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• Fears businesses over-reliant on Amazon after mass web outage October 20, 2025 8:31 pm The Times Millions of internet users were knocked offline as a failure in the world’s largest cloud computing system hit more than 1,000 websites and apps. Banking customers, social media users and people trying to access UK government services were affected on …
• Getting physical: IOP director talks skills to boost next-gen quantum October 20, 2025 8:28 pm Silicon Republic Institute of Physics director of science Louis Barson talks to SiliconRepublic.com about the UK’s quantum revolution and the value of a physics education. For Louis Barson, director of science, business and education at the UK’s Institute of Physics (IOP), …
• Scale Now Cycle 2 to conclude on November 15 October 20, 2025 8:27 pm Gulf Times The second cycle of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology's (MCIT) Scale Now – a growth programme designed to equip Qatar’s digital entrepreneurs achieve success on local, regional, and global levels and featuring as many as 13 high …
• Bitdefender extends multi-year partnership with Scuderia Ferrari HP October 20, 2025 8:27 pm Automotive World The partnership, which began in September 2022, expanded into cybersecurity collaboration a year later to support threat hunting Bitdefender has extended its multi-year partnership and collaboration agreement with Scuderia Ferrari HP, the Formula 1 racing …
• Miami University partners with iSpace to create 'Girls Who Code' program October 20, 2025 8:23 pm WCPO 9 - Ohio HAMILTON, Ohio — A partnership between Miami University and iSpace offers free coding education to girls across the Tri-State, aiming to build essential computer science skills through hands-on learning and mentorship. The 10-week program serves girls in …
• Slamm Foundation empowers youth with cybersecurity, IT skills October 20, 2025 8:23 pm CNR Citi Newsroom The Slamm Foundation, in partnership with the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council (ARCC) and the National Youth Authority (NYA), has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the country’s digital transformation by equipping young people with essential …
• A local university helps furloughed feds broaden their horizons during their forced time off October 20, 2025 8:22 pm Federal News Network - Washington D.C. Alison Jacknowitz: So we wanted to do something for the federal government employees during a shutdown a while back. And we thought about what we have to offer and realize we have education and all of these faculty who are willing to chip in. And so we …
• UK Ministry of Defense Probes Military Contractor Data Leak October 20, 2025 8:17 pm Bank Information Security - New Jersey Fraud Management & Cybercrime , Geo Focus: The United Kingdom , Geo-Specific Ransomware Group Lynx Reportedly Stole 4TB of Data Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • October 20, 2025     Image: William Barton/Shutterstock The U.K. Ministry of Defense …
• 131 Chrome Extensions Caught Hijacking WhatsApp Web for Massive Spam Campaign October 20, 2025 8:17 pm The Hacker News Oct 20, 2025Ravie LakshmananBrowser Security / Malware Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a coordinated campaign that leveraged 131 rebranded clones of a WhatsApp Web automation extension for Google Chrome to spam Brazilian users at scale. The …
• ⚡ Weekly Recap: F5 Breached, Linux Rootkits, Pixnapping Attack, EtherHiding & More October 20, 2025 8:17 pm The Hacker News It's easy to think your defenses are solid — until you realize attackers have been inside them the whole time. The latest incidents show that long-term, silent breaches are becoming the norm. The best defense now isn't just patching fast, but …
• Five New Exploited Bugs Land in CISA's Catalog — Oracle and Microsoft Among Targets October 20, 2025 8:17 pm The Hacker News Oct 20, 2025Ravie LakshmananThreat Intelligence / Data Security The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Monday added five security flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog, officially confirming a …
• Europe’s cybersecurity skills gap: can AI & certification move the needle? October 20, 2025 8:16 pm 150sec Technology Europe is scrambling to close a cybersecurity talent gap that threatens not just business resilience but sovereignty itself. In 2024, the EU was facing a shortage of approximately 299,000 cybersecurity professionals, indicating a 9% rise from …
• Bipartisan House bill seeks to equip small businesses with AI October 20, 2025 8:11 pm Nextgov A new House bill will mandate that the federal government help small businesses across the U.S. adopt artificial intelligence solutions that benefit their operations.  The AI for Mainstreet Act, introduced by Rep. Mark Alford, R-Mo., specifically tasks the …
• Navy investigates captain over data, budget, Koo says October 20, 2025 8:07 pm Taipei Times The navy is investigating a captain who allegedly collected data from the Han Kuang exercises and told staff to bypass budget audits, Minister of National Defense Wellington Koo (顧立雄) said yesterday. Koo made the remarks at an open meeting of the …
• NetApp’s AI mandate: Regions may differ, but data strategy remains essential October 20, 2025 8:00 pm SiliconANGLE As artificial intelligence matures — and as various industries grapple with unprecedented changes — the fundamentals might not have changed all that much. Instead, enterprises are learning that a robust data strategy is as crucial as ever.   Whether it is …