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Ransomware attacks hit 894 as AI boosts cyber crime

North America and Europe bore most of the 894 July ransomware incidents as NCC Group warned AI tools are accelerating attacks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Wipro expands Google Cloud deal for Gemini Enterprise

More than 10,000 Wipro specialists will gain access as the wider partnership aims to move Google Cloud's AI from pilots into daily enterprise workflows.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Data Protection

Atsign adds post-quantum crypto to SDKs for legacy data

Long-lived data could be exposed to harvest-now, decrypt-later attacks, as Atsign bakes NIST-approved quantum-safe algorithms into its SDK layer.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Supply Chain

Silver Birches widens packaging offer beyond labels

Online brands and retailers are driving demand for joined-up packaging as Silver Birches adds more print formats to its offer.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Malware

NCC Group logs record July ransomware cases as AI rises

Industrial operators faced sustained pressure in July, as ransomware attacks hit 894 cases and AI-assisted tactics began to reshape threats.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Hybrid & Remote Work

Samsung unveils USB4 portable SSDs for creators & users

USB4 support and up to 8TB capacity put Samsung's new portable drives in the premium bracket, but Australian pricing is still unconfirmed.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Project firms back profit rise as CFO role expands

Project-based firms are betting on tighter financial controls and AI to lift margins, even as most still lack integrated systems.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

United Kingdom (UK) stories

Software-as-a-Service

Grata brings private market data to Perplexity Computer

Dealmakers can now query verified data on 22 million private companies inside Perplexity Computer, avoiding separate database searches.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Data Protection

Jen Modi joins Barrier Networks as Regional Sales Director

Demand for managed cyber security services is rising as organisations struggle to keep pace with more complex threats and stretched internal teams.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

Data Privacy

ZYMIX appoints ex-Alibaba Executive Ahead of UK launch

The UK launch faces a tough sell, with ZYMIX needing to win over Gen Z users accustomed to separate apps for messaging, payments and discovery.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Gaming

Clash Royale launches contest for first Rage Emote

A survey of 9,000 gamers suggests frustration is fleeting, with most rage quitters returning to play within hours and enjoying it more.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Loyalty programmes

Tesco Clubcard expiry deadline sparks huge reader surge

Shoppers could lose out on GBP £11 million in unused vouchers as coverage of the Tesco loyalty scheme surged 1,876% in a month.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

Phishing

Businesses urged to use 159 to fight payment fraud

Businesses risk sharper losses from phone scams unless staff know to verify suspicious calls using 159, as UK payment fraud hit GBP £1.28 billion.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Wildfire to lead Serve First UK communications drive

The appointment gives Serve First a sharper UK profile as it seeks to stand out in a crowded AI and customer experience software market.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Basware buys Trustpair to boost payment fraud checks

Customers using Basware should gain stronger protection against supplier payment fraud as its Trustpair deal adds account verification to invoice checks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month