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November 30
- MacBook Pro owners report MagSafe charging issues
- How has the channel shifted priorities to support demand for cloud-based infrastructure?
- What ITDMs did next - and what they should be doing now
- Infosys to help Daimler attain sustainable mobility
- Are you ready for the hybrid workplace?
- Revolutionise the meeting experience with robust all-in-one video conferencing bars
- More than 90% of IT decision makers reuse passwords
- Clearview AI faces £17 million fine for violating UK data protection laws
- Over 300,000 Android users downloaded banking trojan malware
- AWS kickstarts Re:Invent 2021 with launch of RoboRunner IoT platform
- Accenture to expand UK tech workforce by 3,000 workers
- Industry "delighted" with UK's 'landmark' anti-bias AI standard
- Civo unveils new partner programme
- UK workers reveal what the perfect job looks like
- Australian government-owned energy company hit by ransomware attack
- Sophos Intercept X Advanced review: A huge range of endpoint protection measures for the price
- Chinotto spyware spies on North Korean defectors and activists
- Are we hurtling towards digital transformation burnout?
November 29
- Jack Dorsey resigns as Twitter CEO
- Sabbath hackers are targeting US schools and hospitals
- Nokia extends partnership with Ooredoo Group
- Ikea launches "full-scale investigation" into email-based cyber attack
- UK 'impact' startups raised £2 billion in 2021
- Sydney government-funded innovation hub launches quantum arm
- Microsoft hit with formal complaint over "monopolistic" software bundling
- Apple's mixed reality headset could debut in 2022
- IT Pro Panel: The road to Windows 11
- Dynabook Tecra A40-J-11J review: A laptop that goes the distance
November 26
- Black Friday: Up to 60% off Dell laptops and desktops for SMBs
- Hacked Google Cloud Platform instances are riddled with cryptominers
- Business customers can get 30% off the Surface Laptop Go for Black Friday 2021
- The best deals on web hosting this Black Friday
- CronRat Magecart malware uses 31st February date to remain undetected
- Compromised Google Cloud Platform instances are riddled with cryptominers
- GoDaddy breach widens to include reseller subsidiaries
- The best C++ courses to kickstart your software development career
- Practicality of UK government’s cyber bill criticised by industry experts
- Google offers new cookie commitments to CMA
- The best antivirus deals for Black Friday
- IT Pro News In Review: Atom Bank four-day work week, GoDaddy data breach, NHS Digital and NHSX merge
- What should we do about training and development?
- Flaw in Android phones could let attackers eavesdrop on calls
- Education and government most at risk from email threats
- Google settles tax payment in Ireland
- Gatekeeping the internet: Is UK net neutrality under threat?
- Podcast transcript: How to beat burnout
- The IT Pro Podcast: How to beat burnout
November 25
- HP Envy 13 (13-ba1013na) review: Not a luxury laptop, but a long-lasting one
- Vodafone to roll out self-sufficient masts powered entirely by renewable energy
- SMBs urged to update software ahead of Black Friday
- CL0P hacking group hits Swire Pacific Offshore
- ICO publishes new data protection standards for the adtech industry
- US adds dozen Chinese tech companies to trade blacklist
- IBM unveils world-first machine learning training method for GDPR-compliance
- Microsoft patch fails to fix Installer zero-day affecting every version of Windows
- Samsung selects Texas for $17 billion semiconductor factory
- Thousands of printers at risk of denial of service attacks
- How New Zealand is securing its future through digital trade
November 24
- Samsung 870 Evo review: Ticks all the boxes
- Work OS firm monday.com marks growth with new London office
- How to migrate Windows 11 to an SSD
- Google faces mandatory vaccination resistance ahead of office return
- EU reveals plans to protect whistleblowers from punishment in new legislation
- UK gov introduces cyber bill designed to clamp down on unsecure devices
- Mozilla to end support for Firefox Lockwise password manager
- Apple sues NSO Group over Pegasus attacks on its customers
- RATDispenser evades nine in ten anti-virus engines
- Vast majority of US healthcare web apps vulnerable to attack
- Managing the oversaturation of workplace platforms
November 23
- Retail giant Schwarz Group snaps up Israeli cyber security startup XM Cyber
- Citigroup to create 100 blockchain and cryptocurrency roles
- Wi-Fi 6E chipset shipments will triple by 2022
- Secretary of State retires NHS Digital and NHSX
- Qualcomm to change Snapdragon naming schemes
- Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud Plus review: One security solution to rule them all
- Fifth of UK security pros discriminated against in 2021
- UK fintech Atom bank moves workers to a four-day working week
- Cornwall Council to lend laptops to the homeless
- What is smishing?
