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You’ve probably come across the phrase ‘quiet quitting’ recently, which has been trending since a TikTok user took to the platform to discuss hustle culture and why they decided to opt out of it. “You’re not outright quitting your job but you’re quitting the idea of going above and beyond,” the user explains in the now-viral post. “You’re still performing your duties but you’re no longer subscribing to the hustle culture mentality that work has to be your life....

In instances where customers have stuck to copper, or are on the end of a long cable run that limits speeds to 12Mbps, 25Mbps, or 50Mbps, Telstra group executive for networks and IT Nikos Katinakis told an investor day conference that 5G could replace those connections, but otherwise, it could not. “The average consumption of a fixed customer is now in the 300GB range a month, mostly between eight and 10pm,” he said....

Also: What is Security Keys for Apple ID and why does it matter? Recently, Slack stopped issuing alert sounds when my co-workers or editors posted messages – even messages that were replies to me. Because I have a super-busy desktop with a whole mess of windows open at once, I can’t just keep the Slack window open, on top, and in the way on my main screen in case someone posts a message....

The attacks are being carried out by a group known as APT5 (also known as Manganese), ZDNET has learned from sources familiar with the attacks. According to a FireEye report, APT5 has been active since 2007, and “appears to be a large threat group that consists of several subgroups, often with distinct tactics and infrastructure.” FireEye says the group has targeted or breached organizations across multiple industries, but its focus appears to be on telecommunications and technology companies primarily, and taking a special interest in satellite communications firms....

Announced on Wednesday, NortonLifeLock says that the new feature, Norton Crypto, will be rolled out today for users signed up to Norton’s early adopter program. Also: Best antivirus software Norton Crypto has been designed to allow users to “safely and easily mine cryptocurrency.” In the initial stages, users will be able to mine for Ethereum (ETH). Mining software leverages a PC’s CPU and graphics capabilities to obtain cryptocurrencies ranging from ETH to Monero (XMR)....

Bachelor’s degree programs prepare students for careers or graduate study. Employees in professional, corporate, technology, government, and academic settings have likely earned bachelor’s degrees. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, higher education translates to lower unemployment rates. Explore our list of accelerated bachelor’s degree options to find one that’s right for you. Top 5 schools for online bachelor’s degrees: Quick facts The best accelerated bachelor’s degrees ZDNet’s ranking methodology relies on reputable data sources, reviews by experts, and a rigorous editorial process to identify the schools on our lists....

The benchmarks from Adobe, which land among the release of several Creative Cloud apps for M1, were conducted by Pfeiffer Consulting in a study commissioned by Adobe. Adobe also shipped M1 native versions of Illustrator, InDesign and Lightroom Classic. Premiere Pro for M1 Macs is currently in public beta. Apple launched its M1 processor for its hardware in November and has a consistent cadence of launches featuring the company’s own silicon....

Hydrous has created a program called “The Decade of Ocean Empathy” that is supported by the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development and uses the Smithsonian’s 3D collection of original samples of scanned corals. Hydrous Chief Scientist Dr. Erika Woolsey, science advisor Celine de Jong and others built a science-based story out of the samples. Now, the team is using the creative AR toolkit Adobe Aero to bring the exhibit to life using just a QR code....

ADT is the giant of the industry and is trusted by 6.5 million customers. It’s proven over time that it can adapt to changes in technology and customer needs to continue serving them well. But the growth of smart homes and connectivity has birthed several competitors who take a new approach to how security systems and monitoring. Scout Alarm is one of the newcomers hoping to simplify home security with contract-free monitoring and wireless devices....

ADT vs Brinks: Comparison Information accurate as of April 2021 *J.D. Power’s 2020 Home Security Satisfaction Study. Based on a 1,000-point scale. Why we chose it ADT has been a leader in the security field for decades, and while its coverage isn’t the cheapest compared to other competitors, it offers 24/7 monitoring with advanced features. Pros: 24/7 monitoring$500 theft protection guaranteeEnvironmental monitoring Cons: More expensive than competitorsSix-month return policyCharges extra for wireless, cellular-based systems...

