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India ranks third globally for phishing attacks in 2023
Cloud Security

India ranks third globally for phishing attacks in 2023

India ranks third globally, standing as the most targeted APAC region for phishing attacks in 2023, with the tech sector facing 33% of all instances.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024
Exclusive: How ProHance is striving ahead in workforce analytics
Services

Exclusive: How ProHance is striving ahead in workforce analytics

ProHance, a rising star in workforce analytics, has demonstrated resiliency amid COVID-19, by helping global businesses optimise remote operations.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024
Ransomware activity spikes 20%, hospitals now in crosshairs
Ransomware

Ransomware activity spikes 20%, hospitals now in crosshairs

Ransomware victims surge nearly 20% YoY in Q1 2024, with active ransomware groups increasing by 55% despite law enforcement efforts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
UK IT leaders doubt government's ability to prevent cyberwarfare
Digital Transformation

UK IT leaders doubt government's ability to prevent cyberwarfare

Over half of the UK's IT leaders lack faith in the government's ability to defend against cyber warfare, according to a new report by cybersecurity firm Armis.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
The Range partners with Virtualstock to boost online product sales
Software-as-a-Service

The Range partners with Virtualstock to boost online product sales

UK retailer The Range partners with one of Europe's largest dropshipping platforms, Virtualstock, in a strategic move to elevate online sales and streamline operations.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Apr 2024

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UK's new Act boosts security of digital devices & telecom infrastructure
Internet of Things

UK's new Act boosts security of digital devices & telecom infrastructure

UK introduces the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act, tightening cybersecurity requirements for digitally connected products in light of rising digital threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2024
HubSpot launches transformative Commerce, Content & Service Hubs in the UK
Customer Experience

HubSpot launches transformative Commerce, Content & Service Hubs in the UK

HubSpot brings its transformative Commerce, Content and Service Hubs to the UK, helping businesses streamline operations and capitalise on artificial intelligence (AI) opportunities amid rapid innovation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2024
MI5 warns of UK universities targeted by foreign states
Data Privacy

MI5 warns of UK universities targeted by foreign states

MI5 flags foreign states targeting UK universities to harvest sensitive research data, hinting at universities' increasing role in national security discussions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024
Bitwarden reveals concerning password security habits in UK
Breach Prevention

Bitwarden reveals concerning password security habits in UK

A recent Bitwarden survey reveals concerning password security habits in the UK, with 63% of residents relying on memory, posing significant cybersecurity risks.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2024
Critical Power Supplies bolsters executive team for UK growth
Power / Energy

Critical Power Supplies bolsters executive team for UK growth

UK power solutions provider, Critical Power Supplies (CPS), assigns three senior staff members, strengthening their executive team to respond to growing national backup power demand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2024
Intercity acquires Centrality, set to become GBP £60m managed services giant
Partner Programmes

Intercity acquires Centrality, set to become GBP £60m managed services giant

Intercity announces the acquisition of Centrality, bolstering its portfolio and setting the course to become a GBP £60m managed services titan in the UK.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2024
UK managers pivotal in shaping positive workplace culture, study finds
Human Capital Management

UK managers pivotal in shaping positive workplace culture, study finds

UK managers are instrumental in creating a positive workplace culture and guiding employee development, according to a Workhuman study.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2024
Westcon-Comstor achieves 100% renewable electricity target in UK
Power / Energy

Westcon-Comstor achieves 100% renewable electricity target in UK

Westcon-Comstor powers its UK sites exclusively through renewables, leading its ambitious international drive for 100% clean electricity by 2030.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2024
New UK cybersecurity law takes effect amid evolving threats
Encryption

New UK cybersecurity law takes effect amid evolving threats

The UK's Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act has now become fully operational, enforcing digital security requirements within the telecommunication sector, amid doubts over its adequacy to address evolving cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
Netradyne & Intelex collaborate to boost UK fleet safety
Edge Computing

Netradyne & Intelex collaborate to boost UK fleet safety

AI safety tech firm Netradyne partners with Intelex to penetrate the UK market, promising to revolutionise road safety and fleet management.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
C-suite executives concerned over company's anti-money laundering processes
Fintech

C-suite executives concerned over company's anti-money laundering processes

Despite budget cuts, a new survey reveals worries among UK c-suite executives over their firms' anti-money laundering procedures, with 49% partially confident in their compliance.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
Pentest People first Leeds firm to qualify as NCSC Cyber Advisor
Cybersecurity

Pentest People first Leeds firm to qualify as NCSC Cyber Advisor

Leeds-based Pentest People becomes the first firm to qualify as a Cyber Advisor under the NCSC's scheme, providing small to medium-sized UK organisations with NCSC-approved cybersecurity guidance.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
Cydea's platform revolutionises cybersecurity risk with monetary values
Software-as-a-Service

Cydea's platform revolutionises cybersecurity risk with monetary values

Cydea's innovative risk platform provides a numerical representation of cybersecurity threats, reshaping risk management practices and bolstering decision-making processes in UK businesses.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024