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IHG hack: 'Vindictive' couple deleted hotel chain data for fun
Hackers have told the BBC they carried out a destructive cyber-attack against Holiday Inn owner Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) "for fun". Describing themselves as a couple from Vietnam, they say they first tried a ransomware attack, then deleted large amounts of data when they were foiled. They accessed the FTSE 100 firm's databases thanks to an easily found and weak password, Qwe ... Read more
2022-09-18 20:10:55
Should You Upgrade to the iPhone 14? How It Compares to Older iPhones
Apple's new iPhone 14 lineup is now on sale, except for the iPhone 14 Plus, which arrives Oct. 7. With a new generation here, you might be wondering if it's time to upgrade. The answer largely depends on which phone you currently have. If you have a recent model like the iPhone 13 or 12, you can afford to wait. If your phone is older though, it's worth figuring out how much you'll gain by jumping ... Read more
2022-09-17 00:22:02
Setting Up Your iPhone 14? Here's How to Do It
Whether you're coming from Android or iPhone, all you really need is a Wi-Fi connection to set up your new iPhone 14. You've received your iPhone 14. Maybe you waited in line at an Apple Store or preordered it and received it in the mail -- but at long last, Apple's latest phone is in your hands -- and now you need to set it up. Whether you're transferring over from an Android or you've been a l ... Read more
2022-09-17 00:21:13
Bought the New iPhone 14? Here's the Easiest Way to Transfer Your Data
If you just bought one of the new iPhone 14 models or you're planning to, we'll explain how to transfer all your information without losing a thing. If you bought one of the new iPhone 14 models today, you're probably ready to tear open the box and start experiencing all the new features of iOS 16. While getting a new phone is exciting, we don't recommend rushing the setup process. Instead, take ... Read more
2022-09-17 00:10:49
Hidden iPhone Messages Let You Chat Secretly: How It Works
One of the built-in apps on iPhone lets you keep your conversations hidden. It's pretty easy to keep everything forever on your iPhone, but sometimes you don't want your words to be saved for all time in an email or text message. That's one reason why apps like Snapchat, which features self-destructing text messages, have gotten popular. While iOS 16 adds the ability to unsend text messages that ... Read more
2022-09-17 00:09:29
Uber investigating hack on its computer systems
Uber's computer network has been hacked. The ride-hailing company said it was investigating after several internal communications and engineering systems had been compromised. The New York Times first reported the breach after the hacker sent images of email, cloud storage and code repositories to the newspaper. Uber staff were told not use the workplace messaging app Slack, the report said, qu ... Read more
2022-09-17 00:07:05
iPhone's New Search Button in iOS 16 Is Frustrating. Here's How to Get Rid of It
A simple toggle setting can make the irritating home screen feature go away. Now that you can download iOS 16 on your iPhone, you'll find that there are some features and settings that you absolutely love. And on the other hand, you'll find others that you might not be so fond of. If you're getting the new iPhone 14, this will apply to you too. One particularly frustrating feature that comes to ... Read more
2022-09-15 21:59:02
Apple Watch Series 8 Review in progress: My Thoughts After Wearing It for a Week
So far, it's hard to tell how the Apple Watch Series 8 compares with the Apple Watch Ultra -- or upcoming competitors. But I decided against testing the car-crash feature, for obvious reasons. The Apple Watch Series 8, starting at $399 (£419, AU$629), joins the temperature sensing wearable pack with a new temperature sensor of its own. Temperature-sensing wearables have been a trend these past fe ... Read more
2022-09-15 21:58:31
More 5G Phones Are Being Shipped Than 4G Phones, Analyst Says
Three years after 5G phones first launched, they've surpassed 4G phones. Just three years after the first mainstream 5G phones like the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G launched, global shipments of 5G phones have just surpassed those of 4G phones, according to an analyst. You'll have to squint to see it, but the graph tweeted by Counterpoint partner and research vice president Neil Shah does show 5G phone ... Read more
2022-09-15 21:58:00
New iOS 16 Lockdown Mode Can Protect You From Cyberattacks. How to Use It
Apple's iOS 16 security feature can guard against an industrial-strength iPhone hack. It's not every day you have to worry about being targeted in a state-sponsored cyberattack. But in the event that it does happen, Apple released a new feature with iOS 16 that can protect your iPhone and the information stored on it (and other Apple devices). In the last few years, governments and organizations ... Read more
2022-09-15 21:57:24