On Monday, Ceremorphic of San Jose, California, formally debuted chip efforts that have been kept in a stealth mode for two years, discussing a chip the company claims will revolutionize the efficiency of AI computing in terms of power consumption. “It’s counterintuitive today, but higher performance is lower power, said Venkat Mattela, founder and CEO of the company, in an interview with ZDNet via Zoom. Mattela believes that numerous patents on low-power operation will enable his company’s chip to produce the same accuracy on signature tasks of machine learning with much less computing effort....

While this may sound like a negative, it’s actually helping to enhance the employee experiences of drivers and workers. For example, drivers will have documented, recorded evidence of positive habits, thus enabling reward systems to be designed accordingly. The increased commitment to safety also makes for more attractive places to work at a time when skilled workers are hard to find. That’s the word from Sanjit Biswas, co-founder and CEO of Samsara, who has been focusing on building technology for the frontline since launching his company in 2015....

In November, the Justice Department said the 22-year-old was behind the July 2021 ransomware attack against Kaseya, which crippled hundreds of companies around the world for days. CyberScoop reported in November that Vasinskyi was arrested at a border crossing in Dorohusk – a Polish-Ukrainian border town – on October 8. Vasinskyi made his first appearance and was arraigned today in the Northern District of Texas. “When last year I announced charges against members of the Sodinokibi/REvil ransomware group, I made clear that the Justice Department will spare no resource in identifying and bringing to justice transnational cybercriminals who target the American people,” said Attorney General Merrick Garland....

But finally, here I was on a plane flying cross-country to actually attend a meeting in body as well as spirit. The trip proved that in-person meetings still get far more done than the Zoomified type. It also proved that wearing a mask for six hours is about as enjoyable as a transparent glass sauna in Times Square. Still, there I was on the way back, sipping my water (you doubt me?...

First uncovered in June, MaliBot steals passwords, bank details and the contents of cryptocurrency wallets from users – and it does so by bypassing multi-factor authentication protections. The malware can also access text messages, steal web browser cookies and can take screen captures from infected Android devices. MaliBot can also spread itself by hijacking SMS capabilities to send malicious messages to other users – a technique similar to that which allowed FluBot malware to become so successful before it was taken down by coordinated law enforcement action in May....

In the ruling, the presiding judge Yvonne Gonzales Rogers found Apple engaged in anticompetitive conduct under California’s competition laws. Consequently, she issued a permanent injunction to block Apple’s App Store rule that prevents developers from adding in-app links to payment websites. The injunction also ordered for Apple to allow developers to communicate with customers via contact information that is voluntarily submitted by customers when they set up an account within an app....

The report initially sent Apple shares up slightly in late trading, though the stock quickly gave up gains. CEO and Tim Cook remarked the company’s “teams built on a period of unmatched innovation by sharing powerful new products with our users, at a time when using technology to connect people everywhere has never been more important.” Added Cook, “We’re continuing to press forward in our work to infuse everything we make with the values that define us — by inspiring a new generation of developers to learn to code, moving closer to our 2030 environment goal, and engaging in the urgent work of building a more equitable future....

Lockdown Mode will be available this fall with iOS 16, iPadOS 16, and macOS Ventura. The new feature is designed for the few users – such as journalists, activists, and government officials – who may be targets of NSO Group or other private companies developing state-sponsored mercenary spyware. SEE: The best 5G phones: Which flagship comes out on top? Turning on Lockdown Mode hardens defenses on your device and strictly limits certain functionalities, reducing the ways your device could be exploited by cyberattacks....

This announcement was widely expected in late 2022, and many of the rumored features have duly appeared, including Wi-Fi 6E and support for up to 96GB of unified memory in the M2 Max model – up from a 64GB ceiling in the M1 Max. Also: New Mac Mini with M2 chip is faster, more capable, and somehow cheaper The new MacBook Pros come with better battery life, and the 16-inch model duly offers up to 22 hours of Apple TV movie playback from its 100Wh battery – a record for a Mac, Apple claims....

The company this year was looking to settle a debate over whether HDDs or SSDs are more reliable. Backblaze provides a cloud-backup service for laptops and computers and offers its B2 cloud storage to enterprises. It uses a mix of SSDs and HDDs as storage server boot drives in the Backblaze Cloud Storage platform. Since 2018, it’s replaced failed HDD boot drives with mostly 2.5-inch SSDs (some are M.2 form factor drives)....