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Strap in! Another AWS (Amazon Web Services) is having issues... again.

This is the backbone of many online services, so if you are seeing issues with an online service or software. This could be it!

Down Detector: https://downdetector.com/status/aws-amazon-web-services/

AWS Status Board: https://health.aws.amazon.com/health/status

Google is stepping up its game with a pilot program to safeguard Android users from risky apps and financial fraud.
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Google aims to block shady financial fraud apps in new pilot program Singapore is the first country giving Google’s fraud protection feature on Android a test run.

⚠ Google Workspace / GMail issues

Currently, issues being investigated on with GMail

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🛒🛍 Stay Safe Shopping Online This Holiday Season

Found a perfect present online for someone on your gift list? Before you do any Internet buying this holiday season, take a look at these six strategies to help you stay safe online. You don't want the gift you get will be scammed instead.

Retail research tells us that over 75% of people shop online each month, and with the holiday season upon us, you’re likely to be one of them. But don’t let the appeal of convenience distract you from the need to stay safe when shopping online.
The number of digital buyers is steadily climbing. In 2020, according to Statista, more than two billion people purchased goods or services online. The same year, e-retail sales surpassed $4.2 trillion U.S. dollars worldwide.

Retailers are embracing the change in consumer behavior. But could you let me know who else is taking advantage? Cybercrooks. Before you buy, consider these strategies to stay safe.

#1 Question that great deal

If a deal looks “too good to be true,” it probably is. You’re not going to get a new Apple laptop for $29.99, or the latest Beats headphones or Xbox gaming console for under $20. Anyone offering that price is trying to lure you to their site to enter your payment details, so don’t be surprised when your product never arrives!

#2 Review seller feedback

While scrolling social media you see adverts for perfect gifts for someone on your list. And it’s so easy to click the link and buy! Still, before purchasing, take the time to research the seller.
Read the feedback from other buyers on independent sources. It adds only a few moments to check sites such as Trustpilot and Google My Business.

#3 Research the business domain

Think about it: who are you more likely to trust with your sensitive data? Someone who has been in business for 10 years or someone who set up shop 10 days ago? Quickly check how long a business website has been around. Enter the URL into the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers tool [https://lookup.icann.org].

#4 Watch out for email scams

Before you click on any offer links in emails, please check the URL. You can hover over the link before redirecting there and check the target. Double-check that the address is to the site you’re expecting.

Also, slow down and make sure the address has no typos or atypical endings. You don’t want to confuse www.nike.com with www.n1ke.co and become a victim of identity theft instead of the proud owner of the latest Air Max.

#5 Check payment site security
There are several ways to verify the security of a payment site.

These include:
• verifying that the site uses an SSL certificate – it will start with “HTTPS” instead of “HTTP.”

• Checking for a physical address and phone number – call the contact number to confirm it's not fake.

• Review the Terms and Conditions and Return and Privacy policies – any reputable brand has these!

#6 Pay with Online Payments

When you do decide to buy, you prefer to pay using PayPal or another online payment tool. You won't be giving the seller your credit card details. If you can’t take this approach, use a credit card from a credit account rather than a debit card. You will have more protection this way. You can start a chargeback through your credit card company when the item isn't as advertised, and the seller’s customer service doesn't help.

Before online shopping, could you update your operating system at any time of the year, and keep your anti-virus software current, too?

https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/t-mobile-expands-leading-5g-network-with-additional-coverage-and-capacity

T‑Mobile Expands Leading 5G Network with Additional Coverage and Capacity ‑ T‑Mobile Newsroom What’s the news: T‑Mobile has achieved its year‑end goal of covering 260 million people with Ultra Capacity 5G weeks ahead of schedule. Plus, the

Web 3.0 is the next iteration of the World Wide Web as we know it. Get a sneak peek at what's coming.



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What is Web 3.0? - Definition from TechTarget.com Learn about Web 3.0 (Web3), including how it works and key features. Review the difference between Web 3.0 and Web 2.0, as well as Web 3.0 applications.

How to coax your company through a digital transformation and possibly have better success.



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Council Post: Digital Transformation Can’t Be Forced, But It Can Be Coaxed Digital transformation is certainly not a bad idea, but the term has been so overused that it’s hard to establish what a transformation should and should not entail.