Is blockchain a cure-all for our modern ills?
Global hopes remain high that the blockchain revolution will fix everything that is broken today, from improving transparency in advertising…
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Qbot banking malware is back – and even cybersecurity vendors are infected
A new strain of Qbot malware is spying on corporations around the world to steal their financial information and has…
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Google Nest device sets alarm bells ringing
Privacy watchdogs are sounding the alarm on Google’s lack of transparency. The news that Google Nest Secure includes a microphone,…
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How telcos are using big data in the smart city
Telecom operators have, up until recently, been satisfied with providing connectivity solutions to the smart city ecosystem. That is now…
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Software engineers earn significantly more than average as demand soars
Since 2008, software developers have topped the list of the hardest to fill jobs in the United States, with he…
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Dolby Atmos: Inside the audio tech behind The Oscars’ biggest winners
The Academy Awards often fail to pass by without igniting some sort of controversy. From 2018’s ceremony raking in the…
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Paper certificates are on the way out, as PwC pilots blockchain certification scheme
PwC has developed a 'Smart Credentials' platform that uses blockchain-powered digital certification, cutting out paper qualifications. The pilot scheme is…
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Hackers are targeting the lucrative fashion resale market
Ransomware, cryptojacking and banking malware aside, hackers are using compromised accounts to play the fast-growing fashion resale market. According to…
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