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IT outage: Windows PC difficulties affect banks, airlines, and media
A global IT outage has caused mayhem at airports, banks, railways, and businesses worldwide, taking a wide range of services offline and affecting millions. Air transport stopped, hospitals were impacted, and many employees could not use their computers in one of the most pervasive IT outages ever to strike companies and institutions worldwide.
What does Polar Capital Technology Trust’s 10-1 share split mean for investors?
Polar Capital Technology Trust investors, listed on the FTSE 250, will vote on proposals for a 10-1 share split. PCT stated that the decision is 'designed to assist regular savers and those who want to invest smaller amounts'. Its shares are now trading at more than £30 each. PCT, which is popular on most DIY trading platforms, will hold its next annual general meeting on September 11, and its shareholders will have the opportunity to vote on the share split.
Apple issues urgent guidelines Cyberattack targets 1.5 billion iPhones
Following a cyberattack that targeted over a billion iPhones last week, Apple has issued fresh advice to iPhone owners on how to protect themselves. The business advised consumers that hackers are employing social engineering tactics, such as impersonating company staff, to get access to personal information such as sign-in credentials, security codes, and financial data. Keep an eye out for phishing emails that lure users into giving personal information or handing over money, fraudulent pop-up advertising, false promotions, uninvited calendar invitations, and fake phone calls.
Real criminals, fake victims: chatbots fighting phone fraudsters worldwide
This time, Ibrahim, a helpful and polite man with an Egyptian accent, answers. "Frankly, I am not too sure I can recall buying anything recently," he informs the aspiring con artist. "Maybe one of the kids did," Ibrahim continues, "but that's not your fault, is it?" The scammers are legitimate, but Malcolm and Ibrahim are not. Prof Dali Kaafar and his team have produced two talking artificial intelligence bots, among others. Kaafar developed Apate based on his study at Macquarie University, named after the Greek goddess of deception.
Don’t download iOS 18 beta, risk consequences
All iPhone users have been advised to refrain from downloading Apple's most recent update, as it poses a risk of disabling their smartphones or applications. Since Monday, developers have been testing the iOS 18 beta, identifying issues related to the new 'Lock and Hide an app' feature, battery life, photos saving, and text notifications. Although the beta version is intended for such trials, the majority of users are taking a risk by installing it as their primary software.
Technical expert advises against ‘obsolete’ iPhones: ‘Just chuck them away’
If you possess an iPhone that is seven years or older, you may be susceptible to a cyberattack. Security experts have cautioned that software updates that safeguard users from malware and other exploits are no longer available for smartphones manufactured between 2008 and 2014. The iPhones that are not presently supported range from the original model to the 6 Plus; however, new models are added to the list on a nearly annual basis.
‘I am not a robot’ captchas increasingly challenging
The reason why captchas are becoming more challenging to decipher is because algorithms are outsmarting you. Initially, the 'I'm not a robot' prompt required users to duplicate a sequence of letters and numbers or identify every bus in a series of images, tasks that were frequently challenging to misinterpret. However, more recent iterations require users to choose objects that share the same shape or to click on the non-aquatic animal.
Tesla seeks support for Elon Musk’s $56bn compensation
On Wednesday, Tesla requested that its shareholders reaffirm their approval of CEO Elon Musk's unprecedented $56 billion compensation, established in 2018 but subsequently denied by a Delaware judge in January. In lieu of a salary or cash incentive, the compensation is contingent on Tesla's market value increasing to a maximum of $650 billion within the following decade. Tesla is valued at more than $500 billion, per LSEG data.
Tesla to cut 10% of global workforce due to sales drop
The global personnel of electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla is expected to be reduced by more than 10 per cent, according to a memo distributed to staff members by CEO Elon Musk. Due to the "duplication of roles and job functions in certain areas" that resulted from the company's rapid global expansion, Musk informed employees via email on Monday that the reductions were essential.
IPTV ‘piracy shield’ may end illegal streaming in UK
Those who provide Internet Protocol television (IPTV), which is widely used to view live sports, films, and premium television, have lost billions of dollars in revenue. However, authorities' current use of new piracy weapons poses a threat to its very existence. Utilizing IPTV to stream free content from platforms like Sky Sports or Netflix, a practice that many engage in by exploiting hacking devices like the Amazon Fire TV Stick or Roku box, constitutes a heinous and direct infringement of copyright legislation.
Meta cites ‘technical issue’ for widespread service outage
Meta disclosed that "technical issues" were to blame for the widespread disruption affecting Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger, but declined to provide further information regarding the nature of those "issues." On Tuesday night, the platforms owned by Mark Zuckerberg were unavailable for at least two and a half hours, leaving hundreds of thousands of users unable to access their accounts.
Nissan is allegedly abandoning its electric vehicle pioneers
Nissan Leaf electric vehicle owners have accused the automaker of "dumping its pioneers" following the announcement that its app would no longer function on older models. The company claims that the app, which enables remote control of functions like heating, is unavailable due to the deactivation of the United Kingdom's 2G network. However, consumers have expressed their discontent, stating that they had not anticipated its withdrawal.