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Apple’s Big Sur 11.4 patches a security flaw that could be exploited to take screenshots, record audio and video, and access files on someone else’s Mac without their knowing.

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How long distance relationships have changed over 30 years online

Technology has made long distance relationships easier than ever - or has it? How long distance relationships have changed in the 30 years of the internet.

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Managing your personal social media reputation

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Czechitas and Avast help women make their future in IT a reality

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Insurer against ransom payments gets hit with ransomware

Avaddon ransomware group targeted Asia-based insurer AXA with DDoS attacks and ransomware just a week after the insurance company announced it was dropping support for ransomware payments in France.

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Don't fall for these search engine scams

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21 May 2021 min read

Can AI tell your age?

While social justice issues involving algorithms receive attention, there's little discussion around ageist algorithmic bias

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