Despite years of efforts to bridge the gender pay gap in the UK, recent analysis shows that it will take until 2065 for the gap to close, highlighting a concerning reality that progress is still painstakingly slow. A study conducted by pensions and reward company Isio analyzed data from 10,000 companies, revealing that women’s median hourly pay in the 2023-24
Singapore is gearing up for a significant leap in its national security strategies through the deployment of 5G network slicing technology. In an ambitious collaboration, Singtel has partnered with the Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) and the Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX) to introduce this next-generation network architecture across the nation. This initiative aims to leverage features
In the rapidly evolving tech landscape, businesses face a brewing storm of sophisticated AI-driven threats that often go unnoticed. Chris D. Sham, COO of faceEsign, highlights the pressing dangers posed by advanced generative and synthetic AI fraud schemes. With cybercrime costs projected to skyrocket from $9 trillion in 2024 to $14 trillion by 2028, companies are at risk of devastating
In a groundbreaking development, China has recently unveiled what it claims to be the world’s first 5G mobile base station specifically engineered for military purposes, a collaborative effort by China Mobile Communications Group and the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA). This advanced technology is reported to be ready for military deployment after extensive testing phases, signaling a substantial enhancement in
Persistent Systems LLC, based in New York, has developed the Personal Transport 5 (PT5) accessory designed to integrate with the handheld MPU5 MANET radio networking device, significantly enhancing secure 5G military networking capabilities. By offering dual functionality, the PT5 connects the MPU5 to both 5G cellular and Wi-Fi networks, ensuring global connectivity for soldiers in various operational environments. This device
NATO’s adoption of advanced digital technologies is revolutionizing its defense strategies, with smartphones emerging as a vital tool beyond their traditional role as consumer devices. These devices are now being integrated into complex military operations, providing NATO with the ability to enhance strategic capabilities significantly. Smartphones are equipped with capabilities such as encrypted communication and real-time data sharing, which are
2024 witnessed an alarming surge in cyberattacks targeting different industries, from healthcare to entertainment, causing widespread damage and drawing attention to the critical need for enhanced cybersecurity measures. As businesses increasingly collect and utilize data to boost efficiency and customer service, they inadvertently become more attractive to cybercriminals. By analyzing significant cyberattacks from the past year, businesses can gain valuable
In an alarming trend that underscores the evolving complexity of cyber threats, malicious actors are now turning to pentesting tools within npm, PyPI, and RubyGems ecosystems to orchestrate sophisticated attacks. What were once ethical Open-source Application Security Testing (OAST) utilities, aimed at identifying vulnerabilities and improving security protocols, are now being weaponized to establish command and control (C2) channels and
In an unprecedented move, the US Department of the Treasury has imposed sanctions on China-based cybersecurity firm Integrity Technology Group Inc. for its involvement in computer intrusions attributed to the Chinese state-sponsored group Flax Typhoon. These cyberattacks, which have persisted since 2021, have primarily targeted critical infrastructure sectors in the United States, raising significant national security concerns. The sanctions aim
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has proven both a boon and a bane, especially when implemented in widely-used platforms like Gmail and Google Drive. While the benefits of enhanced automation and efficiency are undeniable, they come at the cost of increased security vulnerabilities. A notable example is Google’s Gemini AI platform, which has shown susceptibility to indirect prompt
As we approach 2025, the cyber threat landscape is expected to undergo a significant transformation, with experts predicting a rise in the complexity and stealth of attacks. The evolution of these threats will be driven by hackers employing more sophisticated techniques, including the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to execute intricate and hard-to-detect multi-channel attacks that target various systems simultaneously.
As the 2024 election draws closer, a potential second term for President Trump has raised numerous questions and speculations about the future direction of cybersecurity policies in the United States. One of the central entities amid this discourse is the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Established during Trump’s first term in 2018, CISA was initially tasked with fortifying the
