Researchers at Chalmers University in Sweden have used a quantum computer to simulate a chemical reaction. Quantum chemistry is often modelled using supercomputers, which apply the laws of quantum mechanics to simulate electrons and atoms. Since the laws of quantum mechanics describe the behaviour of nature on a subatomic level, many researchers believe that […]

The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), working alongside its counterparts from Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the US, has published advice and guidance to help ensure that connected technologies are integrated into the built environment in a way that protects systems and data. The joint Cybersecurity best practices for smart cities guide is […]

As the world becomes increasingly digital, technology is at the heart of how businesses operate. How often have you heard the adage, “All companies are technology companies now?” Nevertheless, there are numerous functions, issues and priorities in any business competing for a slice of the investment budget. Every Board meeting agenda is packed with […]

The early findings of a pioneering cyber security project are showing promising signs that a novel technological approach implemented in the Arm Morello research prototype could revolutionise how businesses protect themselves from cyber attacks. The Arm Morello board is a test platform for Morello prototype architecture which is based on the capability hardware enhanced […]

What is face detection? Face detection, also called facial detection, is an artificial intelligence (AI)-based computer technology used to find and identify human faces in digital images and video. Face detection technology is often used for surveillance and tracking of people in real time. It is used in various fields including security, biometrics, law enforcement, […]

Encryption technology used by Ukraine to defend against the Russian invasion could be placed at risk by measures in the Online Safety Bill currently passing through Parliament. The CEO of a company that supplies end-to-end encryption (E2EE) technology used in Ukraine has warned that proposals in the bill to require automatic scanning of messages […]

The dangerous Bumblebee malware, a loader tool first discovered in spring 2022 and favoured by ransomware gangs as a replacement for BazarLoader, has been observed spreading through malicious online adverts, including those on Google, according to intelligence gathered by the Secureworks Counter Threat Unit (CTU). The ads in question are linked to popular and […]

A planned test of the UK’s new Emergency Alert SMS message service has prompted both cyber fraud warnings amid a surge of misinformation regarding the test – set to take place at 3pm on Sunday 23 April. The national test will see people receive a message on the home screen of their smartphone, along […]

Code First Girls and the MotherBoard Movement have partnered to launch the #MumsWhoCode campaign aimed at recognising technology employers that are supporting new parents. By pointing out firms that offer good maternity and paternity leave policies, the campaign hopes to encourage other employers to adopt similar policies to begin tackling disparities, such as the […]

Google Cloud’s Mandiant says it has observed what appears to be the first ever instance of a double software supply chain attack, after uncovering evidence that suggests that the widespread 3CX supply chain incident only happened thanks to another software supply chain incident. In late March, a software supply chain compromise enabled a North Korean […]