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European tech firm rallies for digital sovereignty amid rising tech nationalism globally – Computerworld
Building a European tech ecosystem Netcompany, a publicly listed IT services provider with operations across Europe, is among a growing number of regional firms advocating for digital sovereignty. Their CEO’s comments underline the urgency to reduce reliance on US-based cloud giants and software vendors. Instead, the letter encourages a continental effort to cultivate indigenous technologies that align with European legal…
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Ransomware attacks are rising — but quiet payouts could mean there’s more than actually reported
Ransomware attacks continue to climb, but they may be even higher than official figures show as companies choose to quietly pay to make such incidents go away. According to the annual report from the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), ransomware was the biggest threat to critical infrastructure last year, with complaints up 9%. More widely, the IC3 report revealed…
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Dragging your feet on Windows 11 migration? Rising infostealer threats might change that
With the clock ticking down to the Windows 10 end of life (EOL) deadline in October, organizations are dragging their feet on Windows 11 migration – and leaving their devices vulnerable as a result. New data from threat exposure management platform NordStellar shows that nearly six-in-ten systems affected by infostealers in December last year are still running Windows 10. “The…
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Google shakes off tariff concerns to push on with $75 billion AI spending plans – but analysts warn rising infrastructure costs will send cloud prices sky high
Google CEO Sundar Pichai has confirmed the company will still spend $75 billion on building out data centers despite economic concerns in the wake of US tariffs. While many were paused or reduced yesterday, heavy tariffs still remain on China, potentially raising the cost of infrastructure projects deemed necessary to enable the development and rollout of AI. Speaking at the…
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Security researchers hack BlackLock ransomware gang in push back against rising threat actor
Security researchers have exploited a vulnerability in the dark web site of the BlackLock ransomware group to gather information about planned attacks. Late in 2024, researchers at Resecurity identified a vulnerability in BlackLock’s Data Leak Site (DLS), allowing its analysts to inspect the threat group’s network infrastructure and identify specific activity logs, hosting providers, and linked MEGA accounts used to…
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Microsoft launches AI agents to automate cybersecurity amid rising threats
“In fact, according to IDC’s Asia/Pacific Security Study, when enterprises were asked about their top three drivers for adopting an integrated security platform, over 30% cited the need for better data management, simplified administration, and policy consistency, and a growing fatigue with point-product sprawl — highlighting the increasing pressure to consolidate fragmented tools,” Grover said. However, relying entirely on a…
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Rising API Vulnerabilities Demand a Multi-Layered Defense
APIs as a Critical Asset Under Threat An application programming interface (API) is the foundation of modern digital ecosystems, enabling seamless communication and interoperability between various applications, services, and platforms. It facilitates data exchange and accelerates the deployment of advanced technologies across industries, from finance and healthcare to e-commerce and cloud computing. However, as APIs become more integral to business…
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Wireless networks are a prime target for hackers – here’s how to combat rising threats
Security experts have issued a warning over surging threats faced by wireless networks, with many left woefully unprotected . Analysis of more than 500,000 ‘honeypot’ wireless networks by Nozomi Networks Labs found only 6% are adequately protected against wireless deauthentication attacks. The rest are vulnerable to unauthorized access to data or interference with critical systems, the study noted. For example,…
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Manufacturing firms are struggling to handle rising OT security threats
Cyber attacks on manufacturing firms are skyrocketing, according to new research, but fewer than half are prepared for a rising tide of threats. A global survey carried out for telecoms firm Telstra found that eight-in-ten manufacturing firms experienced a significant increase in overall security incidents or breaches last year. Behind the rise is a move towards technologies such as cloud,…
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GDPR fines might’ve dipped last year, but don’t get complacent – personal liability risks are rising
The number of GDPR fines issued last year fell by a third compared with 2023 , according to new research, but this doesn’t mean data protection authorities are getting any softer. DLA Piper’s GDPR Fines and Data Breach Survey found that €1.2 billion in penalties was issued during the year, down 33%. This marks the first time the amount has…
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