Thanks to Prof Carina Risvig Hamer, I had the opportunity to participate in the conference ‘EU Public Procurement anno 2025 – Are the rules fit for purpose?’ at the University of Copenhagen. This was an interesting couple of days with plenty food for thought — but also worryingly reminiscent of discussions already had back in … Read more
By Brian HIll A new study by the Ponemon Institute points to a concerning use of AI: deepfake attacks are on the rise and are taking a financial and reputational toll on companies and their executives. Related: Tools to fight deepfakes Deepfake Deception: How AI Harms the Fortunes and Reputations of Executives and Corporations details the … Read more
A notorious state-sponsored Chinese hacking crew has set it its sights on U.S. telecommunications companies.Known as RedMike, the well-known group has defied law enforcement efforts to cripple its back-end and halt its cyberattacks. This latest round of attacks target known flaws in Cisco devices.Administrators are advised to examine and update all internet-facing network appliances.Researchers with … Read more
SEVERIN MILLET For several months now, the French executive branch has fueled or allowed to flourish an atmosphere of hostility toward state agencies responsible for environmental and/or health protection. The wave of hostility, which has come even from the offices of the president and the prime minister, has included spreading false information, questioning the integrity … Read more
Indonesia’s hopes of wooing investments from foreign companies seeking to diversify their supply chains away from China are hampered by its stifling bureaucracy and restrictive rules, analysts say, in contrast with its more nimble regional rivals. As trade tensions between China and the West continue to push companies to adopt a “China plus one” strategy … Read more