Penny Horwood

United Kingdom

Technology journalist, content writer and feminist. Mother of three. Difficult. Often cross. Interested in politics, economics, technology, sustainability.

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Black Basta chat log leaks show structure and discipline, claims research

2 weeks ago | computing.co.uk | Penny Horwood

Analysis of the Black Basta ransomware group leaks finds a highly structured organisation with specialisms in exploit development and social engineering. Further analysis of the 190,000 chat messages exchanged by members of the Black Basta ransomware group which were leaked earlier this year, has revealed a structured organisation with expertise in several specialities including social engineering.
Sound of the Underground: How the Russian-speaking underground is driving global cybercrime

2 weeks ago | computing.co.uk | Penny Horwood

Research published by Trend Micro explores the Russian-speaking underground and finds a shadowy ecosystem that rivals legitimate enterprise in its expertise and organisational structure. Trend Micro has launched a new research paper,delivering a comprehensive analysis of the Russian-speaking cyber underground, an ecosystem that has shaped global cybercrime over the past decade.
Trump Tariffs tank TikTok deal

2 weeks ago | computing.co.uk | Penny Horwood

New executive order delays shutdown for another 75 days The deal to spin TikTok off from Chinese owned ByteDance was hours from close last week, with Amazon reportedly entering the fray, when China pulled the plug, insisting on tariff negotiations first. The White House was hours away from announcing a proposal this week to spin off TikTok when the Chinese government walked away from the deal after President Trump’s tariff announcement on Wednesday.
Reindustrialisation prioritised over short-term profitability, says research

3 weeks ago | computing.co.uk | Penny Horwood

‘Friendshoring’ set to become the new normal – and it’s more sustainable Research from Capgemini reveals that large organisations across the US and Europe are reconfiguring global supply chains in a bid to get ahead of supply chain vulnerabilities and geopolitical risks.
Tech industry is failing to root out forced labour in supply chains

3 weeks ago | computing.co.uk | Penny Horwood

Only 3 out of 45 of the world’s biggest ICT manufacturers score more than half marks Human rights abuses in the supply chains of the electronics we all rely on are endemic. Policies and targets are improving, but the reality for the migrant workers who make up a growing proportion of the workforce, remains bleak.
How to champion a strategic tech vision whilst keeping the lights on

3 weeks ago | computing.co.uk | Penny Horwood

Matt Webb, UK Power Networks CIO on the challenge of change within critical infrastructure Matt Webb is leveraging his non-traditional route into leadership to bridge business and technology to reshape the role of IT within UKPN and drive innovation to support the UK's transition to net zero. UK Power Networks (UKPN) is the distribution network operator for electricity, covering London, and parts of the Southeast and East of England.
Reeves puts £3.25bn bet on public sector AI and tech

4 weeks ago | shorturl.at | Penny Horwood

Further £2.2bn for next generation defence tech The government’s Spring statement showed that Chancellor Rachel Reeves is betting big on AI driving productivity savings but also opportunity across the country. In her Spring Statement yesterday, Chancellor Rachel Reeves made several significant technology announcements. These announcements focused primarily on digital transformation and AI and on enhancing public services and, ultimately making the public sector more productive.
Reeves puts £3.25bn bet on public sector AI and tech

4 weeks ago | computing.co.uk | Penny Horwood

Further £2.2bn for next generation defence tech The government’s Spring statement showed that Chancellor Rachel Reeves is betting big on AI driving productivity savings but also opportunity across the country. In her Spring Statement yesterday, Chancellor Rachel Reeves made several significant technology announcements. These announcements focused primarily on digital transformation and AI and on enhancing public services and, ultimately making the public sector more productive.
Bloomberg AI strategy head: ‘All 300 of our AI experts are hammers looking for nails’

1 month ago | computing.co.uk | Penny Horwood

‘We only use AI if necessary to address client needs’ Dr. Amanda Stent, Head of AI Strategy & Research in the Office of the CTO at Bloomberg, explains Bloomberg’s minimalist approach to AI Bloomberg is global powerhouse, feeding up to the minute financial news and data onto the screens of financial professionals around the world. Bloomberg also boasts a news division and channel offering reporting on global financial and business trends, markets, and industries.
Microsoft has no immediate plans to fix zero-day flaw, exploited since 2017

1 month ago | computing.co.uk | Penny Horwood

Spokesperson says it’s a UI issue Microsoft has no plans to fix a flaw that has been exploited by hostile nation states for eight years A Microsoft Windows security flaw has been exploited by multiple nation state sponsored APT groups including those from China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia. The unpatched vulnerability has been utilised in campaigns of financially motivated cybercrime, data theft and espionage, according to Trend Micro.