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Malware That Exploits Facebook Ads
In this insight, in reviewing how a malvertising campaign is hijacking Facebook accounts to spread the SYS01stealer malware, we examine the tactics used, plus we look at the impact on businesses and steps organisations can take to protect themselves. Exposed By Bitdefender Bucharest-based cybersecurity company Bitdefender has recently exposed a sophisticated malvertising campaign that leverages Facebook…
“Amazon Haul” Budget Shop
Amazon has announced the launch of a U.S. beta of its new Haul Store, an online shopping experience designed to rival low-cost e-commerce giants Temu and Shein. Products at $20 or Less The Haul platform is to be integrated into the Amazon Shopping app and offers a range of products priced at $20 or less,…
Bitcoin Surges Past $80,000 Amid Trump’s Crypto Revolution
Cryptocurrency Bitcoin’s value has surged past $80,000 for the first time, driven by market optimism following Donald Trump’s election victory and his promises to transform the United States into a global hub for cryptocurrency innovation. Control of Congress Trump’s election as the next US president and his securing control of Congress, plus the Republican Party…
Trump’s Tech Transitions
Following Trump’s dramatic election for a second term, we look at what this means for the tech industry, examining the potential impacts on major companies, regulation, cryptocurrency, autonomous vehicles, AI, social media, markets, and the influence of key players like Elon Musk. An Era of Change, Uncertainty, and Opportunity The re-election of Donald Trump as…
Apple Boosts Boosts Creative Tools With Acquisition
Apple has announced its acquisition of Pixelmator, the Lithuanian image-editing app company, to bring its design expertise into Apple’s ecosystem. Founded in 2007 in Vilnius, Lithuania, Pixelmator quickly gained popularity for its sophisticated yet user-friendly tools, including the Pixelmator Pro and Photomator image-editing tools. With a focus on intuitive design that aligns well with Apple’s…
How Employment Rights Bill Will Reshape Tech Industry
With the UK’s new Employment Rights Bill expected to become law by 2026, we look at what this could mean for tech employers, the key changes, and practical impacts. Protections for Workers from Day One The UK’s new Employment Rights Bill is set to bring seismic changes to the employment landscape, with major implications for…
NHS iPhone Device Checks For Throat-Cancer
In a move poised to transform cancer diagnostics, the NHS has announced it is piloting an innovative iPhone-based device to help detect or rule out throat cancer more swiftly. What Device? Developed by Endoscope-i Ltd, a West Midlands-based medical technology company, the device, called the endoscope-i adapter, connects over the iPhone’s rear camera lens, securely…
Snapchat No.1 Grooming Platform, Says NSPCC
With alarming figures showing an 89 per cent increase in grooming cases in the last six years, the NSPCC has reported that data shows Snapchat tops the list of common platforms that perpetrators have been using to target children online. Record Levels of Grooming Since “Sexual Communication with a Child” was established as an offence…
Pollinger’s Productivity : Nov 2024
Meta Launch Advertiser Success CentreMeta have opened an online Advertiser Success Centre aimed at small businesses. It contains a large number of step-by-step guides and tips for advertisers. As Meta says it’s, ‘your all-in-one resource for levelling up your ad campaigns’. Insights: This is an ideal guide for small businesses or Social Media Managers that…
Apple’s First Carbon-Neutral Mac Mini (With M4 Chips)
Apple has unveiled its latest Mac mini as its first carbon-neutral computer, a compact desktop powered by M4 and M4 Pro chips, and a significant step towards sustainability. The new Mac mini, with a 5×5-inch footprint, combines high performance with a small design. Powered by M4 and M4 Pro chips, it offers up to 1.8x…
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