SMEs failing to address cyber threats despite risks

Small to medium enterprises are failing to prepare adequately to address cyber threats – despite the risks – because of a false sense of security, particularly in the UK, a survey has revealed

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Nominet invests £400,000 in digital work experience programme

Internet infrastructure firm launches programme to provide work experience to underprivileged young adults and grow their digital skills

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Young people drive worldwide internet adoption

The UN’s ICT agency shows young people are at the forefront of internet adoption, particularly in developing economies

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UK to call on US tech giants to step up fight against extremism

The UK is to call on US tech giants to take more decisive action against extremist groups that use their online platforms

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Security Think Tank: Is a ‘cyber-safe working environment’ a reasonable target?

What are the best security controls to ensure a safe working environment where employees do not have the unfair pressure of being the first line of cyber defence?

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Why Facebook’s AI termination raises safety concerns

Revelations that researchers at Facebook had to switch off two bots that went rogue have raised questions about the safety of artificial intelligence

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Apple's delayed Irish datacentre prompts calls to reform country's planning system

The latest delays in Apple's bid to open a datacentre in Athenry, County Galway, has prompted calls for a revamp of how planning permission decisions in Ireland are handled

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