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The barbarians at your door. How to identify and defeat the cyberthreats facing your business today
Many of the cyberthreats your business faces are invisible. Learn how to shine a light on these threats and discover how to take action to protect your business
Apple Opens Major Research Hub In China
Apple opens research centre in Shenzhen, China, aiming to make it biggest such facility outside US amidst tough local competition
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
TikTok Cuts Hundreds Of Jobs In Favour Of AI – Report
ByteDance's TikTok is laying off up to 500 employees as it moves to greater use of AI for content moderation
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 strategy inflexibility, and the critical role of a unified data culture in unlocking AI's potential.
Tesla Shares Drop After Cybercab Unveiling
Mixed reactions as Elon Musk hypes $30,000 'self driving' robotaxi called Cybercab, as well as larger Robovan
AMD Launches New AI, Server Chips To Expand Nvidia Challenge
AMD unveils new AI and data centre chips as it seeks to improve challenge to Nvidia's upcoming Blackwell chips
Chinese Hackers Breach US Wiretap Systems – Report
AT&T and Verizon among US broadband providers reportedly hacked to target American government wiretapping platform
Fisker Unable To Migrate EV Data To New Owner’s Server
Firesale buyer files emergency objection, after bankrupt Fisker states it cannot transfer vital EV data to new servers
Elon Musk’s X To Avoid EU’s Tough DMA – Report
Musk's X will reportedly not be designated as a 'gatekeeper', that would have subjected it to onerous DMA obligations
Nobel Prizes Awarded To Current and Former Google Scientists
Demis Hassabis, John Jumper of Google DeepMind awarded 2024 Nobel prize in chemistry, while former Googler Geoffrey Hinton wins physics prize
Meta AI Chatbot Launches In UK On Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp
Meta's AI chatbot now available for users in UK, Brazil, but not EU due to “unpredictable” regulatory environment
Largest US Water Utility Suffers Cyberattack
Hack of critical infrastructure in the US, as American Water admits “unauthorised activity” on computer network and systems
Battery Maker Northvolt To Replace Plant Boss, Amid Difficulties
Difficulties continue for Northvolt, as head of Europe's first lithium-ion gigafactory steps down with immediate effect
TikTok Sued By US States For Allegedly Harming Children
Legal headache deepens for TikTok in US, after a number of states file lawsuits alleging platform harms, fails to protect children
Canadian Crypto Expert Denies He Is Satoshi Nakamoto
After HBO documentary names Canadian crypto expert Peter Todd as Bitcoin inventor – but he denies he is Satoshi Nakamoto
Brazil To Restore X Access After Elon Musk Complies With Court Orders
Supreme Court clears X to resume access in Brazil, after high profile clash between top judge and Elon Musk
Google Confronts Break-Up Threat From US DoJ
US Department of Justice mulls asking judge to force Google to sell parts of its business to eliminate online search monopoly
US Supreme Court Rejects X’s Trump Appeal
US Supreme Court declines to hear appeal from X, formerly Twitter, over nondisclosure order attached to Trump search warrant
US Judge Orders Google To Allow Android App Store Competition
US federal judge orders Google to undertake wide range of measures allowing third-party app stores on Android, as Google seeks 'pause'
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
Amazon Antitrust Case Gets Go-Ahead In US Court
US federal judge says FTC and 18 states may proceed with landmark Amazon antitrust case, while dismissing some state charges
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Building a Security-First Culture: Protecting Data in the Digital Age
Today, organizations face growing threats like data breaches and cyberattacks as they collect and store more customer data. Building a strong security culture is essential for protecting sensitive information and maintaining trust in t ...
Huawei Ditches Android Apps With HarmonyOS Next
Sanctioned Huawei formally launches HarmonyOS Next on smartphones, tablets as it builds new ecosystem around Android-free experience
ESA Sends Hera Probe Into Space On Planetary Defence Mission
European Space Agency launches Hera mission from Florida to follow up on NASA asteroid impact test two years ago
Top EU Court Says Meta Must Limit Data For Ad Targeting
Highest EU court rules in favour of privacy advocate Max Schrems, saying Facebook parent Meta must minimise data used for targeting ads
Ubisoft Shares Skyrocket On Buyout Speculation
Shares in game developer Ubisoft surge after report Guillemot family and China's Tencent considering taking company private
Meta Shows Sound-Capable AI Video Generation Tool
Facebook parent Meta shows AI video generation tool Movie Gen that can create 16-second clips with sound effects and music
US Think Tank Probes NASA Staff Over Trump, Musk Criticism
Conservative think tank requests NASA employee communications discussing Donald Trump, Elon Musk as it compiles 'undesirables list'
EU States Approve China EV Tariffs In Split Vote
EU member states approve hefty tariffs on China-made EVs in spite of opposition from Hungary and auto-producing Germany