IT directors often resort to drastic methods to dispose of old hardware
Many IT directors fear old and obsolete hardware could put them at risk of data leaks, if it is not properly disposed of. With 10 percent of them describing their employer’s knowledge of data erasure and disposal of IT hardware as either “average” or “poor”, the threat is very real. This is according to a new report from IT asset …
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Email-based scams pose the greatest threat to business data
The quantity of cyberthreats businesses have started facing since the pandemic kicked off has increased significantly. Among all the different types of threats they are facing, email-based scams appear to be the most prevalent. This is according to a new report from Mactavish, a company specializing in outsourced insurance buyer and claims resolution. Polling 218 business owners and managers for …
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5G will add billions to UK economy over the next decade
5G technology will contribute an additional £43 billion to UK GDP by 2030, according to analysis from consultancy firm PwC. The technology will allow for productivity and efficiency gains across various sectors, such as health and social care, finance, manufacturing, utilities and more. The next generation mobile network is expected to be more widespread in devices and applications by 2025 …
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How tech firms can become carbon neutral
Given the chaos and uncertainty of the past 12 months, it is perhaps not surprising that some tech firms have lost a little focus on sustainability. Transitioning entire workforces to homeworking, ensuring employee well-being and mental health is ok, managing changing customer requirements and balancing an array of personal and professional concerns around Covid-19 – it has been a demanding …
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UK innovation agency hit with ransomware attack
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the government department that directs research and innovation funding, suffered a possible ransomware attack last week. The organization has issued a statement in which it described “data being encrypted by a third-party”. However, it could not confirm whether or not any data was stolen, which is common practice for modern ransomware operators. According to ZDNet, …
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Cisco spam filter mistakenly blocked thousands of legitimate emails
An expired Cisco domain has caused thousands of legitimate emails to be erroneously labelled as spam, preventing them from leaving the outbox. According to a new report from Bleeping Computer, the issue relates to Cisco’s email spam filter, SpamCop, which provides a Real-time Blackhole List (RBL) that mail servers use to determine if incoming mail is spam or not. As …
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Microsoft says it’s making progress on green pledge
A year after announcing a pledge to become carbon negative by 2030, Microsoft has revealed it has cut its emissions by circa 730,000 metric tons, or six percent. If this rate of reduction is maintained, Microsoft will reach its target ahead of the proposed deadline, says the firm. Since publishing a Request for Proposals (RFP) in July, Microsoft has also …
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Most data centre firms are aiming for a power boost in 2021
The data center business is booming, which means a lot of electricity is required to support the uptick in activity. According to a new report from ABB Power Conversion, most data center businesses (53 percent) are likely to consider power system upgrades to meet increased demand in the future. Polling 150 data center professionals for the report, ABB Power Conversion …
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Digital transformation: it has never been more relevant for businesses
The term digital transformation has, unfortunately, become tech jargon. But now, accelerated by the coronavirus pandemic, companies across all sectors have to start their digital transformation journey quickly to cope with the new demands of remote working. The Government’s renewed call for people to work from home has only given this acceleration another gear shift. Digital transformation can no longer …
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Ransomware insurance is becoming more common
Ransomware insurance is becoming more commonplace in the UK as a means of protecting against the financial impact of an attack, but concerns have been raised in some quarters. As per a BBC report, the Association of British Insurers (ABI) has defended the concept, highlighting the value in being able to cover the costs of the ransom payment. However, there …
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