Data Breaches Exposed 18 Billion Records In First Half Of 2021
1,767 reported breaches in six months is a huge number... but it's actually down from previous years.
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How Google Drive’s New Security Change Can Lead to Link Rot
Google wants more security. The new update will lead to more broken links across the internet than ever.
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Amazon’s Prime Air Drone Delivery Project Isn’t Taking Off
Some on the team called their workplace "dysfunctional," resembling "organized chaos," and "collapsing inwards."
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Everything to Know About Windows 365 Cloud Pricing
Plans range from $20 to $162 per user per month, depending on the storage, RAM, and vCPUs needed.
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Hootsuite Acquires AI Platform Heyday for $60M
The deal is evidence that Hootsuite is expanding further into ecommerce and customer support.
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Zoom Settles for $85M in Class Action Suit Over Privacy
Individuals' settlements are limited to 15% refunds on Zoom subscriptions or $25, whichever's larger.
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Square Buys Payment Service Afterpay for $29 Billion
Afterpay has more than 16 million customers and almost 100,000 merchants globally.
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Social Media Commerce On The Rise
Social media commerce is growing quickly, as online shopping takes an even firmer hold of the public's interest.
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Tech Giants Mandate Vaccines for Return to Work
Facebook, Google, and Netflix have all mandated that employees must be fully vaccinated to resume working in the office.
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Twitter Launches Trial Of New Shop Module
The move by Twitter allows users to make purchases directly from the retailer's social media feed.
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Tokyo 2020 Olympics Hit with Ticket Holder Data Breach
The breach led to the leaking of ticket holder log-in details, which could be used to find address and bank information.
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Apple Sends Out Patch for a Zero Day Exploit
Apple releases iOS update 14.7.1, which fixes a potential security exploit that allowed people to infiltrate certain products
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Windscribe VPN Suffers a Massive Security Hit
VPN provider Windscribe failed to encrypt servers that were seized by Ukranian authorities, putting users' privacy at risk.
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Microsoft 365 Apps Are About to Stop Working with Internet Explorer 11
Here's what will happen to business users who don't upgrade.
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Social Media Hits High as Twitter and Snapchat Experience Surge in Users
As lockdown restrictions ease, some social media platforms are experiencing influxes of new users.
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Improving the Digital Work Experience Might Aid Burnout
Big changes to the Digital Employee Experience (DEX) may be the key in reducing burnout and keeping up employee motivation.
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Last Call for Skype Users – Skype for Business Dies This Week
Skype for Business takes its final bow in less than a week. What do users need to know before signing off for good?
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Should Social Media Companies Be Liable for Health Misinformation?
A new bill from the Senate could revoke Section 230 protections for companies whose algorithms promote health misinformation.
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Privacy Changes Mean Troubled Days Ahead for Email Marketers
The tech industry is pushing back on data tracking, and it could have a drastic effect on your email marketing efforts.
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Salesforce Acquires Slack with Biggest Deal in Company History
The deal is worth $27.7 billion, making it the largest acquisition in Salesforce's long history of snatching up companies.
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What to Expect from Samsung’s Unpacked Event
The event will take place on Wednesday, August 11th and is expected to launch new smartwatches and foldable smartphones.
