Ukraine’s largest mobile operator Kyivstar downed by ‘powerful’ cyberattack
Ukraine’s largest telecommunications operator Kyivstar says it has been hit by a “powerful” cyberattack that has disrupted phone and internet services for millions of people across the country. In a Facebook post confirming the incident on Tuesday, Kyivstar wrote that the cyberattack has caused a “technical failure” that left customers
Read moreMicrosoft’s climate fund backs sustainable jet fuel company Dimensional Energy
The increasing need to reduce carbon emissions drives many industries, including airlines and transportation, to seek sustainable alternatives to meet emission reduction targets and fulfill corporate social responsibility commitments. One of the solutions is sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), which can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80% compared to traditional
Read moreGoogle Classroom now lets teachers add interactive questions to YouTube videos
Google launched today a new feature for Classroom that allows teachers to turn any YouTube video into an interactive assignment by inserting questions for their students to answer throughout the viewing experience. With the interactive questions feature, teachers can create open-ended or multiple-choice questions, provide feedback on answers and access
Read moreTemu was the most-downloaded iPhone app in the US in 2023
Temu, the Chinese e-commerce company whose app is now attracting longer engagement times than Amazon, is Apple’s most downloaded free app in the U.S. for 2023. The Cupertino-based tech giant today released an App Store feature that showcases the top iPhone apps of the year, free and paid, as measured
Read moreCountries with the Highest Internet Adoption Rates Globally
The global internet population has grown by 189 million, or 3.7% year-over-year, reaching an impressive 5.3 billion in October. That means over 65% of the world`s population has internet access. However, the internet adoption rates still significantly vary from one country to another. According to data presented by OnlyAccounts.io, Norway,
Read more4 Security Tips to Stay Safe Online this Festive Season
It’s that time of year when businesses begin winding down for the holidays, employees are setting their out of office messages and people are starting to say, “We’ll touch base in January.” While many organisations will be taking a break over the next few weeks, cybercriminals will be ready to
Read moreCompetitive Ecommerce Calls for Retailers to Consider Compelling Omni-Channel Experiences
In the face of growing competition with the likes of ecommerce giants Amazon and Shein set to penetrate the South African market, CEO of Capital Connect, Steven Heilbron believes that South African retailers should begin to consider embracing in-store customer service and creating compelling omni-channel experiences. A rise in innovative
Read moreThe ed line editor: bravado, utility, and history
I stumbled on the book Ed Mastery by Michael W. Lucas and couldn’t tell immediately whether it was serious. In a sort of technical version of Poe’s law, Lucas lays on the technical machismo pretty thick, but not thicker than some people do unironically. Bravado Here’s a paragraph from early
Read moreSecurity risks after end-of-support for Windows Server and SQL Server 2012: TD Synnex weighs in
In October, Microsoft ended support for Windows Server 2012, and last year it did so for SQL Server 2012. This has left organizations vulnerable to cyberattacks, as they scramble to upgrade their servers to supported products. TD SYNNEX’s business development manager, Microsoft Cloud, Adeeb Altaji and Maz Mohammadi, business development
Read moreCoffee Briefing Dec. 12- Lighthouse Labs’ new cyber upskilling program; Extended security updates for Windows 10; Canada’s AI code of conduct has new signatories; and more
Coffee Briefings are timely deliveries of the latest ITWC headlines, interviews, and podcasts. Today’s Coffee Briefing is delivered by IT World Canada’s editorial team! Missed last week’s Coffee Briefing? We’ve got you covered. Lighthouse Labs launches new cyber upskilling program Tech education company Lighthouse Labs has launched a new upskilling program
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