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    How to update apps in MacOS: Two options

    Screen Sharing on MacOS Sonoma Jason Perlow/ZDNET Any time I see updates available for my MacOS machines, I immediately apply them. Why? Because those updates often contain security patches that keep my computers safe. Those updates might also contain new features for apps or performance and reliability improvements. Either way, I find these updates to […] More

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    Apple secures iMessage against threats from the future

    Maria Diaz/ZDNET Quantum computing may still be an emerging technology, but Apple is two steps ahead of other tech giants by releasing quantum-secure messaging. The company introduced PQ3 for iMessage, bringing the iOS messaging app up to level 3 of cryptographic security, the highest level applied to a messaging app.  Most other messaging apps are […] More

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    Singapore struggles with scams as cybercrime cases keep climbing

    <!–> Filmstax/Getty Images Scams and cybercrime cases in Singapore continue their upward trajectory, increasing by 49.6% last year, even as the country rolls out several industry-wide measures to stem such incidents.  The number of scam and cybercrime cases hit 50,376 in 2023, up from 33,669 cases the previous year, with scams accounting for 92.4% of overall […] More

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    Singapore looks to accelerate AI development with investment in compute and talent

    <!–> Yuichiro Chino/Getty Images Singapore is setting aside at least SG$1 billion ($741.97 million) to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) development, including securing access to the necessary compute power and skillsets. The country also plans to upgrade its national broadband network and build a new cybersecurity command hub.  The investments aim to support the government’s efforts […] More

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    Do you need antivirus on Linux?

    <!–> ANDRZEJ WOJCICKI/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Getty Images I’ve been using Linux as my primary operating system since 1997 and I have never installed a desktop antivirus solution on any computer. The only exception to that rule has been when I deploy a Linux mail or file server, where I might add something to scan for suspicious […] More

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    Tech giants promise to combat fraudulent AI content in mega elections year

    <!–> dem10/Getty Images Google, Meta, OpenAI, and X (formerly Twitter) are among 20 technology companies that have pledged to weed out fraudulent content generated by artificial intelligence (AI), as part of efforts to safeguard global elections expected to take place this year.  The band of companies signed the Tech Accord to Combat Deceptive Use of […] More

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    Australia raps telcos for sending through bulk SMS that contain scam messages

    <!–> Marut Khobtakhob/Getty Images Australia has called out five telcos for sending through bulk SMS that contain scam messages, breaching the country’s anti-scam and public safety rules.  The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) said it had taken action against Message4U, SMS Broadcast, DirectSMS, Esendex Australia, and MessageBird for allowing millions of SMS messages to […] More