In this guide, we’ll explain why some cell phones simply don’t work in China, and how to check if yours will before you travel there. Even if your smartphone is compatible with China’s networks, your provider’s roaming charges might make for a very, very expensive trip. So we’ll also show you how the right SIM card can save you a lot of money. Finally, since government spying and website blocking are major threats to your privacy and web access in China, we’ll show you how to protect your device from digital surveillance and bypass China’s censorship firewall....

What is often overlooked, however, is that working from home can come with a number of cyber security risks. A home networks and computers are by default not as well secured as in corporate environments. Most (large) companies have an extra safe network and well-secured computer systems. Many companies also have an IT department that continuously monitors the company’s systems and keeps everything secure. Since now you are going to work from home, you have to ensure that you can do so in a secure manner, while also ensuring that no data leaks arise where hackers are given access to company or customer data, for example....

In a statement, CRTC chief compliance and enforcement officer Steven Harroun said Canadian HeadQuarters, also known and Canadian HQ, was “one of the largest Dark Web marketplaces in the world and significantly contributed to harmful cyber activity in Canada.” CRTC staff executed warrants in the greater Montreal area through 2020 and 2021 that led to the marketplace being taken offline. They also issued fines to Chris Tyrone Dracos, Marc Anthony Younes, Souial Amarak and Moustapha Sabir....

“The committee feels strongly that the current arrangements, conditions, and pay rates for gig workers are not acceptable and do not provide them with sufficient income and other protections to provide for themselves and their families,” the Select Committee on Job Security outlined in its first interim report [PDF] that examines the current state on-demand platform work in Australia. “The committee considers that it is essential for gig workers – and all workers for that matter – to be paid at a rate that rightly recognises the value of the work that they do, that they are provided with other conditions that ensure they do not have to work when they are sick, they are safe at work and their families are not left destitute when they are injured or killed, that they are paid superannuation to underpin a financially stable future, and that they can access other labour protections providing dispute resolution and mechanisms for addressing discrimination and harassment....

But Netflix doesn’t want you to watch all of these shows. Some are exclusive to specific catalogs, like Netflix US. But don’t worry: even if the show you want to watch is unavailable in your country, it’s easy to unblock it and I’ll show you how. All you need is a VPN to change your virtual location and gain access to Netflix’s international libraries. ExpressVPN is my top choice because it’s fast, easy to use, and guarantees you access to any Netflix library....

With a good VPN, you can get a US IP address from anywhere in the world and stream MSNBC on your phone or any other device as if you’re chilling in New York. I tested the best VPNs on the market for MSNBC to find the ones that offer the fastest speeds, most reliable connection, best connectivity, and most convenient app. I’ve laid out my top 3 below, but the one that stands out above all others is ExpressVPN....

Operation IOS X Operation IOS X, which stands for In Our Sites, is a continuation of a worldwide investigation launched by Interpol in 2014. The operation runs with the help of European Union member states and the US National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center. The aim of the operation is to make the internet a safer place for consumers. Europol seeks to get a growing number of countries and private sector partners involved, to participate in the operation and provide referrals....

VPNs encrypt your data to protect you from hackers, trackers, and spies. A high-quality VPN can even bypass geoblocks and censorship to unlock services like Netflix US and HBO GO. Many top cybersecurity companies bundle high-powered VPNs with their antivirus software, so you can save money without compromising on any security features. But which service provides the best coverage? And what features should you be looking for? Our experts have taken the guesswork out of this important decision for you....

Using a VPN with a worldwide network can help you bypass geo-restrictions, while its no-logs policy and strong encryption protect your privacy — this is especially important as cyberattacks have been on the increase in Hungary. However, only the best VPNs for Hungary can provide such features without slowing down your connection. I tested 85 VPNs and found the best ones that meet these criteria. Plus, they can offer you a Hungarian IP address, so you can access local websites and banking services when overseas....

