Category: Industry News

News and information from the Advent IM team.

Foreign Secretary issues warning to Russia on ransomware

The foreign secretary Dominic Raab will issue a warning to Russia about sheltering those behind ransomware attacks, on Wednesday. “When states like Russia have criminals operating from their territory they have a responsibility to prosecute, not shelter them,” he will say. Read via BBC News.

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Four Plead Guilty to Aiding Cyber Criminals with Bulletproof Hosting

Four Eastern European nationals face 20 years in prison for Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organization (RICO) charges after pleading guilty to providing bulletproof hosting services between 2008 and 2015, which were used by cybercriminals to distribute malware to financial entities across the U.S. Read via The Hacker News. 

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Spy bosses warn of cyber-attacks on smart cities

Smart cities will be a target for hackers, and councils need to be prepared, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has warned. Sensors and internet-connected devices may improve urban services, but could also be used by hackers and foreign states to disrupt or spy. Read via BBC News.

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Is the Use of AI in the Workplace Ethical?

A report by the Trades Union Congress says new protections are “urgently needed” to regulate the use of AI in workplaces. AI can be utilised by employers in remote recruitment, monitoring and work allocation. By using things such as natural language processing (NLP), artificial intelligence can handle repetitive and lengthy administrative tasks, freeing up the workforce […]

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