All articles by Tom Ball
Tom Ball
Gemalto banks on biometrics with contactless fingerprint card
Could this design mark the beginning of a widespread uptake of biometric technology for payments?
Apple announces that ALL Mac systems face Meltdown
Famed for superior security, iPhone, iPads and Apple Mac computers have been found vulnerable to Meltdown and Spectre.
Do your GDPR homework before spending money, says RSA’s Rashmi Knowles
Is your organisation armed and ready for the GDPR arrival? Or are you embarking on a wild spending spree to achieve compliance in the last minute?
First Meltdown, now Spectre: Everything you need to know about the Intel, AMD & ARM chip crisis
Although the vulnerability is critical, the NCSC has not yet found any trace of evidence to suggest that hackers have leveraged the flaw maliciously.
Top tech New Year’s resolution solutions
Just think how impressive it will sound when you say your New Year’s resolution is to learn how to work with artificial intelligence and stop the hackers. Failing that, you can always show them your new Fitbit.
Fintech in 2017: Brexit, Blockchain and Bitcoin
What has stood out the most for you in the fintech industry in 2017?
Top 2018 regulations not to forget about over Christmas
Christmas is upon us, but while you are merrily lost in festive revelry, spare a thought for the big regulatory changes coming in early 2018.
Didi Chuxing targets AI and smart transport following $4bn funding round
Having accrued substantial funding, Didi Chuxing is also now aiming to pursue global expansion.
UK locked and loaded for cyber warfare as GCHQ doubles weapons
While GCHQ has revealed the UK’s significant offensive cyber capabilities, NATO considers whether cyberattack could be the best form of defence.
Red Hat beats Wall Street third quarter forecast but shares fall
Why are investors not impressed despite strong and consistent progress from Red Hat?