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03 May 2024
Post Office legal boss withheld details from statutory body reviewing miscarriages of justice
The Post Office’s top lawyer held back vital information when requested by the criminal cases review commission, preventing wrongful convictions from being reviewed Continue Reading
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02 May 2024
Dropbox Sign user information accessed in data breach
Account data belonging to Dropbox Sign users was accessed by an unknown threat actor after they hacked into the organisation’s backend infrastructure Continue Reading
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01 Mar 2018
Trust underpins innovation, says UK information commissioner
Underlining the relevance of data protection legislation to business, the UK information commissioner says consumer trust is key to innovation Continue Reading
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01 Mar 2018
NHS to pilot ID verification platform this spring
NHS roadmap for digital services sets out plans for launching a joined-up NHS app, piloting its citizen ID platform and moving across to the new NHS.uk website Continue Reading
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01 Mar 2018
Are mobile wallets about to make contactless cards look outdated?
Mobile wallets look set to take root as consumers increasingly use their mobile phones to pay for goods and services Continue Reading
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01 Mar 2018
Six bidders set to take part in 5G mobile spectrum auction
Ofcom has confirmed the names of the six companies that have successfully qualified to take part in this year’s mobile spectrum auction Continue Reading
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01 Mar 2018
Ofcom to enforce new rules on broadband speed disclosure
Telecoms regulator Ofcom is to impose new measures on broadband providers, forcing them to provide better information about speeds to consumers Continue Reading
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28 Feb 2018
MWC 2018: 5G collaboration dominates agenda at annual mobile fair
At Mobile World Congress 2018 in Barcelona, 5G mobile networks were the talk of the show, and a number of operators announced new collaborations around the emerging network standard with their technology partners Continue Reading
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28 Feb 2018
MWC 2018: Project Flame launches 5G testbed in Barcelona
The European H2020 Project Flame has launched the first urban-scaled 5G testbed for open media internet trials, using an InterDigital platform Continue Reading
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28 Feb 2018
Businesses urged to patch Oracle WebLogic flaw
Security researchers are again urging businesses to patch an Oracle WebLogic flaw that continues to be exploited by cyber criminals to mine cryptocurrencies Continue Reading
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27 Feb 2018
Finnish government’s bridge to Asia drives IT deals
The Finnish government has increased links with Asian countries with its innovative tech sector a selling point Continue Reading
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27 Feb 2018
Understanding the cyber threat key to UK defence, says NCSC
Understanding cyber threats is key to defending the UK and ensuring it is a safe place to do business, says the National Cyber Security Centre Continue Reading
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27 Feb 2018
Main business objective of fintechs is collaboration with traditional finance firms
Fintechs put working with traditional financial suppliers as their most important business priority Continue Reading
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26 Feb 2018
Cyber criminals catching up with nation state attacks
The trickle-down effect of advanced “military-grade” tools is seeing the gap between cyber criminal and nation state attack capabilities closing, outpacing many organisations’ defence capabilities Continue Reading
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26 Feb 2018
2018 could be year of mobile malware, says McAfee
Security firm announces several mobile industry partnerships as its latest mobile threat report shows mobile malware is becoming increasingly popular with cyber attackers Continue Reading
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26 Feb 2018
NHS Digital and TechUK set out collaboration priorities for 2018
Partnership will focus on areas such as interoperability, innovative technology, working with SMEs, cyber security and a strategic review of NHS Digital’s digital transformation programme Continue Reading
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23 Feb 2018
IT services giants face stiff challenge from niche players in IoT market
Traditional broad and large IT services firms are facing competition from niche industry-focused companies in the IoT services market Continue Reading
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23 Feb 2018
Ofcom pledges to halve the cost of full-fibre broadband network builds
Telecoms regulator Ofcom has finalised plans to make full-fibre broadband network builds cheaper, and encourage more private sector investment Continue Reading
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22 Feb 2018
