From bootstrapped to billions: How Nord spent ‘hundreds of millions’ minting VPN customers to become Lithuania’s tech darling

Nord Security, a Lithuanian company, has evolved from a small, bootstrapped entity into a tech superstar, especially known for its VPN services. Founded in 2012 by Tomas Okmanas and Eimantas Sabaliauskas, Nord has tapped into the growing demand for online privacy, with over 15 million users globally. Source: Fortune Key Points Nord Security began as […]

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France accuses a Russia-linked hacking group of targeting the Paris Olympics and French agencies

Summary The French government has accused a hacking group associated with Russian military intelligence, known as APT28 or Fancy Bear, of conducting cyberattacks aimed at the Paris Olympics and various French entities over the past three years. This allegation is part of a broader context regarding Russia’s activities during its war in Ukraine. According to […]

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France accuses a Russia-linked hacking group of targeting the Paris Olympics and French agencies

The French government has made serious allegations against a hacking group associated with the Russian military intelligence, claiming they’ve been behind cyberattacks aimed at the Paris Olympics and various French institutions over the last three years. These attacks, primarily attributed to a group known as APT28 or Fancy Bear, appear to be part of Russia’s […]

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France accuses a Russia-linked hacking group of targeting the Paris Olympics and French agencies

Summary The French government has accused a hacking group associated with Russian military intelligence, known as APT28 or Fancy Bear, of conducting cyberattacks over the past three years. These attacks reportedly targeted the planning of the Paris Olympics, various French government agencies, and several companies, in the context of Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine. The […]

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L&D leaves too little budget for improving worker performance, study says

The latest report from RedThread Research highlights a disturbing trend in companies’ approach to worker development. Organisations tend to allocate too little budget for initiatives aimed at boosting worker performance beyond the essentials required to keep operations running. The study categorises development efforts into three key areas: keeping the lights on, improving the work, and […]

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Learning experience platforms employee growth

Summary Learning experience platforms (LXPs) are revolutionising employee development by moving beyond traditional learning management systems. LXPs focus on personalised, engaging experiences that cater to individual learning needs. This approach not only helps teams grow but also enhances skill development and keeps businesses competitive amidst rapid changes in the workplace. Source: Article URL Key Points […]

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Supreme Court ruling on “woman” in the Equality Act 2010: 7 practical steps for employers

Summary The UK Supreme Court has determined that for the purposes of the Equality Act 2010, terms like “woman”, “man”, and “sex” refer specifically to biological sex at birth, irrespective of any Gender Recognition Certificates (GRCs). This precedent creates immediate challenges for employers across England, Scotland, and Wales, as existing guidance is fundamentally altered. The […]

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