A third of people would like to delete themselves from the internet
Around a third of web users say they would like to delete themselves from the internet, with people in the US and Canada being at the top of the list.
Research from cybersecurity company NordVPN and personal data removal service Incogni, finds that worldwide 45 percent of people are worried about being hacked, one of the key reasons for wanting to take themselves off the web.
Microsoft is pushing a security update to Windows 11 that breaks File Explorer
The last round of security updates saw Microsoft release the KB5051987 update for Windows 11. As this patch addresses a number of security issues with the operating system, it is a mandatory update that will be automatically installed for most people.
As we’ve seen time and time again, the automatic installation of security updates is a good thing... until it isn’t. And with the KB5051987 update, there are numerous problems that raise the question of whether it is advisable to have Microsoft pushing out obligatory patches that can wreak havoc.
Instagram is working on a Dislike button that will anonymously downrank comments
Across pretty much every social platform there is a strange focus on responding positively to content through the use of a ‘like’ button. Instagram is no different in this regard, but this could be about to change.
Some users have noticed a new down arrow button next to comments which has been confirmed by Instagram's trial of a new feature. The button enables users to dislike a comment under a post, but it does not work quite as you may expect.
Winhance transforms Windows 11 (and Windows 10) into the bloat-free, faster operating system you always wanted
You can tell that people aren’t overjoyed with Windows 11 by the number of great third-party tools that have been developed to fix the OS. The most recent of these is Talon, which can debloat Windows 11 in just two mouse clicks, removing all the bundled junk that Microsoft has shoehorned into its OS, including Microsoft Edge, OneDrive, Copilot, and Clipchamp.
Winhance is another such tool, but it works differently and can be used to debloat and optimize Windows 11 -- and, perhaps just as importantly, keep it that way. Although it’s been designed for Windows 11, it will work just as well on a fully updated version of Windows 10 22H2.
Opening up AI access to unlock decision making [Q&A]
More and more businesses are turning to generative AI in the hope of gaining greater value from their data. But there are issues around governance, access to data and lack of appropriate skills that mean projects can either stall or not deliver as expected.
We spoke to Srujan Akula, CEO of The Modern Data Company, about why he believes that giving 'power to the people' and democratizing AI by putting it in the hands of non-technical users can deliver real business value.
Is a lack of supply chain visibility undermining board-level confidence in cyber security programs?
As we head further into 2025, organizations must focus on bolstering operational resilience and addressing third-party risks, driven not only by commercial imperatives but also by new regulatory mandates. With the enactment of regulations such as NIS2 in late 2024 and DORA early this year, supply chain risk management is now a strategic necessity.
This means that third-party cyber risk management must become a strategic priority. However, according to BlueVoyant’s fifth annual Supply Chain Defence report, which examines fast-evolving supply ecosystems, many organizations don’t appear to be prioritizing supply chain cyber risk management, or are unaware of cyber security gaps in their supply chains.
Help test Fedora on Microsoft Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) before official release
The integration of Fedora into Microsoft’s Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is on the brink of completion, and the Fedora crew is rallying the community for assistance. A testing event is pegged for Monday, February 17, 2025, offering enthusiasts an opportunity to experiment with Fedora under WSL prior to its formal release. If you’re equipped with either Windows 10 or 11 and have some free time, here’s your moment to make a contribution.
This Fedora testing event is essentially a community-organized quest for bugs. It welcomes all -- whether you’re a die-hard Fedora supporter or simply intrigued by the idea of Linux within Windows. Requirements include an x86 or AArch64 setup with virtualization capabilities, a readiness to adhere to guidelines, and the capacity to handle downloading large test images.
A new age of fraud: building resilience against adversary-in-the-middle attacks
From phishing scams to business email compromise, fraud is continually evolving and cybercriminals are using increasingly refined tactics to exploit vulnerabilities. Adversary-in-the-middle (AiTM) attacks are also rapidly emerging as an advanced technique that poses pervasive physical and digital risk across industries. In fact, recent research shows a 46 percent increase in AiTM attacks compared to 2023.
Staying ahead of these tactics is increasingly important as fraud becomes more complex. Before we delve into how to actively prevent fraud, we need to firstly explore the nature of AiTM attacks and then look at what’s fueling this increase in fraudulent activity.
Why it's time to guarantee resilience in our critical software
Software has become central to our daily lives, with nearly every major company relying on it to operate. We are all increasingly dependent on fault free software for almost everything we do -- whether it’s ensuring trains run on time, accessing websites or using online banking.
Software has evolved into a form of digital public infrastructure, just as vital as physical infrastructure like roads and utilities. Yet, despite its critical role, software largely goes unmonitored and unregulated.
ACEMAGIC F3A AI 370 MINI PC with AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 now up for pre-order
If you have been waiting for a powerful, AI-driven mini PC, ACEMAGIC has some big news -- its F3A AI 370 MINI PC is now available for pre-order! This thing isn’t just another underpowered compact PC -- actually, it Is built for serious computing such as AI workloads and content creation.
At the core of the F3A is AMD’s brand-new Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor, based on Zen 5 and Zen 5c architecture. It has got 12 cores and 24 threads, with a turbo boost up to 5.1GHz, so multitasking and heavy workloads won’t slow it down. But what really makes this machine stand out is its AI-focused hardware. The third-gen Ryzen AI NPU, built on XDNA2 architecture, delivers up to 50 TOPS of AI power. When combined with the CPU and GPU, that number jumps to 80 TOPS, making this mini PC a beast for machine learning, AI inference, and other cutting-edge tasks.
Chimera Linux 20250214 update launches with new apk-tools, Kernel 6.13, and official PowerPC support
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the much-anticipated 20250214 update for Chimera Linux is here! This version introduces an improved package manager, a more modern kernel, and broadened hardware compatibility.
A key highlight is the upgrade to apk-tools, now boasting variable expansion and a system-wide /usr file structure. This change simplifies mirror switching by eliminating the need for manual edits to repository configurations. Additionally, the update adopts a new v3-style index naming, ensuring backwards compatibility.
No more bloat -- Talon completely fixes Microsoft Windows 11 in just two clicks [Updated]
Windows 11 is the OS Microsoft thinks you should have -- not the one you actually want. It's good, but it's also packed with a ton of features that you don’t need and will never use.
There are a number of great tools you can use to strip out unwanted features from the OS, making it faster and more lightweight, but they tend to be too complex or require an advanced degree of technical know-how to use properly.
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Enterprise tech buyers reveal their 2025 spending priorities
A new report from Crane Venture Partners looks at the priorities of senior executives who collectively influence $3–$4 billion in annual technology spending.
Respondents include leaders from major companies such as Microsoft, Bloomberg, Procter & Gamble, Kohl's, Arm, Comerica Bank, and NBC Universal. The report finds that while 100 percent of surveyed executives believe AI will shape enterprise operations, only 10 percent have so far fully integrated AI into their workflows.
The security threats organizations are most concerned about [Q&A]
The cybersecurity landscape is constantly evolving and organizations need to stay up to date if they're to adequately protect themselves.
At the end of last year, O'Reilly released its 2024 State of Security survey, which analyzes the threats that concern frontline practitioners most, the projects they're implementing to safeguard systems and infrastructure, the skills companies are hiring for, and more.
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