Latest articles by Nicholas Fearn
Microsoft says skip SMS and voice multi-factor authentication
News Firm argues some forms of MFA are vulnerable to social engineering attacks
Phishing grows by 220% as cyber criminals leverage COVID-19 pandemic
News Over half of all phishing websites mimicked large brands
How the IoT can transform customer experiences
In-depth From preventative maintenance on white goods to smart mirrors in clothes stores, the IoT is ready to change customer relationships
What can businesses learn from the cyber security challenges of coronavirus
In-depth Throughout the pandemic, organisations have responded to a range of cyber security risks. Here are some of their biggest lessons
Is Nvidia’s takeover of Arm a threat to the UK tech industry?
In-depth The spectre of a US chipmaker buying one of Britain's tech crown jewels is causing discontent
How Europe can become a market leader in AI
In-depth The US and China lead in the AI arms race, while European countries currently lag behind. What can they do to catch up?
Can the UK develop a 5G giant to take on Huawei?
In-depth Things aren’t easy for Huawei at the moment, but its woes could be someone else's opportunity. Is it time for the UK to develop its own 5G giant?
20 Outlook tips for increasing productivity
Tutorials Outlook is a great email app for business and personal use, but these 20 tips will make it even more powerful
How safe are cryptocurrencies?
In-depth Their use of blockchain and anonymity of transactions may make digital currencies seem safe, but hidden weaknesses lurk below the surface
Why the Internet of Things needs security by design
In-depth As adoption of connected devices skyrockets, technology manufacturers hold an increasingly important role in defending against security threats
How can facial recognition be made safer?
In-depth AI brings a new dimension to the balance between security and privacy, with boundaries of acceptable behaviour yet to be set
Will hack-resistant chips really work?
In-depth They're touted as the future of cyber security, but how much they will increase safety is in dispute
What threat do nation state hackers pose to businesses?
In-depth Whether it's spying, disruption or economic sabotage, companies are increasingly at risk of state-sponsored cyber attacks
Why did the government’s 2025 full-fibre dream fail?
In-depth Just months after it was first pledged, the PM's plan to "unleash full-fibre” across the country has all but disappeared. What went wrong?
Can the UK tech sector still attract investment post-Brexit?
In-depth Some sectors may be upping sticks for the continent, but the tone in tech is far more upbeat
How technical debt can damage business competitiveness
In-depth A “deploy now, fix later” attitude can speed processes along, but at what cost?
Are smart cities a disaster waiting to happen?
In-depth Urban IoT promises to provide better healthcare, utilities, education and policing, but the cost to privacy could be high
Co-op embarks on major digital transformation project
News The food retailer aims to streamline operations with SAP HANA and cloud-based systems
BA check-in vulnerability exposes passenger information
News Wandera discovers unencrypted links within BA's e-ticketing process
NatWest trials voice banking in the UK
News Customers will be able to use a Google Home to access their accounts
Samsung's European device market share surges to 40%
News Apple's footprint shrinks as it struggles to fend off Chinese rivals
How will we staff the IT workforce of the future?
In-depth In the face of breakthrough technologies, STEM education isn't enough
The age of the smartphone is coming to an end
In-depth AI and folding displays are about to redefine our relationship with mobile technology
