Cyberattacks against US soar in early 2025
Government institutions remained the top target for nation-state cyber threats. Cyberattacks targeting the US surged dramatically in early 2025, according to a new report from cybersecurity firm Trellix. Between October…
How generative AI is playing out in the media industry
Many writers, illustrators and musicians see generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) as a threat, something that exploits their creative work to produce algorithmic knock-offs, undermining their ability to make a…
CIOs prepare for recession with greater cost control
Nearly 60% of CIOs believe a recession this year is likely or already underway, according to a study from Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Its latest CIO spending survey, conducted…
Some iPhones lose WhatsApp support
The change aims to improve security and reduce risks from outdated devices. WhatsApp has officially ceased support for older iPhone models starting 5 May 2025. Devices running iOS versions earlier…
Beyond the hook: How phishing is evolving in the world of AI
One almost feels a little nostalgic for the days of old-school phishing attacks, those poorly worded, spray-and-pray emails that most people could spot a mile off. While they were…
Driven by data: The RAF’s revamped maritime patrol capabilities
Over the inhospitable waters of the North Atlantic, Royal Air Force aircraft play a game of cat and mouse with Russian hunter-killer submarines, and data collection and management are…
Microsoft retires Skype, urges switch to Teams
Skype users are urged to switch to Microsoft Teams for continued communication. Microsoft has officially retired Skype as of 5 May 2025, closing a chapter in the history of digital…