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UK CEOs delay investments as trade worries reshape strategy
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UK CEOs delay investments as trade worries reshape strategy

UK CEOs are delaying investments and reshaping strategies amid trade uncertainties, with 83% postponing plans due to recent tariff changes, finds EY survey.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Cybercrime report reveals 58% surge in APT activity
Malware

Cybercrime report reveals 58% surge in APT activity

Group-IB's new report reveals a 58% rise in Advanced Persistent Threats, with Europe facing the brunt amid escalating geopolitical tensions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
UK financial leaders shift support to Labour – report
Fintech

UK financial leaders shift support to Labour – report

Research shows 55% of UK financial leaders plan to vote Labour, foreseeing positive business impacts, contrasting with 26% expecting negative effects.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
Experts urge government action on AI misinformation regulation
Artificial Intelligence

Experts urge government action on AI misinformation regulation

AI-generated misinformation is sparking regulatory calls in the UK, as satirical deepfakes and digital policy gaps threaten democracy and tech leadership.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
'UK's crucial infrastructure under major threat from cyber attacks' report reveals
Power / Energy

'UK's crucial infrastructure under major threat from cyber attacks' report reveals

The National Cyber Security Centre's annual review reveals a sustained and significant cyber threat to the UK's crucial infrastructure.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Nov 2023

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AI's impact on cybersecurity for the Australian federal election
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

AI's impact on cybersecurity for the Australian federal election

As the Australian federal election nears, concerns grow over AI-driven cyber threats and misinformation risking election integrity and political campaign security.

By Geoff Schomburgk • 5 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025
US tariffs prompt NZ & Australian business strategies
Airwallex

US tariffs prompt NZ & Australian business strategies

Concerns over new US tariffs have prompted New Zealand and Australian businesses to strategise, seeking ways to mitigate costs and maintain competitiveness.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025
Bitcoin: What's Trump got to do with it?
Crypto

Bitcoin: What's Trump got to do with it?

Ripple's £5 million donation to Donald Trump's inaugural fund, alongside significant backing from crypto firms, highlights a strategic shift in US politics.

By Janine Grainger • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025
Meta shifts to user-driven content moderation model
Facebook

Meta shifts to user-driven content moderation model

Mark Zuckerberg has unveiled Meta's new community-driven content moderation model, igniting controversy over its potential to worsen misinformation online.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Jan 2025
Bitcoin surpasses $100,000 amid optimism for Trump's administration
Crypto

Bitcoin surpasses $100,000 amid optimism for Trump's administration

Bitcoin, the world's leading cryptocurrency, has recently been experiencing significant turbulence, showcasing both drastic declines and remarkable surges in value.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
Microsoft privacy concerns calls for greater emphasis on security measures
Data Protection

Microsoft privacy concerns calls for greater emphasis on security measures

Privacy concerns around Microsoft's new Recall feature lead experts to advise businesses on protective measures, including policy updates and advanced IT solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
What Amazon wanted from New Zealand's prime minister
Hyperscale

What Amazon wanted from New Zealand's prime minister

Mega-company Amazon asked Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern for help over billion-dollar data centres it is building here, and to have input on policy.

By Phil Pennington • 7 min read • Thu, 29th Dec 2022
Multinational CIOs called on to address digital geopolitics
Semiconductors

Multinational CIOs called on to address digital geopolitics

Technology governance issues arising from global politics have led to digital geopolitics becoming a concern for multinational CIOs, says Gartner.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Aug 2022
Trump social media ban too little, too late
Social Media

Trump social media ban too little, too late

Social media's suspension of Trump does little to combat online misinformation, says Reset Australia's Chris Cooper.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Jan 2021

Stories from Other Regions

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Australians warned of rising election scams as poll nears
Phishing

Australians warned of rising election scams as poll nears

Cyber experts warn Australian voters to beware election scams ahead of the federal poll, predicting tactics similar to those seen in the US as threats rise.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Wellington group launches AI politician to rebuild public trust
Artificial Intelligence

Wellington group launches AI politician to rebuild public trust

Parker is an AI politician designed to deliver fact-based, impartial decisions to rebuild trust in politics and combat disinformation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2024
Link revealed between censorship and VPN surges across Asia
Virtual Private Networks

Link revealed between censorship and VPN surges across Asia

Countries across Asia are experiencing a surge of VPN networks, an uptake that is likely due to increased censorship in the region.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Feb 2022