
Ransomware attacks targeting hospitals and schools are declining, report finds
Recorded Future has reported that ransomware attacks targeting hospitals and schools appear to be on a downward trend in 2021. According to the statistics, they are now at their lowest

Android’s latest update allows users to secure their passwords
In the latest update to Android, users will receive a batch of security updates and useful features such as: Password Checkup tool Text scheduler Improvements to Maps, Assistant, TalkBack and
Microsoft 365 adds additional support for extended offline access to apps
It will now be easier to continue work without an internet connection thanks to Microsoft 365 adding a new feature that supports extended offline access. This will allow people to

Most businesses planning to deviate from VPNs, report says
Zscaler’s ‘2021 VPN Risk Report’ has found that 72% of organisations are planning to move away from virtual private networks (VPNs) in favour of a zero-trust model. 67% of respondents

Intelligent COVID-19 vaccine distribution with RPA, NLP, machine learning
Notable Health, an IT start-up, wants to tackle the issue of intelligent COVID-19 vaccine distribution through modern approaches to automation, such as: Robotic process automation (RPA) Natural language processing (NLP)

UK .eu domain holders get three-month extension
To comply with post-Brexit rules, UK .eu domain holders have been granted a three-month extension to the original deadline set by Eurid. At the moment, the UK still has tens

Microsoft Patch Tuesday February 2021 edition is live
February’s edition of Microsoft Patch Tuesday is now live. This time around, there are 56 security updates for Windows operating systems and other software. Nine of the bugs have received

Microsoft reveals Edge browser phase-out strategy
When April’s Patch Tuesday goes live, Microsoft will phase out its legacy Edge browser from machines running Windows 10. Additional details regarding the Edge phase-out strategy were recently revealed. In

Chrome 88 update includes zero-day vulnerability fix
If you are currently considering whether to update your Chrome browser to the next version or to delay this some more, then it is recommended that you take a swift

New ‘open banking’ fraud protection tool is being rolled out
In the UK, there is a new tool for boosting fraud protection among open banking partners that closely ties in with risk management amid digital transformation. The Open Banking Implementation