The Defrag

Before the pandemic, QR codes were largely viewed as a bit of a novelty. Many people didn't know how they worked, and you'd rarely see them in the wild. Perhaps you might spot one on an advertising campaign at a bus stop, or as a way to enter a promotion. However thanks to the pandemic, the humble QR code has seen a revival.

Vince Guerrieri's story for Popular Mechanics: https://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/apps/a39048000/history-of-qr-codes/

FBI PSA over QR Codes: https://www.ic3.gov/Media/Y2022/PSA220118

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The conflict between Ukraine and Russia is escalating quickly. While war looms on the ground… a digital war is also underway, and concerns are growing that Russia is planning a major cyber attack to coincide with an invasion of Ukraine. 

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For many journalists, keeping information confidential and sources protected is a vital part of the job. It's not uncommon for reporters to use encrypted messaging apps to prevent sources being discovered by those who don't want information made public. But one service that's become an important tool for journalists, Otter, may have vulnerabilities that are being overlooked.

Read Phelim Kine's story on Otter for Politico: https://www.politico.com/news/2022/02/16/my-journey-down-the-rabbit-hole-of-every-journalists-favorite-app-00009216

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The International Committee for the Red Cross has released details on an investigation into a major hack across its servers. Details of 515,000 people were compromised, and the Red Cross says the attack was highly sophisticated and targeted, and used techniques consistent with state-sponsored groups. So why would hackers target a humanitarian organisation like the Red Cross?

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Mark Zuckerberg has bet the future of Facebook, now Meta, on the idea of the metaverse. But what is the metaverse, and how could it affect our social interactions?

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The pandemic has changed the way many of us live and work. A lot of companies have allowed their staff to work from home, and some have decided to offer staff more flexibility on a more permanent basis. Several large companies are currently experimenting with the concept of a four-day work week. It isn't a new idea, but could now be the right time to make a switch?

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Solar is the cheapest form of energy production in history. Millions of people have made the decision to put panels on their homes and embrace the renewable energy revolution. So why would an energy network need to turn some of this generation off?

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The Commonwealth Games Federation are planning to run a pilot esports championship alongside the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. While not part of the main event, competitors will win medals, and the event will receive a lot of promotion and attention. So do esports belong at a major sporting event? And what will the championships mean for the profile of esports globally?

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As the world moves to decarbonise we are in a constant search for new energy sources that can replace our reliance on fossil fuels. One promising, but still highly experimental, form of energy production is nuclear fusion. This week a major fusion record was broken by JET the Joint European Torus. So just what is JET? And what do these developments mean for fusion research?

Apple AirTags statement: https://www.apple.com/au/newsroom/2022/02/an-update-on-airtag-and-unwanted-tracking/

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Many countries have a bill of rights that protects basic freedoms such as the freedom of speech, the press, and the right to religious beliefs. But not every country has these rights enshrined in law. One such country is Australia. Right now in Australia, a debate is raging over the planned introduction of a religious discrimination bill, and it has raised significant concerns for the treatment of LGBTIQA+ students.

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