Experts are warning that a recent global IT outage could take weeks to resolve, causing significant disruptions to businesses and individuals worldwide. Here’s what we know so far about this concerning situation. The outage began when a major cloud service provider experienced a significant technical issue, which subsequently affected a wide range of online services… Continue reading Experts are warning it could take ‘weeks’ to fix the global IT outage – here’s what we know
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What are “drainer smart contracts” and why is the FBI warning of them?
The FBI has recently warned of a new type of cybercrime activity called “drainer smart contract.” These contracts are a form of malicious code that exploits vulnerabilities in smart contracts to siphon off cryptocurrency from unsuspecting users. Smart contracts are computer programs that run on a blockchain network. They self-execute when certain conditions are met,… Continue reading What are “drainer smart contracts” and why is the FBI warning of them?
Microsoft is scaring Windows 11 users with a false security warning – but don’t panic
In the world of technology, there are two certainties: change is inevitable and so is confusion. Recently, Microsoft has pushed an update to its Windows 11 operating system (OS) that has caused some confusion for users. Specifically, the update includes a security warning about the potential for malware, causing some to fear their systems have… Continue reading Microsoft is scaring Windows 11 users with a false security warning – but don’t panic
Some BMW EVs aren’t making their pedestrian warning sounds
BMW, an iconic German car manufacturer, has been making electric vehicles (EVs) since the early 2020s. In recent months, however, some Tesla drivers have reported that their BMW EVs aren’t emitting their standard pedestrian warning sounds. This has caused concern among some drivers, as well as among walkers, who are wondering if the BMW EVs… Continue reading Some BMW EVs aren’t making their pedestrian warning sounds
Germany Warns Elon Musk of Breaking EU Misinformation Laws on Twitter
It looks like the Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, has put himself in hot water again. This time, Germany is warning the tech mogul to observe their law regarding the spread of misinformation on platforms such as Twitter. On Wednesday, the Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection, Germany, expressed its concern over Musk’s tweets about… Continue reading Germany Warns Elon Musk of Breaking EU Misinformation Laws on Twitter
Waze tests new alerts warning drivers about roads with a ‘history of crashes’
In a bid to reduce the number of traffic accidents on the roads, tech giant, Waze, has started to test an innovative new feature which warns drivers when they are approaching roads with a history of crashes. Since launching in 2006, Waze has made a name for itself as one of the world’s most popular… Continue reading Waze tests new alerts warning drivers about roads with a ‘history of crashes’
YouTube will start warning comment spammers when they violate the rules
In recent news, YouTube, the popular video-streaming platform, has announced that it will start warning users who post spam in comments sections when they violate the rules. YouTube has long been a hotbed for spam, with comments sections full of questionable advertisements, and even some comments completely unrelated to the video. But that may now… Continue reading YouTube will start warning comment spammers when they violate the rules