Unprotected Kubernetes consoles expose firms to cryptojacking
A number of big companies have been targeted by crytojacking attacks, where cyber criminals hijack computing power to mine cryptocurrencies, but some have unprotected Kubernetes consoles in common Continue Reading
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22 Feb 2018
Emergency Services Network progress ‘deeply unsatisfactory’, says PAC
A Home Office review of the Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme will not be finished before the end of July, the Public Accounts Committee has been told Continue Reading
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22 Feb 2018
First Direct pilots open banking platform
HSBC's internet banking platform is testing out its service that enables customers to put all their bank accounts, from multiple providers, in one place Continue Reading
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22 Feb 2018
Google calls out Microsoft for failing to fix reported flaw
Google’s Project Zero has gone public with a Windows 10 flaw that Microsoft claimed to have fixed in its February security update Continue Reading
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22 Feb 2018
O2 uses The O2 to run 5G mobile network trials
Mobile network operator O2 is to trial a 5G ‘experience’ at the eponymous London music venue later in 2018 Continue Reading
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Opinion
22 Feb 2018
Hawaii missile alert: Why the wrong guy was fired
In January 2018, an employee at Hawaii’s emergency management agency sent out a false alarm of an imminent missile attack, and was subsequently fired – but perhaps poor system design is really to blame Continue Reading
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21 Feb 2018
CityFibre launches consumer broadband partnership in Aberdeen
CityFibre and Vodafone are preparing to launch a consumer FTTP broadband service in Aberdeen Continue Reading
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21 Feb 2018
VX Fiber brings Swedish open access full-fibre broadband model to UK
Flush with success in its home market, Swedish open access full-fibre broadband specialist VX Fiber is launching in the UK, with plans to shake up service delivery to users by helping local councils monetise their network assets Continue Reading
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21 Feb 2018
Economic impact of cyber crime is significant and rising
Cyber attacks are becoming easier to carry out while defences remain inadequate, study shows Continue Reading
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21 Feb 2018
AI a threat to cyber security, warns report
Artificial intelligence is being incorporated into a range of cyber security products, but the technology may also introduce new threats, a report warns Continue Reading
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21 Feb 2018
Infosys opens delivery and innovation centre in Finland
Infosys is stepping up its Nordic presence with a new operation in Finland, with a design and innovation centre in Helsinki in spring 2018 Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Feb 2018
The future of 5G mobile networks: support and development
In the second part of our exploration of the 5G market, we find out how UK plc is innovating around 5G mobile networks, and ask what lies in store at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona Continue Reading
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20 Feb 2018
UK finance regulator collaborates with US counterpart on fintech
The FCA is working with a US finance regulator to support financial technology companies on both sides of the Atlantic Continue Reading
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19 Feb 2018
Botnets shift focus to credential abuse
Cyber criminals are increasingly using automated attacks that make use of stolen credentials, a security threat report warns Continue Reading
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19 Feb 2018
Church spires to become mobile coverage hotspots
Following successful trials in East Anglia, DCMS and Defra plan to encourage rural vicars to host broadband connectivity hotspots in their churches Continue Reading
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19 Feb 2018
Rackspace upgrade to save $12m with Scality object storage
Cloud services giant Rackspace brings in Scality object storage in a move that slashes 4,000 boxes from its server count as it separates compute and storage Continue Reading
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19 Feb 2018
Nokia plans job cuts in Finland
Hundreds of IT jobs are at risk in Finland as Nokia announces plans for more cuts Continue Reading
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19 Feb 2018
Take-up of chatbots will accelerate over next two years
Chatbots and artificial intelligence are becoming an increasingly important part of customer services Continue Reading
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19 Feb 2018
Google reveals Edge flaw after Microsoft fails to meet deadline
Google’s Project Zero has gone public with another Microsoft security vulnerability after the software giant failed to issue a fix within allotted time Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Feb 2018
The great 5G bake-off: where are we and where are we going?
