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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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Swiss Open Super 300 semifinal blog: Satwik-Chirag win a thriller against Ong-Teo to reach final
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Has Rahul Gandhi really defamed all Modis in India? No, say legal experts
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‘Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga’ review: A smart and entertaining thriller
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Aata Saata: An age-old custom of bartering brides survives till today in Rajasthan
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‘Kanjoos Makhichoos’ review: Cheap thrills
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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: Zebra escapes from South Korean zoo, gallops through traffic for hours before getting rescued
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Watch: BTS singer Jimin teaches Jimmy Fallon a dance move ‘that he could do anywhere’
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Eco India, Episode 217: Could we really reduce our dependence on fossil fuels?
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‘Why are you working so directly for the BJP?’: Rahul Gandhi to reporter at press conference
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Watch: Nita Ambani choreographs dance celebration for Mumbai Indians after entering WPL final
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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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Review: ‘Boston Strangler’ looks for the woman in the serial killer story
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‘Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga’ review: A smart and entertaining thriller
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‘Jubilee’ trailer: Series is set in the Hindi film industry of the 1940s and 1950s
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‘Bheed’ review: Chaos and ambivalence at a check post aimed at tackling the Covid outbreak
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‘Kanjoos Makhichoos’ review: Cheap thrills
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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