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FlexibleFerret malware evades Apple's XProtect updates

SentinelLabs has revealed that new variants of North Korean FERRET malware, dubbed FlexibleFerret, evade Apple's XProtect, targeting macOS users through job interview scams.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Arctic Wolf completes acquisition of Blackberry's Cylance

Arctic Wolf has announced the completion of its acquisition of Blackberry's Cylance, integrating its advanced security capabilities into the Aurora platform.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025

Data Protection

Mandiant partners with Android team to tackle concealed malware

Mandiant and the Android Security Team have partnered to enhance tools that detect concealed malware in Android applications, bolstering user safety.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2025

Digital Transformation

Nymi launches Nymi Band 4 for secure Industry 4.0 use

Nymi has unveiled the Nymi Band 4, a versatile wearable authenticator designed for handsfree passwordless Multi-Factor Authentication in diverse operational environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025

Malware

Android users targeted by fake wedding invitation malware

Cybersecurity experts from Kaspersky have uncovered a nefarious scheme targeting Android users, with a malware disguised as wedding invitations stealing sensitive data.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025

Artificial Intelligence

European AI PC market grows, driven by chip makers

The AI PC market in Europe is booming, driven by chip makers' innovations, with AI-enabled notebooks soaring to 40% of sales as of this year.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025

Carbon footprint

The shift from SIM cards to eSIMs in mobile evolution

The shift from SIM cards to eSIMs marks a significant mobile evolution, enhancing security and convenience for users as connectivity transforms daily life.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2025

Marketing Technologies

Apple launches new app for creating custom invitations

Apple has launched Apple Invites, a new app for iPhone that allows users to create custom event invitations and manage RSVPs seamlessly.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2025

Unified Communications

Neat launches BYOD feature for flexibility in collaboration

Neat has unveiled Neat Select, a new BYOD feature for its Neat Bar and Neat Bar 2, enhancing flexibility in video collaboration for businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2025

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Arctic Wolf finalises acquisition of BlackBerry's Cylance

Arctic Wolf has acquired BlackBerry's Cylance to boost its Aurora platform, integrating advanced AI-driven security capabilities for enhanced endpoint protection.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Feb 2025

Data centers

Global semiconductor revenue to exceed USD $705 billion

Global semiconductor revenue surged to USD $626 billion in 2024, driven by strong demand for GPUs and AI processors, according to Gartner.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Feb 2025

Wearables

AI, wearables & telehealth to transform healthcare by 2025

By 2025, healthcare is set for a transformative shift, emphasising AI-driven personalised treatment, advanced wearables, and enhanced telehealth solutions.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025

Gaming

VR mobile games on Android see 60% growth, 13 million new users

A new study by SplitMetrics reveals a remarkable 60% increase in new Android VR game users, with 13 million joining in 2024, marking record growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025

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Unified Communications

UK companies prepare for full-time office return in 2025

UK companies are set to reverse flexible working policies, compelling staff to return to the office full-time by 2025, according to Snom's Steven Try.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025

Data usage

UK consumers prefer traditional mail in digital age study

A recent study by Quadient reveals that 79% of UK consumers sent physical mail last year, highlighting a persistent preference for traditional communication methods.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025

DataCentre infrastructure

Nokia to upgrade DE-CIX New York backbone to 400GE

Nokia has been chosen to enhance DE-CIX New York's backbone network, bolstering its status as the largest internet exchange in the Northeast with upgraded optical technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025

Data Protection

Acronis report reveals global concerns on data privacy 2025

Acronis' report Data Privacy in 2025 reveals that 64% of consumers list data breaches as their top privacy concern, highlighting a critical need for better security practices.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025

Clean technologies

O2's 3G shutdown to cause GBP £13.7m e-waste issue

The phase-out of O2's 3G network could generate GBP £13.7 million in e-waste as many Britons hold onto obsolete devices due to disposal uncertainties.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025