With Mobile World Congress 2018 a week away, early 5G network standards formalised and tests up and running at the Winter Olympics, we assess the state of 5G, and what's needed to kick-start commercial roll-outs Continue Reading
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15 Feb 2018
Briton jailed for two years for product testing for hackers
A Briton has been jailed for two years for running a product-testing service for hackers Continue Reading
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15 Feb 2018
Atos investigates breach linked to Winter Olympics cyber attack
IT services firm Atos is investigating a potential security breach in response to reports that employee credentials were found in malware used to target the Winter Olympics Continue Reading
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15 Feb 2018
Cisco profits slump after Trump tax bill
Networking giant posted $8.8bn loss in the second quarter of its fiscal 2018 after booking charges related to the US government’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, but saw a strong quarter elsewhere Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Feb 2018
How AI will underpin cyber security in the next few years
Cyber security risks are growing in complexity and volume, but artificial intelligence techniques can help businesses track and fight them in real time Continue Reading
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News
14 Feb 2018
100 days to GDPR compliance deadline
As the clock ticks down to the deadline to comply with the EU’s new data protection regulations, some surveys indicate there is still some confusion, but the focus has shifted from the sanctions to the benefits Continue Reading
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14 Feb 2018
Cyberthreat 2018 aimed at UK cyber security techies
Cyberthreat 2018 is aimed at growing the UK’s network of cyber defenders, filling a key gap in the UK cyber security conference calendar and bridging the public-private sector divide Continue Reading
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13 Feb 2018
Trust is key to sharing personal data, ODI research finds
People are more comfortable sharing personal data if they have been told how it will be used, according to the Open Data Institute Continue Reading
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13 Feb 2018
Industrial cyber security improving, but needs work
Cyber attacks on industrial and critical infrastructure systems are increasing in number and sophistication, but more attention is being paid to security, says Honeywell at it opens new Dubai facility Continue Reading
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12 Feb 2018
FS-ISAC enables safer financial data sharing with API
The global financial industry's body for cyber and physical threat intelligence analysis and sharing has published an API to facilitate safer sharing of consumer financial information Continue Reading
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09 Feb 2018
Belgian police share Cryakl ransomware keys
The Belgian police have released free decryption keys for the Cryakl ransomware through the No More Ransom project Continue Reading
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09 Feb 2018
EE launches home broadband over 4G LTE
EE has been conducting tests of a powerful 4G antenna that it claims can provide isolated rural homes with broadband speeds equivalent to full-fibre Continue Reading
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09 Feb 2018
Brexit with no deal unthinkable for UK tech, Lords committee told
The damage that leaving the EU without a deal will reap on the UK tech sector is unthinkable, a House of Lords committee has been told Continue Reading
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08 Feb 2018
Norway’s government backs cyber defence mobilisation
Norway has accelerated plans to scale up its national security infrastructure against threats emanating from the cyber domain Continue Reading
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08 Feb 2018
TalkTalk’s York FTTP broadband roll-out to go nationwide
Following successful delivery of an ultrafast FTTP broadband network in York, TalkTalk is planning to start work on a £1.5bn national roll-out Continue Reading
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07 Feb 2018
Orange announces European 5G testing
Mobile operator Orange will run 5G mobile network pilots in France and Romania later this year Continue Reading
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06 Feb 2018
Zerto boosts cloud-to-cloud and hybrid cloud replication
Zerto Virtual Replication version 6 allows hybrid cloud data protection operations across on-premises datacentres and Amazon, Microsoft and IBM clouds, and 350-plus service providers Continue Reading
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05 Feb 2018
Traditional datacentres to host just 6% of workloads by 2021, predicts Cisco
The seventh annual Cisco Global Cloud Index highlights how the demand for workloads hosted in traditional private datacentres is continuing to wane in the face of cloud Continue Reading
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05 Feb 2018
Appeals court rules Lauri Love will not be extradited over US hacking charges
The lord chief justice, Lord Burnett, says 33-year-old engineering student Lauri Love will not be extradited to the US to face hacking charges, in a landmark legal decision, and the Crown Prosecution Service should bring proceedings against Love in the UK Continue Reading
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02 Feb 2018
Global Services still problem child for BT
Challenging market conditions and lost customers at its IT services unit weigh heavily on BT’s results in the third quarter Continue Reading
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02 Feb 2018
Apple share price dips despite record quarter
Apple’s share price dipped slightly after announcing record quarterly financial results in response to a drop in sales and a lower-than-expected sales forecast Continue Reading
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01 Feb 2018
NAO delivers damning report on delayed and costly DBS transformation project
The Disclosure and Barring Service modernisation programme runs three-and-a-half years behind schedule, suffers from low uptake and increased costs, says NAO report Continue Reading