- GoDaddy data breach exposes over 1.2 million customer details
- How AI-powered tech can improve digital accessibility
November 22
- NightDragon announces Exclusive Networks partnership amid European expansion
- AWS wins Adidas contract to host its SAP workloads
- Investors warned to be vigilant of fake SEC alerts
- Ericsson to acquire Vonage for $6.2 billion
- El Salvador announces plans to build a 'Bitcoin city' at the foot of a volcano
- Hackers use SquirrelWaffle malware to hack Exchange servers in new campaign
- Wind turbine maker Vestas hit by cyber attack
- Meta delays product-wide end-to-end encryption rollout until 2023
- Kingston KC600 review: A reliable upgrade
- Why the NCSC and telecoms firms are at loggerheads over quantum key distribution
November 19
- Pizza chain exposed 100,000 employees' Social Security numbers
- Sky Broadband took almost 18 months to fix serious router flaw
- ID.me and Sterling Check partner on in-person identity verification
- Hackers use Linux backdoor on compromised e-commerce sites with software skimmer
- Iranian hackers ramp up attacks against IT services sector
- IT Pro News in Review: FBI hacked, Nvidia-ARM probe, IBM's 'most powerful' quantum chip
- Apple pushes office return back to February
- OpenAI tool previously thought 'too dangerous' for the public goes generally available
- How to attract the best talent to your business
- Samsung 980 Pro review: Smashing speeds
- Tactics to overcome supply chain shocks and risks
- UK and US pledge to punish cyber criminals at annual meeting
- Nike to take customers into the metaverse with 'NIKELAND'
- Reduce the carbon footprint of IT operations up to 88%
- Ten considerations for a cloud procurement
- How to make workplace tech inclusive for an ageing workforce
- Podcast transcript: Can the US take on big tech?
- The IT Pro Podcast: Can the US take on big tech?
November 18
- FTC raises concerns over Nvidia’s Arm purchase
- Equinix to help DISH build out its 5G network
- TikTok phishing campaign tried to scam over 125 influencer accounts
- CISA unveils government cyber security response playbooks
- Content syndication isn't dead, but your data processes might be
- Protecting every edge to make hackers’ jobs harder, not yours
- Out-of-hours ransomware attacks have a greater impact on revenue
- The true cost of disaster recovery
- CISOs are missing holidays due to excessive overtime
- US, UK agencies warn Iran-backed hackers are targeting critical sectors
- US gov initiative aims to attract 'world-class' cyber security talent
- Apple launches self-repair scheme for iPhones and Macs
- CAE Technology Services acquires Novus Group
- Ubiquiti Networks UniFi Dream Machine Pro review: All the security you need in one handy box
- Saving red squirrels with AI and cloud computing
November 17
- Oppo Find X3 Lite review: Solid as a rock
- Iranian hacking groups are evolving, warns Microsoft
- Nokia announces new SaaS offerings for CSPs
- What should you really be asking about your remote access software?
- Cryptomixers are helping hackers to launder ransomware payments
- What are cookies
- Amazon reverses ban on UK-issued Visa credit cards
- When your furniture doesn’t match: why it’s time to combine connectivity with IP voice systems
- HP reveals Microsoft licensing management service for SMBs
- Microsoft halves number of Windows 10 updates
- NCSC: COVID-19 vaccines were prime target for hackers in 2021
- Doug Merritt steps down as Splunk CEO
- Australia bets $111 million on quantum technology as part of national strategy
- Connecting the supply chain data dots
November 16
- Over a third of applications have high-risk vulnerabilities
- Intel CPU flaw could enable hackers to attack PCs, cars, and medical devices
- Identity-focussed security for your zero trust journey
- How to increase zero trust maturity
- Alibaba ECS instances targeted in new cryptojacking campaign
- Slack doubles down on 'digital HQ' plans with launch of no-code tools
- HMRC issues scam warning ahead of Self Assessment deadline
- F-Secure Elements Endpoint Protection review: A strong business-oriented security solution
- Majority of UK's top business leaders are failing to manage supply chain security risks
- Japan's Fugaku retains title as world’s fastest supercomputer
- FBI hacker is selling Robinhood customer data on hacking forum
- Twitter overhauls developer platform with expanded data access
- Emotet infrastructure has almost doubled since resurgence was confirmed
- Google to invest $1 billion in Australia to boost digital future
- Atos to offer Circular Computing carbon neutral laptops
- Redefining the ‘where’ of hybrid work
November 15
- US and Israel join forces to fight ransomware
- Yext unveils new AI search solutions
- Genesys and Google Cloud partner to push multiple clouds to enterprises
- Smart luggage is not so smart when it comes to cyber security
- What to consider when choosing a next-generation firewall
- IBM launches its 'most powerful' quantum processor
- UK gov orders in-depth probe into Nvidia-ARM takeover
- AWS and IBM join forces to reduce data barriers in the energy industry
- HMRC invests in 40,000 devices to facilitate hybrid working
- FBI email server hacked to send fake cyber attack alerts
- China plots tougher cyber scrutiny for tech firms in Hong Kong IPOs
- What should we do about encrypted messaging apps?
