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On 12th November 2019, Intel® disclosed a potential security vulnerability which affects a number of Intel® Processors. The hardware flaw affects server memory and may allow for unexpected reloads of a device (DoS attack) if unmitigated. What is the new…

Website load testing is the process of simulating traffic influxes to your site and measuring its performance. Compared with other forms of website assessments such as usability testing, load testing is a simple process. It assesses your site scripts –…

From global breaches exposing the personal data of millions, to employee slip ups jeopardising entire business networks, hacks and breaches have become a staple of our lives. But what are the worst hacks and breaches of all time? Well, we…

By definition, eCommerce is the activity of buying or selling products online. An eCommerce business is usually involved in the selling aspect, using their website as a virtual store through which consumers can purchase goods over the internet. So, whenever…

Often stereotyped as dubious, hooded characters hunched over keyboards in dank basements, hackers historically have had a pretty bad rep. But with every good villain comes a hero. In this case, the white hat hackers using their skills as a…

VMworld Europe 2019 is right around the corner! Taking place from 4th to 7th November in Barcelona, the four-day event offers incredible opportunities for education, training, and insights into current and future trends related to digital infrastructure technology and transformation.…

This Vulnerability Scanning vs Penetration Testing guest blog is authored by Holly Williams, Technical Director of cybersecurity firm Secarma. * I occasionally see the terms vulnerability assessment and penetration test used interchangeably, or even phrases such as ‘automated penetration test’ thrown…

Jenny Tooth OBE is the CEO of the UK Business Angels Association – the trade body for angel and early stage investing, representing more than 15,000 investors around the UK. Jenny has over 20 years’ experience of facilitating SMEs access…

Mark Blackhurst, Co-Founder of Digital Next, shares his behind-the-scenes tips and tricks as the eCommerce peak season creeps closer. As any experienced sales or marketing professional knows all too well, eCommerce companies need to prepare meticulously for the weeks leading…

"eCommerce is disrupting traditional retail on a huge scale - and no business will escape that disruption." That's how Brian McBride, former ASOS chairman and CEO of Amazon.co.uk, kicked off eCommerce Live UK 2019. And it certainly set the tone…