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News
01 Feb 2018
Full fibre becomes broadband network of choice for Openreach
Openreach CEO Clive Selley has pledged to extend the organisation’s full-fibre broadband network by 50% through a programme called Fibre First Continue Reading
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01 Feb 2018
Dutch companies not ready for GDPR despite approaching deadline
Organisations in the Netherlands are racing towards General Data Protection Regulation compliance, but there is still much to be done Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2018
TechUK calls on government to extend Digital Marketplace
Report on how to promote public sector innovation says there must be a “step change” in government procurement and opportunities must be grasped Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2018
Carillion not a like-for-like comparison with IT services firms, but an overt reminder
Although Carillion’s problems are unlikely to hit major IT services suppliers, its collapse is a reminder of the need to ensure good governance Continue Reading
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30 Jan 2018
Brexit highlights need for DDaT skills, says GDS chief operating officer
Government Digital Service’s Alison Pritchard says Brexit preparation requires more digital, data and technology professionals across departments Continue Reading
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29 Jan 2018
Millennials set to disrupt authentication, shows IBM study
Young adults are lax on passwords, but are more comfortable than older generations with biometric and multifactor authentication, an IBM study shows Continue Reading
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26 Jan 2018
Hull and Highlands worst for superfast broadband availability
Government statistics on average broadband speeds by constituency have found that a great number of people living in Kingston upon Hull, and the Scottish Highlands and Islands, are still unable to receive an acceptable level of service Continue Reading
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26 Jan 2018
ODI report reveals key data publishing challenges
Lack of standards, vision and adequate skills among key reasons organisations are struggling to publish quality data, according to Open Data Institute Continue Reading
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25 Jan 2018
Theresa May wants UK to be world leader in ‘ethical AI’
In her World Economic Forum speech, the prime minister highlights the need to harness tech, flies the flag for “responsible AI development” and calls on tech companies to step up and fight paedophiles and terrorists using online platforms Continue Reading
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24 Jan 2018
GDPR worries hit cloud storage investments, says survey
NetApp-sponsored survey finds lack of customer confidence in cloud service providers’ retention of GDPR-affected data has led organisations to rethink and scale back cloud investments Continue Reading
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23 Jan 2018
Mastercard sets biometric ID deadline for banks
Mastercard has committed to guaranteeing that every one of its customers will have access to biometric authentication services by April 2019 Continue Reading
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23 Jan 2018
Facebook offers funding to secure the internet
Facebook has announced that it is offering funding for research into ways of improving internet security Continue Reading
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23 Jan 2018
Interview: Kaspar Korjus, Estonian e-Residency lead
As the number of people signing up to become Estonian e-residents exceeds the country’s birth rate, Computer Weekly speaks to the man heading up the programme Continue Reading
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22 Jan 2018
IT of world’s banks is moving on from crippling regulation
Banks need to invest more in fintech and IT skills as they emerge from years of stagnation Continue Reading
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22 Jan 2018
Judge will take time to seek answers from EU court over Max Schrems Facebook privacy fight
The Irish High Court will take time to decide what questions to put before the European Court of Justice in a case with significant implications for EU and US trade and the privacy of EU citizens Continue Reading
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22 Jan 2018
European Parliament votes to restrict exports of surveillance equipment
European Parliament votes to tighten export controls to restrict supply of surveillance and encryption technology to states with poor human rights records amid fears British companies may not have to comply after Brexit Continue Reading
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22 Jan 2018
Powerful Zyklon malware exploiting MS Office flaws
Cyber attackers are exploiting three recently discovered vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office to spread multifunction Zyklon malware, security researchers warn Continue Reading
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18 Jan 2018
UK and France to collaborate on digital tech
The UK and French governments have joined forces to increase technology and innovation cooperation between the two nations Continue Reading
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18 Jan 2018
451 Research shines light on how enterprise attitudes to digital transformation are evolving
Enterprises are capitalising on their infrastructure upgrades and are increasing their use of cloud to take advantage of emerging technologies and accelerate business change, says 451 Research Continue Reading
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18 Jan 2018
Milton Keynes first to get CityFibre-backed consumer broadband
CityFibre’s FTTP broadband network will be launched to residential customers in Milton Keynes through ISP partner Vodafone Continue Reading
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17 Jan 2018
Ofcom pushes ahead with spectrum auction despite legal hold-up
Regulator starts preparation work for the long-delayed auction of radio spectrum to support enhanced 4G and future 5G mobile network roll-out Continue Reading
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17 Jan 2018
Davos: Disintegration of the internet could create economic turmoil
