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North Koreans Stole $1.34bn In Crypto This Year

North Korea-liked hackers have stolen a record $1.34bn in cryptocurrency so far this year, as Bitcoin hits record prices

18 hours ago

Silicon In Focus Podcast: Tech in 2025

Welcome to Silicon In Focus Podcast: Tech in 2025! Join Steven Webb, UK Chief Technology & Innovation Officer at Capgemini…

4 days ago

Shaping Tomorrow: Top Tech Trends and Opportunities for 2025

Discover the top tech trends of 2025, from AI advancements and quantum computing to data challenges and sustainability, shaping industries…

1 week ago

North Korean IT Workers ‘Made Millions’ From US Companies

Group of North Korean IT workers made at least $88m from fraudulently obtained US IT jobs, extortion payments, officials say

1 week ago

Mozilla Drops ‘Do Not Track’ For Upcoming Firefox Browser

The forthcoming Firefox 13.5 will not include a 'do not track' option, as the opt-out request is ignored by most…

2 weeks ago

Which AI Skills Does Your Business Need?

Discover the AI skills your business needs, from machine learning to ethics, and learn how upskilling and strategic planning can…

2 weeks ago

Telegram Joins Child Safety Scheme

Internet Watch Foundation confirms Telegram messaging app has joined child abuse imagery crackdown, after years of refusal

3 weeks ago

UK Underestimates Threat Of Cyber-Attacks, Says NCSC Head

The cyber risk facing UK “widely underestimated”, warns head of GCHQ’s NCSC Richard Horne in first major speech

3 weeks ago

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 weeks ago

FTC Opens Antitrust Investigation Into Microsoft

Last hurrah for chair Lina Khan? Federal Trade Commission launches sweeping investigation into Microsoft before Trump handover

4 weeks 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…

4 weeks 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…

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

2 months 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

2 months 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…

2 months 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

2 months 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…

2 months 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

2 months 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…

2 months 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…

2 months ago

Silicon UK AI For Your Business Podcast: Government and AI

In this episode, we explore the UK government’s role in shaping AI through strategy, regulation, and investment, and how these…

2 months 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

3 months ago