United Kingdom (UK) stories - Page 42
Dee McGrath announces retirement from MUFG, Lombardo to lead
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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banking
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financial services
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job moves
MUFG Pension & Market Services announces CEO Dee McGrath will retire on 30 June 2025, with Frank Lombardo appointed to lead its Australia and New Zealand operations.
IT leaders advocate for stricter email authentication rules
Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
A recent study by EasyDMARC reveals that 87% of IT leaders support expanding email authentication to tackle phishing and spam, following Google's and Yahoo's earlier mandates.
VIPRE report reveals 90% of emails in 2024 were spam
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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malware
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phishing
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email security
VIPRE Security Group's annual report reveals over 90% of 7.2 billion processed emails in 2024 were spam, with ominous trends projected for 2025.
Public IP faces 2,266 attacks in Spitfire honeypot test
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
A recent honeypot experiment by Spitfire Network Services reveals a staggering 2,266 cyber attacks on a public IP within just one hour, highlighting severe security risks.
Data security concerns rise among social commerce users
Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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supply chain
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soti
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data security
A new SOTI report highlights rising consumer concerns over data security in social commerce, as 54% would avoid retailers using AI to track purchases.
CISOs gain greater influence in corporate boardrooms
Mon, 27th Jan 2025
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siem
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digital transformation
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genai
A global study reveals a significant shift in the role of Chief Information Security Officers, with 82% now reporting to CEOs and active in board meetings.
Alexander Hecker to lead CHERRY's global peripherals unit
Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Alexander Hecker has been appointed Senior Vice President Global Peripherals at CHERRY, effective 1 February 2025, to lead a division restructuring.
Vertice secures $50 million to optimise enterprise spend
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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saas
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procurement
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spending
Vertice has secured $50 million in Series C funding, boosting its total to over $100 million, aimed at enhancing global procurement processes.
DigiCert strengthens EMEA & APAC teams with new VPs
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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quantum computing
DigiCert has appointed Paul Holt and James Cook as EMEA and APAC Group Vice Presidents respectively, aiming to enhance digital trust services across both regions.
68% fail in urgent vulnerability management: report
Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
A recent Swimlane report reveals that 68% of organisations fail to tackle critical vulnerability within 24 hours, shedding light on severe challenges in cybersecurity management.
Guavapay marks 71% revenue growth in financial year 2024
Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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fintech
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payment technologies
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sme
London-based Guavapay has reported a remarkable 71% growth in annual revenue for 2024, driven by a larger customer base and staff expansion.
Chris Wilson named new finance chief at Ecommpay
Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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fintech
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cfo
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orchestration
Chris Wilson has been appointed Chief Financial Officer at payments platform Ecommpay, bringing a wealth of experience from the music and finance sectors.
Athelis Health Club cuts fraud by 90% with innovative approach to member access
Mon, 20th Jan 2025
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firewalls
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surveillance
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network security
Athelis Health Club in Warrington has remarkably cut membership fraud by 90% by implementing advanced facial recognition technology from i-PRO.
Avast expands Secure Identity to 15 more countries
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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physical security
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cybersecurity
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identity theft
Avast has launched its Secure Identity solution in 15 new countries, including the UK and Australia, in response to a surge in identity theft and data breaches.
Generative AI's environmental footprint concerns executives
Thu, 16th Jan 2025
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uc
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power / energy
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genai
Capgemini's latest report highlights the significant environmental challenges of generative AI, revealing half of UK executives see a rise in greenhouse gas emissions.
Railway operators to invest $1.2 billion in 5G LTE by 2027
Sun, 5th Jan 2025
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uc
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digitalisation
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lte
Railway operators are set to invest $1.2 billion in 5G LTE technology by 2027, marking a significant shift towards modern communication infrastructures.
8seats secures AUD $2m funding for global expansion plans
Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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data privacy
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productivity
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global expansion
Messaging platform 8seats has raised AUD $2 million in seed funding to enhance workplace communication ahead of its 2025 public launch.
CSIS report reveals surge in sophisticated cyber threats
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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edutech
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ransomware
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phishing
CSIS Security Group's latest Threat Matrix report highlights a surge in cyberattacks, revealing over one billion compromised credentials on the dark web each month.
Kiwis take fewer leave days than Aussies & Brits
Tue, 17th Dec 2024
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hcm
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productivity
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mental health
A new study shows New Zealand workers take an average of 14 leave days yearly, fewer than their Australian and British counterparts, raising wellbeing concerns.
Wildstone names Stuart Smith as new Chief Financial Officer
Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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cfo
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digitalisation
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m&a
Wildstone has appointed Stuart Smith as its new Chief Financial Officer to oversee financial activities amid its international expansion efforts.