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Surge in counterfeit app risk as cybercrime exploits rising digital consumption
Malware

Surge in counterfeit app risk as cybercrime exploits rising digital consumption

Cybercrime surge sees a 32% rise in counterfeit applications on app stores in 2023, posing a serious threat to user safety.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Nov 2023
Hands-on Review: Intel Core i9-14900K and Intel Core i5-14600K 14th -generation CPUs
Semiconductors

Hands-on Review: Intel Core i9-14900K and Intel Core i5-14600K 14th -generation CPUs

Intel has unleashed the company's new 14th-generation desktop processors. We check out the Core i9-14900K flagship CPU and its little sibling, the Core i5-14600K.

By Darren Price • 8 min read • Tue, 28th Nov 2023
Rising cybersecurity threats push shift from passwords to passkeys
Malware

Rising cybersecurity threats push shift from passwords to passkeys

As cyber threats intensify, passkeys are replacing passwords as the prime defence against phishing attacks, says Yubico.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Nov 2023
Black Friday & Cyber Monday see rise in 'false positives', warns SEON
Sales

Black Friday & Cyber Monday see rise in 'false positives', warns SEON

Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales lead to rise in 'false positives', warns SEON, complicating transactions for merchants.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Nov 2023
The quest for email privacy in a world full of trackers
Email Security

The quest for email privacy in a world full of trackers

The reality that we face today is one of covert surveillance, where every action within an email could potentially be monitored, catalogued, and exploited.

By Vivek Ramachandran • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Nov 2023
Zyxel unveils WiFi 6 indoor access point for small to medium businesses
Network Infrastructure

Zyxel unveils WiFi 6 indoor access point for small to medium businesses

Zyxel Networks introduces a business-grade WiFi 6 indoor access point, NWA50AX, aimed at boosting network capabilities for SMBs.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Nov 2023
A reality check on email security threats in healthcare
Firewalls

A reality check on email security threats in healthcare

Email-based cyberattacks have been around for decades, yet they remain widespread, ever-evolving — and persistently successful.

By Contributor • 7 min read • Mon, 27th Nov 2023
The important evolutionary role of data in football
Data Analytics

The important evolutionary role of data in football

Technology has brought significant changes to the game and now impacts almost every corner of the footballing world.

By Uwe Kemmer • 5 min read • Fri, 24th Nov 2023
The ongoing evolution of intelligent edge computing
Hyperscale

The ongoing evolution of intelligent edge computing

Intelligent edge computing will bring significant opportunities for development and growth in the coming years.

By Carmelo Calafiore • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Nov 2023
Indonesian smartphone market rebounds with 8.8% YoY growth in Q3 2023
Apple

Indonesian smartphone market rebounds with 8.8% YoY growth in Q3 2023

Indonesia's smartphone market sees growth after 8 quarters of decline, with high-priced smartphones leading the way, according to IDC data.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Nov 2023
Asia Pacific retail banks show growing interest in Generative AI
Customer Experience

Asia Pacific retail banks show growing interest in Generative AI

Asia Pacific retail banks are showing increased interest in Generative AI, with 41% planning to invest, indicates an IDC report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Nov 2023
UK firms pivot to AI as permacrisis prompts vital digital adaptations
EduTech

UK firms pivot to AI as permacrisis prompts vital digital adaptations

A new report reveals 78% of UK IT decision-makers plan to use AI and automation to navigate the ongoing permacrisis.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Nov 2023
Lack of central data storage hinders customer support, reveals Sprinklr report
Data Analytics

Lack of central data storage hinders customer support, reveals Sprinklr report

A Sprinklr report reveals that 46% of CX leaders lack the central data storage vital for a competitive customer service.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Nov 2023
Epson releases 4K laser display poised to transform classrooms & workspaces
EduTech

Epson releases 4K laser display poised to transform classrooms & workspaces

Epson introduces its first 3LCD lamp-free laser display with 4K technology, designed to revolutionise classrooms and workspaces.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Nov 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Hyve and Remarkable partner to reduce cloud downtime on Black Friday
Virtualisation

Hyve and Remarkable partner to reduce cloud downtime on Black Friday

Brighton-based Hyve Managed Hosting has partnered with Remarkable Commerce to mitigate cloud downtime during Black Friday sales.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Nov 2023
London start-up Reboxed secures £1.6m for sustainable tech retail growth
Clean technologies

London start-up Reboxed secures £1.6m for sustainable tech retail growth

Sustainable tech start-up Reboxed has bagged £1.6m to boost its eco-friendly marketplace, aspiring to rehome 100 million devices by 2030.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Nov 2023
PAYSTRAX launches in UK after successful European growth
Merchants

PAYSTRAX launches in UK after successful European growth

Lithuanian fintech PAYSTRAX begins UK operations after robust growth in Europe, aiming to impact the local tech scene.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Nov 2023