The UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) repurposed its cloud-based data analytics platform to help identify threats to life in messages sent by suspected criminals over the encrypted EncroChat phone network. After placing a “software implant” on an EncroChat server in Roubaix, investigators from France’s digital crime unit infiltrated the encrypted phone network in April 2020, … Leer más
Almost half of businesses looking for tech talent claim that candidates lack core technical skills for entry-level jobs despite holding a relevant degree, and 26% believe that candidates lack soft skills. Wiley Edge’s annual Diversity in tech report found that 42% of businesses think that there are not enough candidates with the right formal qualifications to fill tech positions, … Leer más
Businesses across the world are seeing the benefits of acquiring packages of mobile spectrum from their countries’ mobile operators to run private networks, and in the US, after years of regulatory, standardisation and technical implementation activities, the citizens broadband radio service (CBRS) in the 3.5GHz spectrum band is helping to support new applications possible at … Leer más
Cyber security incidents have transitioned from potential risks to operational certainties. The constant noise of attempted cyber intrusions, security lapses and IT service events requires all organisations to have some form of IT service management. Yet waiting amongst all these everyday events and minor incidents lies the big one; the big fish security incident which, … Leer más
After investing heavily in and laying down what it claims is one of the most robust fibre networks in the US, deploying nearly 57,000 miles of fibre since 2020 and connecting over 51% of its cell sites with its own fibre, communications provider Verizon is to accelerate its fibre build plan after announcing a successful … Leer más
The UK’s leading venture capital (VC) and growth equity firms have signed up to Venture Capital Investment Compact, where they pledged to support efforts to unlock British pension investment in high-growth companies. This pledge marks the start of larger changes that are set to take place to boost investment in UK science and technology startups. … Leer más
Two recently discovered vulnerabilities in the F5 Networks Big-IP application delivery and security platform are now being chained and exploited by threat actors, putting thousands of the popular product family’s users at risk. The platform was first introduced in 1997 and has since expanded to comprise a range of networking and security services covering areas … Leer más
Without a doubt, November is one of the best months of the year to buy new tech. Why? Because it’s Black Friday, the biggest sales event around. And despite the name, many deals begin weeks ahead of the big day, which is 24 November in 2023. In fact, plenty of discounts are already available. Some … Leer más
Prime minister Rishi Sunak’s much-hyped AI Safety Summit has seen dozens of governments, artificial intelligence (AI) companies and civil society representatives come together to discuss how society should manage the technology’s risks, but depending on who you talk to, the event was either a wasted opportunity, a tentative step in the right direction or a … Leer más
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Well priced Good all-rounder Solid feature set Cons Needs to avoid carpet after mopping Mop pads need to be added and removed by hand Not good at spotting cables Our Verdict This self-emptying robot vacuum is a solid all-rounder and its self-cleaning brush makes it a solid option for … Leer más
