Faster problem solving, more investment and time travel attacks -- quantum predictions for 2024
Although quantum computing is still some way from commercial reality for most people and organizations, the technology is developing.
Many of the concerns surrounding it are about what a world of post-quantum computing might mean for cybersecurity. We asked industry experts what they think is in store for quantum in 2024.
New risks, new opportunities and democratization -- AI predictions for 2024
AI, particularly widely available tools like ChatGPT, has made big waves in 2023. Is this set to continue into next year or will we see a different approach to using the technology?
Here are the views of some industry experts.
Mandatory protections, higher premiums and continued growth -- cyber insurance predictions for 2024
The high costs, both financial and reputational, of dealing with a cyberattack along with tighter regulations that means attacks must be reported have meant that many more organizations are seeking to protect themselves with cyber insurance.
This is still a relatively new and developing field, so what do industry experts think we'll see in the cyber insurance market in 2024?
Consolidation of products, closer attention to security and cost increases -- cloud predictions for 2024
The cloud has become a familiar feature of most computing environments over the last decade, but that doesn't mean that the technology is standing still.
Here are some industry expert views on what we can expect from the cloud scene in 2024.
Why traditional CMS are an innovation bottleneck and federated content platforms are the future [Q&A]
Traditional content management systems (CMS) developed at a time when all that was needed was to post some text and a few images. But as consumer and business needs have evolved they can prove to be a bottleneck when it comes to innovating and improving a web presence.
Michael Lukaszczyk, the CEO and co-founder of content platform Hygraph, argues that enterprises need a future-proof solution. We talked to him to find out more.
AI, efficiency and a rise in citizen developers -- development predictions for 2024
As with many other areas this year, software development has been greatly influenced by the rise in AI. But that's not the only area where things are changing.
Here’s what some industry experts think the development sector has in store for 2024.
How AI is weaponized for cyberattacks
A new report from Abnormal Security highlights real-world examples of how AI is being used to carry out cyberattacks.
Generative AI allows scammers to craft unique email content, making detection that relies on matching known malicious text strings infinitely more difficult.
PSD3, Banking-as-a-Service and fewer passwords -- fintech predictions for 2024
In recent years, the financial sector has seen some of the biggest changes in the way technology is used. New regulations and disruptive technologies like blockchain, along with the rise of open banking, have seen traditional players scrambling to keep up with more agile newcomers.
So what does the fintech sector have in store in 2024? Here are the views of some industry experts.
Use of distributed cloud expected to rise over the next year
Both developers and decision makers are seeing a shift in the market towards a more decentralized cloud, according to new research.
The study from Akamai, in partnership with ClearPath Strategies and SlashData shows 55 percent of developers already actively work on distributed cloud architectures, 87 percent of ITDMs expect their use of the distributed cloud to increase over the next 12 months.
What is open source silicon root of trust? [Q&A]
You may have come across the term 'root of trust', it’s a source, such as a hardware module, that can always be trusted within a cryptographic system. The system trusts the keys and other cryptographic information it receives from the root of trust module as always authentic and authorized.
Mostly this involves being tied into a specific vendor, but OpenTitan has developed an open source silicon root of trust for use in for use in data center servers, storage, peripherals, and more.
Majority of cyberattacks delivered over encrypted channels
In total, 86 percent of all cyber threats, including malware, ransomware, and phishing attacks, are delivered over encrypted channels, according to a new report.
The study from Zscaler also shows threats over HTTPS grew by 24 percent from 2022, underscoring the sophisticated nature of cybercriminal tactics that target encrypted channels.
Mobile app developers turn to AI for testing
The use of AI tools for mobile app development and testing is growing, and developers and testers are keen to further expand the use of these tools, according to a new report.
The study from Kobiton finds 60 of respondents say they are currently using generative AI tools in their QA cycles to update scripts or code, 55 percent are using these tools to analyze test results, and 47 percent are using them to generate test scripts.
How to build a successful data lakehouse strategy [Q&A]
The data lakehouse has captured the imagination of modern enterprises looking to streamline their architectures, reduce cost and assist in the governance of self-service analytics.
From data mesh support to providing a unified access layer for analytics and data modernisation for the hybrid cloud, it offers plenty of business cases, but many organizations are unsure where to start building one.
Banking apps targeted by multiple malware families
New research from mobile security platform Zimperium has uncovered 29 malware families targeting 1,800 banking applications across 61 countries in the last year.
US banking institutions remain by far the most targeted by financially motivated threat actors. There were 109 US banks targeted by banking malware in 2023, compared to the next most targeted countries which were the UK (48) and Italy (44). The report also noted that trojans are evolving beyond simple banking apps to target cryptocurrency, social media, and messaging apps.
Bitdefender launches free AI-powered scam detector
We know that fraud is on the increase and by their very nature scams can be hard to spot because… Well because they're scams.
Step forward Bitdefender with the launch of a new, free scam detection service designed to help users verify fraudulent online schemes delivered by email, embedded links, text, and instant messaging through collaboration with a chatbot powered by artificial intelligence.
Ian's Bio
Ian spent almost 20 years working with computers before he discovered that writing about them was easier than fixing them. Since then he's written for a number of computer magazines and is a former editor of PC Utilities. Follow him on Mastodon
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