Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Pat McFadden will highlight the urgent need for improved cybersecurity measures as recent attacks have targeted major UK retailers. Summary The UK government is set to announce a £16 million package to strengthen cybersecurity following a series of alarming attacks on prominent retailers, including Harrods and Marks & Spencer. […]
The modern threat landscape is a minefield of sophisticated cyberattacks, with ransomware incidents soaring and traditional security models falling short. This article discusses why shifting to a Zero Trust architecture is essential for organisations aiming to safeguard their operations from such evolving risks. Key Points Ransomware incidents grew by 18% in 2024, highlighting the urgency […]
Summary Gen Digital, the company behind popular antivirus software like Avast, Avira, and Norton, has projected a strong performance for 2026, expecting annual revenue and profit to exceed analyst estimates due to heightened demand for cybersecurity tools. Following this announcement, shares surged by about 4%. The increasing frequency of cyberattacks and online scams has driven […]
The first 100 days of President Donald Trump’s term have seen a flurry of executive orders, signalling new government enforcement priorities and raising compliance concerns for employers. These orders alter regulatory schemes and might affect workplace practices, especially regarding anti-discrimination laws. Key Points EO 14281 aims to reduce the enforcement of disparate-impact liability, affecting how […]
N2Growth, a global executive search and leadership advisory firm, has been recognised for the ninth consecutive year on the 2025 Forbes list of America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms, maintaining its position as a top firm since the list’s inception. This honour, revealed on May 6, underscores N2Growth’s leadership in providing C-suite and board-level talent solutions […]
Artificial intelligence is making waves in various fields, and mental health in the workplace is no exception. With rising rates of anxiety and depression costing the global economy dearly, there’s a push to harness AI for early detection and support of mental health issues. But trust and proper implementation are key challenges that need addressing. […]
Tulsi Gabbard, now the US director of national intelligence, has come under scrutiny after it was revealed that she reused a weak password across multiple personal accounts for years. Leaked records highlight her failure to follow basic cybersecurity protocols, raising concerns about the security of sensitive information she had access to during her congressional tenure. […]
Sensible Solutions and Technologies Inc. (SSATI) has announced the acquisition of two companies, Invex Technology Solutions and the ITIC government support services unit. This move aims to enhance SSATI’s presence in the intelligence community by broadening its core services in custom software development and systems integration. The financial terms of the acquisitions remain undisclosed. Founded […]
The U.S. Treasury has announced sanctions against a Myanmar warlord, Saw Chit Thu, whose militia, the Karen National Army, is implicated in orchestrating widespread scam texts that have been plaguing American consumers. This revelation sheds light on a troubling connection between local scams and international crime, linking deceptive text messages to severe issues such as […]
ServiceNow, a leading enterprise software and workplace management orchestration vendor based in Santa Clara, Calif., continues to evolve its cloud-based platform, Now, focusing on automation across various enterprise domains including IT and HR services. With a significant market cap of $198 billion, its latest advancements primarily centre around generative AI, reflecting the growing importance of […]
