Julie Butler
Julie Butler is a Network Security Engineer with vast knowledge of organizational network and security system design and administration. Her career in the IT profession spans 15 years. She’s experienced in testing and configuring hardware and software systems, identifying network vulnerabilities, incidence response, and building safeguards to prevent future threats.
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Oracle’s Q2 Cloud Revenue Expected to Grow Amid AI Debt Scrutiny
In Focus Oracle’s Q2 earnings report is expected on December 11, 2025 Analysts expect the company’s total revenue to grow 15% year-on-year Investors are concerned by Oracle’s rising debt and dependence on AI Oracle... -
Best Practices in Cloud Cost Optimization for 2026
Introduction Statistics show that 94% of enterprises use cloud computing in 2025. Yet, about 90% of IT leaders struggle to manage cloud costs effectively. Over the years, B2B companies have leveraged the cloud via tradit... -
EU AI Act Updates: Key Deadlines, B2B Compliance, and SaaS Enterprise Risks for 2025
Introduction The EU AI Act updates by the European Union are the first comprehensive set of regulatory frameworks to monitor the safe, transparent, and ethical use of AI systems. Businesses must understand how these rule... -
U.K. to Curb Illegal Working, Ease Service Access with New Digital ID
In Focus U.K. Government introduces a digital ID to ease access to critical services and stop illegal working The digital ID will be mandatory for all U.K. citizens and legal residents The U.K. digital ID is expected to ... -
Whistleblower Files Suit Against Verily Alleging Widespread Patient Data Breach
A former executive of Alphabet-owned health-tech startup Verily has alleged that the company violated the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) after it used patient data without authorization. Acco... -
US Warns Hidden Radios in Solar-Powered Highway Infrastructure Pose Security Risks
The U.S. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has issued a detailed security advisory cautioning that hidden radios in solar-powered highway infrastructure may expose transportation systems to significant national secur... -
How European AI Regulations Affect B2B Tech in 2025
Introduction Artificial intelligence in 2025 has moved beyond the experimental stage, with deep applications in business operations across Europe. However, its advancement is in a critical phase with powerful European AI... -
Databricks and Laude Institute Launch $100M Fund for AI Researchers
Andy Konwinski, the co-founder of Databricks and Perplexity, has announced a big step towards the future of artificial intelligence (AI). According to TechCrunch, he has pledged $100 million of his own money to start a n... -
Revolut CEO Strikes Multi-Billion Deal Pegged on $150B Valuation Ahead of IPO
Revolut CEO Nikolay Storonsky has negotiated a multi-billion deal that could see his stake in the UK fintech increase significantly, Yahoo Finance reported. Storonsky’s latest deal is pegged on his ability to triple th... -
New York AI Safety Bill RAISE Act Targets Risks from Frontier AI
New York has taken a significant step in regulating artificial intelligence by advancing the AI Safety Bill, officially known as the RAISE Act. According to a report by TechCrunch, this bill is designed to prevent powerf... -
Anthropic Custom AI Models Created for US National Security
Anthropic has launched new AI tools called “Claude Gov” that are specially designed for the United States national security sector. According to TechCrunch, these custom AI models were developed based on feedback fro... -
Meta vs. the FTC Antitrust Trials Kicks Off, What Does it Mean for the Social Media Giant?
US social media giant Meta will be taking on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on April 14 in an antitrust trial, CNBC reported. The Meta vs the FTC trial could lead to divesting of Whatsapp and Instagram. The upcoming ... -
Financial Firms’ Readiness in Question as New EU Cyber Rules Take Effect
EU cyber rules take effect on January 17, 2024. The new regulations require banks to strengthen their cybersecurity systems. However, According to CNBC, many companies that provide financial services in the European Unio... -
US SEC Files Lawsuit Against Elon Musk Over Delayed Twitter Stake Disclosure
The U.S. SEC sued Elon Musk on Tuesday, 15th January 2025. According to Reuters, the lawsuit against Elon Musk was for not disclosing his huge stake in Twitter. The billionaire bought the company in 2022 and named it X. ... -
Japan Accuses Chinese Hacker Group MirrorFace of Cyberattacks
The Japanese government has blamed the Chinese hacking group MirrorFace for orchestrating a series of cyberattacks targeting sensitive security and technology data. This accusation has increased the tensions between the ... -
Cyber Monday Scams: What Businesses Need to Watch Out for in 2024
Introduction Cyber Monday is one of the biggest opportunities for businesses to increase their sales in 2024. However, it also comes with several fraud and scam risks. Being one of the biggest online shopping events, the... -
China Hacked US Telecom Data, FBI and CISA Investigations Confirm
Chinese hackers breached various telecommunication service providers, the US federal investigation has confirmed. According to TechCrunch, the motive of the China hack on US telecom data attack was to access wiretap syst... -
