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Meta Concerned At Australia’s Social Media Ban For Under-16s

As social media ban passes, Australian government is accused by Meta of failing to consider young people's voices

4 days ago

The Cost of Tech Skills

The demand for tech skills is surging, driving economic growth but revealing challenges. Financial costs, time pressures, and diversity gaps…

1 week ago

Silicon In Focus Podcast: Your AI Enabled Workforce

Explore the future of work with the Silicon In Focus Podcast. Discover how AI is transforming industries, empowering teams, and…

2 weeks ago

German Facebook Users Eligible For Compensation Over Data Breach

Millions of German Facebook users eligible for financial compensation over data leak in 2018-2019, finds country's highest civil court

2 weeks ago

US Releases Security Advice For AI In Critical Infrastructure

US Department of Homeland Security releases advice for development and deployment of AI in critical infrastructure, amidst security concerns

2 weeks ago

Google To Make MFA Mandatory Next Year

Improving security. Mandatory multi-factor authentication (MFA) is coming to the Google Cloud by the end of 2025

4 weeks ago

Serco Tracking Devices On Prison Vans Disabled After Cyberattack

Worrying development. Cyberattack on third party supplier disables tracking systems and panic alarms in Serco prisoner vans

4 weeks ago

Is the Digital Transformation of Businesses Complete?

Digital transformation is an ongoing journey, requiring continuous adaptation, strong leadership, and skilled talent to stay competitive in a digital…

4 weeks ago

Russia Carrying Out Targeted Attacks In UK, Microsoft Warns

Russian-backed hacking group impersonating Microsoft, AWS in 'highly targeted' social engineering attacks with UK in crosshairs

1 month ago

QR Codes Enable New Enterprise Phishing Threat

Enterprises increasingly targeted by scam QR codes embedded in PDF documents attached to emails, in latest twist to damaging attack…

1 month ago

China Hackers Targeted Harris, Trump, Vance Phones

China-linked hacking group believed to have tried to hack phones of presidential candidates Harris, Trump, Vance

1 month ago

Silicon In Focus Podcast: A New Age of Cyberculture?

In this episode, we delve into the ever-evolving digital world and its profound impact on our lives. From the latest…

1 month ago

Sophos Expands Cybersecurity With $860m Secureworks Purchase

Second time Secureworks is acquired, after UK's Sophos says it will buy the US cybersecurity firm for $859m (£662m) in…

1 month ago

The Power of Tomorrow: Technologies that Will Revolutionise Digital Transformation in the Next Decade

Discover how emerging technologies like AI, blockchain, and edge computing are set to revolutionise industries over the next decade. From…

2 months ago

US Lawmakers Seek Answers From Telcos Over China Hack

US Congressional Representatives ask for answers from AT&T, Verizon, Lumen Technologies after wiretap networks reportedly hacked by China

2 months ago

Marriott Agrees To Pay $52 Million To Settle Data Breaches

To settle US federal and state claims over multiple data breaches, Marriott International agrees $52 million settlement payment

2 months ago

Silicon UK In Focus Podcast: Is Your Business Data Ready?

In this episode, we uncover why most organisations aren’t ready to harness generative AI. We explore data stack limitations, tech…

2 months ago

Chinese Hackers Breach US Wiretap Systems – Report

AT&T and Verizon among US broadband providers reportedly hacked to target American government wiretapping platform

2 months ago

Largest US Water Utility Suffers Cyberattack

Hack of critical infrastructure in the US, as American Water admits “unauthorised activity” on computer network and systems

2 months ago

Ukraine Hackers Disrupt Russian Broadcaster On Putin’s Birthday

Ukrainian hackers disrupt online services of Russian state broadcaster VGTRK on Vladimir Putin's birthday, amidst ongoing conflict

2 months ago

The Age of Virtual Assistants

Discover how virtual assistants, powered by AI and innovative technology, are transforming industries and personal productivity. From Siri's debut to…

2 months ago

US, Microsoft Disrupts Russian FSB Hackers

Internet domains used by “Russian intelligence agents and their proxies” for cyberattacks, seized by the United States and Microsoft

2 months ago

Digitally Curious

In Digitally Curious, Andrew Grill explores emerging technologies like AI, blockchain, and quantum computing, offering a practical guide for businesses…

2 months ago

Microsoft Relaunches Controversial AI Snapshot Tool

Microsoft to introduce snapshot tool Recall to CoPilot+ PCs in November with security changes, amidst privacy concerns

2 months ago

Facebook Parent Fined £75m Over Password Storage

Facebook parent Meta fined 91m euros over unencrypted storage of hundreds of millions of passwords dating back to 2012

2 months ago

CrowdStrike Apologises For Global IT Outage In House Hearing

Congressional testimony sees CrowdStrike executive publicly apologise for faulty update that caused chaos around the world

2 months ago

Silicon UK AI For Your Business Podcast: Turing’s Legacy

Discover the evolution of AI in the Silicon UK AI For Your Business Podcast: Turing’s Legacy. Explore how Turing’s ideas…

2 months ago

Chinese Hackers Failed To Defeat FBI Botnet Takedown

FBI disrupts Chinese 'state-sponsored' hackers 'Flax Typhoon', who tried to resist takedown of 260,000-device botnet

3 months ago