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Zambian law enforcement officials have arrested 77 people at a call center company they accuse of hiring local graduates to defraud Internet users around the world.Young Zambians aged 20 to 25 were recruited by the Chinese-run Jinding Support Services, based in the upscale area of the capital Lusaka, who believed they were being hired as call center agents, according to Zambian authorities.In fact, these operatives are tasked with conducting fraudulent conversations with mobile users around the world via WhatsApp, Telegram and other online chat rooms, using scripted conversations to steal money from unsuspecting victims.In a press conference posted on Facebook,…
Blackmagic Design has released its annual NAB 2024 update and announced more than a dozen new products, including new versions of its popular DaVinci Resolve editing suite. Other key products include the DaVinci Resolve micro color panel for iPad, 17K 65mm camera and Pyxis 6K cube camera.da vinci determination 19DaVinci Resolve has become a popular choice for editors who don’t want a monthly subscription to Adobe Premiere Pro, and is arguably more powerful in some ways. However, the latest version, version 19, takes a page from its competitors and offers a slew of new AI features for effects, color, editing,…
ReportApril 15, 2024Editorial DepartmentFirewall Security/Vulnerabilities Palo Alto Networks has released patches to address the most serious security flaws affecting PAN-OS software, which has been actively exploited in the wild. This vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-3400 (CVSS score: 10.0), is a command injection condition in the GlobalProtect function, which allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code with root privileges on the firewall. The following releases provide a fix for this flaw – Pan operating system 10.2.9-h1 Pan-OS 11.0.4-h1, and Pan operating system 11.1.2-h3 Patches for other common maintenance releases are expected to be released in the coming days. “This issue only…
As of 2022, more than half of enterprise data will be stored in the cloud, and the demand for cloud storage has never been higher. This has triggered extreme energy consumption across the data center industry, resulting in significant greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.Worryingly, the European Commission currently estimates that EU data center energy use will increase from 2.7% of total EU demand to 3.2% by 2030. This would make the industry’s emissions almost as polluting as international aviation in the European Union.Still, it’s important to remember that cloud storage is still more sustainable than other alternatives.Why should we consider cloud…
The highly anticipated North American IoT Technology Expo will return to the Santa Clara Convention Center on June 5-6, 2024, offering a broad agenda focused on the latest advancements and applications of Internet of Things (IoT) and Industry 4.0 technologies. This event promises to be an unmissable opportunity for senior industry professionals to explore the future of smart IoT solutions, industrial applications and connected technologies.The first day of free entry to the IoT arena will focus on smart IoT solutions, applications and smart cities. Attendees will explore topics such as IoT for sustainability, digital twins, smart cities, expanding IoT deployments…
Change is the new normal for businesses. Due to constant changes in technology, entire industries can seem to be disrupted overnight. Consumer Behavior, and the market itself. Companies that fail to keep up with changing trends risk being left behind.
Singapore – send birdThe messaging platform used by the world’s most popular mobile apps has announced its latest innovation: Sendbird Business Messaging. This mobile software and API solution is specifically designed to enable product, operations, engineering, customer service and systems teams to deliver critical customer messages through the most relevant channels, ensuring that no message goes unnoticed.Whether it’s sending a patient list before a doctor’s appointment, notifying travelers of flight delays, letting shoppers know about traffic or weather issues that are hampering delivery times, or providing users with coupons to resolve customer service issues, Sendbird provides the only communications tool…
Last month, Epic Games filed a motion asking a California judge to hold Apple in contempt for allegedly violating a 2021 injunction related to the company’s App Store practices.Now, Apple is asking a judge to deny Epic’s request, claiming in a new filing The motion seeks to “micromanage Apple’s business operations in a manner that improves Epic’s profitability.”U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers’ initial injunction required Apple to give developers the option of external payment methods, which would have allowed them to avoid charging up to 30% on App Store and in-app purchases cost of. Apple in January opened up…
Windows 11 does not provide a built-in tool to pin the Recycle Bin to the taskbar. However, the steps in this guide provide workarounds. Step 1: Create a Recycle Bin shortcut Right-click on the Windows desktop and select new, then click shortcut. Then, on the first page of the Create Shortcut wizard, enter the following and click Next. %SystemRoot%\explorer.exe shell:RecycleBinFolder Finally, name the shortcut recycling pairn and click Finish. Step 2: Change the shortcut icon to Recycle Bin Right-click the shortcut and select Properties. then click shortcut Tab, “Change Illustration.” Enter the path below in “Look for icon on this…
The Blink Mini 2 home security camera was announced just a month ago and is already on sale. In a deal on Amazon, the camera is available in both black and white at 25% off, bringing the already affordable system down to $30. The Blink Mini 2 can be used indoors or outdoors, offers HD footage day or night, and features an LED spotlight. It can be paired with one of Amazon’s smart displays for Alexa voice control. However, the camera is a plug-in device, so you need to place it somewhere with an outlet.blinkGet 25% off Blink’s new indoor/outdoor…