All articles by Tom Ball

Tom Ball

UK government urged by Army chief to bolster cyber defences

The Head of the Army used Russia as a primary example of a power we are at risk of falling behind in terms of cyber capabilities.

IT jobs boom but skilled candidates failing to apply

Not only are tech jobs growing constantly, but so are the salaries they offer. Now is the time to apply if you have these vital skills the world is in need of.

Google eyes Chinese market with Tencent patent deal

This move is set to grant Google access to the Chinese market, a vast and untapped target that Tencent can connect the American giant to.

Winter Olympics Cyber Attack Vulnerabilities

Travis Farral looks into the malicious activity around previous Olympic events, the geo-political instabilities surrounding South Korea, and the likely tactics malicious actors may take.

Global public cloud spend to hit $160 billion in 2018

Discrete manufacturing, professional services and banking are set to lead the way in the 2018 global public cloud spend.

IBM revenue breaks losing streak, but shares still fall

IBM stocks fell by more than 4.5 per cent following the news that IBM had beaten its five year streak of declining revenue.

EU markets watchdog stands guard as cryptocurrency concerns grow

Which side of the argument are you on? You are either a cryptocurrency believer or a sceptic.

Hackers cast out 300% more phishing attacks via messages

This research provides a clear warning that everyone must be thorough and diligent when it comes to clicking on links, always be sceptical.