Japan turns to AI to combat wave of cyberattacks
Japan said on Friday it will set up a team to simulate cyberattacks using AI to identify weaknesses in technology systems as organisations scramble to curtail risks from flaws in ...
Repair corrupted MP4 video files after transfer errors
Suppose you transferred some important video from your camera or smartphone to your desktop, or from a friend’s phone to yours. But after a while, when you double-click the ...
Millions of hacking attempts as companies, governments rush to patch flaws
Companies and governments worldwide rushed on Thursday to patch critical flaws in the widely used PHP programming language, as a cybersecurity company reported millions of hacking attempts after the vulnerabilities ...
Musk’s comments complicate $3.5 trillion SpaceX-Tesla merger talks
Elon Musk’s public endorsement this week of a potential $3.5 trillion merger between SpaceX SPCX.O and Tesla TSLA.O has rattled some insiders involved in the discussions, who worry ...
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Cyprus launches €1.5m grant scheme for cybersecurity innovation
The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) announced on Wednesday that existing businesses can apply for funding of up to €100,000 per project under a new €1.5 million grant scheme aimed ...
Government websites go dark after AI-discovered flaw sparks security scramble
Government websites in Europe and elsewhere went offline on Wednesday after the disclosure of critical vulnerabilities in a widely used programming language sent website operators around the world scrambling to ...
EU investigates Booking.com over fake listings and phishing scams
The European Commission on Wednesday announced that it has opened formal proceedings against Booking.com to investigate whether the accommodation platform breached EU digital rules by failing to tackle fraudulent ...
Limassol-based tech firm Asbis reports record $1.05bn monthly revenue
Cyprus-based technology distributor Asbis surpassed $1 billion in monthly sales for the first time in its history in September, generating estimated consolidated revenues of $1.05 billion, a 216 per cent increase compared with ...
Cyprus tech sector and regulator seek closer ties on AI and cybersecurity
Cyprus’ technology sector is seeking closer cooperation with the Office of the Commissioner of Electronic Communications on cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, following discussions on joint initiatives, specialised training and stronger ...
Cyber agency warns websites may go dark as PHP prepares critical fix at 14.00 GMT
The developers of the widely used PHP programming language said on Wednesday they would release patches for two critical vulnerabilities, as EU cybersecurity officials warned organisations unable to apply the ...
One form, one quote: Marshal Insurance simplifies cover for tech companies
Marshal Insurance, the corporate insurance brand operating since 1985, is now offering technology companies a way to apply for three of their main business insurance covers at once. One application goes ...
Swiping has lost to voice — why dating is starting with sound again
The period from 2015 to 2019 is considered a time of absolute dominance for swipe culture in dating. New apps featuring the ‘swipe and meet’ mechanic appeared on the market, their audiences ...
DCO seeks digital solutions with measurable economic and social impact
The Digital Cooperation Organisation (DCO), which counts Cyprus among its members, has launched the second edition of its Digital Prosperity Awards, inviting applications and nominations for digital solutions that deliver ...
Rising memory costs push computer prices higher as demand weakens
Worldwide shipments of desktop computers, laptops and workstations fell 21.2 per cent year-on-year to 58.1 million units in the third quarter of 2026, as higher component costs pushed up prices and weakened demand, ...
AI investment rises as retailers face growing cybersecurity threats
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the retail sector, with 80 per cent of retail leaders planning to increase investment in the technology, although cybersecurity threats and regulatory constraints could limit its ...
Otter-like critter swam lakes and rivers in the age of dinosaurs
About 165 million years ago, a furry critter that swam like a platypus, hunted like an otter and had a tail similar to a beaver’s frolicked in the lakes and ...
Falling prices drive forecast surge in OLED monitor shipments
Global shipments of OLED monitor panels are forecast to rise by 79 per cent in 2026 to 6.1 million units, as falling prices, expanding production capacity and growing competition drive wider adoption, according ...
Making satellites easier to connect, repair and upgrade
Satellites from different makers can’t easily connect or be repaired in orbit. EU-funded researchers have built and tested a universal, USB-like standard that could change that.
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Technology firms face growing e-invoicing complexity
Technology and software companies face growing challenges from electronic invoicing requirements as countries introduce differing tax reporting rules, deadlines and data standards, according to professional services firm EY.
The firm ...
Scientists in Vienna and Beijing create world’s first nuclear clocks
Scientific teams working separately in Vienna and Beijing have developed the world’s first two operating nuclear clocks in what they are calling an important advance in timekeeping that promises ...
A 194-year-old tortoise, world’s oldest land animal, may hold clues to longer life
The world’s oldest-known terrestrial animal, an Aldabra giant tortoise named Jonathan and estimated to be about 194 years old, may owe his extraordinary longevity to a combination of genetic traits ...
IMF says AI investment keeps global growth around 3 per cent but brings massive disruption
Strong investment in AI infrastructure is keeping global growth at around 3 per cent with major benefits for Asia, but also foreshadows a “slow-moving tsunami” that could massively disrupt labor markets, ...
Amazon replaces Alexa chief after debut of high-end tablet
Amazon confirmed that it was shuffling leadership in its Alexa division, a day after the company announced its first tablet computers featuring the voice assistant.
Daniel Rausch, a 17-year Amazon ...
Rising satellite interference highlights need for tech backup in air travel
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for stronger integration of people, technology and global standards to improve aviation safety, as its director of safety, Mark Searle, outlined priorities ...
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