We talked to Gil Shwed, founder and CEO of Check Point Software, who looks back on his life at the company since founding it in 1993, as well as the challenges facing the cybersecurity market.
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RedCurl Ransomware Attacks Hypervisors
Bitdefender Labs' analysis of the first digital extortion by RedCurl shows that attackers aim to remain undetected for as long as possible while causing maximum damage.
Telecoms Move Towards Autonomous Networks
The rise of AI is sparking interest in autonomous telecommunications networks. We look into the benefits, the risks and when they will become a reality.
How Much Germans Invest in Cybersecurity
The EU Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) provides guidelines on how to better secure eHealth. On average, Germans spend 5.10 euros per month to protect their personal devices. Many even skip basic security measures like updates.
More Efficient AI Training
Training neural networks requires enormous computing resources—until now. A new method is set to save a significant amount of energy.
2038 effect: Is a new Y2K on the horizon?
Systems and programs based on the C programming language, with a 32-bit timer, will no longer interpret dates correctly as of 19 January 2038.
Facts, Not Fiction: What to Do About AI Hallucinations and Bias?
Generative AI can be wrong or deliver biased results. Here are measures that companies can take to minimize the risk of hallucinations and bias.
SECA, the European Sovereign Cloud API Arrives
This application programming interface is powered by Aruba, IONOS and Dynamo and allows you to manage cloud infrastructure.
The World Confronts the Dilemma of Military Use of AI
The use of AI in the military raises some ethical dilemmas. For what purposes is it already being used? What is being done to regulate its use? Which companies stand out?
Millions of Bank Cards Exposed on the Darknet
According to estimates by security service provider Kaspersky, data from 2.3 million bank cards has been leaked over the past two years.
Dassault Systèmes’ Next Big Leap: Virtual Human Twins
Artificial intelligence will enable significant breakthroughs in replicating highly personalised human models. The Living Heart project is a clear example of this.
Successful in Leadership Positions: Strategies for Women in IT
The path to a leadership position is particularly challenging for women in a competitive environment like the highly dynamic IT industry.
Ocelot, the New Quantum Computing Chip from AWS
It is a prototype that incorporates an error-correcting architecture and uses the so-called ‘qubit cat’.
DRK Equips Retirement Homes with Alexa
Amazon's voice technology is set to be used in retirement and nursing homes, as well as by the Red Cross's outpatient care services.
AI Boom Boosts Amazon’s Partner Business
Market researchers at ISG have analyzed 47 IT service providers that play a leading role in Germany’s AWS ecosystem.
80% of Banks Already Use AI to Optimise Internal Processes
Eight out of ten banking institutions already use artificial intelligence to optimise their internal processes. According to Minsait's Ascendant report, 56% use it for transaction processing and 48% for improving the personalisation of ...
Lünendonk Analyses the Use of Robots in Hospitals
Service robots are becoming an integral part of modern facility management in hospitals, with cleaning tasks currently taking center stage.
This is ALIA, the AI promoted by the Spanish Government
The Spanish government has announced the creation of ALIA, an open and public AI. What are its objectives, is it a good idea and what applications will it have?
Phishing Instead of Love: Cyber Fraud Around Valentine’s Day
In January 2025, security researchers from Check Point monitored over 18,000 new websites on the subject of love and Valentine's Day.
DeepSeek’s Rise Sparks Interest from Cybercriminals
The growing popularity of DeepSeek has led to an increase in fraud, malware and financial scams. ESET warns about the tactics of cybercriminals and provides recommendations on how to protect yourself from these threats.
AI can Relieve the Burden on Clinicians and Administration
Access to medical knowledge and decision-making support through AI can help reduce treatment errors, says Florian Schwiecker from Corti in an interview.
Bonita Platform integrates BPMN Modelling
The graphical methodology introduced by Bonitasoft helps to map and visualise business processes.
Number of Reported Data Breaches Fell Significantly in 2024
In addition to hacker attacks and technical faults, human error—such as incorrect dispatch or data loss—remains a primary cause of data breaches.
Zaltor: ‘We Are the Opposite of the Volume Wholesaler’
The Spanish wholesaler, which ended its fiscal year with a 15% increase in turnover, wants to consolidate its local business and begin its expansion in Latin America in 2025.
Saving Energy in Refrigeration Technology with AI
Berlin-based start-up Factor4Solutions is developing an AI-powered solution to significantly reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions in refrigeration systems.
EnGenius Prepares Webinar for ECWP Certification
The training, which will cover topics such as WLAN design, cloud management and security, will be held on Wednesday 29 January.
“AI Will Have a Major Impact on Cybersecurity – for Defenders and Attackers”
APT groups are distributing AI models with hidden backdoors, warns Waldemar Bergstreiser of Kaspersky in an interview.
WE Fashion Moves to the Oracle Cloud
Retailer aims to increase the efficiency and security of retail and warehouse management while expanding its omnichannel business.
Dumbphones are Making a Comeback in the Phone Market
The market for dumbphones, non-smartphones without internet connection, is experiencing a revival as a reaction to the hyper-connectivity of society.
Snowflake Goal: Improve the AI and Data Skills of 1 Million People by 2029
It invests $20 million in the ‘One Million Minds + One Platform’ programme, which trains and certifies in the use of Snowflake AI Data Cloud.