Digital transformation, like any innovation, has its own set of challenges that require addressing. The public sector, being a slow-moving sector, has also faced these challenges. The sector is still struggling to catch up with the digital era in which we live. However, with the growing need to make services more efficient and accessible to citizens, digital transformation has become
Recent years have seen a significant increase in the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) across a wide range of industries, from agriculture to law enforcement. While UAVs offer numerous benefits, including cost savings, improved safety, and greater efficiency, their increased use has also made them a target for cyberattacks. Now, new research from cybersecurity firm IOActive has found that
Mandiant, a cybersecurity company, has recently identified the Chinese cyber espionage group UNC3886 exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in the VMware ESXi hypervisor to escalate privileges on guest virtual machines. The group has been observed deploying malicious vSphere Installation Bundles (VIBs) on ESXi hypervisors to gain command execution, file manipulation, and reverse shell capabilities. UNC3886 is known for targeting technology, defense,
It’s a fact that many developers often focus solely on satisfying system requirements or developing a feature’s functionality, without thoroughly examining and testing it. However, in the software system, ignoring the testing phase can have several detrimental effects. Tests help to identify faults, ensure features function as intended, and validate implementation. They form a crucial part of the development process
The UK government has pledged £10m to support five new medical technology projects that aim to aid doctors in the effective treatment of diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer’s, and stroke. The funding, which was announced on Monday, will go towards developing medical technologies that will help doctors speed up diagnosis and personalize treatment. The projects will utilize novel digital and
Obsidian is a cybersecurity firm specializing in providing protection to individuals and businesses against all forms of cyber threats. Recently, they documented a successful ransomware attack on Sharepoint Online (Microsoft 365). The attack was carried out by hackers exploiting a Microsoft Global SaaS admin account, deviating from the standard compromised endpoint method. The victim sought assistance from Obsidian’s product and
Keytrade Bank, an online bank based in the Benelux region, has announced its transition from legacy core banking technology to a modern, cloud-based platform. In this article, we will examine the details of this transition, the reasons behind it, and the potential impact it may have on Keytrade Bank and the broader banking industry. Keytrade Bank’s legacy core banking system
Edge computing and containers have become increasingly popular in recent times, providing innovative solutions to various challenges related to data processing in our daily lives. Edge computing refers to a distributed computing model where data processing is done on local devices at the edge of the network, closer to where the data is generated. Containers, on the other hand, are
As cyber threats continue to evolve at an alarming rate, businesses of all sizes are increasingly looking for ways to enhance their cybersecurity posture. To meet this demand, cybersecurity companies are continually developing new products and services to address emerging threats. One of these companies is Blackpoint Cyber, which has just raised an impressive $190 million in a growth funding
Containers have become a popular choice for enterprise organizations looking to move their legacy applications to the cloud or break monolithic applications into microservices. Along with these benefits, containers also provide portability and scalability advantages, making them invaluable tools for DevOps teams. However, managing containers goes beyond just building and running images and requires a strategic approach to ensure their
With technology playing an increasingly critical role in today’s business landscape, the risk of cyber threats has become a reality. Cyberattacks continue to be a primary concern for businesses, as hackers relentlessly look for ways to infiltrate company networks and steal sensitive information. With the rising costs of cybercrime, it is essential for businesses to develop a comprehensive cybersecurity plan
JetBrains, the software development company behind popular development tools such as IntelliJ IDEA and Kotlin, has announced an update to its testing automation IDE, Aqua. The update emphasizes new support for the Playwright and Cypress test frameworks and debugging. Aqua was introduced in November 2021 and is still in preview form. It aims to offer software developers a way to
