All articles by Matthew Gooding
Matthew Gooding
Matthew Gooding is the former managing editor of Tech Monitor.
Intel and AMD chips open to attack through ‘Retbleed’ vulnerability
Flaw found in many popular processors could allow hackers to steal encryption keys and other credentials.
New UK government CDO will have data sharing at the top of his agenda
The top digital post at Whitehall has been filled, and the new man will be busy when takes up the post.
Walkers blames IT issues for new UK crisp shortage
The chips are down (again) for the snack food company as a digital systems glitch hits distribution.
‘A step in the wrong direction’: Microsoft reverses block on Office macros
Macros are often used to launch malware, so Microsoft’s change of heart is likely to boost cybercriminals.
UK regulators warn lawyers to stop making ransomware payments for clients
Businesses that pay ransoms will not benefit from lower penalties for a breach, the ICO and NCSC say.
Chip industry giants may have to scale back multi-billion dollar factory plans
Financial and political pressures could hinder ambitions to build chip factories outside Asia
CMA takes on Amazon and Microsoft over anti-competition concerns
The Big Tech firms are both being put under the microscope by the UK’s competition regulator.
Marriott Hotels suffers fresh data breach, 20GB of information leaked
The hotel chain has played down the attack, but hackers claim to have personal information on guests.
‘We are here to stay’: Nexperia has no plans to close Newport Wafer Fab, says UK boss
The owner of the UK’s biggest chip plant insists it will not move the business to China.
Microsoft cloud licensing changes delayed in face of CSP opposition
Resellers are unhappy with planned licensing changes which they say will see them take on more risk.