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UK to ban sale of carrier-locked phones from December 2021

The Verge

The UK’s communications regulator Ofcom is banning phone carriers from selling locked handsets starting in December 2021 to make it easier for people to switch providers, the watchdog has announced. Ofcom says it is also working to make it easier to switch between different broadband networks like Openreach and Virgin Media.

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The High-Stakes Game of Ensuring IoMT Device Security

SecureWorld News

This and many other vulnerabilities pose a significant risk, as they not only permit unauthorized access to individual devices but also enable hackers to infiltrate huge hospital networks and cause mass disruption through malicious software. They often exploit this information by demanding ransom or selling it on the Dark Web.

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7 technologies that CIOs can’t ignore in 2021

mrc's Cup of Joe Blog

But, I believe they’ll play a large role in 2021. Here are 7 technologies that CIOs should focus on in 2021. As the pandemic continues on in 2021 and CIOs look to better prepare their organizations for the unknown, I believe we’ll see the demand for portals increase. These aren’t necessarily new technologies.

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WCAG 2.2: The Next Step in Digital Accessibility

Kitaboo

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), first published on 9 May 1999 by the Worldwide Consortium (W3C), are part of a series of Web Accessibility Initiatives (WAI). Since May 2021, W3C has been working on a major revision of WCAG. was released on 21 May 2021. Four New Guidelines under Level AA.

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5 reasons you should attend the GeekWire Summit on Oct. 4-5 in Seattle

GeekWire

Where can you hear from Amazon’s new CEO, get insights on the future of work, learn how to prepare for cybersecurity threats, watch live journalism unfold on stage, network with others in the tech community, all while enjoying tasty food and cold drinks? The GeekWire Summit , of course!

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Joint Cybersecurity Advisory: Watch Out for BlackMatter RaaS

SecureWorld News

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and National Security Agency (NSA) provided information about the techniques BlackMatter is using to hold organization networks for ransom. October 18, 2021. DarkSide made claims it was shutting down earlier this year.

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A list of startups in Seattle building crypto, blockchain, and Web3 technologies

GeekWire

Last year Washington state launched a new Center for FinTech Information to gather licensing guidelines and regulations in one place. What they do: Crypto cash network. Founded: 2021. Founded: 2021. Founded: 2021. What they do: B2B payment network. Founded: 2021. There is some regulatory progress.

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