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Broader Facebook malvertising hits android with crypto-stealing RAT
Endpoint Protection

Broader Facebook malvertising hits android with crypto-stealing RAT

A Facebook malvertising campaign is targeting Android users in the EU with Brokewell malware disguised as a fake TradingView app to steal crypto assets.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
Majority of executives see ROI as AI agents drive business growth
Digital Transformation

Majority of executives see ROI as AI agents drive business growth

Over half of executives report deploying AI agents, driving business growth and ROI in areas like customer service and marketing, finds a Google Cloud study.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
Norton adds dark web & social media alerts for small firms
Data Protection

Norton adds dark web & social media alerts for small firms

Norton has enhanced its Small Business service with Dark Web and Social Media Monitoring to help firms counter rising cyber threats in 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
Vertiv launches PowerIT rack PDUs to boost AI data centre power
Hyperscale

Vertiv launches PowerIT rack PDUs to boost AI data centre power

Vertiv launches PowerIT rack PDUs up to 57.6 kW to meet rising AI data centre power demands across EMEA, North America and beyond.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
JP Morgan's API charges spark debate over banks' data revenue
Fintech

JP Morgan's API charges spark debate over banks' data revenue

JP Morgan's new fees for fintech API access spark debate, highlighting differences in US and European banking data revenue models under PSD2 rules.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
LG launches ThinQ AI platform to upgrade & maintain appliances
Biometrics

LG launches ThinQ AI platform to upgrade & maintain appliances

LG has unveiled its ThinQ AI platform in Europe, enhancing smart appliances with AI-driven updates and proactive maintenance for improved efficiency.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Sep 2025
GravityLab tops global B Corp ranking for tech support services
Robotic Process Automation

GravityLab tops global B Corp ranking for tech support services

New Zealand's GravityLab tops global B Corp rankings for tech support, leading in social impact and anti-trafficking efforts with USD $1m donated.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025
FourKites unveils 2025 Premier Carrier List for supply chains
Unified Communications

FourKites unveils 2025 Premier Carrier List for supply chains

FourKites reveals its 2025 Premier Carrier List recognising global carriers excelling in real-time tracking and operational excellence across all transport modes.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025
Vector Capital to merge Showpad & Bigtincan in global AI push
Digital Transformation

Vector Capital to merge Showpad & Bigtincan in global AI push

Vector Capital will merge AI firms Showpad and Bigtincan under the Showpad brand to create a global AI-driven revenue enablement platform by 2025.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
AI fuels rise in complex social engineering attacks worldwide
Phishing

AI fuels rise in complex social engineering attacks worldwide

AI is driving a rise in complex social engineering attacks, with 41% of organisations facing more cyberattacks and many ill-prepared to defend against them.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Ransomware attacks stable in July but threat remains high, warns report
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Ransomware attacks stable in July but threat remains high, warns report

Ransomware attacks held steady in July with 376 incidents globally; Industrials hardest hit, while North America faces over half of all cases, warns NCC Group.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Retail leads AI satisfaction as healthcare outspends all sectors
Digital Transformation

Retail leads AI satisfaction as healthcare outspends all sectors

Retail leads AI satisfaction in EMEA with 96% success rate, while healthcare outspends all sectors but faces challenges, says Lenovo's CIO Playbook 2025 study.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Europe (European) stories

Card fraud losses rise to EUR €1,578M across Europe in 2024
Payment Technologies

Card fraud losses rise to EUR €1,578M across Europe in 2024

Card fraud losses in Europe rose to EUR €1,578 million in 2024, with the UK leading both total and Card Not Present fraud losses amid evolving crime tactics.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
AVK appoints Paul Hood as COO to boost data centre expansion
Hyperscale

AVK appoints Paul Hood as COO to boost data centre expansion

AVK appoints Paul Hood as COO to drive data centre expansion and strengthen power chain services across the UK and Europe.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Sep 2025
Bloq.it & InPost to deploy 20,000 battery smart lockers in Europe
Supply Chain

Bloq.it & InPost to deploy 20,000 battery smart lockers in Europe

Bloq.it partners with InPost to deploy 20,000 battery-powered smart lockers across Europe, enhancing parcel pick-up in previously inaccessible locations.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Sep 2025
Tradebyte & Shopify launch app to unify brand eCommerce growth
Marketing Technologies

Tradebyte & Shopify launch app to unify brand eCommerce growth

Tradebyte and Shopify launch an app to streamline multichannel eCommerce for fashion brands, centralising control over stores and 90+ marketplaces in Europe.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Sep 2025
Red Helix acquires Risk Crew to boost UK cyber security services
DevOps

Red Helix acquires Risk Crew to boost UK cyber security services

Red Helix has acquired Risk Crew to enhance its UK cyber security services, adding risk management, compliance, and penetration testing to its offerings.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
DroneShield posts record results as global counter-drone sales soar
Artificial Intelligence

DroneShield posts record results as global counter-drone sales soar

DroneShield posts record USD $72.3 million H1 revenue, up 210%, as global demand for counter-drone tech surges across key international markets.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025