The Canvas cyberattack highlights how vulnerable schools and universities have become when central digital platforms suffer breaches and outages. The recent incident affecting Canvas, a widely used learning platform, illustrates how severe the consequences can be when a supplier is compromised. When a core educational platform is disrupted, the effects are immediate and wide-ranging: classes … Read more

Cybercrime is an escalating threat as more essential services and devices become networked. Recent portrayals in popular culture, such as Ubisoft’s console game Watch_Dogs, illustrate how much damage can result when critical systems are exploited. Governments are responding: the UK’s recent Queen’s Speech proposed life sentences for cybercriminals whose actions “result in loss of life, … Read more

Frends continues its expansion in the Nordics and is now taking an important step into the Danish market by appointing Morten Knold Lund as Head of Denmark. With extensive experience in brand building and business development across the Nordics, Morten brings an entrepreneurial mindset and a clear focus on delivering real value to customers. Denmark … Read more

Automated threats and cloud resilience will shape the security agenda in 2026, forcing organisations to move beyond human-paced responses. For enterprise security leaders, the focus is shifting from prevention alone to ensuring survival during active incidents. The combination of machine-speed attacks and the fragility of concentrated cloud infrastructure requires a fundamental rethink of business continuity … Read more

As the FIFA World Cup 2026 approaches, cybercriminal activity is rising. A new report from Check Point Software shows that cyberattacks, fraud, ransomware and organized crime are already targeting everyone from travelers and betting companies to airports and hotels ahead of the world’s biggest football tournament. The 2026 World Cup is expected to draw millions … Read more

Cybersecurity Month marks the launch of a new initiative from Barracuda Networks: the all-new platform Barracuda Research, created as a centralized source for up-to-date threat intelligence, in-depth analysis and the latest insights in AI-driven threat detection. Barracuda Research brings together the company’s security reports and research initiatives in one place, including SOC Threat Radar, Email … Read more

(c)iStock.com/plusphoto Numerex, an on-demand machine-to-machine (M2M) service provider, has partnered with T-Mobile US to help customers migrate from legacy 2G networks to LTE through a targeted upgrade program called “LTE for the IoT.” The initiative pairs T-Mobile’s nationwide 4G LTE coverage with Numerex’s expertise in modules, devices, and platform services to offer a cost-effective path … Read more

Bringing the entire world online is a vast but vital undertaking. Widespread internet access can generate significant economic and social benefits, and technology pioneers around the globe are exploring innovative ways to extend connectivity to developing regions. For example, Facebook has been enabling free access to basic online services in Kenya through its Internet.org initiative. … Read more

Infosecurity Europe 2026 is launching a new Cyber Startup Programme that brings early-stage cybersecurity companies to the event from 2–4 June at ExCeL London. The initiative aims to showcase the next wave of cybersecurity innovation and strengthen the European cyber ecosystem by connecting startups, investors and industry stakeholders. The programme debuts at Infosecurity Europe 2026 … Read more

Hutchison-owned mobile operator Three is promoting a new 4G home broadband option aimed at UK households still relying on slow ADSL connections. Many ADSL lines, which run over traditional home telephone wiring, deliver significantly slower speeds than modern 4G mobile networks. Where 4G coverage is available, Three hopes to attract customers in underserved areas by … Read more