The ransomware epidemic continues to grow. Dozens of hospitals and clinics in West Virginia and Ohio are canceling surgeries and diverting ambulances following a ransomware attack that has knocked out staff access to IT systems across virtually all of their operations. The facilities are owned by Memorial Health System, which represents 64 clinics, including hospitals Marietta…
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The internet paradigm shift is here: Are you prepared for Web 3.0?
Permissionless, open source and decentralized, Web 3.0 will transform computing and data storage. Maria Paula Fernandez of Golem Network explains how. The invention of the internet has radically changed the world order. From globalization to hyperconnectivity and digitalization, the internet has been driving change since its inception. It is currently preparing for a paradigm shift…
Google Adds 3 New Features For People Ready to Travel Again
As search trends show a renewed interest in travel, Google is adding new features to help people plan their next trip. Google reports searches for hotels reached a 10-year high in April 2021, as did searches for “where can I travel” and “travel restrictions by country.” To help answer those questions, and keep people up…
Low-code and no-code is shifting the balance between business and technology professionals
The Covid-19 crisis has accelerated digital transformation, and in the process, pushed more tech-driven work well beyond the bounds of data centers — into executive suites, marketing departments, human resource offices, and even into the front lines. Business-side professionals with a minimum of development experience — beyond creating spreadsheets — suddenly had to become IT departments within their…
8 New & Updated Google My Business Features for Local SEO
Google has rolled out several new features and attributes in Google My Business (GMB) since the Coronavirus began. If you’re running a local business, you need to know about those updates so you can get the most out of the platform. In this article, we’ll check out 10 recent changes to Google My Business that…
Remote Desktop Protocol Attacks Surge by 768%
Remote desktop protocol (RDP) attacks increase by 768% between Q1 and Q4 last year, fuelled by the shift to remote working, according to ESET’s Q4 2020 Threat Report. However, a slower rate of growth was observed in the final quarter of the year, indicating that organizations have enhanced their security for remote users. Another key finding from…
Cloudflare introduces free digital waiting rooms for any organizations distributing COVID-19 vaccines
Web infrastructure company Cloudflare is releasing a new tool today that aims to provide a way for health agencies and organizations globally tasked with rolling out COVID-19 vaccines to maintain a fair, equitable and transparent digital queue – completely free of charge. The company’s ‘Project Fair Shot’ initiative will make its new Cloudflare Waiting Room offering free…