Tech giant Fujitsu says it was hacked, warns of data breach
Multinational technology giant Fujitsu confirmed a cyberattack in a statement Friday, and warned that hackers may have stolen personal data and customer information. “We confirmed the presence of malware on multiple work computers at our company, and as a result of an internal investigation, we discovered that files containing personal
Read moreCyber Security Today, March 18, 2024 – Fix this Python vulnerability, patch these industrial control system products, the latest data breaches and more
Fix this Python vulnerability, patch these industrial control system products, the latest data breaches and more. Welcome to Cyber Security Today. It’s Monday, March 18th, 2024. I’m Howard Solomon, contributing reporter on cybersecurity for ITWorldCanada.com and TechNewsday.com in the U.S. I’m back after some time away. A big thanks
Read moreRebecca Whiting will break down SAFEs, notes, and series seed financing at TechCrunch Early Stage 2024
Raising capital sounds simple: You hand over shares, investors hand over cash, and everyone then gets back to work. The reality is a little bit more complicated. If you are selling equity, are you doing so in a priced round? Or via a convertible note, a debt instrument that will
Read more3 Trends Set to Drive Cyber-attacks in 2024
Following two years of high but stable loss activity, 2023 saw a worrying resurgence in ransomware and extortion losses, as the cyber threat landscape continues to evolve. Hackers are increasingly targeting IT and physical supply chains, launching mass cyber-attacks, and finding new ways to extort money from businesses, large and
Read moreWant to see an NHS doctor? Prepare to cough up your data first.
To get a doctor’s appointment in the U.K. these days, you have to entrust more of your data to private companies — and there’s not a great deal you can do about it. In part due to growing pressure from the government to meet a two-week limit for patient appointments,
Read moreHuawei Unveils Cutting-Edge AI Products at IP Club 2024
Huawei’s IP Club 2024 event united industry leaders, tech enthusiasts, and experts to delve into AI and digital transformation advancements. Zied Ben Houidi, Principal Researcher at Huawei’s AI for Networks Lab in Paris, delved into the future of networks in the era of Gen AI, providing valuable insights into upcoming
Read moreApple buys Canadian AI startup: Hashtag Trending for Monday March 18, 2024
Apple buys a Canadian artificial intelligence startup, a new chip could promises to decrease costs and reduce the environmental footprint of AI, Citrix angers its partners and clients as rumours of new pricing and product bundling hit the street and are tech layoffs the “new normal?” All this and more
Read moreNigerian fintech Zone raises $8.5M seed to scale its decentralized payment infrastructure
African financial institutions typically scale their solutions using a mix of local and foreign tech. Appzone is one of the standout local fintech software providers for banks and fintechs, providing better pricing and flexibility. For over a decade, the Nigeria-based Appzone has functioned as an enabler (at payment rails and
Read moreSecure Online Payment Solutions: New Nedbank Direct EFT
In our daily routines, the convenience of online shopping and payment is essential, yet concerns about security often deter consumers from making the switch. Nedbank addresses this by introducing Nedbank Direct EFT, enabling secure online payments directly from Nedbank accounts. This innovative solution integrates seamlessly into the online shopping journey,
Read moreICITP(SA) Partners with IT News Africa for #PublicSec2024
Accredited by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), the Institute of Chartered IT Professionals of South Africa announces its partnership with IT News Africa for the Public Sector Cybersecurity Event 2024. The collaboration underscores a shared commitment to empowering professionals with the knowledge and skills to address cyber threats effectively. ICITP(SA)’s
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