe. Image: Cisco Talos Microsoft has taken the unprecedented step of issuing patches for unsupported operating systems – like Windows XP – in the wake of the massive WannaCrypt ransomware attacks against organisations across the globe. Businesses, governments and individuals in 74 countries across the globe have been victims of more than 45,000 attacks by this one strain […]

Good morning. Here’s our morning roundup of all the media news you need to know. Want to get this briefing in your inbox every morning? Subscribe here. It’s unclear where to start with President Trump’s interview with NBC’s Lester Holt that left the White House second-string spokesperson on a precipice better associated with the Flying Wallendas. “Trump’s account flatly contradicts the White House’s initial account of how […]

2017: The year of the Linux desktop on the Windows desktop. Yes, Microsoft is making it much easier to run the Bash shell, based on Ubuntu, and soon SUSE or Fedora, on Windows 10. No, hell hasn’t frozen over. True, Carmen Crincoli, Microsoft’s Storage independent hardware vendor partner manager, tweeted: “2017 is finally the year of Linux on the Desktop. It’s just that the Desktop is Windows.” […]

What should we make of the global ransomware attacks which happened today? We’ve documented that the intelligence services intentionally create digital vulnerabilities, then intentionally leave them open … leaving us exposed and insecure. Washington’s Blog asked the highest level NSA whistleblower ever* – Bill Binney – what he thinks of the attacks. Binney told us: This is what I called short sighted finite thinking on the part […]

Better analysis of advertising metrics plus cross-device tracking will result in big savings on advertising costs and create more revenue for media sites with great content — these were among the claims made this week at a San Francisco event hosted by ad tech companies Flashtalking, Tapad, and Integral Ad Science. These companies provide advertising control and measurement technologies and detailed analysis of online campaigns. Customers gain […]

Image: Microsoft News Google’s autosuggest feature lets you know, sometimes with spooky accuracy, what other people are looking for when conducting queries similar to yours. So, with Google’s help, we provide answers to a few of the most popular searches about Microsoft Office 365. What’s the difference between Office 365 and Office 2016? Office 365 is a subscription service that includes a combination of online services and […]

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The life of an Android release, before Project Treble. Via Google. Google has unveiled a new system that aims to streamline vendor Android updates. It’s called Project Treble, and Google says it’s the “biggest change yet to low-level system architecture.” Treble is technically a vendor interface that sits between the Android OS framework and the device-specific, lower-level software written by chipmakers. It’s powered by the new Vendor […]

By Costas Pitas and Carlos Ruano | LONDON/MADRID LONDON/MADRID A global cyberattack leveraging hacking tools widely believed by researchers to have been developed by the U.S. National Security Agency hit international shipper FedEx, disrupted Britain’s health system and infected computers in dozens of other countries on Friday. Russian cyber security software maker Kaspersky Lab said its researchers had observed more than 45,000 attacks in 74 countries as […]

Thailand has given social network operator Facebook until next Tuesday to block illegal content from its site, or face charges under the Computer Crime Act. The country, which has strict lese majeste laws, has detained several social media users since last month, after warning netizens against liking and sharing posts by three of the monarchy’s known critics who are all based overseas. Facebook has 42 million users […]

(Image: file photo) NEW YORK — The Federal Communications Commission has refused to turn over the internet browsing history of its chairman Ajit Pai, weeks after he blocked rules that allowed internet providers to sell the browsing histories of millions of Americans. In a response to a request filed by ZDNet under the Freedom of Information Act, the agency said Friday that it had “no responsive documents” […]

Corning employees in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. Image via Apple. Apple announced Friday that glass supplier Corning will receive $200 million as part of the Cupertino tech giant’s $1 billion Advanced Manufacturing Fund. The fund was announced earlier this month as a way to support “a new era of technology-driven manufacturing in the US,” and Corning is the first beneficiary. Apple said the investment will go toward Corning’s research […]

High schoolers who are extroverted, mature, highly intelligent, or interested in arts and sciences have a fighting chance against the robots and computers that will steal jobs in the future. A new study finds that people with certain personality traits are more likely to choose jobs that won’t be automated in the future . Job preference is especially important now, since economists estimate that 47 percent of […]