November 12
- RateGain’s new SaaS simplifies hotel content management
- BazarLoader malware abuses Windows 10 apps in 'Call Me Back' attack
- Google warns of data-stealing macOS bug
- Millions of routers and NAS devices vulnerable to BotenaGo malware
- ConnectWise announces new Asio unified platform
- IT Pro News In Review: UK tech sector under threat, BT robotics lab launched, lawsuit against Google blocked
- CEO of spyware firm NSO Group quits after US sanctions
- Spotify to expand into audiobooks with Findaway acquisition
- Biden tightens restrictions against Huawei, ZTE
- Leveraging the cloud without relinquishing control
- Europol reveals how ransomware gangs are evolving to evade capture
- 2021 Thales cloud security study
- Scandal-hit Toshiba to split into three companies
- Kyndryl partners with Microsoft in first major deal since IBM split
- Black Hat Europe: Strong security relies on a 'culture of openness'
- Surviving Brexit: A playbook for UK firms
- Nikulipe: Has COVID democratised online payments?
- Podcast transcript: Coping with technical debt
- The IT Pro Podcast: Coping with technical debt
November 11
- DDN launches AI Innovation Lab in Singapore
- Big zero-day flaw found in Palo Alto security appliance
- Busting the myths about SSO
- 83% of critical infrastructure companies have experienced breaches in the last three years
- Multi-factor authentication deployment guide
- The Okta digital trust index
- Why faster refresh cycles and modern infrastructure management are critical to business success
- Attackers use CSS to fool anti-phishing systems
- Property firm cyber attack leaves home movers in the lurch
- All-party group calls for better worker protections against AI
- Apple unveils Business Essentials suite for small businesses
- Cisco simplifies its contracts to fuel digital transformation
- Microsoft and Meta announce integration deal between Teams and Workplace
- Dell EMC PowerEdge T550 review: Power to the people
- Freeletics: Reaping the benefits of a headless CMS
November 10
- Nitro acquires European e-sign SaaS provider Connective
- Oracle joins Cloudflare's Bandwidth Alliance
- Black Hat Europe: ‘Failures in tech governance are eroding democracy’
- Iranian hackers targeting telcos and ISPs using upgraded malware
- Hackers abuse poorly secured Docker Hub accounts to mine cryptocurrency
- UK Supreme Court blocks £3.2 billion class action against Google
- WhatsApp secures permission to challenge €225 million GDPR fine
- Samsung T7 Touch review: One smart-looking SSD
- Judge denies Apple appeal in Epic ruling
- TSMC and Sony partner to build $7 billion chip plant in Japan
- HP unveils new remote collaboration subscription offers
- Could the US CLOUD Act force UK channel companies to break GDPR?
November 9
- Firefox available on Microsoft Store for first time
- Chinese hackers target ManageEngine password manager
- Dealing with legacy lethargy
- How to speed up Windows 11
- Sitecore XP RCE flaw is being actively exploited, ACSC warns
- US Treasury sanctions crypto exchange Chatex over ransomware ties
- Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 and .NET 6 now generally available
- BT launches UK’s first telecoms robotics test lab
- REvil ransomware gang members arrested in international operation
- Robinhood hack exposes data from millions of customers
- Investor group snaps up McAfee for $14 billion
- Dell announces early Black Friday sale for SMBs
- The internet of beer
November 8
- Proofpoint impersonator steal Microsoft, Google logins in phishing campaign
- Tesla shares fall after Musk Twitter poll
- Critical vulnerabilities in Philips EMR system could risk patient data
- Cyber Monday: Up to 60% off Dell laptops and desktops for SMBs
- UK's digital skills shortage reaches "all-time high"
- Looking beyond the obvious: What’s best for multi-cloud?
