Tech Insight : Malware That Exploits Facebook Ads

In this insight, in reviewing how a malvertising campaign is hijacking Facebook accounts to spread the SYS01stealer malware, we examine the tactics used, plus we look at the impact on businesses and steps organisations can take to protect themselves.  Exposed By Bitdefender  Bucharest-based cybersecurity company Bitdefender has recently exposed a sophisticated malvertising campaign that leverages Facebook

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Tech News : Bitcoin Surges Past $80,000 Amid Trump’s Crypto Revolution

Cryptocurrency Bitcoin’s value has surged past $80,000 for the first time, driven by market optimism following Donald Trump’s election victory and his promises to transform the United States into a global hub for cryptocurrency innovation.  Control of Congress  Trump’s election as the next US president and his securing control of Congress, plus the Republican Party

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Tech News : UK Businesses Missed £111 Billion Tech Boost

A recent report from Virgin Media O2 Business and the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr) has revealed that if all UK businesses had embraced digital technology more extensively in 2021, the economy could have reaped a £111 billion boost in turnover.  The Untapped Potential of Digitalisation  The report, titled ‘The Economic and Social

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An Apple Byte : Apple Faces £3 Billion UK Lawsuit

Apple is facing a £3 billion legal claim in the UK, accused of anti-competitive practices and overcharging iCloud customers.  Consumer group Which? has launched the class action on behalf of around 40 million UK iCloud users, alleging that Apple has effectively locked them into its service by restricting third-party alternatives, stifling competition, and inflating prices.

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Sustainability-in-Tech : Converting Waste Heat Into Power With Wood

Researchers at the University of Limerick (UL) and the University of Valencia have developed a method to convert waste heat into electricity using lignin, a byproduct of the paper industry, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional energy recovery methods.  What Is Energy Recovery?  Energy recovery (heat recovery in this case) is the process of capturing

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Tech Tip – Use “Desktop Peek” to Quickly View Your Desktop Without Minimising Windows

If you need a quick glance at your desktop without minimising all your open windows, you can use the Desktop Peek feature. Here’s how: To ‘Peek’ at the Desktop – Hover your mouse over the small vertical strip on the far-right corner of the taskbar. Click to Minimise All Windows – If you want to

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Featured Article : Trump’s Tech Transitions

Following Trump’s dramatic election for a second term, we look at what this means for the tech industry, examining the potential impacts on major companies, regulation, cryptocurrency, autonomous vehicles, AI, social media, markets, and the influence of key players like Elon Musk. An Era of Change, Uncertainty, and Opportunity The re-election of Donald Trump as

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Tech Insight : How Employment Rights Bill Will Reshape Tech Industry

With the UK’s new Employment Rights Bill expected to become law by 2026, we look at what this could mean for tech employers, the key changes, and practical impacts.  Protections for Workers from Day One  The UK’s new Employment Rights Bill is set to bring seismic changes to the employment landscape, with major implications for

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