Olympics Vulnerable to Cyberattacks

Posted by - July 25, 2024

Experts at Palo Alto Networks, the world’s cybersecurity leader, and its threat intelligence unit, Unit 42, anticipate a wave of cyberattacks targeting critical services at the Olympic Games Paris 2024, following a series of cybersecurity simulations recently conducted in host city Paris. Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 has predicted several key threats for organisations to

The Face of Change in Digital Advertising

Posted by - July 24, 2024

Julian Galeano Chica, CEO, La Mediatica, can be considered as the pioneer of digital advertising in Latin America. In 2010, La Mediatica emerged as a revolutionary force in the LATAM region, at a crucial time when the digital landscape lacked specialised media buying expertise. Looking ahead with innovative foresight and determination, the company embarked on

Wiz Calls Off Acquisition Talks with Alphabet

Posted by - July 24, 2024

Israeli cybersecurity startup Wiz has ended talks with Google-parent Alphabet on a reported $23 billion deal in which it would have become the USA tech giant’s largest-ever acquisition, according to a Wiz memo. Wiz CEO Assaf Rappaport said the company would now focus on an initial public offering, as it had planned earlier, and aims

Portuguese Startup Closes €2m Seed Investment 

Posted by - July 23, 2024

Portuguese startup Sqill has announced the closing of a €2 million seed investment round led by GED Ventures. With this funding, the company strategically aims to consolidate its presence in the USA by opening an office in Austin, Texas, and expanding its team. Recruitment for various positions in Portugal and the USA is already underway,

Quality Check Neglect Led to Global Tech Outage

Posted by - July 22, 2024

Security experts said CrowdStrike’s routine update of its widely used cybersecurity software, which caused clients’ computer systems to crash globally recently, apparently did not undergo adequate quality checks before it was deployed. The latest version of its Falcon sensor software was meant to make CrowdStrike clients’ systems more secure against hacking by updating the threats

13books Capital Closes €144m Fund

Posted by - July 18, 2024

Amid a challenging fundraising environment, London-based 13books Capital announced the closing of a €144 million fund dedicated to fuelling the next wave of financial technology (fintech) disruptors. This fund continues 13books Capital’s commitment to backing visionary founders reshaping the future of financial services. The initial scepticism amongst financial services companies has been replaced in recent

Self-proclaimed Bitcoin Inventor Faces UK Criminal Probe

Posted by - July 17, 2024

An Australian computer scientist who claimed he invented bitcoin faces a criminal investigation in Britain for alleged perjury after he was found to have repeatedly lied and forged documents to support his false claim. Craig Wright had long claimed to have been the author of a 2008 white paper, the foundational text of bitcoin, published

TCS to Hire 40,000 Freshers This Fiscal

Posted by - July 16, 2024

As the global IT sector undergoes significant transformations, India remains a pivotal hub for talent, adeptly navigating the tectonic shifts shaping the industry. Leading Indian IT giant Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), which also has a global presence, plans to hire approximately 40,000 freshers in the current financial year, continuing its robust recruitment drive. In the

Companies Stare at Growing AI-Human Divide

Posted by - July 11, 2024

As 97% of companies prioritise upskilling their workforces, research reveals that there is a vital human skills gap in maximising the potential of AI and Cloud solutions. Switzerland-based SoftwareOne, a global software and cloud solutions provider, has published findings from its Cloud Skills Report, highlighting the need to bridge the ‘Human-Machine divide’. It says the biggest pain point for

The Hidden AI Risk Lurking in Your Business

Posted by - July 8, 2024

The adoption of unsanctioned GenAI applications can lead to a broad range of cybersecurity issues, from data leakage to malware. That’s because your company doesn’t know who is using what apps, what sensitive information is going into them, and what’s happening to that information once it’s there. And because not all applications are built to

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