Politicians and business leaders will discuss the risks posed by fake news, cyber attacks, and artificial intelligence to jobs, political stability and global security, at the World Economic Forum in Davos Continue Reading
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17 Jan 2018
UBS uses predictive analytics to manage its travel spend
Swiss bank is getting a better insight into its business travel costs through an automated software platform Continue Reading
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16 Jan 2018
Vulnerability exploit report shows importance of patching
Latest vulnerability exploit report by security firm AlienVault shows the most popular vulnerabilities remain exploited for several years Continue Reading
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16 Jan 2018
Google to open five more datacentre regions across the globe in 2018
Cloud giant Google is on a mission to boost the capacity and performance of its services, through investments in new datacentres and subsea cables Continue Reading
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16 Jan 2018
Financial savings just the beginning for CIOs who understand code quality
Businesses need to understand the quality of the code in their applications if they are to avoid unnecessary costs and glitches Continue Reading
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16 Jan 2018
Consumers demand better treatment from mobile operators
Mobile operators need to work to win back consumer trust ahead of widespread 5G deployment, according to a report from Ericsson Continue Reading
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16 Jan 2018
Abu Dhabi continues fintech agenda in 2018
Abu Dhabi is open to developing its fintech ecosystem, with the next 12 months expected to see more focus on the sector Continue Reading
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16 Jan 2018
Skygofree Android spyware active since 2014, say researchers
Powerful, highly advanced spyware has been targeting Android mobiles for the past four years, security researchers have discovered Continue Reading
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16 Jan 2018
Beware fake Meltdown and Spectre patches
Security experts have warned that cyber attackers will be quick to use the Meltdown and Spectre exploits, but the first attempt to capitalise on them has come in the form of fake updates Continue Reading
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E-Zine
16 Jan 2018
How to fix the Meltdown and Spectre chip flaws
In this week’s Computer Weekly, as CIOs come to terms with the Meltdown and Spectre processor flaws that make every computer a security risk, we examine how to protect your IT estate. We find out how Alexa-style voice recognition smart speakers can help with CRM strategies and open up new sources of customer data. And we look at how the public sector is implementing DevOps and the benefits being delivered. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
12 Jan 2018
Check Point finds AdultSwine malware in Google Play apps
Security researchers have discovered new malware code hidden in game apps, mainly aimed at youngsters Continue Reading
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12 Jan 2018
Intel makes security-first pledge
As it scrambles to deal with the Meltdown and Spectre processor exploits, Intel has made a series of security commitments Continue Reading
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12 Jan 2018
F-Secure highlights another critical Intel security issue
As Intel scrambles to issue security updates to address the Meltdown and Spectre exploits, researchers have highlighted another, unrelated, critical security issue that could affect millions of corporate laptops Continue Reading
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11 Jan 2018
Cabinet Office unveils renewed shared IT services programme for government
The Cabinet Office reveals details of its latest push to make the shared services model take off in government Continue Reading
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11 Jan 2018
Spyware targets North Korean dissidents via social links, says McAfee
Researchers at security firm McAfee have confirmed that social networks are being used to target North Korean dissidents with spyware Continue Reading
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10 Jan 2018
EC underlines need for data transfer agreement post-Brexit
The European Commission has emphasised the importance of having a data transfer agreement in place after the UK leaves the European Union Continue Reading
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10 Jan 2018
Cyber criminals exploit Oracle WebLogic flaw
Researchers are urging companies to apply a security update to patch a flaw in Oracle’s WebLogic Server component that is being exploited to mine cryptocurrency Continue Reading
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News
10 Jan 2018
UAE tech growth prompts firms to review internal IT security
As IT becomes more prominent in the UAE economy, more and more internal connections between people and systems are created, all of which need to be secured Continue Reading
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10 Jan 2018
Germany’s Lemoncat disrupts business catering through cloud computing
Startup is shaking up Germany’s business catering sector with a platform that harnesses Amazon and Salesforce clouds Continue Reading
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10 Jan 2018
Marks and Spencer eyes £30m annual cost savings from digital-first retail push
High-street retailer has fleshed out plans to put digital at the heart of its business to boost operational efficiency in response to changing consumer demands Continue Reading
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09 Jan 2018
Max Schrems champions NGO to fight for GDPR rights
Privacy activist whose legal challenge of Facebook led to the scrapping of the Safe Harbour Agreement says crowdfunding a new type of non-government organisation is essential to deliver privacy rights Continue Reading
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09 Jan 2018
Cloud firm scales Cloudian object storage to 2.5PB for GDPR
Calligo expands Cloudian Hyperstore from three nodes to 30 at worldwide datacentres, with object storage deployed for file-level and metadata capabilities suited to GDPR Continue Reading