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Scattered Spider, the ransomware collective believed to be behind recent retail hacks in the UK, including those targeting Marks & Spencer (M&S) and Harrods, has evolved its arsenal to incorporate more sophisticated tactics. In a new report published on June 5, ReliaQuest said, “what started as a run-of-the-mill SIM-swapping crew has morphed into a global threat, armed with advanced social engineering skills and relentless ambition.” The cybersecurity company analyzed a publicly sourced dataset comprising over…

This year’s Infosecurity Europe 2025 saw industry experts come to together to discuss the latest trends, challenges and successes in the field. Here are six key trends from the show that Infosecurity Magazine found most prominent from conversations with experts on the expo floor. Amid significant technological advancements, a big theme was the continued need to focus on the basics, such as human behaviors and identity controls. Security leaders should be aware of these trends,…

When I first began advising organizations on AI implementation and adoption, I noticed a concerning trend: Organizational leaders were fixated on the hype cycle, yet lacked a clear understanding of why it mattered to their business or where it could have an impact. Boards and leadership teams asked their executive(s) responsible for data superficial questions, such as “what are we doing with AI,” with no connection, alignment or engagement to company strategies or goals. But…

Energy Solutions discovered this in exit interviews, Weisong says. People were leaving, especially those relatively new to the workforce, because they didn’t feel connected to the job or company. To answer this, the company now invests in regular, company-wide, in-person meetings and asks new hires to work at one of the company’s offices. This has helped provide a foundation for new people to attach to. “It’s like when you plant a tree, you put a…

Compared to how things were structured before, with three separate tech companies, the current consolidated BBVA Technology focuses on the bank itself without having to provide external services to the market. “Our employees are involved in the technological foundation of any project the bank has,” he says. Above all, the company’s most visible, and most competitive, feature is the app, due to its operational efficiency and mobile capabilities. And a recent updated version of it powered…

The business landscape has undergone a dramatic shift in recent years.  Ecosystems have become highly complex and interconnected, with value chains becoming increasingly non-linear. This hyperconnectivity demands seamless collaboration and real-time communication across a vast network of employees, partners, suppliers, and customers.  Businesses need to rethink their digital strategies to ensure a frictionless experience for all stakeholders within their ecosystem. However, delivering this frictionless experience is not easy, as CIOs face the challenges of integrating and managing…

How would you like to earn yourself millions of dollars? Well, it may just be possible – if you have information which could help expose the identities of cybercriminals involved with the notorious RedLine information-stealing malware. The US Department of State is offering up to US$10 million for information about the government-backed hackers believed to be behind RedLine malware attacks, which have included US critical infrastructure among their targets. RedLine, which is one of the…

El impacto del auge de los agentes de IA, a tenor de lo relatado por los asistentes al debate, realizado el pasado 3 de junio en Madrid y moderado por Esther Macías, directora editorial de CIO ESPAÑA, no se va a hacer esperar en nuestro país. Desde un agente multiconversacional capaz de vender un coche desde la web al usuario final hasta aquellos que ayudan a los médicos a analizar imágenes, los responsables tecnológicos de…

What does it take to be a leader and recognised year on year? In short, it is a testament to customer trust, of continued innovation and leadership in delivering future-ready network solutions. For any company to be successful, it is vital to have a clear vision of the company’s roadmap, which provides strategic direction and focus. It ensures employees and all stakeholders understand the company’s goals, and paves the way for better decision-making. To be…