The FBI has issued a warning that Iranian-linked hackers are exploiting a critical vulnerability in F5 Networks’ BIG-IP devices to target both U.S. government and private-sector networks. While the FBI’s advisory did not identify a specific threat actor by name, reporting from ZDNet indicates security researchers track the activity under names such as Fox Kitten … Read more

Three UK has delivered notable 5G performance in OpenSignal’s latest Mobile Network Experience Report. Best known for being the first operator to launch a 3G network in the UK, Three is the smallest major operator by subscriber count. Historically it trailed some rivals on 4G speed and coverage, but with 5G rollout well underway the … Read more

Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR), a global leader in computational intelligence, will collaborate with Auburn University’s Samuel Ginn College of Engineering on a $1.25 million AFWERX Phase II STTR contract. The two organizations will develop analytical models for cyclonic flows, build computational tools, and study the stability of various vortex engines to address challenges faced by public … Read more

Jailbroken AI Russian cyber campaign was deployed in an advanced operation targeting U.S. politicians and politically engaged individuals, according to new findings from TrendAI. The campaign reportedly included phishing, fraud and AI-generated influence operations, where large language models were used to produce content, automate workflows and scale cyberthreats on a much larger scale. New information … Read more

Vodafone Romania has chosen Ericsson as its primary partner to upgrade the radio access network (RAN) and roll out nationwide 5G services. Under a six-year agreement, Ericsson will supply 5G RAN products and solutions designed to increase network speeds, cut latency, and improve reliability for Vodafone Romania’s customers. The contract positions Ericsson as the main … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/scyther5) As hardware prices fall and more content becomes available, 4K adoption is beginning to grow. With over four times the pixels of Full HD, Ultra HD delivers noticeably sharper and more detailed images. While streaming services such as Netflix provide much 4K content over the internet, a significant number of viewers still … Read more

Swedish industry must accelerate its pace in the ongoing quantum race. To drive progress, an innovation competition in quantum technology is now being launched, giving Sweden’s quantum ecosystem a chance to push development forward. The Swedish quantum network QSIP has announced an innovation competition with prize money totalling up to 1.5 million SEK and a … Read more

In a recent MDS survey, nearly two-thirds (64%) of large organizations with 1,000 or more employees reported that they had already implemented a policy allowing employees to use their own mobile devices for work. Among small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) included in the poll, just under half (49%) had established similar policies. While Bring Your … Read more

Databricks is accelerating its competition with Snowflake by introducing a new SQL-based AI feature that automatically interprets and structures documents. Part of the company’s Agent Bricks suite, the feature is designed to simplify handling of PDFs, images and Office files. The major advance is that organizations can now extract text, tables and figures from documents … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/kieferpix) Ofcom has released its latest complaints data, covering the period from July to September 2015, revealing which telecoms providers received the highest number of complaints. The report covers 13 providers across landline, fixed-line broadband, mobile and pay TV services, and shows an overall rise in complaints compared with the previous quarter. Between … Read more