Tuesday, 31 October 2017

Mobile software is replacing bank branches and cash as youngsters prefer apps

The need for bank branches and cash is reducing as younger generations turn to apps to manage finances and make payments

from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429193/Mobile-software-is-replacing-bank-branches-and-cash-as-youngsters-prefer-apps

NHS to get open source API lab

NHS Digital plans on launching an API lab before the end of the year, with the goal accelerating development of interoperability in health and social care

from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429195/NHS-to-get-open-source-API-lab

Spoofing of Dutch politicians causes heated debate

A report about how easy it is to spoof the email addresses of Dutch politicians causes wider security debate in the Netherlands

from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429084/Spoofing-of-Dutch-politicians-causes-heated-debate

How SME comms firm Zen became a global network business

Zen Systems, a family-run SME communications reseller based in Suffolk, is able to target multinational enterprise customers by working with enterprise network platform provider Interoute

from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429105/How-SME-comms-firm-Zen-became-a-global-network-business

Researchers uncover strong trade in code-signing certificates

Illicit certificates are more expensive than counterfeit US passports, stolen credit cards and handguns on the dark web

from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429177/Researchers-uncover-strong-trade-in-code-signing-certificates

NotPetya tops list of worst ransomware attacks

NotPetya, WannaCry and other ransomware have caused unprecedented damage to businesses, infrastructure and users, say threat researchers

from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429175/NotPetya-tops-list-of-worst-ransomware-attacks

Shell makes $200m saving with virtual learning environment

Royal Dutch Shell has saved hundreds of millions by replacing field trips with interactive training that allows employees to interact with geological formations from their computer screen

from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429126/Shell-makes-200m-saving-with-virtual-learning-environment