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DDoS attacks surge by 46% in H1 2024

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August 15, 2024
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A new report from Gcore reveals a large increase in Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks during H1 2024, with the number of incidents rising by 46% compared to the same period last year. Gcore’s research shows that the number of attacks reached…

UK Government pledges £800M towards rural broadband upgrade

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August 13, 2024
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Hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses across rural Britain, long plagued by sluggish internet speeds, are set for a major connectivity upgrade as the UK Government pledges up to £800 million to modernise broadband infrastructure. For the first …

Bharti Enterprises to acquire majority stake in BT

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August 12, 2024
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Bharti Enterprises has announced plans to acquire a majority stake in BT, the UK’s largest broadband and mobile provider. Bharti will purchase approximately 24.5% of BT Group from its current top shareholder, Altice. The acquisition will be executed th…

Kursk region hit by cyberattack amid Ukrainian counter-incursion

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August 9, 2024
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The Kursk region of Russia was hit with a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack on Thursday, coinciding with a counter-incursion by Ukrainian forces. Regional officials confirmed the “massive” cyberattack in a statement, with state media reportin…

China launches first batch of ‘Starlink rival’ satellites

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August 8, 2024
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China is a step closer to establishing its own version of Starlink with the successful launch of 18 “Qianfan” satellites aboard a Long March-6 carrier rocket. The launch took place on Tuesday from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in Shanxi Province….

NATO funds satellite backup for subsea internet cables

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August 7, 2024
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A NATO-backed initiative is looking to bolster the internet’s resilience against disruption by quite literally taking things to the next level: space. The ambitious £2 million project – dubbed HEIST (Hybrid Space/Submarine Architecture Ensuring I…

SoftBank reports strong Q1 results amid 5G and AI expansions

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August 6, 2024
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SoftBank has announced its consolidated financial results for the first quarter of the fiscal year, showcasing robust performance and strategic initiatives aimed at long-term growth. The report highlights significant year-on-year improvements across ke…

Ericsson scoops Red Dot Award for RAN automation UI

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August 6, 2024
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Ericsson has been recognised for its RAN automation UI, winning the prestigious Red Dot Award for Design Concept 2024 in the ‘Interaction, UI, and User Experience’ category. The award celebrates Ericsson’s work on the user experience for its rApps port…

Net neutrality rules suspended by federal appeals court

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August 3, 2024
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The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has dealt a significant blow to net neutrality advocates by blocking the recently reinstated rules from taking effect. This decision extends an earlier temporary pause, effectively putting net neutrality on hold until…

Gen Z abandons broadcast TV as streaming dominates

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July 31, 2024
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A recent study by Ofcom has revealed a significant shift in media consumption habits among younger generations, with less than half of 16-24-year-olds now watching broadcast TV in an average week. This marks a historic low and signals a dramatic change…