Storage technology explained: AI and data storage
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) promises a step change in the automation fundamental to IT, with applications ranging from simple chatbots to almost…
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Breakthrough may herald secure home quantum computing
Scientists at Oxford University Physics have made a major breakthrough in the development of quantum security that could one day pave the way for people…
Fujitsu public sector contracts dry up in Post Office scandal aftermath
Fujitsu has won just one UK public sector contract so far this year, compared with seven at this point last year, following the angry reaction…
IR35: HMRC restores Github access to deleted CEST source code, but confirms update data lost
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has confirmed the Github repository housing the source code for its online IR35 employment status checker tool has been restored,…
Government dismisses Lords’ concerns over facial recognition
There is already a “comprehensive legal framework” in place to govern the police’s use of live facial recognition (LFR), the UK government has said in…
Patch Tuesday: Windows Server 2008 receives emergency security patch
Microsoft’s latest Patch Tuesday for April 2024 covers 155 vulnerabilities, three of which are classified as critical. The update includes 145 classified as “important severity”.…
Biden considering whether to end prosecution of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange
President Joe Biden said today that the US administration is considering a request by the Australian government to end the prosecution of Wikileaks founder, Julian…
Cyber crooks poison GitHub search to fool developers
Cyber criminals are deploying a novel technique to manipulate developers using GitHub and trick them into downloading malware, according to researchers at Checkmarx, who are…
The challenges of securing a UK semiconductor supply chain
The recent earthquake in Taiwan has further highlighted the fragility of the semiconductor chip supply chain. Any impact on the supply chain has a direct…
IR35: HMRC rushing to restore CEST source code deleted from Github ‘in error’
The source code for the decision engine underpinning HM Revenue & Customs’ (HMRC’s) much-maligned Check Employment Status for Tax (CEST) tool has been erroneously deleted…
Salesforce helps customers establish bug bounty programmes
Salesforce customers can now take advantage of a wealth of new content covering bug bounty programmes on its Trailhead online learning platform, which has been…
Report highlights shortcomings in UK chip plans
The UK needs to build on its relationship with South Korea to improve its semiconductor supply chain resiliency. This is among the key findings in a…