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Bots make up 53% of web traffic, Thales report says
Firewalls

Bots make up 53% of web traffic, Thales report says

AI-driven attacks are complicating security checks as malicious bots now account for 40% of web traffic, Thales says.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month
Cloudflare flags surge in major internet outages worldwide
Firewalls

Cloudflare flags surge in major internet outages worldwide

Government blackouts, power failures and war drove unusually severe and prolonged internet disruptions across multiple regions in the first quarter.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Accessiway launches accessibility platform as EU rules bite
DevOps

Accessiway launches accessibility platform as EU rules bite

Businesses selling into the EU face tighter accessibility scrutiny, with Accessiway targeting retailers and other firms using a new monitoring platform.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Login problems drive consumers away from digital services
Data Protection

Login problems drive consumers away from digital services

Poor logins are pushing 68% of consumers to abandon or switch providers, as trust in AI and data handling lags sharply.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month
Activision unveils Season 03 for Call of Duty games
Gaming

Activision unveils Season 03 for Call of Duty games

The update will add nine multiplayer maps, new Zombies missions and a Verdansk point of interest when Season 03 lands next week.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
Gcore sees DDoS attacks surge to 1.3 million in Q4
Gaming

Gcore sees DDoS attacks surge to 1.3 million in Q4

Brief, high-volume floods are increasingly overwhelming businesses, with technology, financial services and gaming among the hardest hit sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Explainer: The first transatlantic fibre cable is being hauled up
Network Infrastructure

Explainer: The first transatlantic fibre cable is being hauled up

Engineers are hauling TAT-8, the first transatlantic fibre-optic internet cable, off the ocean floor, closing a landmark digital era.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026
Microsoft patches major SQL Server flaw in March update
Firewalls

Microsoft patches major SQL Server flaw in March update

Microsoft's March Patch Tuesday fixes 77 flaws, including a severe SQL Server bug that could grant attackers sysadmin rights remotely.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

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RHS appoints Yodel Mobile to boost Grow app downloads
Digital Transformation

RHS appoints Yodel Mobile to boost Grow app downloads

The charity hopes stronger app-store visibility will draw younger gardeners and boost digital engagement beyond its gardens and shows.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Ecommpay adds Recite Me toolbar to boost accessibility
Fintech

Ecommpay adds Recite Me toolbar to boost accessibility

Visitors with disabilities or language barriers can now use text-to-speech and translation tools on Ecommpay's site after its latest accessibility upgrade.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Alberta nurses renew permits in minutes on digital platform
Data Analytics

Alberta nurses renew permits in minutes on digital platform

Alberta's nursing regulator has cut renewal times from more than 100 days to under 30 minutes, easing staff shortages and compliance burdens.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
What AI tools did the CRA use in the 2025 tax season?
Unified Communications

What AI tools did the CRA use in the 2025 tax season?

More than 6.5 million calls strained the Canada Revenue Agency this tax season as its chatbot answered 657,000 tax questions online.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • This month
Digital inclusion groups to tailor training for charities
Digital Transformation

Digital inclusion groups to tailor training for charities

Charities could get training better suited to limited budgets and low digital confidence as AI reshapes service delivery.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • This month
ICO launches privacy campaign for parents of children
Data Protection

ICO launches privacy campaign for parents of children

Parents of primary school children are being urged to rethink online privacy habits as the regulator responds to rising safety concerns.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
On the table: Bill C-22 revives Canada's lawful access debate
Data Protection

On the table: Bill C-22 revives Canada's lawful access debate

New powers to demand subscriber data and force retention could broaden police access while reigniting privacy fears for Canadians.

By Jake MacAndrew • 6 min read • Last month
Singapore cyberattacks rise 22% as global attacks fall
Malware

Singapore cyberattacks rise 22% as global attacks fall

Singapore’s digital economy faces rising pressure as attacks climbed 22% in March, far outpacing a 5% global decline.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month
AWEX strengthens governance as traceability push grows
Customer Relationship Management

AWEX strengthens governance as traceability push grows

Stronger oversight is helping the wool body curb risk on major digital projects as federal funding and traceability demands intensify.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Compare Club widens health insurance panel to 10 funds
Fintech

Compare Club widens health insurance panel to 10 funds

Compare Club adds HBF, HIF and see-u to its panel, lifting coverage to about 67% of Australia's private health insurance market.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2026