One in five cyber crime victims believe hackers targeted them specifically October 19, 2015 Cyber crime: It’s getting personal. One in five victims of cyber attacks think they were targeted specifically by hackers, as new figures show that Britons are becoming more cautious online. Some two in five victims lost money, according to a survey from non-profit organisation Get Safe Online. And we’re not talking small change, either. Over [...]
Every London technology and science business mapped in one epic intereactive October 19, 2015 An epic new map detailing every single science and technology company in London sheds light on the booming sectors which now count more than 90,000 businesses and over 700,000 employees with a combined turnover of £153bn. The most in-depth map to date of the capital’s technology businesses reveals Westminster, the City, Camden and Hackney are home [...]
US, UK and Europe: How much stolen credit card details are worth depending on where you live October 17, 2015 Stolen data isn't immune to the laws of supply and demand. Intel Security's The Hidden Data Economy report found that the price of stolen credit card details, the most well-known type of stolen data which is bought and sold, varies depending on how it's packaged, priced as well as sold in the dark market. A basic offering [...]
Think iPhones are expensive? An Apple 1 computer is being auctioned by Christie’s for £500,000 October 16, 2015 One of the first ever Apple computers is going up for sale at London auction house Christie's – and it's expected to raise as much as £500,000. Christie's said the rare Apple 1 computer is one of only about 50 in existence. Hand-made by Steves Jobs and Wozniak in their garage, only 200 were ever made. It's no wonder, then, that [...]
Adobe confirms security hole in Flash Player which leaves users exposed to hackers October 16, 2015 As if Adobe Flash wasn’t already struggling enough. A massive security flaw has just been confirmed, which could leave all Flash users exposed to hackers crashing their computers, or even taking control over them. Adobe has confirmed the “critical” vulnerability, which apparently affects all versions of Flash Player, whether on Windows, Mac or Linux. The [...]
The government just made it easier to hire foreign tech talent with a new “tech nation” visa scheme October 16, 2015 The government is making it easier for the UK's growing technology industry to hire talent from outside the European Union by creating a new "tech nation" visa scheme. There are four key components to the new scheme: a fast-track route that will enable rapidly-growing companies easier access to the right candidates when it is most needed [...]
Antibiotic resistance: It’s farm animals that we should really be worried about October 16, 2015 We all know antibiotic resistance is on the rise and humans are set to suffer, but less understood is the huge role farm animals play in spreading the problem. In the US, agriculture accounts for almost 80 per cent of all antibiotic use, and most of the drugs used on farm animals are also used [...]
It turns out humans don’t actually need eight hours’ sleep – our ancestors got by on six and a half hours October 16, 2015 Eight hours' sleep: it might be a goal for many people, but the majority of us rarely get more than seven hours. We can all stop feeling bad about it, though, after new research suggested the idea of eight hours' sleep is actually a myth. In fact, our ancestors got by on about six and a half [...]
Barclays is teaming up with blockchain startups Chainalysis and Wave as the bank’s bitcoin experiment expands October 15, 2015 Barclays has signed contracts with two blockchain startups in what the bank is calling a “game-changer”. This is one of the first times a major bank has opened up for such a cooperation with blockchain clients, as many bitcoin companies have had difficulties gaining access to banking services. Barclays chief design and innovation officer Derek [...]
UK bioscience sector secured a record £1.2bn investment last year, but scientists warn cuts will hold Britain back October 15, 2015 Britain's biosciences sector netted a record amount of investment last year, according to research by the BioIndustry Association (BIA) and professional services firm EY. Over the 12 month period, it secured £1.2bn in public equity and venture capital funding – more than double the £498m it raised in 2013, and the highest level since the [...]