- Disaster recovery in a multi-cloud world
- A third of UK workers are surveilled by employers
- NHS to receive £250m IT funding to tackle backlog
- Microsoft is killing OneDrive desktop support on older Windows versions
- SanDisk Extreme Pro review: Small wonder
November 5
- The best Google Analytics courses and certificates for 2024
- FBI warns scammers are using cryptocurrency ATMs to siphon cash
- US sanctions Israeli NSO Group for selling spyware
- Most common Windows 11 problems and how to fix them
- Vulnerability in Linux kernel could let hackers remotely take over systems
- Apple iPad Pro 12.9in (2021) review: A giant leap for Apple silicon
- Magecart card skimmer avoids detection by evading virtual machines
- US offers $10 million for information on BlackMatter ransomware operators
- Expired certificate to blame for broken Windows 11 apps
- Google invests $1bn into Chicago Mercantile Exchange as part of cloud migration deal
- Researcher awarded $50,000 for discovering Samsung Galaxy S21 hack
- Imperva appoints new EMEA channel chief
- IT Pro News In Review: Microsoft pitches 'metaverse', Graff's celebrity data leak, Meta facial recognition
- The social impact of remote collaboration
- Businesses coming back from the brink
- Counting the consequences of cyber attacks
- The IT Pro Podcast: Saying goodbye to software
- Podcast transcript: Saying goodbye to software
November 4
- Boeing gets green light for satellite internet
- Fake Steam phishing baits victims with free Discord Nitro
- Qnap TS-h1886XU-RP review: Split personality
- Mekotio trojan continues to spread despite its operators’ arrests
- 161% surge in mobile phishing pushes energy industry to its limits
- IT Pro 20/20: The future of IT infrastructure
- CISA gives civilian agencies two weeks to patch recent security exploits
- GitHub CEO Nat Friedman to step down
- Labour Party unable to access data after suspected cyber attack on managed service provider
- Zoom to start testing ways of monetising free users
- Curious Noses: Fighting climate change one garden at a time
November 3
- Microsoft Edge now available for all Linux users
- Mitre reveals ten worst hardware security weaknesses in 2021
- Red Hat launches Enterprise Linux 9 beta
- Huawei could sell key server division following US blacklisting
- BlackMatter ransomware gang claims to have ceased operation
- Microsoft Loop is a new Office app designed for hybrid workers
- Clearview AI ordered to cease data scraping in Australia
- Facebook is shutting down its controversial facial recognition system
- Apple iPhone 13 review: A video powerhouse
- Cambridge-1 and the future of medicine
November 2
- FAA worried about safety equipment interference from 5G
- Cloud freedom: Avoiding vendor lock-in
- Microsoft unveils Defender for Business at Ignite 2021
- Office 365 phishing campaign used stolen Kaspersky Amazon SES token to fool victims
- “Trojan Source” hides flaws in source code from humans
- Mesh for Teams is Microsoft's pitch for the metaverse
- macOS Monterey is reportedly bricking some older MacBooks
- VMware completes $64 billion spin-off from Dell
- Microsoft Exchange Servers are being used to distribute Qakbot malware
- McAfee Total Protection review: Expensive at full price
- Tech Data extends HPE GreenLake distribution to Asia Pacific
- US Treasury calls for stablecoin legislation
- Sega enters cloud gaming agreement with Microsoft
- ByteDance limits overtime in shift away from controversial '996' system
- In praise of the early adopters
November 1
- Jacobs to acquire analytics firm BlackLynx
- Chromebook shipments plunge due to 'shift in demand'
- HPE Primera A630 review: 100% storage uptime with no excuses
- Hackers could use new Wslink malware in highly targeted cyber attacks
- Qualcomm targets net zero emissions by 2040
- Former Google director Gill Whitehead appointed CEO of UK digital regulator forum
- Celebrity data leaked after ransomware attack on London's Graff jewellers
- What is China’s Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL)?
- Manufacturers forced to improve cyber security of wireless devices under new EU rule
- Apple's ad transparency policy has cost Facebook, YouTube, Snap almost $10 billion so far
- Switch from Zoom: How to run your own videoconferencing platform