Data exfiltration trend continues to grow among ransomware operators
More and more ransomware operators are stealing sensitive data before encrypting the target system and using it as leverage in negotiations. This is according to a new report from cybersecurity firm Coveware, which argues that roughly half of ransomware cases also involve data being taken hostage. When ransomware first started making headlines, security experts advised businesses and individuals not to …
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Almost all workers call for hybrid approach to remote working
Now that the initial euphoria surrounding remote working has subsided, employees are seeing that the practice is far from ideal in the long term. According to a new report from Microsoft Ireland, employees are more interested in a hybrid approach, in which they get to choose when to go to the office and when to work from home. Covid-19 forced …
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Software testing becoming a key part of digital transformation
Software testing is no longer a “backroom discipline”, but rather a key part of digital transformation, according to a new report released jointly by Capgemini, Sogeti and Micro Focus. The World Quality Report, now in its 12th edition, states that most organizations choose to test more frequently as it improves business growth and outcomes. Businesses are increasingly adopting Agile and …
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Over 400 new cyberthreats detected per minute in Q2
In the second quarter of the year, more than 400 new cyberthreats were recorded every minute, according to a new report from cybersecurity firm McAfee. Overall, new malware samples grew by 11.5 percent for the period, and PowerShell malware and Covid-19-themed attacks dominated the landscape. Malicious Donoff Office document attacks propelled new PowerShell malware upwards by 117 percent. The documents …
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Oracle and Salesforce could face multi-billion-dollar GDPR lawsuit
The class action lawsuit against Oracle and Salesforce, announced earlier this year, has now officially been filed – and the two cloud giants could face huge GDPR fines. According to Computer Weekly, the duo will have to present their case at the High Court of England and Wales. The pair was sued by privacy campaigner and data protection specialist Rebecca …
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UK tech skills gap set to narrow
The skills gap that has long plagued the UK tech industry is slowly narrowing, according to a report from UK IT job board CWJobs. Polling more than 2,000 workers, both inside and outside the tech industry, the company found that more than half of workers toying with a career change have either either considered or already begun a move into …
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UK targeted by Covid-themed cyberattacks
Of all the cyber-incidents the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has tackled in the past year, more than a quarter used the Covid-19 pandemic to hook victims. This is according to the organization’s annual report, which covers the period between September 2019 and August 2020. All in all, the NCSC tackled 723 incidents, 10 percent more than the same …
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Industrial IoT set for major growth
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), comprised of smart devices that allow for a highly autonomous manufacturing industry, is set to grow 207 percent within half a decade, according to a new report from analyst firm Juniper Research. Juniper claims that there will be more than 36.8 billion active IIoT devices by 2025, up from 17.7 billion today. The report …
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Consumers want AI-enabled smart homes, but not smart workplaces
Consumers want artificial intelligence (AI) in their homes, but not in the office, according to a new report from O’Reilly. The report, based on a poll of more than 2,000 consumers, asserts that people are excited about AI in the context of smart homes, security systems, travel recommendations and virtual assistants. However, when it comes to AI in the office, …
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Voog review | ITProPortal
If you’re looking for a straightforward website building platform that provides both preset templates and HTML, CSS, and JavaScript coding, then Voog might be for you. Voog’s straightforward pricing model and easy-to-use interface are strong points, as is its inclusion of SSL certificates and generous content storage allowances. Although there are some weak points, we think Voog is a cost-effective …
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