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CTOs reflect on ChatGPT's impact & future challenges

As ChatGPT celebrates its second anniversary, CTOs share insights on its transformative potential, future challenges, and the evolution of AI in their sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

UK warned of cyber threats from China-backed Volt Typhoon

The UK faces increasing cyber threats from China-backed group Volt Typhoon, jeopardising critical infrastructure and national security, warns Certes.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024

Chief Financial Officer

TTC Group appoints Roy Hastings as new Chief Financial Officer

TTC Group has appointed Roy Hastings as CFO to drive expansion into regulated training markets following strategic acquisitions including Miad Healthcare.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024

Ransomware

Ransomware attacks rise 20% in July, industrial sectors hit hardest

Ransomware attacks surged by 20% in July, targeting critical sectors like industry and healthcare, reports NCC Group, with North America facing 220 incidents.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024

Cybersecurity

Ransomware attacks surged 20% in July global report reveals

Ransomware attacks soared by 20% in July, driven by reduced holiday staffing, with the industry sector hardest hit, an NCC Group report reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024

Cloud Security

Major security flaw found in NHS chatbot service by Tenable

Tenable warns of a high-severity flaw in Microsoft's Azure Health Bot Service, risking NHS patient data with potential for widespread access and control by hackers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024

Ransomware

Global IT outages disrupt key sectors globally due to updates

Global IT outages caused by Microsoft and CrowdStrike updates disrupt key sectors, sparking urgent calls for improved cybersecurity practices.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2024

Unified Communications

Industry leaders react to King's Speech on tech & cybersecurity

Industry leaders react to the King's Speech, highlighting the importance of connectivity, cybersecurity, and AI in the new Labour government's legislative agenda.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024

Stories from Other Regions

National Health Service (NHS) stories

Health Technologies

Patients Know Best secures GBP £6m for PHR expansion

Patients Know Best has raised GBP £6 million in funding from Growth Lending to enhance its Personal Health Record platform, supporting NHS digitalisation efforts.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2025

EduTech

Former AWS executive Craig Ridsdill joins CirrusHQ

CirrusHQ has appointed Craig Ridsdill, a former AWS executive, as its new Head of Sales to enhance cloud solutions for healthcare and education sectors.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024

Digital Transformation

Medallia joins G-Cloud 14 to enhance public sector services

Medallia has been named a supplier on the UK's G-Cloud 14 framework, offering cloud solutions to boost experience management for public sector agencies.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2024

Data Protection

Concerns raised over accuracy of UK digital identity data

Human-rights charity Sex Matters warns that inaccuracies in UK government records about sex could jeopardise the Data Use and Access Bill's integrity.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024

Cloud Security

Microsoft Power Pages misconfigurations expose NHS data

A report reveals that misconfigured settings in Microsoft Power Pages have exposed the sensitive data of millions, including over 1.1 million NHS employees.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024

AR, VR & Metaverse

Virtual reality app oVRcome reduces social anxiety by 35%

A clinical trial in New Zealand shows the virtual reality app oVRcome cuts social anxiety symptoms by 35.3%, marking a breakthrough in mental health treatment.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024

Risk & Compliance

Is the government doing enough to combat cyberattacks against critical infrastructure?

As cyber threats to critical infrastructure rise, experts urge the UK Government to enhance cybersecurity support and funding ahead of autumn budgetary cuts.

By Dan Lattimer • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024

Artificial Intelligence

UK tech leaders call for budget focus on growth & security

As the UK prepares for its Autumn Budget, tech leaders advocate for tax reforms and investment to enhance growth and cybersecurity amid rising challenges.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024

Malware

BlackBerry report finds NHS & schools hit by surge in malware

BlackBerry's latest Global Threat Intelligence Report reveals a 53% surge in malware, with 11,500 daily samples blocked.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2024

Health Technologies

Labour unveils plan for 40,000 extra weekly NHS appointments

Labour unveils a plan to deliver 40,000 extra NHS appointments weekly, focusing on health technologies and efficiency to tackle fiscal challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

NHS ransomware attack exposes vulnerabilities, experts warn of rising threats

NHS ransomware attack reveals critical cybersecurity flaws; software provider fined GBP £6m for data breach affecting 80,000 people.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Aug 2024