About Jed
Jed Nykolle Harme
Editor
With over six years of experience in the journalism industry, Jed Nykolle is a freelance writer, community journalist, and editor specializing in fintech, technology, science, and news, with a soft spot for travel and feature SEO stories. When she’s not chasing deadlines, she’s probably writing poems, getting lost in beaches, or hiking mountains in search of the perfect sunset.
Stories by Jed
Qilin ransomware attack hits sheriff, $48K spent on recovery
Today
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malware
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cybersecurity
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data breach
Ransomware gang Qilin claimed an April 2025 attack on Tennessee's Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, demanding USD $300,000, with no ransom paid.
Broadcom forces VMware clients to roll back crucial updates
Today
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data protection
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dr
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ransomware
Broadcom forces VMware customers on expired support to roll back security updates, risking exposure to known vulnerabilities and increased cyberattack threats.
Outpost24 expands platform for data & social threat defense
Yesterday
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cybersecurity
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threat intelligence
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dark web
Outpost24 enhances its External Attack Surface Management platform with Social Media and Data Leakage modules to boost threat detection across digital channels.
CyXcel earns CREST accreditation for cyber incident response
2 days ago
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malware
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ransomware
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devops
CyXcel, part of Weightmans, has earned CREST accreditation for its Cyber Incident Response Services, affirming its high standards and expertise in cyber resilience.
Phase One closes $2.1m fund, backs 14 tech startups
3 days ago
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ai
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icehouse
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agritech
Phase One Ventures closes its early-stage NZD $2.1m fund after backing 14 startups, with 12 securing follow-on funding and creating 100+ jobs.
Litmaps acquires ResearchRabbit, raises $1 million for AI
3 days ago
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ai
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science
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research
New Zealand’s Litmaps has acquired US tool ResearchRabbit and secured USD $1 million in funding to advance AI-driven research discovery and expand its reach.
Scattered Spider exploited UK retailer service desks
3 days ago
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ransomware
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mfa
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cybersecurity
Cybercriminal group Scattered Spider targets UK firms like Marks & Spencer and Harrods by tricking IT service desks in social engineering attacks.
UK marketing leads AI adoption, legal sector hesitant
3 days ago
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hcm
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ai
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customer service
UK marketing teams lead AI adoption with just 2% resistance, while legal professionals show the highest scepticism at 19%, reveals Freshworks report.
Abadesi Osunsade to lead Women in Cybersecurity keynote
3 days ago
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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amazon
Abadesi Osunsade, CEO of Hustle Crew, will keynote at Women in Cybersecurity during Infosecurity Europe 2025 at ExCeL London in early June.
ServiceNow unveils AI Platform to unify operations
3 days ago
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crm
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digital transformation
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martech
ServiceNow launches a new AI Platform unifying data, intelligence and orchestration to boost enterprise-wide automation and operational efficiency globally.
Bugcrowd Grows Global Reach via AWS ISV Accelerate
3 days ago
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devops
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hyperscale
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cloud security
Bugcrowd joins AWS ISV Accelerate Program, enhancing global reach and co-selling to offer crowdsourced security services via AWS sales teams worldwide.
UK retailers face £1 million daily losses after cyberattacks
3 days ago
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
Recent cyberattacks on UK retailers like M&S and Harrods threaten sales and trust, costing M&S up to GBP £1 million daily amid growing ecommerce risks.
Legacy systems hampering UK public sector digital progress
3 days ago
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digital transformation
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data privacy
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ai
Only 6% of UK public sector organisations have fully embraced digital transformation, with legacy systems and skill shortages causing major delays, research finds.
Over 1,200 government devices lost or stolen across 2024
3 days ago
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data protection
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encryption
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smart home
Over 1,200 devices were reported lost or stolen across UK government departments in 2024, highlighting ongoing security challenges despite audits and efforts.
Half of Firms May Ban Personal Devices Over AV Risks
3 days ago
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firewalls
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data protection
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encryption
Over half of enterprises consider banning personal devices at work amid rising security threats linked to unchecked webcams, tablets and headsets.
Endava to accelerate Google Agentspace enterprise AI
3 days ago
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digital transformation
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ai
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agentic ai
Endava partners with Google as an implementation ally for Agentspace, aiding businesses to adopt AI-driven agents for enhanced workflow efficiency.
NZ startup founders paid $205,000 on average, gaps remain
4 days ago
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mental health
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entrepreneurship
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startup ecosystem
The New Zealand Founder Pay Report 2025 reveals average founder salaries at NZD $205,000, highlighting gender, location, and role pay disparities across startups.
Udemy appoints Neeracha Taychakhoonavudh to lead CX
4 days ago
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Udemy appoints Neeracha Taychakhoonavudh as its first Chief Customer Experience Officer to lead global customer success and operations strategy.
Park Place acquires CSI to expand hybrid cloud services
4 days ago
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dr
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Park Place Technologies has acquired UK-based CSI, bolstering its hybrid cloud services and strengthening support for legacy IBM infrastructures globally.
Ageas deploys LexID to unify customer records and service
4 days ago
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Ageas adopts LexID for Insurance from LexisNexis to unify data for over 4 million policyholders, aiming to improve underwriting and personalise services.