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Can Europe’s infrastructure handle the AI boom?
2+ hour, 8+ min ago (794+ words) The artificial intelligence (AI) boom is spreading across industries. Companies are rapidly adopting AI, and an increasing number of people are utilising it every day. AI giants release new versions with expanding capabilities. But what about infrastructure? Is the world…...
Cyber security takes centre stage at business networking event in Newport
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (277+ words) Cyber security is taking centre stage at a business networking event in Newport. The City of Newport Business Club will explore the fast-evolving digital landscape at its latest gathering, with a talk from Rhys Driscoll, deputy director at the University…...
Disable Automatic Downloads on WhatsApp Urgently
3+ day, 43+ min ago (310+ words) A serious security vulnerability in WhatsApp was recently discovered. Attackers spread malware in groups, causing significant damage. A particular feature played a central role. That's why we're telling you how to disable automatic downloads in WhatsApp. As Malwarebytes reports and…...
Samsung users at increased risk of vulnerabilities as 3 phones axed from update list
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (743+ words) Samsung has stopped providing software and security updates for one of its most popular lines of mobile phones, leaving users at risk of "increased vulnerabilities". The Samsung Galaxy S21 series was first launched back in 2021, featuring four different models: Samsung Galaxy…...
Popular Samsung Smartphones No Longer Receive Updates
1+ week, 1+ day ago (236+ words) Samsung is currently rolling out the February 2026 monthly security update to supported Galaxy devices. At the same time, the manufacturer is completely removing a popular smartphone series from the support list. In 2021, Samsung promised four years of Android updates for…...
Southampton tech expert calls for cybersecurity focus in AI training
2+ week, 1+ day ago (340+ words) A tech expert is calling for a stronger focus on cybersecurity in the UK's growing use of artificial intelligence. Tim Killick, business development director at Southampton-based Aura Technology, has voiced support for the government's recently announced "27 million investment in free…...
The essential security phone setting most people still ignore
2+ week, 1+ day ago (667+ words) The UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) describes it as "one of the most effective ways" to protect yourself from cybercrime " yet far too few of us use it. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) - also known as two-factor authentication or 2FA - is often…...
The little-known risks of using a free VPN to dodge new Pornhub restrictions
2+ week, 1+ day ago (759+ words) Pornhub will stop new users accessing its site from the UK from next week in the wake of the UK's Online Safety Act coming into force. The Online Safety Act sets tough new requirements on social media platforms as well…...
Cyber attack forces council to shut off internet at every school across Inverclyde
3+ week, 4+ day ago (513+ words) INTERNET access was shut off at schools and nurseries across Inverclyde today after a cyber attack compromised the account of a senior member of the council's education staff. Schools were taken offline on Monday to allow Inverclyde Council to investigate…...
Popular Stroud town centre eatery hit by cyber attack
4+ week, 1+ day ago (177+ words) THE business owner of a popular Stroud town centre eatery has spoken out after a cyber-attack. Darren Orsi, Fat Toni's business owner, says their website was hit with a cyber-attack on Sunday. The owner of the pizza chain - which has…...