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, and endpoint detection and response…
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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, which comes from UK Research…
Oracle cloud: Generating value with AI
When Oracle first launched its cloud strategy in 2012, founder and CTO Larry Ellison talked about how few IT businesses “cross the chasm” to new…
What will result from Cohesity’s Veritas acquisition?
Cohesity’s planned purchase of Veritas will see a relative newcomer, born in the cloud era, take control of a longstanding and huge presence in the…
Lack of tech skills making hiring more competitive, says Morgan McKinley
A shortage of skilled workers for in-demand tech roles is forcing hiring managers to be more competitive when making job offers, according to talent company…
Why AI will push enterprises to eliminate the silos that slow innovation
By Published: 12 Feb 2024 As an enterprise-focused developer advocate, a major part of my role involves helping organisations identify and remove silos in their…
Executives must face down state-sponsored hacking groups targeting firmware
The geopolitical landscape is increasingly fractured, and corporations are being sucked into the vortex. Senior executives aren’t just facing down threats from uncoordinated criminals –…
More than 1,000 subpostmasters could have used second faulty Post Office system
More than 1,000 subposmasters could have used the Post Office’s Capture software, as more details emerge about how they were blamed for unexplained shortfalls on…
Trends driving cyber security in 2024
Asking the question about how much IT security is enough is about as useful as enquiring about the length of a piece of string. The…
MoD ethical hacking programme expands after initial success
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has revealed it has expanded an existing defensive security initiative with ethical hacking and penetration testing specialist HackerOne to include…
Amazon defends facial-recognition tech sale to FBI despite moratorium
Amazon claims the FBI’s use of its Rekognition image and video analysis software does not violate its mortarium on sales of facial-recognition technology to US…
The outlook for open source? Growing, but there are challenges
Use of open source software continues to grow as companies look for ways to squeeze the most value out of their tech budgets – even…