Tech Times reported in February that China has increased its budget for its planned space programs and that the country is already designing an advanced and recoverable spacecraft that will be capable of landing on the moon. Now China has already begun preparations for its planned lunar laboratory in collaboration with the European Space Agency by locking in eight volunteers to live and work in a simulated space environment inside […]

Michael Dell at Dell EMC World Image: Asha McLean/ZDNet Although Dell EMC operates in approximately 180 countries, not all of the products and services from the company’s bag of tricks are available everywhere. When it comes to Australia, however, Michael Dell told ZDNet that Australia is pretty high up on the priority list, giving local organisations access to almost the entire Dell EMC stack ahead of many […]

For IT executives and professionals, adoption of Agile and DevOps approaches is a no-brainer — encouraging collaboration on software projects at all stages helps get projects out the door faster, with the blessings of the business. Everybody feels better about the deliverable. Photo: HubSpot However, it’s not clear how much value businesses are actually seeing out of such efforts. It’s not that DevOps and Agile are not […]

Lexar’s microSD reader for Lightning devices Lexar Tired of paying Apple big bucks for extra storage when Android users get to enjoy an SD card slot? Here how you can add a microSD card slot to your iPhone or iPad. And best of all, it is only going to cost you $35. Must read: iOS 10: Pro tips and tricks All you need is Lexar’s tiny microSD […]

Microsoft showed off the forthcoming return of OneDrive placeholders to Windows 10 at its Ignite conference earlier this year. The most eagerly awaited new feature in the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update isn’t new at all. see all of ed bott’s Windows 10 Tips OneDrive Files On-Demand, which Microsoft showed off during the Day 2 keynote address for its Build 2017 developers conference today, marks the return […]

More than 1,000 UiTM students attend Umno’s 71st anniversary celebrations at Bukit Jalil National Stadium as part of requirements for their co-curricular module. KUALA LUMPUR: More than 1,000 UiTM students were brought to the Bukit Jalil National Stadium here under a “voluntary patriotism” programme to participate in Umno’s 71st anniversary celebration today. Some of them were excited to be there, as they admitted to FMT, feeling upbeat […]

The developer of an easy-to-use form of customisable ransomware has massively expanded their activities, expanding their arsenal of cybercriminal tools and making it even easier for would-be cyber crooks to set up operations. First spotted in September last year, Philadelphia ransomware is simple to deploy and at $400, is a relatively low-cost investment for entry-level cybercriminals, who also get support and updates as part of a ‘ransomware-as-a-service’ […]

Google’s mobile search makes it easier to find events and buy tickets. Image: Google Google has rolled out a new mobile feature that makes it easier for its US users to find events and buy tickets. Google’s app for iOS and Android now offers an orderly rundown of upcoming events in results for searches about local events accompanied by bold date, time, and location details. There’s also […]

There can’t be many global brands that have the means, or even the inclination, to shut down an entire city block in Los Angeles – but that is precisely what Hermès did earlier this year. As part of its touring spring/summer 2017 men’s collection, for one night, Hermès transformed a forgotten warehouse in Los Angeles into DwnTwnMen LA, an interactive exhibition, fashion show venue and art space. […]

Domino’s DRU autonomous robot (Image: Domino’s) Domino’s has announced that its autonomous delivery vehicle is now operating commercially, delivering pizzas to customers in Hamburg, Germany. The robot delivery system was created in partnership with Starship Technologies, a European startup founded by two of Skype’s co-creators Ahti Heinla and Janus Friis in 2014. “Robotic delivery units will complement our existing delivery methods, including cars, scooters, and e-bikes,” Don […]

Xped executive chairman Athan Lekkas (Image: Supplied) Australian Securities Exchange-listed Internet of Things (IoT) company Xped has announced that it is purchasing fellow Adelaide-based artificial intelligence (AI) company Jemsoft for AU$200,000 in cash and 50 million Xped shares. The total value of the deal comes to AU$900,000, with Xped shares priced at 14 cents per share. In addition to acquiring all of Jemsoft’s intellectual property — including […]

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