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Apple expands industry-leading commitment to protect users from highly targeted mercenary spyware
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Apple expands industry-leading commitment to protect users from highly targeted mercenary spyware

Apple is previewing a groundbreaking security capability that offers specialized additional protection to users who may be at risk of highly targeted cyberattacks from private companies developing state-sponsored mercenary spyware. Apple is also providing details of its $10 million grant to bolster research exposing such threats. Apple today detailed two initiatives to help protect users who may be personally targeted by some of the most sophisticated digital threats, such as those from private companies developing state-sponsored mercenary spyware. Lockdown Mode — the first major capability of its kind, coming this fall with iOS 16, iPadOS 16, and macOS Ventura — is an extreme, optional protection for the very small number of users who face grave, targeted threats to their ...
KLM takes additional measures to get summer holidays off to a smooth start
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KLM takes additional measures to get summer holidays off to a smooth start

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will take various measures (some supplementing existing measures) to ensure that customers who book a flight with KLM get their summer holidays off to a good start, despite persistent operational challenges at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol due to the shortage of airport security staff. The measures will take effect from today through 28 August. Work pressure at the airport is currently relentless as Schiphol and KLM are both faced with staff shortages. KLM’s measures are intended to restore operational stability, thereby relieving pressure on staff at Schiphol and KLM. ·         Through 28 August, we will cancel 10 to 20 return flights to European destinations every day. ·         We will also strongly restrict the sale of remaining seats on KLM and...
Generational Trauma – the Modern Disney Villain
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Generational Trauma – the Modern Disney Villain

The powerhouse animation studios of Disney and Pixar have recently been crafting one hit movie after another. When comparing the synopsis of these new films against classic Disney films, it’s no surprise that the internet has collectively identified a clear shift in the “villain” of the story. Gone are the days of a wicked evil queen or a malicious poison apple saleswoman. With Coco (2017), Onward (2020), Soul (2020), Luca (2021), Encanto (2021), and Turning Red (2022), Disney has found critical success by pinpointing the universal desire to be accepted by our parents/guardians – perhaps one of the most widely prevalent human feelings ever.  With Coco (2017), Pixar explored the themes of a Mexican family learning to deal with generational trauma, lineage, and how to listen better to one...