All articles by Pradeep Bairaboina
81% of UK firms to embed AI by 2025, yet hardware investment lags, survey finds
A Microsoft survey shows 82% of UK leaders see 2025 as pivotal for AI, but hardware investment gaps may hinder progress.
Cybersecurity experts discover first known malware to exploit AI prompt injection
The new Skynet malware highlights the first documented use of prompt injection attacks on AI-powered security tools.
Salt Typhoon exploits Cisco flaw in Canadian telecom breach
The vulnerability, initially disclosed in October 2023, was already exploited as a zero-day by threat actors, impacting more than 10,000 devices.
CMA mulls strategic market status for Google in UK search sector
If designated, the competition regulator could enforce specific measures to regulate Google’s search operations in the UK.
Oxford City Council data breach affects legacy systems
The council said attackers accessed databases containing personal information of current and former council officers from 2001 to 2022.
EU delays penalties for Apple, Meta amid digital regulation compliance talks
The EC has postponed immediate fines for Apple and Meta, focusing on compliance with the Digital Markets Act amid ongoing evaluations and trade tensions.
AI adoption in public sector lags despite 64% seeing cost savings potential, survey finds
EY’s new survey reveals a significant gap in AI implementation within the public sector, with only 26% of organisations fully integrating the technology.
UK ICO imposes £2.3m fine on 23andMe for data breach
The ICO found 23andMe has failed to implement inadequate security measures following a 2023 cyberattack that exposed the personal data of over 155,000 UK residents.
84% of CMOs struggle with fragmented systems in AI adoption, survey finds
Research by IBM has found that 84% of CMOs struggle with fragmented systems hindering AI adoption, despite 81% seeing its potential.
Microsoft confirms European cloud customer data will stay in Europe in sovereign cloud push
The announcement comes amid growing regulatory oversight of Redmond’s operations in Europe.