Featured Article : Would You Be Filmed Working At Your Desk All Day?
Following a recent report in the Metro that BT is carrying out research into continuous authentication software, we look at some of the pros and cons and the issues around employees potentially being filmed all day at their desks … under the guise of cyber-security. Why Use Continuous Authentication Technology? Businesses use continuous authentication technology […]
Tech Insight : The Rising Cost Of API & Bot Attacks
Following a recent report by cyber-security company Imperva about the rising costs to businesses of bot attacks and vulnerable APIs, we look at why it’s happening and what can be done. Vulnerable APIs & Bot Attacks Costing Businesses $186 Billion Imperva’s report was based on Marsh McLennan Cyber Risk Intelligence Centre’s study of data from […]
Tech News : AI Drone Swarms … Military Tests Successful
Munich-based Quantum Systems (a Small Unmanned Aerial Systems – ‘sUAS’ – company), has announced a successful test of AI-powered ‘drone swarm’ technology which could advance the role drones play in warfare. What Is A ‘Drone Swarm’? In short, Drone swarm technology involves coordinating multiple drones to operate as a unified system and it can be […]
Tech News : Human Right Abuses Linked To Lithium Batteries
New research compiled from AI-powered supply chain risk platform Infyos has revealed that 75 per cent of the lithium-ion battery supply chain may be linked to severe human rights abuses. Human Rights Abuses – Forced (and Child) Labour Infyos’s analysis, which drew on government datasets, NGO reports, news articles, social media, and proprietary data, has […]
An Apple Byte : New macOS Update Disrupts Popular Cybersecurity Tools
Following its recent release, Apple’s latest macOS update, dubbed Sequoia (macOS 15), has disrupted the functionality of several widely used cybersecurity tools, including those from CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, and Microsoft. Users and developers have voiced frustrations on social media and in Mac-focused forums about issues leaving many security applications non-operational. Reports highlight problems with tools like […]
Security Stop Press : Google Simplifies Secure Passkey Syncing Across Devices
Google has announced that users can now securely sync passkeys across all devices, not just Android, making sign-ins faster and more secure. Passkeys use biometrics, such as your fingerprint, face, or screen lock, to sign in to apps and websites, thereby making it easier and more secure than using traditional passwords. Whereas previously, only Android […]
Sustainability-in-Tech : 3D Printed Glass Blocks For Constructing Buildings
Engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are developing a new kind of reconfigurable masonry made from 3D-printed, recycled glass. Fits Together Like LEGO MIT says the new multilayered glass bricks, each in the shape of a figure-of-eight, are designed to interlock, much like LEGO bricks. 3D Printed One of the big advantages of […]
Video Update : Optimise Your LinkedIn Profile with ChatGPT
This video tutorial explains in depth how to use ChatGPT to optimise your LinkedIn profile. [Note – To Watch This Video without glitches/interruptions, It’s best to download it first]
Tech Tip – Use “Windows Key + Plus (+)” to Open Magnifier for Zooming In
The Magnifier tool allows you to zoom in on any part of your screen, which is especially useful when working with small text or detailed images during presentations or document reviews. Here’s how it works: Enable Magnifier – Press Win + Plus (+) to activate the Magnifier. Adjust Zoom Levels – Use Win + Plus […]
A Thrilling Success: Solihull’s Business Networking Event of the Year – Discus Cyber Security Event 2024
A Thrilling Success: Solihull’s Business Networking Event of the Year On September 24th 2024, we proudly hosted Solihull’s premier business networking event at the new breathtaking Aston Martin Birmingham showroom in Solihull. It was a day filled with valuable insights, thrilling experiences and most importantly, an opportunity to connect with fellow professionals in the region. […]