Cybercriminals timed attacks to spike during peak uncertainty about the coronavirus

Mimecast's "100 Days of Coronavirus" report shows 33% overall increase in cyber threats ranging from malware to impersonation attacks. Bad actors matched their cyber attack strategy with the increasing uncertainty…

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Software talent company, Andela, lays off 135 staff across 4 countries

Pan-African software engineering talent startup, Andela, has laid off 135 staff across four countries. Also, salaries will be slashed by 10% to 30% across the board as the company looks to pull through difficult times.

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ECG-packin’ necklace made for fast and easy heart-checks

An abnormal heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation is one of the leading causes of strokes, yet it's often symptomless, so it frequently goes undetected. An experimental new necklace, however, could make checking for it a quick and simple process.

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WANGEN MX Pumps Plastic Pastes for Lids and Closures with Ease

ACTEGA DS successfully uses WANGEN MX pumps in the production of high-quality sealing compounds.

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Fiber optic tech could save date palms from infestations

Responsible for millions of dollars in crop losses annually, the red palm weevil is a flying beetle that lays its eggs inside date palm trees. It could soon be possible to detect such infestations earlier than ever, using fiber optic cables.

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Phoenix guitar will host pop-in tonewood modules

If you like the look of a Les Paul but would rather have the tone of a Strat, guitars that come with modularity built into the design could help. The latest comes from Fern Guitars and sports a wood core module that's home to pickups and electronics.

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