Headspace Unveils Stratified Care Model Powered by Empathetic AI Companion, Ebb
Headspace has launched an innovative stratified care model, featuring its empathetic AI companion, Ebb, which will be available to organisations from May 2025. This model aims to enhance mental health support for employees by efficiently directing them to appropriate care based on their unique needs. Key Points Ebb, Headspace’s AI companion, assists with mental health […]
Cyber and AI fuel surge in UK tech M&A deals
The UK’s tech M&A market has hit a record high, with £13.2bn deployed across 420 deals last year. Despite macroeconomic challenges, private equity interest, especially in software and SaaS, remains robust. Cybersecurity, vertical SaaS, and fintech SaaS are the hottest sectors, highlighting an investor shift towards essential tech infrastructure. The M&A landscape is evolving, with […]
“Cyber Chaos: Could Your Business Survive an M&S-Style Hack?”
The recent cyberattack on retail giant Marks & Spencer should serve as a deafening alarm bell to businesses of all sizes. If a company with M&S’s resources and infrastructure can be compromised, what does that mean for the average small or medium-sized enterprise? What Happened to M&S? In early 2025, Marks & Spencer was hit […]
Indeed Deploys Agentforce to Streamline Employer Onboarding with AI-Powered Support
Indeed is harnessing the power of Salesforce’s AI platform, Agentforce, to transform how employers onboard and interact with their services. This innovative approach aims to enhance the hiring process significantly by automating routine tasks, allowing employers to engage more effectively and swiftly lead job seekers to hire. Source: Article Link Key Points Indeed is using […]
“Cyber Chaos: Could Your Business Survive an M&S-Style Hack?”
The recent cyberattack on retail giant Marks & Spencer should serve as a deafening alarm bell to businesses of all sizes. If a company with M&S’s resources and infrastructure can be compromised, what does that mean for the average small or medium-sized enterprise? Here’s how businesses can learn from the M&S breach—and crucial steps to […]
The M&S hack has caused chaos – the UK’s enemies are watching
The recent cyberattack on Marks & Spencer (M&S) has plunged the supermarket into chaos, costing it millions daily and highlighting vulnerabilities in the UK’s cyberdefence. Experts warn that hostile nations are watching closely, taking notes on how such disruptions can cripple an interconnected society. Key Points The M&S cyberattack, believed to be ransomware, has caused […]
Preparing For The Next Cybersecurity Frontier: Quantum Computing
Summary The rise of quantum computing poses significant challenges and opportunities within the realm of cybersecurity. As technology advances rapidly, quantum computers threaten traditional cryptographic algorithms like RSA and elliptic curve cryptography (ECC). With major advancements being made in quantum systems, professionals in identity and access management (IAM) must adapt by implementing strategies for quantum […]
The True Impact of Cybercrime
By Raj Samani, Chief Scientist, Rapid7 Summary Raj Samani discusses the growing menace of cybercrime, particularly highlighting the activities of the ransomware group DragonForce. This group, which has been operational since late 2023, employs white-label Ransomware as a Service (RaaS) tactics to conduct financially motivated attacks. Samani expresses concerns about the dependency of essential services, […]
AI hiring tools discriminate against candidates wearing headscarves and with ‘Black-sounding names’, study shows
The University of Melbourne’s eye-opening study reveals that AI hiring tools are biased against candidates who wear headscarves or have names that are perceived as Black. With the increasing reliance on predictive AI systems in recruitment, the implications for workplace diversity are serious, and the researchers warn that these practices could systematically lock disadvantaged groups […]
How To Stay Cybersecure As Policies (And Politics) Change
In today’s fast-paced world, keeping your organisation secure amidst shifting policies and political landscapes may feel overwhelming. This article breaks down essential strategies to ensure your cyber defences stay strong, even when government regulations enter a whirlwind of change. Author Jamie Akhtar shares practical insights that can help any business — big or small — […]
