This is easily the most dramatic primary season in a century for the Democratic Party. Until last week, there were nearly two-dozen candidates in the running. As it stands, there are still a few more who have polled so low (including outliers like Marianne Williamson and New York Mayor Bill de Blasio) that they won’t be debating. This may be your last chance to see low-polling candidates like O’Rourke and Mayor Pete talk about their platforms in front of a live audience....

We tried it out for ourselves so that we could help you decide whether Windscribe is right for you. Specifically, we focused on its ROBERT feature. You’ll have some access to ROBERT in whatever version of Windscribe you run. And it’s a major selling point of this VPN. What is ROBERT? At the most basic level, ROBERT is a malware and ad blocker. But when you pay to customize your Windscribe experience, it allows you to block much more....

The MAC address is an identifier for other devices in the neighbourhood. This allows a router, for example, to know where to send the data back to. A device can have multiple MAC addresses, e.g. one for your wifi connection and one for your ethernet connection. Your MAC address can be spoofed. This means that you change the address. This is perfectly legal, but hackers sometimes use this tactic so that criminal activities cannot be traced back to them....

Here’s a summary of what each of the above parties might know about you: Internet service providers: ISPs will know which websites you visit, how long you’re on them, the content you interact with, what device you’re using, where you are, and plenty more. Websites: Each website you visit will know about your activity on their site, and potentially what you do on other sites, if you have enabled cookies....

On Tuesday, Yodel announced it was the victim of a cyberattack that disrupted its regular operations. The UK-based company informed its customers about the cyber incident via its official Twitter page and its website. Yodel is currently investigating the incident with the help of third-party experts. The company is yet to release information about the nature of the attack and its impact beyond operational delays. Yodel said it does not store or process customers’ payment information....

This is what Marvin, a long-time online buddy of mine, said when I logged into my favorite gaming platform after a long absence. After laughing it off and catching up with him, I paused for a second – what if I had actually died? I realized something: I hadn’t prepared for my digital death. I’d be gone forever, and no one would be able to bring closure to my social network profiles or other digital footprints because I hadn’t taken the necessary steps....

Thousands of Retail Websites Hacked In a guidance note issued on Monday, the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) said it has notified over 4,000 small businesses whose customers’ payment details were being stolen. Cyber experts have revealed that hackers are exploiting a known vulnerability in a popular e-commerce platform called Magento. Worldwide, people have downloaded this open-source software more than 2.5 million times. Retailers use its drag-and-drop tools to quickly and easily create modern-looking online stores....

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects nearly 100,000 new accountant and auditor jobs by 2030. This growth bodes well for individuals with an accounting degree. Degree-holders work in business and government settings or as private contractors across many industries. To find out more about forensic accounting degrees, what they include, and how to find one that meets your needs, check out the rankings below. Top 3 online schools in forensic accounting The best online bachelor’s in forensic accounting degrees ZDNet’s ranking methodology assesses forensic accounting degrees with a proprietary formula driven by data and curated by industry experts....

Laptops were once considered a luxury item, but now, they (or desktop tower PC alternatives) are often necessary for work and study. Thankfully, there is now a hugely diverse ecosystem of laptops suitable for different budgets and intended uses, whether you need a first laptop for your child, a gaming rig, or you want to gift someone a device for productivity. If you’re stuck for ideas regarding laptops suitable to give as gifts, check out our top picks below....

It applauded Google for adding the new setting in Android 12 and has now called on Apple to implement the feature, too. 2G is an early digital cellular network standard that emerged in the early 1990s, when Nokia still ruled mobile. As EFF notes, 2G was developed when standards bodies didn’t account for threats like rogue cell towers or the need for strong encryption. SEE: Best cheap 5G phone 2022: No need to pay flagship prices for quality devices “There are two main problems with 2G....

It’s definitely in your best interest to accept credit cards for your small business. To help you get started, we’ve broken the process down into three simple steps – and we’ve listed the three best payment processors to use. First, decide how you will accept credit card payments. The primary options are: In-person paymentsOnline paymentsMobile payments Depending on the type of business you run, it might be quite clear what type of payments you’ll accept....

The 446 total is down 16% when compared to the previous six month’s figure of 530 notifications. For the 2020-21 financial year, 976 notifications were received under the Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB) scheme. March saw the highest number of notifications with 102. In the reporting period, 81% of breaches were identified by the entity within 30 days of it occurring, but in 4% of occasions, it took the entity longer than 365 days....

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You need a service with strong privacy measures and plenty of servers inside and outside California to safely access local and international content. So you never have to miss another Dodgers or Giants game again. That’s why my colleagues and I tested 90+ VPNs to find the best options for California in terms of speed, security, and privacy. My top choice is ExpressVPN. It offers a server hub in California, and its Lightway protocol gives you stable, lightning-fast speeds....

To make things worse, Germany is a part of the 5/9/14 Eyes Alliances (pacts that share user data), and cyber threats are rising in the country. To unblock your streaming accounts and stay safe online, you need a reliable VPN. My team and I tested 80+ VPNs for Germany and found the best ones to bypass geoblocks and protect your online data. The VPNs come with global networks, which let you access local and international sites and services....

Whether you’re in the US, the UK, or anywhere else in the world, you need a VPN that has servers in Italy, good speeds, and a reliable, stable connection. That’s why my team and I tested over 30 VPNs and came up with the best 5 for watching RaiPlay. The ones that we shortlisted have all the features needed for a good streaming experience. However, my favorite is ExpressVPN. Not only is it lightning-fast, but it also has a dependable server network in Italy for streaming in HD....

My team and I tested over 60 VPNs to find the best ones for Spain. All shortlisted VPNs have fast worldwide networks and can offer you a Spanish IP address to bypass geoblocks. They also protect your data with advanced security features, like AES 256-bit encryption, a kill switch, and no-logs policies. ExpressVPN is my top choice for Spain to access local and international content (including Telecinco and Netflix US)....

My team and I rigorously tested over 80 VPNs to find the best ones for Thailand. The shortlisted VPNs protect your privacy (from snoops and hackers) using military-grade encryption as well as robust tunneling protocols, a kill switch, and a no-logs policy. Plus, servers are distributed worldwide to bypass international and local geoblocks. ExpressVPN is my top choice for Thailand overall because it provides excellent protection from any form of online intrusion....

Almost four years after Verizon and T-Mobile began switching on 5G networks in the US, worldwide monthly unit sales of new 5G-capable smartphones have overtaken monthly sales of 4G smartphones. According to Counterpoint Research, 51% of new smartphones with either 4G or 5G sold in January were 5G-capable. However, in China, North America and Western Europe, 5G phones sales accounted for a far larger share than seen worldwide. SEE: Best cheap 5G phone 2022: No need to pay flagship prices for quality devices In China, sales of 5G phones accounted for 84% of all 4G or 5G phones sold in January....

“The Essential Eight Maturity Model now prioritises the implementation of all eight mitigation strategies as a package due to their complementary nature and focus on various cyber threats,” the ACSC said. “Organisations should fully achieve a maturity level across all eight mitigation strategies before moving to achieve a higher maturity level.” The ACSC now states that the maturity model is focused on “Windows-based internet-connected networks”, and while it could be applied to other environments, other “mitigation strategies may be more appropriate”....