Sunday 15th December 2024: Meta's Whatsapp, Facebook and Intragram Back Online & More!

Welcome to another low down on all the latest Tech news, Tips and Tricks to help you keep up to date with the latest from the Tech world!

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Valve is testing an option in the new Steam client beta that will force games by default to only download updates when you launch them.

Currently, Steam by default decides what game updates to download based on a few different things. 

This new default option to wait to download an update gives players more control; as Valve points out, it means that users can hold updating a massive game until they actually want to play it, which could be a relief for people with bandwidth caps.

Read More: https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/11/24319225/valve-steam-default-option-game-updates-wait

Source: The Verge

Doughnut chain Krispy Kreme says it has been hit by a cyberattack which has disrupted its online systems.

Some customers in the US have been unable to make online orders as a result of the hack, which occurred in late November but has only just been disclosed.

Krispy Kreme revealed the attack in a regulatory filing with the US Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC) on Wednesday.

It said the incident was "reasonably likely" to "have a material impact" on the firm's business operations, but clarified that brick-and-mortar shops remain open.

Read More: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gl9np1g2go

Source: BBC News

Instagram and WhatsApp are now back online after a mass global outage affected several Meta-owned apps on Wednesday 11th December.

Facebook has yet to confirm whether all its issues have been resolved.

Over 22,000 people reported issues with Facebook on Wednesday evening and over 18,000 struggled to use WhatsApp, according to outage-tracking site Downdetector.

Problems with the apps were reported in the UK, parts of Europe, Asia, Australia, South America, and the US.

Read More: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c623jr6kxz2o

Source: BBC News

This weeks app of the week is called GoCoCo - Diabetes Food Scanner

GoCoCo is a useful tool for anyone looking to make more informed dietary choices. 

The app scans barcodes on food items and provides a comprehensive analysis of their nutritional content. I

It gives users insights into factors such as calories, fat content, and the presence of any allergens or unhealthy ingredients.

The interface is clean and user-friendly, making it easy for both tech-savvy individuals and those new to health-tracking apps.

The app is free to download on IOS and Android devices

Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=es.elcoco.app

Apple: https://apps.apple.com/app/gococo-diabetes-food-scanner/id1446005742

Action Fraud, the national fraud and cybercrime reporting service, has launched a Christmas campaign, revealing 12 fraud types to look out for throughout the festive season. 

People are being encouraged to stay extra vigilant online, and in person, as criminals will be seeking to take advantage of the time of year whilst people celebrate Christmas and the festive season.

The 12 Frauds of Christmas are

1. Phishing
2. Pet fraud
3. Online shopping fraud
4. Social media and email account hacking
5. Courier fraud
6. Romance fraud
7. Gift card fraud
8. Charity fraud
9. Investment fraud
10. QR code fraud
11. Holiday fraud
12. Ticket fraud

You can find more information on the action fraud website: actionfraud.police.uk/news/12frauds