CISA Adds ScienceLogic SL1 to Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added a key ScienceLogic SL1 feature to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. This move comes after reports of a zero-day attack discovere... -
Cybersecurity Lobby Group in China Calls for Review Intel Products
Chinese cybersecurity group, Cybersecurity Association of China (CSAC) has said products manufactured by US chip maker, Intel pose a security threat to China and should be subjected to security review. The call for China... -
Comcast Customer Data Stolen in a Ransomware Attack
US telco, Comcast Cable Communications has raised alarm over a cyber attack that led to theft of personal data belonging to more than 230,000 customers. According to TechCrunch, Comcast customer data was stolen following... -
5 Cybersecurity Practices in Accounting to Safeguard Your Financial Data
Introduction CPA firms should consider investing in robust cybersecurity in accounting structures, especially with the increasing target from cybercriminals. Financial companies hold valuable data such as customers’... -
Top Cybersecurity Threats for Accounting Firms and How to Prevent Them
Introduction Advancements in cloud computing and migrating sensitive financial data to cloud-based software have seen a rise in cybersecurity threats for accounting firms. Financial institutions must understand that the ... -
Salesforce Acquires Data Management Startup, Own
Cloud-based software company Salesforce has acquired data management and protection solutions firm, Own. TechCrunch reported that Salesforce paid $1.9 billion in cash to acquire Own. The Salesforce-Own acquisition is the... -
How German Firms Lost Billions to Cybercrime Last Year
A new survey has shown that cybercrime sabotage cost German firms up to $298 billion this past year. Yahoo Finance reported that this amount represents a 29% increase from the previous year. The survey was conducted by B... -
Microsoft Unveils Tool to Fast-Track Global Outage Recovery
CrowdStrike now says that ‘a significant number’ of computers affected by the IT outage experienced last week are back online. As businesses continue to work through the CrowdStrike-Microsoft outage recovery, CNN rep... -
CrowdStrike’s Faulty Update Exposes Interconnectivity Risks
A software update by global cybersecurity company, CrowdStrike triggered a massive technology outage across the world on Friday. The Microsoft outage mostly affected computers running on the Windows operating system. Fol... -
Google Eyes Cybersecurity Business with $23B Wiz Acquisition
Alphabet, Google’s parent company, is in the process of acquiring New York-based cybersecurity startup, Wiz. According to the Wall Street Journal, the Google-Wiz acquisition deal will be valued at around $23 billion. N... -
Evolve Bank’s Cyber Attack Exposes Risk Management Cracks in FinTech
Last week, Evolve Bank & Trust announced that it had suffered a data breach. The Evolve bank data breach was characterized by unauthorized leakage of customer data on the dark web. According to CIO News, the data bre... -
Did Unsecured Accounts Lead to Snowflake Customer Password Breach?
Snowflake, a US cloud data company, has found itself in the middle of a data theft storm. Computer Weekly suggests a potential connection between data breaches on Ticketmaster and Santander and the Snowflake customerR... -
Implementing DevSecOps for Cloud Security
Introduction DevSecOps refers to development, security, and operations. It is a methodology that integrates security practices into the DevOps process, emphasizing the importance of security from the very beginning of so... -
10 Common Cyber Resilience Challenges and How to Overcome Them?
Introduction A breakdown of global cybercrime damage costs predicted that in 2024 it will be USD 9.5 trillion a year. This number is daunting and sums up to billions of dollars per month in cybercrime damage. With techn... -
Safe Tracking with Apple and Google Join Efforts To Develop an Industry Specification That Combats Privacy Concerns
Online privacy has become a critical issue for consumers in recent years with data collection and tracking as growing concerns. Tech giants Apple and Google respond by taking the lead in developing an industry specificat... -
Top Data Protection Software to Protect Your Business from Cyber Threats
Introduction Did you know that a single cyberattack can compromise vast amounts of sensitive data in seconds? Businesses with individuals need to implement advanced tools. These tools assist in protecting your confidenti... -
What Is 6G Technology? (Everything You Need To Know)
Introduction 5G is still in the early days of deployment and most of us are still trying to wrap our heads around it. But you know what? Now, with rapid development in the tech industry, we are starting to hear abo... -
Top 14 Trends in Cybersecurity To Look Out
Introduction We saw a new wave of digitalization taking root due to the global pandemic. This accelerated digitalization and businesses have to shift their work online. As we step into 2021, businesses are looking for ne... -
Top 10 Best Chrome Security Extensions For Browser
Introduction Google Chrome has become one of the most used internet browsers. It has a simple, clean, and responsive layout to provide a secure and safe browsing experience. Despite the company’s great work in building... -
7 Steps to Write the Ultimate App Security Strategy
Introduction You’re developing an app that you believe will be a major success. You have a great idea and you know your target audience is going to love it. Plus, you have a team of brilliant developers working on incl...