Here are five lessons we learned from the digital rights activist. 1. Freedom of Speech is important Barlow believed that the world should be a place that “all may enter without privilege or prejudice accorded by race, economic power, military force, or station of birth… a world where anyone, anywhere may express his or her beliefs, no matter how singular, without fear of being coerced into silence or conformity.” This is probably due to Barlow’s humble lifestyle on a cattle ranch....

As you’re setting out your Jack O’Lanterns to ward off evil spirits this Halloween, don’t forget about the dangerous threats that lurk in the shadows of the internet. Digital demons await their chance to possess your device and haunt you forevermore. But just as Halloween costumes hide your identity from monsters and zombies, a VPN will cloak your device and protect your connection from all the things that go bump in the night....

Here are some of the key findings from Salesforce 600 CIO and IT leadership automation survey research: 91% of organizations say that demand for automation from business teams has increased over the last two years.The highest demand for automation came from research and development (39%), administrative/operations (38%), customer service (33%), and marketing (26%) teams. Nearly all (96%) of respondents said that modifying and rebuilding automation is a challenge as systems and business requirements change....

In 2019, Lake was re-elected to a fifth term, receiving the highest vote total out of all candidates, from all parties, across of Canada. He currently serves as the Shadow Minister for International Development. Prior to entering federal politics, Lake worked for 10 years with the Edmonton Oilers Hockey Club. Lake and his family have been active supporters of autism organizations, families and individuals across the country, and around the world, while sharing their story of life with Jaden, Mike’s 24-year-old son who has autism....

In tech, some things stayed the same – Microsoft treating its customers badly, for example – and some things offered dazzling new dawns. You’re surely into crypto, right? How could you not be? It’s the future of, well, money and finance. Or, at least, of speculation. It surely wasn’t surprising, then, that the home of a thousand facelifts – and the Los Angeles Lakers – recently decided to lay down with a crypto company....

“We do not consider that the merger of these parties will substantially lessen competition in any payments market, after taking into account the court-enforceable undertaking,” ACCC chair Rod Sims said. Eftpos, BPay, and NPPA announced plans in December to amalgamate. Eftpos operates a network of payment terminals, Bpay is an electronic bill payments system, while NPPA is the company charged with the oversight of all of the transactions moving through Australia’s updated payments system, the NPP....

Indian firm Unimobile will act as the messaging broker between Singapore Airlines and 400 mobile phone operators in 130 countries. The application which powers the service was developed by Bothell, Washington-based Matsushita Avionics Systems. 

Specifications How’s the design? While the Fire HD 8 Plus wasn’t designed to withstand the ruthlessness of kids – that’s what the Kids Edition is for – it can certainly take a hit or two. Instead of the usual mix of glass and aluminum that’s found on pricier tablets, the $120 Fire HD 8 Plus is decorated with texturized plastic and an 8-inch display that scratches more easily than it cracks....

Halo View has a display to metrics, live tracking, 7-day battery life and sports band colors and options. Halo View will run for $79.99 with a year subscription. I was a customer of the first Halo and found it interesting. I noted it was sometimes delightfully creepy and even a work tool. Key points about Halo View include: AMOLED color display. Halo Fitness and Halo Nutrition, available in January 2022, bundled into Halo membership....

Also: When is Prime Day 2020? Everything we know so far “Imagine asking Alexa to turn on the light, and there’s a slight delay,” she explained. “Our team worked really hard to shave off hundreds of milliseconds” in Alexa’s response time. The new devices include a new AZ1 neural edge processor – a new silicon module purpose-built to run machine learning algorithms on the edge. It works with new neural speech recognition models that run on the AZ1....

Earlier, Ring already encrypted videos when they are uploaded to the cloud (in transit) and stored on Ring’s servers (at rest). Law enforcement doesn’t have automatic access to customer devices or videos. You choose whether or not to share footage with law enforcement. With E2EE, customer videos are further secured with an additional lock, which can only be unlocked by a key that is stored on the customer’s enrolled mobile device, designed so that only the customer can decrypt and view recordings on their enrolled device....