| | Tech News Flash December 1, 2021 | | Report Finds US Workers Lagging in Digital Skills | | One-third of U.S. workers lack digital skills, with 13 percent having no digital skills and 18 percent having, at best, limited digital skills, noted a new report by the Information Technology & Innovation Foundation. In essence, one in six working-age Americans are unable to use email, web search, or other basic online tools. | | 5 Terrific Tech Gift Ideas for Your Holiday Shopping List | | It is my tradition to write a piece on tech gift ideas every year, though I wonder how many of you have completed your shopping given the logistics problems that the market is experiencing. A piece of advice: if you find something in stock you want to buy, buy it -- otherwise it may vanish in moments. This year I chose one product I want but likely won't get, and four others you might want to consider. | | A D V E R T I S E M E N T | | F-Secure Discovers HP Printers Loaded With Security Holes | | The Finland-based security consultancy discovered vulnerabilities affecting over 150 different HP multifunction printer products. Attackers can exploit the flaws to seize control of devices, steal information, and further infiltrate networks to inflict other types of damage, according to F-Secure's research. | | Holidays Fuel Surge of Mobile, Online Phishing Scams | | 'Tis the season to go phishing. Nothing brings out digital bandits like the holidays, and this year is no exception. Proofpoint reports its researchers are seeing a massive global increase in holiday-themed mobile phishing attacks, a.k.a. smishing. It noted the volume of mobile phishing messages has almost doubled, compared to this time last year. | | Many Consumers Fail To Protect Privacy After Receiving Data Breach Notice | | A survey of 1,050 U.S. adult consumers found that 16 percent of the participants in the research took no action after receiving notice of a data breach affecting their accounts. | | TRENDING ON TECHNEWSWORLD | | Is the Gartner Magic Quadrant Obsolete? Once upon a time, it seemed no organization had its finger on the pulse of technology more than research consulting firm Gartner. Global corporations, technology companies, and the investment community have trusted Gartner for insights and... Read more www.technewsworld.com | | | | | | The Blockchain Solution for Secure Contactless Payments Contactless payment instruments like digital wallets and payment cards offer secure and fast transactions with less physical interaction. Still, these can become more secure, efficient, and faster with blockchain technology. Read more www.technewsworld.com | | | | | | Get the day's top e-business and technology news from ECT News Network delivered to your inbox as stories break. Sign up today. | | We welcome your feedback. To share your thoughts or ideas, please use our online form. | | This newsletter was sent in response to your request on an ECT News Network website. To update your settings, or to receive other newsletters from ECT News Network: Manage My Subscriptions. | | To advertise in this newsletter or elsewhere on ECT News Network, please call our sales department (818) 461-9700 or follow these links:
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