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Global IT outage: Warning over malicious websites offering to fix devices – as experts reveal likely cause of CrowdStrike issue | World News
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A faulty software update that caused the global IT outage likely skipped checks before being deployed, experts have said – as a warning was issued about malicious websites offering to fix devices. An estimated 8.5 million Microsoft Windows PCs devices were affected worldwide by the update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, causing delays for airports, broadcasters,…
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Pornography websites may have to use photo ID and credit card checks to protect children | UK News
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Websites showing pornographic content may have to use credit card checks and photo ID matching to confirm users are over 18, as part of the Online Safety Act. Regulator Ofcom has published draft guidance for platforms on how to protect children from pornography to ensure firms comply with the new internet laws. The recommendations include…
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German cybersecurity officials looking into ‘attacks’ on websites | World News
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Germany is looking into digital attacks by hackers targeting websites in the country. The attacks – known as distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) – work by directing high volumes of internet traffic towards targeted servers in a bid by so-called hacktivists to knock them offline. “The scope and source of these attacks are currently being clarified,” the…
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Louisiana cracks down on porn by making websites ask users for ID to verify age | Science & Tech News
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People who want to visit pornographic websites in the US state of Louisiana must now provide legal proof they are over 18. Any porn sites that do not check users are adults can now be sued in the state. The legislation, which has been criticised by internet privacy campaigners, came into force this week after…