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Samsung is rolling out a small update for the Galaxy S6, S6 edge and S6 edge+

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Samsung has fixed a GPS issue on several old Galaxy S models and has been delivering updates to them. And when we say “old”, we mean it – last month it was the Galaxy S8 from 2017 and the S7 from the year before. Now there is an update for an ever older series, the Galaxy S6 family from 2015.

The update has been spotted in the Netherlands and Belgium. Dutch Galaxy S6 and S6 edge that were bought from Vodafone are getting firmware versions G920FXXU6EVG1 and G925FXXU6EVG3, respectively. In Belgium, it is SIM-free Galaxy S6 and S6 edge+ that are being updated.

This should slowly expand to cover all S6 versions, carrier ones and unlocked, plus ones in other countries. If you don’t see a notification, you can check for updates manually. If you still don’t see it, you will have to arm yourself with patience.


The Samsung Galaxy S6 series is getting a small update

The Samsung Galaxy S6 series is getting a small update

The update doesn’t mention a GPS fix like it did with the Galaxy S8, though it is probably what this is. The change log only talks of stability improvements and bug fixes, “new and/or improved features” and “further performance improvements”.

It is also a much smaller update, weighing in at under 13MB, compared to 420MB update of the S8. It goes without saying that this doesn’t include a new Android version, not even a new security patch. Still, any update is a surprise given that the launched 7 and a half years ago.

The Samsung Galaxy A40 is much more recent, having hit the streets in 2019, but it’s already nearing the end of its 4 year period of guaranteed security patches. The A40 was running the July patch and is now moving up to the September one with a 280MB update (A405FNXXS4CVH1).


The Samsung Galaxy A40 is also receiving an update

The Samsung Galaxy A40 is also receiving an update

The gap is expected as the phone is currently on a quarterly update schedule. However, when it turns 4 in March 2019 it may drop down to the biannual schedule (which is home to some A-series models from 2018, but also some contemporary models like the Galaxy A30, A60, A70, A80 and A90 5G).

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Ransomware a growing threat to small businesses

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Galway daily news Ransomware a growing threat to small businesses

Ransomware is a growing threat to small and medium businesses in Ireland, Gardaí and the National Cyber Security Centre have warned.

The NCSC and Garda National Cyber Crime Bureau have jointly warned business owners of an increased threat of ransomware.

Un a letter sent to Ibec’s Small Firms Association, the NCSC and GNCCB noted that they had observed a “a trend of small and medium-sized businesses being increasingly targeted by ransomware groups”.

In the past, these groups typically focussed on larger organisations. However, they noted that “recently there have been several smaller Irish businesses impacted by ransomware”.

The Director of the NCSC Richard Browne said, “We have been dealing with the threat of ransomware for some time; however, we have seen a noticeable change in the tactics of criminal ransomware groups”.

“Whereby, rather than largely focusing on Governments, critical infrastructure and big business, they are increasingly targeting smaller businesses.”

“This is a trend that has been observed globally, and Ireland is no exception with several businesses becoming victims of these groups in the past number of weeks.”

Ransomware is a type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid.

Often ransomware gangs also threaten to leak sensitive stolen data if a ransom is not paid.

In May 2021, the Health Service Executive was the victim of a devastating ransomware attack which crippled the central IT systems and had a significant impact on the delivery of health services nationwide.

The letter to Ibec’s Small Firms Association referred to guidance on how small and medium-sized businesses can take to prevent and recover from cyber-attacks such as ransomware.

The cyber authorities also cautioned against the payment of ransoms to criminal groups saying that they do not “encourage, endorse nor condone the payment of ransoms”.

Detective Chief Superintendent Paul Cleary, Head of Bureau at the GNCCB, said “There is no guarantee that paying a ransom will lead to your data being successfully being decrypted or prevent the data from being leaked online.”

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Hackers going after small and medium businesses, Gardaí warn

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Owners of small and medium sized businesses are being warned this week of an increased threat to their workplace computer systems from hackers.

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and the Garda National Cyber Crime Bureau (GNCCB) have contacted Small Firms Association, after observing “a trend of small and medium-sized businesses being increasingly targeted by ransomware groups”.

In the past these groups typically focussed on larger organisations. However, they noted that “recently there have been several smaller Irish businesses impacted by ransomware”.

The Director of the NCSC Richard Browne said: “We have been dealing with the threat of ransomware for some time; however, we have seen a noticeable change in the tactics of criminal ransomware groups, whereby rather than largely focussing on Governments, critical infrastructure and big business, they are increasingly targeting smaller businesses. This is a trend that has been observed globally, and Ireland is no exception with several businesses becoming victims of these groups in the past number of weeks.”

In the letter sent to Ibec’s Small Firms Association, the NCSC and GNCCB reiterated the measures that small and medium-sized businesses can take to prevent and recover from cyber-attacks such as ransomware.

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T-Mobile collaborates with Apple to simplify IT management for small businesses

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T-Mobile is joining forces with Apple to introduce a plan JUST for small businesses that tackles pain points they face keeping their business and employees connected.

Available now, Business Unlimited Ultimate+ for iPhone is the first and only wireless plan that makes IT easy for small businesses, pairing Apple Business Essentials with AppleCare+ for Business Essentials, along with a new iPhone 13 for new lines, 200GB of high-speed hotspot data per month, and more.

To start and grow a business, technology is essential. In fact, studies show nearly 90% of companies require their employees to access an average of five mobile business apps every day. But for that to happen, business owners go through many steps, from purchasing the best devices, onboarding and upgrading those devices, keeping them secure and up to date, and configuring apps and settings for each one. It’s A LOT for a small business to handle, but it doesn’t need to be.

That’s exactly why T-Mobile and Apple have teamed up — to make things simpler for all types of small businesses with one amazing plan: Ultimate+ for iPhone. This new plan is packed with a ton of great benefits for small businesses:

  • Each employee who adds a new line on the plan gets a new iPhone 13 — sleek and durable, with super-fast performance and long battery life.
  • Ultimate+ for iPhone is the ONLY wireless plan that enables customers to get the all-new Apple Business Essentials, which combines device management, 24/7 Apple support, and iCloud backup and storage — into a single, flexible subscription.
  • There’s unlimited talk, text, and premium smartphone data on America’s largest, fastest, and most reliable 5G network.
  • This plan includes a whopping 200GB of high-speed hotspot data per month, so small businesses can keep all their devices connected.
  • Customers get unlimited Wi-Fi on select flights from American, Delta, and Alaska Airlines — with more airlines, including United, launching later this year.
  • Finally, this plan helps keep business customers connected in over 210 countries and destinations across the world with unlimited text and data, including 5GB of free high-speed data per month.

All this for just $50 a month…

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