TikTok claims a new US law, which requires owner ByteDance to divest it in nine months or a country-wide block, is unconstitutional.

The cyber-attack disclosed earlier this month has left some streetlights lit at all hours of the day as well as after dark.

IBM has confirmed it is to buy cloud infrastructure software firm HashiCorp by the end of 2024.

Cybersecurity services provider BlueVoyant, yesterday formally opened its new Security Operations Centre (SOC) and Experience Centre in Leeds.

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is seeking comment on three major partnerships involving tech firms and AI start-ups.

An upcoming webinar answers any and all questions about entering - and winning - the UK IT Industry Awards. The UK IT Industry Awards are the tech sector's biggest and brightest celebration of the year, honouring the products, projects and people that are leading the pack. Even making it through the rigorous shortlisting process, which whittles down the contenders to a handful of the best for each category, is an achievement. Every year, we field hundreds of questions from potential entrants abo

Before consolidating its security tools, Falkirk Council had difficulty knowing what software was on its systems, which had been patched successfully, and even how many of each type of laptop, PC and server were operational.

The discovery of compromised systems continues to accelerate thanks both to improved detection tools and increased ransomware activity, according to Mandiants M-Trends threat report for 2024 that was released on Tuesday.

NASA has successfully revived its Voyager 1 probe, the farthest human-made object from Earth.

Statistics from cybersecurity firm Coveware reveal that organisations are increasingly refusing to pay ransomware extortion demands, which has led to a record low of 28% agreeing to pay in the first quarter of this year.

ToddyCat, a sophisticated hacker gang, is using numerous tools to infiltrate networks and steal valuable data.

Broadcom's efforts to allay concerns over its recent changes to VMware's cloud licencing practices have hit a roadblock.

X confirmed it will confront in court the order from an Australian regulator demanding the platform removes posts about the stabbing of a bishop in Sydney

With the sun shining, it's the perfect time to review ESG reports. No, really. We've made it easy.

Following the order of the Chinese government, Apple has removed WhatsApp and Threads from it's App Store

The IT Leaders Summit returns for 2024, but spaces are limited - register now to guarantee your spot. What is the biggest challenge facing IT leaders today? Some of you will have said cybersecurity. Others will have said ecruitment, artificial intelligence, or newer areas of concern like sustainability and diversity. That's because there is no one single challenge. The modern IT leader has to keep all those plates spinning at once, while juggling everything else the business decides falls under

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), has raised concerns regarding Google's proposed alternative to third-party cookies: the Privacy Sandbox.

Metas AI chatbot commented on a private groups post about experience with a gifted and disabled child.

Stability AI is preparing to lay off staff as a part of a restructuring process following the resignation of CEO Emad Mostaque, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters on Thursday.

Welcome to Computing's fortnightly roundup of tech news in Asia. This time we look at Tim Cook's tour of Southeast Asia, an area where the tech giant is keen to grow; South Korea's AI chip plans; and NTT's AI warnings.

Google is planning to make more employees redundant to reduce costs, according to a report by Reuters.

LabHost, tricked up to 70,000 people in the UK over several years into sharing passwords and bank details

A wave of brute-force attacks targeting critical business systems has cybersecurity experts urging organisations to tighten their defences.

The Cybersecurity Festival is Computing's premier security event, with keynotes from end-user IT leaders, panel discussions and plenty of networking. Computing 's annual Cybersecurity Festival is just around the corner, offering IT leaders a unique opportunity to stay ahead in the ever-evolving landscape of digital security. Hosted at One Moorgate Place, London on 2nd May, the Festival promises a day filled with insightful discussions, innovative solutions and invaluable networking opportunities

Microsoft has announced a $1.5 billion investment in G42, a leading AI company based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Qualys is offering free 30-day access to its SaaS TruRisk platform. This move aims to assist organisations in adhering to the UK National Cyber Security Centre's (NCSC) guidelines that recommend a 57 day window for patching vulnerabilities. The announcement was made by Sumedh Thakar, the CEO of Qualys, at the Qualys Security Conference in London on Wednesday.

DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis says Google's processing power exceeds rivals'.

CERN, the European Organisation for Nuclear Research, has long had some of the biggest of big data needs. Its engineers historically built their own IT systems including for distributed and high performing computing (HPC), and sometimes still do. But the culture has largely shifted to engaging with open source communities with similar requirements, including adopting OpenStack for the computing needs of the Large Hadron Collider.

2024 cloud sustainability research reveals positive changes in some of the environmental data provided by big three cloud vendors. Hyperscale cloud service providers market their services on the basis that not only are they more cost-effective than the on-premise datacentres of old, but that this efficiency makes them greener by default. To some extent this is true, but datacentres are sucking up ever greater quantities of electricity and water to power and cool these gigantic buildings and tha

Norwegian government ministers have put forward proposals to regulate datacentres in the country.

The entry deadline for the Digital Technology Leaders Awards 2024 is almost upon us - we'll no longer be accepting entries after this Friday. The awards honour the work of IT professionals, who are under ever greater pressure as technology and the world evolve. The event, attended by the cream of the IT crop, offers a unique platform to showcase your expertise and innovations. You have until 5pm on Friday to submit your entries, which will be judged by a panel of Computing editorial representati

ICO says new guidance will provide regulatory certainty to organisations using technology in healthcare delivery and research.

Palo Alto Networks has made patches available for addressing a maximum-severity vulnerability affecting several versions of its PAN-OS firewall software.

Sources say the government is considering a more heavy-handed approach in regulating AI.

Roku, a leading streaming service provider, has warned 576,000 of its users that their accounts have been compromised in a cyber breach discovered during an ongoing investigation into a previous intrusion from March.

Microsoft plans to increase prices for a variety of Dynamics 365 offerings on 1st October by an average of 12% or $17 per user or per device per month, as the vendor adds more generative AI functionality and options for the suite.

Microsoft's entry means competition for London's AI talent has never been more fierce.

Were all trying to do our part for the planet, whether its changing how we shop, how we eat or how we get around. But theres one habit thats difficult to ditch: air travel.

Dutch-based chipmaker Nexperia, a former division of NXP, has confirmed that it was targeted in a cyberattack by unidentified hackers last month.

A team of scientists at Oxford University Physics department claim to have achieved a significant breakthrough in the field of quantum computing, with a new method that promises guaranteed security and privacy when using cloud services remotely.

With the rising frequency and complexity of cyber threats, cybersecurity has become a paramount concern for not only governments and organisations, but also individuals.

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) published its recently issued emergency directive on Thursday, which confirmed that a Russian state-sponsored hacker group was able to steal emails from federal agencies in connection with the breach of Microsoft executive accounts.

Fortinet has patched a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in FortiClientLinux, among multiple vulnerabilities across various products.

IT pros are constantly challenge to stay at the forefront of innovation, while keeping everything running smoothly. The Digital Technology Leaders Awards honour those meeting and beating that challenge. The Digital Technology Leaders Awards are a recognition not of your products, but your people: any company's most valuable resource, but one that is often overlooked. With categories ranging from Young Digital Professional of the Year, all the way up to the prestigious CTO of the Year and CDO of

Cybersecurity is essential to maintain business continuity and mitigate risks that could damage reputation, financial stability and customer trust.

A loophole in the law means one CIO, who lost 400,000 to a scam, is struggling to get his case heard.

Smaller browsers have picked up steam in the wake of EU legislation promoting competition - but regulators are still not happy with tech giants.