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‘World’s largest botnet’ – spread through infected emails – taken down through coordinated police action among several countries US authorities announced on Thursday that they had dismantled the “world’s largest botnet ever”, allegedly responsible for nearly $6bn in Covid insurance fraud. The Department of Justice arrested a Chinese national, YunHe Wang, 35, and seized luxury …

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As summer approaches, we want to hear about how easy or challenging you find being off your phone while on holiday With the summer fast approaching, many of us will be looking forward to unwinding in the sun, our out of office auto-reply switched firmly on. But with smartphone use on the rise, it’s not …

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Most Americans concerned about online misinformation as election nears, according to poll by watchdog group Free Press As US presidential elections approach, the vast majority of Americans are concerned about online misinformation and fear they do not have enough accurate information on candidates, especially local ones, a new poll has shown. While people across the …

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Israeli-made Pegasus cyberweapon used in hacking attempts on at least seven journalists and activists in EU At least seven journalists and activists who have been vocal critics of the Kremlin and its allies have been targeted inside the EU by a state using Pegasus, the hacking spyware made by Israel’s NSO Group, according to a …

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PlayStation 4/5, Xbox, PC; Codemasters/EA SportsThe first F1 game to let you pursue a multi-season career as any of the current drivers is more true-to-life than ever – and the best chance of ending Max Verstappen’s reign Until the last few races, in which Ferrari and McLaren have emerged as contenders, Formula One has been …

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When my son, who is on the austim spectrum, was struggling, this classic game opened up his world. It continues to help lonely, isolated people find ways to connect and belong A few days ago, I was tidying my home office – which more closely resembles a video game arcade recently hit by a tornado …

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Exclusive: Kathy Hochul pushes online child safety, telling Meta: ‘You’re not going to profit off the mental health of children’ New York governor Kathy Hochul plans to introduce a bill banning smartphones in schools, the latest in a series of legislative moves aimed at online child safety by New York’s top official. “I have seen …

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Celebrity posts of graphic following IDF strike help make it among most-shared content of Israel-Gaza war Israel-Gaza war – live updates An image depicting refugee tents spelling out the phrase “all eyes on Rafah” has become one of the most-shared pieces of content relating to the Israel-Gaza war, spreading rapidly on social media this week. …

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The England defender shares his life story, lessons and secrets to success in a new BBC series. Plus: five of the best tech podcasts • Don’t get Hear Here delivered to your inbox? Sign up here Pack One BagWidely available, episodes weekly from 5 Jun “If fascism takes over your country, do you stay or …

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Wall Street Journal reports pair have had several phone calls recently and that Musk could assist if Trump wins another term Donald Trump has floated a possible advisory role for the tech billionaire Elon Musk if he were to retake the White House next year, according to a new report from the Wall Street Journal. …

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