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International Governments Shut Down the “Bulletproof” Hosting Service, Lolek

The police have shut down a bulletproof hosting business in Lolek that was being used to conduct global cyberattacks. Together with the assistance of Europol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Polish Central Cybercrime Bureau and the United States Department of Justice (DoJ) carried out the takedown. The website LolekHosted.net is no longer accessible after Europol said that …

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TikTok facing EU privacy fine by September

The app’s Chinese owners are under scrutiny from a privacy watchdog. By September, the European Union will have fined TikTok for violating users’ privacy. The internet is moving faster than ever and tech companies face challenges to keep up. In 2021, the Irish data regulator began investigating whether or not TikTok was protecting the privacy of minors in accordance with …

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Misconceptions About VPNs and What You Can Do About Them

Privacy and security are increasingly important concerns for internet and VPN users in today’s cutting-edge digital era. Individuals and organisations alike are looking for methods to safeguard their digital assets in the face of a growing number of cyber-attacks and data breaches. Virtual private networks (VPNs) are one option that has garnered a lot of interest. Despite this widespread acceptance, …

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VPN use all-time high, but not awareness of real versus fakes

The popularity of virtual private networks (VPNs) has never been higher, but how can users be secure while using them? An all-time high number of people are increasingly using virtual private networks as a means of protecting their privacy, but they may be placing themselves in danger by doing so. Over a quarter of UK citizens questioned using a VPN, …

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Can Apple Private Relay replace a traditional VPN?

Apple Private Relay, which was released in 2021 as an add-on for Safari, enables customers of iCloud+ to get access to VPN-like features. But what is it? The browser-based encryption tool was created to further protect users’ privacy and security while working with Apple products. While Apple Private Relay encrypts data in transit and masks the user’s IP address, it …

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After a Recent Drop of 11%, What Lies Ahead for Activision Blizzard Stock?

Regulatory roadblocks for Microsoft’s planned purchase of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) persist. The transaction was recently blocked by the UK Competition and Markets Authority for cloud gaming competition concerns. Microsoft intends to appeal, but on April 26 ATVI shares dropped 11% to $77 as a result of the news. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the United States petitioned a …

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OPEC Price Cut Gains Wiped Out by Low Demand

OPEC was correct; low demand has nullified any benefits from the oil price drop. With Brent crude falling below $78/bbl (£62) this week, the group’s position that the cutbacks were required to avert an overstock seems prophetic. Saudi Arabia and its allies shocked global oil markets at the beginning of the month when they announced output cuts. Ed Morse, head …

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Is the Recent Gain in NEXT Plc (LON:NXT) Stock Price Reflective of Its Strong Fundamentals?

Over the past 30 days, shares of NEXT (LON:NXT) have risen by 2.6%. We chose to take a look at the company’s main financial indicators today to see whether they play a part in the recent price change since, as most would know, long-term fundamentals have a high association with market price fluctuations. To understand this activity, Return on Equity …

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How will the RESTRICT Act change the IT sector, and what is it?

How could the RESTRICT Act change the IT sector and VPN access, and what is it? TikTok, a social networking app controlled by the Chinese government, and the United States government are at an all-time high in their disagreement, with a wave of rules prohibiting its usage on government devices sweeping throughout the Western hemisphere. However, it seems that the …

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Latest Trends in the Web Hosting Industry

The web hosting sector is ever-evolving, yet it is important to the development of any website. In 2023, organisations may react to some of the following emerging tendencies in web hosting:1. DIY Website Builders GrowingThe advent of do-it-yourself website builders has boosted competition for established web hosting companies. With the help of these platforms, you may create a website without …