Opera's sidebar upgrade makes it easier to access your favorite apps – here's how

Opera's sidebar upgrade makes it easier to access your favorite apps – here's how

Opera Opera has been one of my favorite browsers for a very long time. One of the reasons for that is the developers actually listen to the user base. So when users called out for more sidebar service integration, you can believe Opera got busy. To that end, Opera is adding Bluesky, Discord, and Slack integration to the browser, which means you’ll need to have fewer tabs open, and that goes a long way in improving…

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The 9 Most Common Social Media Scams—and How to Spot Them Before It’s Too Late | McAfee Blog

The 9 Most Common Social Media Scams—and How to Spot Them Before It’s Too Late | McAfee Blog

Social media connects us to friends, trends, and news in real time—but it also opens the door to scammers looking to exploit trust and curiosity. From fake giveaways to impersonation scams, fraudsters use sophisticated tactics to trick users into handing over personal information, money, or access to their accounts.  Even the most internet-savvy users can fall victim to these deceptive schemes. That’s why it’s crucial to recognize the red flags before it’s too late. Whether…

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61% of Hackers Use New Exploit Code Within 48 Hours of Attack

61% of Hackers Use New Exploit Code Within 48 Hours of Attack

In 2024, cyber-criminals have launched attacks within 48 hours of discovering a vulnerability, with 61% of hackers using new exploit code in this short timeframe. Companies faced an average of 68 days of critical cyber-attacks, while ransomware remained the most significant threat. The healthcare industry was particularly affected, with ransomware responsible for 95% of all breaches and impacting more than 198 million US patients. These figures come from SonicWall’s Annual Cyber Threat Report, which also…

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The Blueprint for AI-Driven Connectivity

The Blueprint for AI-Driven Connectivity

The internet ecosystem is in constant transition, and with that evolution comes changing dynamics and shifts across the value chain. As a result, these hubs were traditionally confined to a set of larger cities and contained to a small set of facilities within those. While the traditional interconnect model has served its purpose for decades, it is now becoming increasingly outdated. The evolution of distributed, dynamic services is exposing the inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and large failure…

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Ghostwriter Cyber-Attack Targets Ukrainian, Belarusian Opposition

Ghostwriter Cyber-Attack Targets Ukrainian, Belarusian Opposition

A new wave of cyber-attacks linked to the Ghostwriter threat actor has been observed focusing on Ukraine and opposition groups in Belarus. The latest campaign, uncovered by SentinelLABS, employs weaponized Excel documents designed to deliver malicious payloads through phishing attacks. Ghostwriter’s New Tactics Ghostwriter, a cyber-espionage group linked to the Belarusian government, has evolved its attack strategies. SentinelLABS found that the group now uses Excel spreadsheets as phishing lures, embedding obfuscated VBA macros to execute…

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Strategies for telecom executives: Balancing innovation and OPEX

Strategies for telecom executives: Balancing innovation and OPEX

In my previous post , we explored the growing pressures on OPEX in the telecom sector, from network upgrades and regulatory compliance to rising energy costs and cybersecurity. As telecom executives work to navigate these challenges, finding a balance between fostering innovation and managing operating expenses is no longer optional — it is a necessity for survival. In this blog, we’ll explore a powerful approach to achieving both in 2025: the concept of composable ERP, a…

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Microsoft is testing a free desktop version of Office – but there's a catch

Microsoft is testing a free desktop version of Office – but there's a catch

ZDNET Microsoft is testing a free, ad-supported desktop edition of Office, but it comes with a host of limitations. On Monday, tech news site Beebom described the new version, saying that Microsoft quietly launched it and no one noticed. That’s an apt description, as Microsoft seems to be limiting the test to a small audience. Persistent ad banner and video Based on Beebom’s description, the free desktop suite includes Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and is…

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Open source software vulnerabilities found in 86% of codebases

Open source software vulnerabilities found in 86% of codebases

Black Duck has released its annual Open Source Security and Risk Analysis (OSSRA) report, analyzing 1,658 examinations of 965 commercial codebases within 16 industries. According to the findings, 86% of codebases had open source software vulnerabilities while 81% had high- or critical-risk vulnerabilities. Furthermore, the average application in 2024 had triple the amount of open source files than the average application in 2020, with 5,300 in 2020 and more than 16,000 in 2024.  Below, Mike…

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How to turn on Siri's new glow effect on iOS 18 – and other settings you should tweak

How to turn on Siri's new glow effect on iOS 18 – and other settings you should tweak

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Apple officially rolled out iOS 18.3 to eligible iPhone models last month after a brief testing period. The patch is modest; it doesn’t introduce new features or make sweeping changes, but it does make adjustments that will impact how users interact with the system. Apple Intelligence is now enabled by default, and the company is restricting notification summaries for news apps and improving iPhone cameras. Also: The end of Apple’s Lightning port era – here’s what comes…

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GoDaddy review: Easy and reliable web hosting for small sites and beginners

GoDaddy review: Easy and reliable web hosting for small sites and beginners

ZDNET’s key takeaways GoDaddy delivers solid uptime at 99.98%, keeping your site online most of the time. Upfront prices are fair, and the tools are easy for beginners. However, renewal rates and add-ons can sneak up on you, and bigger operations may need more power and space. GoDaddy is the 800-pound gorilla of domain registration, the name most people know, even if they’ve never built a website. It’s the Amazon of URLs. It has excelled…

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