About Sofiah Nichole
Sofiah Nichole Salivio
News Editor
Sofiah Nichole has balanced a dual passion for technical precision and the written word since 2017. Before diving into the world of Civil Engineering, she spent years navigating school press conferences and contributing to university publications, honing her skills as a versatile staff writer. Outside of her engineering labs, you can find her advocating for student voices and looking for the next great story to tell. She believes that whether you are building a bridge or a news report, the foundation must be rock solid.
Stories by Sofiah Nichole
Ransomware hits record high as Qilin tops threat list
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malware
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Ransomware attacks hit record highs in 2025 as Qilin overtakes LockBit, with victim numbers surging 58% and threat groups multiplying.
Executive-level CISO titles surge amid rising scope strain
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soc
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risk & compliance
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security operations
Executive-level CISO roles now dominate security leadership, but a new report warns widening scope and legacy structures are driving strain.
NuSummit, Simbian launch AI-driven CognixMDR security SOC
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
NuSummit and Simbian launch CognixMDR, an AI-driven managed detection and response service to tackle alert overload and skills gaps.
Bolt Insights maps how AI will reshape research by 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
Bolt Insights predicts AI-driven, real-time insight, dynamic personas and a new strategist role for researchers will redefine the sector by 2026.
Shared Care Record Summit joins Digital Health Rewired
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digital transformation
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martech
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open source
Digital Health Rewired will host a Shared Care Record Summit in March, spotlighting NHS data-sharing, integration and patient access.
VIOOH & Atmosphere TV link up for venue ad targeting
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restaurants
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dsp
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retail media
VIOOH partners with Atmosphere TV to offer programmatic access to over 60,000 venue screens, delivering 1bn monthly impressions globally.
AlphaTheta unveils RMX-IGNITE live DJ effects unit
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digital entertainment
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tax
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music production
AlphaTheta launches RMX-IGNITE effector with 3-band FX, sampler and Loopcloud sounds, priced at EUR €1,199, GBP £1,039 and USD $1,199.
Deepfake boom fuels relentless wave of celebrity scams
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physical security
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genai
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data privacy
A deepfake surge is driving relentless AI-powered celebrity scams, with persona kits and adaptive fraud campaigns eroding online trust.
Broadband Forum revamps TR-181 to cut home energy use
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hyperscale
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smart home
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dc
Broadband Forum updates TR-181 with new power controls so home routers, repeaters and set-top boxes can slash energy use across Europe.
isVerified launches AI voice deepfake defence for execs
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biometrics
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Tel Aviv start-up isVerified unveils AI platform to spot voice deepfakes in executive calls as vishing attacks surge on global firms.
Fortinet to spotlight cybercrime incentives at Davos
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
Fortinet will use Davos to push cross-sector incentives for cyber intel sharing, accountability and deterrence in a booming crime ecosystem.
CapitaLand secures second hyperscaler deal in Navi Mumbai
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hyperscale
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dc
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cloud adoption
CapitaLand India Trust inks a second hyperscaler deal at its Navi Mumbai data centre, taking pre-leasing across its portfolio to 53%.
Rimini Street honoured for agentic AI & client success
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storage
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Rimini Street secures multiple awards for agentic AI, customer service and leadership, as Hitachi Vantara client also earns industry honour.
Fateh Rural alliance targets India’s rural loyalty gap
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Fateh Rural forms alliance to tap India’s rural loyalty gap, targeting distributor schemes in a USD $3.58 billion market by 2025.
AI translation outpaces governance in defence work
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devops
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digital transformation
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supply chain
AI translation is racing ahead in defence-adjacent work, as new survey data warns governance and consistency are struggling to keep up.
Corvus Robotics names McSpedon Chief Revenue Officer
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
Corvus Robotics appoints Michael McSpedon as Chief Revenue Officer to drive growth of its autonomous inventory drones across North America.
XYZ Reality expands Applied Digital AI campus work
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devops
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
XYZ Reality widens Applied Digital partnership to oversee construction at new Polaris Forge AI campuses totalling over 600MW in North Dakota.
3DiVi urges phased rollout to cut CCTV facial misfires
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data protection
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smart cities
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surveillance
3DiVi urges cities to phase in facial recognition for CCTV after most operators report surprise spikes in false matches once systems go live.
ReliaQuest warns of BaoLoader surge & trust attacks
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
ReliaQuest warns BaoLoader and trust-based lures are surging, as attackers ditch zero-days for social engineering and valid certificates.
Opengear debuts CM8000 & OM1300 for outage recovery
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dr
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
Opengear unveils CM8000 and OM1300 to keep enterprise networks reachable during rising outages across branches, data rooms and edge sites.