All articles by Tom Ball

Tom Ball

Microsoft exorcises faulty Intel Spectre patch

This Microsoft update to tackle the problematic Intel patch will have to be manually downloaded.

Top 5 coins by cryptocurrency market capitalization

Cryptocurrency market capitalization is arguably the best way to compare digital currencies, offering greater insights than price alone.

Coincheck to repay customers hit by $500m cryptocurrency theft

The Coincheck cryptocurrency heist has taken the lead as the largest of its kind so far.

IBM foresees biometric future driven by Millennials

While young people are more willing to take up biometric technology, older people present better password conduct.

Facebook readies users for GDPR arrival

Have you thought about GDPR yet? It is arriving on the 25th of May, 2018.

Data Protection Day 2018: The new era of data security

On this Data Protection Day you should be thinking about GDPR, and whether your organisation will be compliant on the 25th of May.

Bitcoin price falls as British government urges restrictions

Other currencies have also been hit by the announcements, with the price of Ethereum also falling for example.

Dell mulls IPO or acquisition to tackle EMC debt

If a new Dell IPO does happen, it will be the biggest move since the record-breaking acquisition of EMC Corp in 2016.

How to hack a connected car

Are you aware of the threats facing connected and autonomous vehicles? Manufacturers must put robust security in place to maintain safety.

Cybercrime statistics: Hackers still having an ‘online fraud frenzy’

There has been a vast increase in attacks taking the form of viruses and the report cites attacks like WannaCry as driving forces begind this increase.