Research carried out in Australia by US data experts have highlighted the possible dangers of a future where, by default, many of us could fall foul of unchecked big-data and automated algorithmic decision-making. (more…)

In Windows by default, your File Explorer now opens the Quick Access screen when launched. If you’d rather go back to the old way of displaying your system drives first, here’s how: - Right-click the Quick Access link on the left. - Choose Options. - Choose ‘This PC’ from the…

Among the findings of a recent government report about superfast broadband in the UK are claiming that superfast broadband rollout so far has led to job creation and a £12.28 benefit for firms for every £1 invested by central and local authorities. (more…)

In Australia, a new draft bill proposing ways for tech firms, software developers and others to assist security agencies and police has been given the thumbs-down by a major industry group over its ambiguity, and the potential security risks it could create. (more…)

It has been reported that Facebook allocates a trustworthiness score to some members to help it manage misinformation issues such as some members continually flagging/reporting stories as fake if they don’t agree with the content. (more…)

Superdrug is reported to have advised online customers to change their passwords after it was targeted by hackers who claim to have stolen the details of approximately 20,000 Superdrug customers. (more…)

The leaking of vapours from a damaged iPad battery led to an Amsterdam shop being evacuated and 3 staff being treated for breathing problems caused by the released gas. (more…)

According to Marketing Signals, a market research service, nearly 37% of UK businesses admit they’re not GDPR compliant – nearly three months after the legal change-over. The GDPR is a major change in how data protection is both managed and monitored. (more…)

It is a boring part of the IT security landscape but “Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures” (CVEs), are a key area within the patch management strategies. IT leaders need to understand the importance, Security Week argues, when considering patch update pathways. Vulnerabilities could be attached at any moment. Therefore, identifying and…

The latest version of Chrome has flagged up “not secure” pop-ups for sites not using HTTPs – the secure version of the internet’s data transfer protocol system, as approved by the web’s governing body. The use of HTTPs standards is designed to improve user protection against theft and hacking. However, according to research, only 20% of the top 500 most popular websites have transferred to HTTPs. This new “not secure” warning could affect brand trust and smaller businesses should heed this warning. (more…)