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Paul Haskell-Dowland, The Conversation
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As AI comes to everyday apps like Word and Gmail, here’s what users should keep in mind
Bolstering these apps with AI could provide a major productivity boost – as long as security isn’t an afterthought.
Mohiuddin Ahmed, The Conversation & Paul Haskell-Dowland, The Conversation
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Internet Explorer won’t be missed – but its legacy will live on (through memes)
To its credit, Explorer introduced many Windows users to the joys of the internet for the first time.
Mohiuddin Ahmed, The Conversation, M Imran Malik, The Conversation & Paul Haskell-Dowland, The Conversation
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What will happen if Russia cuts itself off from the internet?
With mounting pressure from the West, Moscow may create its own version of the ‘great firewall of China’.
Mohiuddin Ahmed, The Conversation & Paul Haskell-Dowland, The Conversation
Trending
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J&K: NIT Srinagar student booked for alleged derogatory post about Prophet Muhammad
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US alleges India inadvertently hired undercover American agent to kill Sikh separatist: 10 points
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‘Shehar Lakhot’ review: A compelling cast trumps the convoluted plot
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FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup: From broken ankle to historic title, Preeti eyes redemption
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‘High Water’: Read Ruskin Bond’s new story from his book of short stories about love and friendship
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Pegasus spyware: How does it work and how can you tell if your phone is at risk?
Although most people are unlikely to be targeted by this type of attack, there are still simple steps you can take to minimise your potential exposure.
Paul Haskell-Dowland, The Conversation & Roberto Musotto, The Conversation
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These are the top five dangerous cybercriminal organisations that are holding the world to ransom
Understanding who these groups are and what they want is critical to taking them down.
Roberto Musotto, The Conversation, Brianna O'Shea, The Conversation & Paul Haskell-Dowland, The Conversation
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Explained: Why so many websites went down across the world on Tuesday
Sites such as the BBC, Pinterest, the Financial Times and Reddit were offline for a short period.
Paul Haskell-Dowland, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: Professional ‘mermaid’ quickly removes tail to swim to safety after it got stuck in aquarium
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‘Go f**k yourself’: Elon Musk to advertisers who might boycott X because of his perceived views
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Watch: Cricketer meets children-turned-‘reporters’ who ask her cute questions
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Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Rescue team dance in celebration after all workers are evacuated safely
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Watch: Journalist-satirist parodies TV newsroom discussions on election results day
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What is Apple’s new ‘app tracking transparency’? Why has it angered Facebook? And should you use it?
The new iPhone operating system lets you opt out of having your online habits tracked by apps. That’s a big part of Facebook's business model.
Paul Haskell-Dowland, The Conversation & Nikolai Hampton, The Conversation
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Facebook data breach: What happened and why it’s hard to know if your data was leaked
The data breach is believed to relate to a vulnerability that the social media platform reportedly fixed in August of 2019.
Paul Haskell-Dowland, The Conversation
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Is Trump’s TikTok deal a national security win or an election gimmick?
If the deal goes ahead – and that is far from certain – Oracle and Walmart will take around 20% of TikTok Global, with ByteDance retaining 80%.
Paul Haskell-Dowland, The Conversation & Nathalie Collins, The Conversation
The Reel
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‘Shehar Lakhot’ review: A compelling cast trumps the convoluted plot
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A new Annapurna Devi film could be the last word on the recluse – or the start of a new quest
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How Jeo Baby’s risky ‘Kaathal’ fell into place: ‘Once Mammootty agreed, everything became easy’
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Watch: Manoj Bajpayee stars in survival drama ‘Joram’
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Start the week with a film: Darbhanga blues in ‘Pokhar Ke Dunu Paar’
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Why your eight-character email password is not safe anymore
By leveraging today’s computing power, a password can be guessed in as little as 12 minutes.
Paul Haskell-Dowland, The Conversation & Brianna O'Shea, The Conversation
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What kind of user data does TikTok collect and where is it stored?
After India, Australia and United States are mulling banning the video-sharing app.
Paul Haskell-Dowland, The Conversation & James Jin Kang, The Conversation