Ordinary people who believe their personal data was compromised in two different cyber incidents that affected systems at Capita in 2023 – one a ransomware attack claimed by the Black Basta syndicate; the other an accidental leakage of data stored in an unsecured AWS S3 bucket – are heading to the High Court of … Leer más
Science, innovation and technology secretary Michelle Donelan has unveiled a new initiative to support UK innovation. The scale-up forum capitalises on government’s power to bring together leading figures from across the UK’s growing science and technology sector. Discussing the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), she said: “For the first time, the innovative … Leer más
Whilst other forms of AI will still drive the bulk of the business impact, generative AI will remain the hotly debated topic. All the big players have now put their first cards on the table, though new challengers keep popping up left, right, and centre, such as recently the French start up Mistral. This … Leer más
Over the last decade, ransomware has become a living nightmare for victims of all shapes and sizes. Attacks can bring operations to a standstill, damage reputations with customers and even force businesses into administration. Given this, when a ransomware attack hits, the attention of senior management typically focuses on preventing financial harm. The aim … Leer más
In a demonstration of the need to enhance customer experiences in the realm of internet of things (IoT) services, Vodafone and Microsoft have sealed a 10-year strategic partnership designed to take advantage of their respective strengths to offer scaled digital platforms to more than 300 million businesses, public sector organisations and consumers across Europe … Leer más
After years of complaints by mobile consumers and businesses that the major political parties had consistently failed rural firms by lacking a credible plan to improve mobile 4G and 5G coverage in their areas, EE has completed its 4G coverage upgrades under the first phase of the Shared Rural Network (SRN). The £1.3bn SRN programme … Leer más
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Retractable mop arm keeps carpets dry New Clean Base design blends in with home furnishings Recognizes and prioritizes dirtiest areas Cons Companion app’s maps are basic and many controls are buried in sub-menus Mop pads must be cleaned manually Expensive Our Verdict With new intelligent automation features and an … Leer más
Google Cloud Platform (GCP) has announced it will annul data egress charges for customers that say they want to leave the cloud provider. However, the move is explicitly aimed at customers that will move away from Google. That means there are limits to who might benefit, with concerns over the time period allowed to … Leer más
Researchers at Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) have developed and released a lightweight method to help Apple iPhone users at risk of being targeted by the Pegasus spyware detect its presence on their devices. The Apple ecosystem has been heavily targeted by spyware developers in the past due to its widespread popularity. … Leer más
A recent warning from OpenAI about the potential ramifications of a stringent copyright crackdown on artificial intelligence (AI) development has sparked a complex legal debate about the balance between AI advancement and intellectual property (IP) rights. At the heart of the legal case is whether businesses that make money from licensing or selling web … Leer más
