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Exclusive: How sustainability challenges are putting data centres under pressure
Unified Communications

Exclusive: How sustainability challenges are putting data centres under pressure

The global rush to build data centres amid AI boom faces mounting sustainability challenges, threatening their long-term viability and essential services.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025
How artificial intelligence will further evolve in 2025
Power / Energy

How artificial intelligence will further evolve in 2025

AI's rapid rise in 2025 is revolutionising cybersecurity, driving energy demand, and prompting stricter regulations amid growing privacy concerns worldwide.

By Les Williamson • 5 min read • Mon, 5th May 2025
AI security report warns of rising deepfakes & Dark LLM threat
Phishing

AI security report warns of rising deepfakes & Dark LLM threat

Check Point Research reveals AI's rising role in cybercrime, highlighting risks like deepfakes, data poisoning, and Dark LLMs threatening digital security worldwide.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
Experts call for end to password reliance on World Password Day
Biometrics

Experts call for end to password reliance on World Password Day

Experts warn on World Password Day that traditional passwords are weak against AI-driven attacks, urging adoption of biometrics and passwordless authentication.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
Half of consumers trust brands more when using passkeys
Gaming

Half of consumers trust brands more when using passkeys

Nearly half of consumers would trust brands more using passkeys instead of passwords, with 56% of 25-34-year-olds supporting the shift, says Thales study.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Majority unprepared for quantum computing's security risks
Encryption

Majority unprepared for quantum computing's security risks

Most organisations remain unprepared for quantum computing's threat to current encryption, with just 5% having a clear strategy despite rising concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
X-PHY unveils real-time on-device deepfake detection tool
Unified Communications

X-PHY unveils real-time on-device deepfake detection tool

X-PHY launches on-device deepfake detector, promising up to 90% accuracy to identify AI-generated media without internet connectivity.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025
DigiCert posts record Q4 growth driven by digital trust demand
IoT Security

DigiCert posts record Q4 growth driven by digital trust demand

DigiCert posts record Q4 growth, exceeding targets with a 25% rise in net new contract value, driven by demand for integrated digital trust and quantum-ready security.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
Identity fraud costs firms USD $7 million annually worldwide
Customer Experience

Identity fraud costs firms USD $7 million annually worldwide

Identity fraud costs businesses USD $7 million yearly worldwide, with Asia Pacific firms facing rising threats from sophisticated attacks, a new study finds.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Audit reform urged to strengthen UK's digital resilience
Data Protection

Audit reform urged to strengthen UK's digital resilience

ISACA and CIIA urge UK Government to expedite audit reform legislation to bolster digital resilience amid rising cyber threats and economic risks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
DigiCert integrates UltraDNS to enhance digital security
Digital Transformation

DigiCert integrates UltraDNS to enhance digital security

DigiCert has integrated UltraDNS into its DigiCert ONE platform, enhancing cryptographic agility and aiming to streamline digital security for businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
World Cloud Security Day highlights rising cyber threats
Endpoint Protection

World Cloud Security Day highlights rising cyber threats

As World Cloud Security Day highlights escalating cyber threats, experts stress the urgent need for robust cloud security frameworks to safeguard digital environments.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
DigiCert digital trust solutions now on AWS Marketplace
Data Protection

DigiCert digital trust solutions now on AWS Marketplace

DigiCert's digital trust solutions are now accessible via AWS Marketplace, enabling customers to easily purchase and manage security services in one place.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2025
DigiCert leads new PKI for financial industry security
Cybersecurity

DigiCert leads new PKI for financial industry security

DigiCert has been appointed by the American Standards Committee X9 to oversee a new Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) for global financial institutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Digital Trust stories

Stress & burnout rise among Europe's IT professionals
Education, Learning & Training

Stress & burnout rise among Europe's IT professionals

European IT professionals report high levels of stress and burnout, with 73% linked to demanding roles, emphasising the urgent need for better workplace support.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Cisco & Indosat join forces to boost Indonesian cybersecurity
Firewalls

Cisco & Indosat join forces to boost Indonesian cybersecurity

Cisco has partnered with Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison to bolster cybersecurity for Indonesian enterprises, aiming to enhance digital trust and resilience.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
ISACA renews ties with EU for cybersecurity workforce boost
Education, Learning & Training

ISACA renews ties with EU for cybersecurity workforce boost

ISACA has reaffirmed its commitment to the European Commission's Cybersecurity Skills Academy, aiming to enhance Europe's cybersecurity workforce training and diversity.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025