Category: ComputerWeekly

Met Police data platform £64m over budget
14
Feb
2024

Met Police to scrap and replace ‘racist’ Gangs Violence Matrix

The Metropolitan Police is scrapping its controversial Gangs Violence Matrix (GVM) database after long-standing concerns over the tool’s racial disproportionality,…

Researchers find flaw in Mend.io security platform
14
Feb
2024

Microsoft patches two zero-days for Valentine’s Day

Microsoft has patched two actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities in its February Patch Tuesday – a pair of security feature bypasses…

South Staffs Water faces group action over Clop ransomware attack
14
Feb
2024

Southern Water customer data was taken in ransomware attack

UK utility Southern Water has confirmed that the personal data of a number of its customers was stolen by the…

Podcast: What is the impact of AI on storage and compliance?
14
Feb
2024

Podcast: What is the impact of AI on storage and compliance?

In this podcast, we look at the impact of the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) on storage and compliance with…

Skills shortages hold back enterprises from reaching multicloud goals
14
Feb
2024

Insurance company Admiral partners with Google Cloud for digital transformation push

Insurance services provider Admiral is shifting its core operations to the Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and working with the tech…

Security experts: Investigatory powers plans will delay security updates
14
Feb
2024

Security experts: Investigatory powers plans will delay security updates

Some 30 cyber security experts, cryptographers and academics have written to the home secretary, James Cleverly, urging the government to…

Intelligent defence – the role of data in the military
14
Feb
2024

Intelligent defence – the role of data in the military

Thank you for joining! Access your Pro+ Content below. 13 February 2024 Intelligent defence – the role of data in…

Government announces £21m AI diagnostic fund as NHS hits 75
14
Feb
2024

NHS England awards £1m for wireless tech trials

NHS England has awarded funding to seven NHS trusts to test cutting-edge technology as part of the Wireless Trials programme….

Ducktail social media marketing malware rears its head again
13
Feb
2024

New variants of Qakbot malware under development

Despite its infrastructure being seized and dismantled in a multinational law enforcement sting in the summer of 2023, the Qakbot…

Online Safety Bill screening measures amount to ‘prior restraint’
13
Feb
2024

Podcast: What are snapshots? Can they replace backup?

In this podcast, we look at snapshots and their role in data protection strategy with Shawn Meyers, field chief technology…

Hunter-killer malware volumes seen surging
13
Feb
2024

Hunter-killer malware volumes seen surging

Specialised hunter-killer malware that is able to identify and disable key cyber security tools such as next-generation firewalls, antivirus software,…

Transforming the financial system's plumbing
13
Feb
2024

DSIT pumps £100m into biotech projects

The government has announced £100m in funding for biotechnology projects focused on global challenges and driving economic growth. The funding,…