Emma Woollacott

1 week ago | forbes.com | Emma Woollacott

As cardinals meet in conclave to start the process of choosing a new pope, misinformation is starting to circulate, while the Vatican takes steps to keep discussions secure. Today, the College of Cardinals will gather in the Sistine Chapel for the first in a series of votes, with four more expected to take place each day until a cardinal receives the two-thirds majority needed to be elected pope. The process is subject to tight security.

1 week ago | itpro.com | Emma Woollacott

Almost half of office workers say they're using AI tools that aren't provided by their employer, with nearly a third keeping it a secret. For 36%, the reason is that they feel it gives them a secret advantage, while three-in-ten worry their job may be cut. More than a quarter say they're suffering from AI-fueled imposter syndrome, saying they don’t want people to question their ability.

1 week ago | itpro.com | Emma Woollacott

Cyber attacks are costing UK businesses £64 billion a year in ransom payments, staff overtime, lost business, and other associated costs. Research from cybersecurity firm ESET shows that 53% of UK businesses have fallen victim to at least one attack over the last year, with 43% saying that it's had a long-term impact on business growth.

1 week ago | itpro.com | Emma Woollacott

Hackers are ramping up phishing campaigns involving fake helpdesk domains to target the legal, financial services, and accounting sectors in the US. According to researchers at EclecticIQ, with the help of threat researchers Silent Push, the Luna Moth group - also known as Silent Ransom Group, UNC3753, and Storm-0252 - has carried out a flurry of 'callback phishing' attacks since March this year.

1 week ago | itpro.com | Emma Woollacott

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has warned organizations to tighten up their security practices following the recent cyber attacks on M&S, Co-op, and Harrods. The security agency is calling on firms to review their password reset policies, and in particular how IT help desks authenticate workers when they make a reset request.