Security trends: WannaCry Virus was most common crypto ransomware attack last year
As one of the biggest malware threats, ransomware continues to disturb the business operations and daily lives of internet users all over the world.
FA under fire for allowing Bet365 to stream matches for bets
FA allowed bookmaker Bet 365 to stream 23 matches over the weekend, drawing criticism for encouraging gambling in exchange for views.
Half of Brits believe Gov must be more responsible for regulating use of personal data
54% of UK citizens believe that the gathering and use of personal data should be regulated more closely by the government, accordingto new research.
Love Island star Molly Mae’s Instagram post banned by ASA
Social media influencer Molly Mae has as been reprimanded by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for breaking its rules on Instagram.
China targets web giants in new anti-monopoly law plans
China has included the internet industry for the first time in a proposed revamp of its anti-monopoly laws, giving regulators the power to rein in the country’s increasingly dominant technology giants.
Facebook bans some ‘misleading’ deepfake videos
Facebook is banning misleading videos from its site, in a push against deepfake content and online misinformation campaigns.
Nearly third of North Americans ‘used dark web regularly in 2019’
Regardless of its predominantly negative connotation, an increasing number of people have started using the dark web to keep their online activity hidden, according to a new study.
The year in review: 16 biggest digital trends of 2019
2019 was another big year for digital marketing, with the rise of TikTok, audio ads going mainstream and Google buying FitBit. This was the year that Uber went public, brands became activists and the world’s biggest game vanished down a black hole. As the digital decade comes to a close, we’ve identified 17 of the biggest trends of the year.
Learning from the Biggest Hacks in History
Cyber-attack — the words alone can be enough to incite panic. Between a lack of understanding and media sensationalism, any mention of a cyber-attack brings to mind catastrophic levels of damage.
70% of UK public are uncomfortable with how brands use their data
Giving your communication the human touch can play a crucial role in bridging the gap between data privacy and personalisation, new research by customer consultancy Quadrangle has found.
Code Computerlove co-creates BBC digital wellbeing app
The BBC has created a new app designed to help young people using mobile phones make smart choices, feel more confident and access advice tailored to how they’re feeling.
UK Cyber-security skills gap ‘at breaking point’
A new, in-depth piece of research conducted amongst UK CIOs and senior IT professionals has revealed that the cybersecurity skills gap has reached a crisis point.
YouTube creates new ‘edgy’ adult content ad category for brands
YouTube is letting advertisers interested in “edgier content” to run ads next to such videos on its platform, as it looks to address brand safety fears.
UK election: Twitter warns Conservatives after fake fact check account scandal
The UK Conservative party has come under criticism and received a warning from Twitter for misleading the public for renaming its social media account “factcheckUK” during the leaders’ debate.
JICWEBS adds big names to Blockchain ad transparency scheme
JICWEBS Blockchain Pilot program, a cross industry committee for creating trust in digital advertising, has added Mindshare, Zenith, OMG and Havas to its project.
The age of the unsubscriber – how to keep the faith with customers in the post-GDPR era
Consumers now have more options to cut off an organisation completely – whether that means deleting an app, unsubscribing from emails or other updates, or requesting a company removes every trace of them. Elizabeth Dailing, Senior Director CXM at Quadient looks at how businesses can ensure they stay on the right side of their customers in the age of the unsubscriber.
The productivity puzzle: Workforce transformation ‘key to business success’
Despite initial employee resistance to change, workforce transformation means increased salaries, retraining opportunities and technology upgrades, according to new research.
Most IT teams ‘believe that marketing doesn’t appreciate their work’
Over half (58%) of IT teams believe that marketing doesn’t appreciate their work, according to new research.
Microsoft four-day work week ‘boosts productivity 40%’
Microsoft Japan saw sales rises by nearly 40% during an experiment in which staff worked a four-day week on full pay.
Airbnb bans ‘party houses’ after Halloween shootings
Home rental platform plans AirBnB is banning “party houses” after five people were killed at a Halloween party in San Francisco.
