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BianLian cyber gang drops encryption-based ransomware

The Australian and American cyber authorities have published updated intelligence on the BianLian ransomware gang, which has undergone a rapid evolution in tactics
Microsoft slaps down Egyptian-run rent-a-phish operation

Microsoft's Digital Crimes Unit has conducted a successful takedown of almost 250 malicious websites used in the cyber criminal ONNX phishing-as-a-service operation
Networks lagging in compute tech evolution, says HPE

As AI brings about unprecedented transformation, leading network firm plots course to offer viable infrastructure for businesses to gain competitive edge
Brit charged in US over Scattered Spider cyber attacks

A UK national named as Tyler Robert Buchanan has been charged in the US over his alleged involvement in cyber attacks perpetrated by the Scattered Spider gang
Nokia lands five-year extension on Azure datacentre deal

Nokia is building on its existing partnership with Microsoft to support the software giant as it seeks to build out its datacentre footprint in response to the growing demand for artificial intelligence
Fujitsu snubbed on private sector deal due to scandal backlash

Centrica board said to be concerned about contracting Fujitsu due to its involvement in the Post Office scandal

Post Office Horizon IT scandal inquiry: Three years of shocking revelations

Nearly three years of shocking revelations from the Post Office Horizon scandal inquiry
Post Office Horizon scandal explained: Everything you need to know

Computer Weekly has investigated the Post Office Horizon scandal since 2008 and is, in fact, part of the story. This guide contains essential information about the scandal
Storage technology explained: Flash vs HDD

In this guide, we examine the differences between flash storage and HDD, the rise of NVMe and much denser formats such as QLC, and whether or not flash will vanquish HDD in the all-flash datacentre

NTT R&D Forum 2024: Optical quantum machines & large 'person' models- CW Developer Network

The great and the good descended upon Tokyo’s Musashino R&D Center for this year’s NTT R&D Forum keynote presentations this month. The integral Innovation Optical and Wireless Network ... Continue Reading
NTT R&D Forum 2024: Day zero- CW Developer Network

There are big technology conferences where you get lost in the crowd, perhaps CES and Mobile World Congress would be good examples. Then there are small events - such as those staged by open source ... Continue Reading
Domino ‘fall’ release topples challenges across AI assembly, scale & governance- CW Developer Network

Domino Data Lab is a specialist provider of enterprise AI platform technologies. The company has used its “fall” (not a Dominoes game-related pun, it just means autumn in this sense) release and ... Continue Reading
Clearly smart, SAS acquires Hazy: A wider vision for synthetic data- CW Developer Network

SAS has this month announced the acquisition of Hazy, a synthetic data technology specialist. Upbeat about why this has come about, SAS says that this fruther drives its data innovation vision to ... Continue Reading

Underfunded, under pressure: We must act to support cyber teams

With almost half of cyber pros experiencing more incidents this year, security leaders say their teams are coming under increasing strain. Businesses must be more proactive approach about building a resilient, future-ready workforce
Overcoming the cyber paradox: Shrinking budgets – growing threats

The challenging macro environment has left security budgets stretched thin even while new tech like AI presents a threat multiplier. In the face of these challenges, it becomes vital for security leads to do more to maintain funding
Preparing for future AI energy disruption

The explosive growth of AI is set to outstrip the capacity of global power grids, threatening to derail deployments. With datacentres facing power shortages and some countries halting construction, organisations must act now to secure their AI future