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UTAC Millbrook joined the Event Venue Association (AEV) as his latest member. Set on 700 acres in Bedfordshire, UTAC Millbrook is a premier exhibition and conference venue and is part of a respected automotive testing facility. “We’ve been working hard to get the better of our customers,” said Jason Run, director of UTAC’s event, Truck & Rental UK. “We are happy to be able to bring our venue to the AEV. Please know the valuable work the association is carrying out.” Lunn added: “We run several events, but our business is primarily venue business. With the challenges we all operate…
Creative Agency, Pure Communications Group, has announced several important internal promotions. Janine Hart, Alice Davis and Maya Dunbawinna have been promoted to Managing Directors, Senior Event Coordinators and Event Coordinators, respectively. Hart has been with the Pure Communications Group for nine years, strengthening his team, improving client relationships and enhancing the company’s reputation. Pure is a leading female-owned agency and the promotion continues its legacy of strong women’s leadership. Pure said: “This move is a direct result of her dedication, talent and leadership, and the company looks forward to her continued success in the role.” Davis has made progress from…
International Confex is more than just a conference or exhibition. This is where the event industry comes to learn, adapt, empower and give back to the community. International Confex is more than an event. It’s a family reunion and is calling you home. The legacy of production In the mid- to late 1990s, International evolved under Brian Wiseman’s stewardship, followed by figures from major industry figures such as Duncan Reed, Johnny Sullence, James Samuel and Jessica Blue. Under a variety of owners, including UBM, these leaders played a pivotal role in shaping what has become one of the most important…
What is an AI video generator? AI video generators are innovative tools that leverage artificial intelligence to simplify and enhance the video creation process. By automating tasks such as scripting, editing, rendering, and more, these tools allow users to create high-quality videos without the need for sophisticated technical expertise or expensive software. The AI video generator analyzes input data (text, images, or audio) and converts it into dynamic video content with animation, narration and visual effects. The adoption of AI video generators has skyrocketed as industry-wide reliance on video content, including marketing, education and entertainment. Not only will it save…
Publishing Giant Lee Enterprises has confirmed that cyberattacks on its systems are behind the ongoing disruption in dozens of newspapers and media across the United States. In an email shared with customers sent on Friday seen by TechCrunch, Lee CEO Kevin Mowbray said he was working on “full recovery of the system” following a cyber attack earlier in the week . Lee Enterprises spokesperson Tracy Rouch said the outage was caused by a “cybersecurity event” and “focusing on determining which information may have been affected by the situation at the moment. I have confirmed with TechCrunch that it is. The…
Feb 10, 2025Ravie LakshmananCybersecurity / Weekly Recap In cybersecurity, the smallest crack can lead to the biggest breaches. A leaked encryption key, an unpatched software bug, or an abandoned cloud storage bucket—each one seems minor until it becomes the entry point for an attack. This week, we’ve seen cybercriminals turn overlooked weaknesses into major security threats, proving once again that no system is too small to be targeted. The question isn’t whether attackers will find a way in—it’s whether you’ll be prepared when they do. Let’s break down what you need to know. ⚡ Threat of the Week Microsoft Warns…
Kampala, Uganda – A month after the Ebola outbreak hit Uganda in September 2022, Edward Kaiwa began to feel sick: headaches, fever, muscle pain. He knew something was wrong and he had two options. He either goes to the hospital or believes he is at home believing rumors circulating in his community. “I knew I was infected, but the fear was overwhelming,” the 32-year-old truck driver told Al Jazeera about the epidemic that lasted for four months and killed 55 people. His fear came from a conspiracy theory that patients treated in the community, which promptly injected with substances that…
February 10, 2025Hacker NewsIdentity Security/Data Protection Given OKTA’s role as an important part of the identity infrastructure, enhancing OKTA security is essential. This article discusses six important OKTA security settings that provide a strong starting point, along with recommendations for implementing continuous monitoring of OKTA security attitudes. With over 18,000 customers, Okta serves as the basis for identity governance and security for organizations around the world. However, this excellence has become a major target for cybercriminals seeking access to valuable corporate identity, applications, and sensitive data. Recently, Okta warned customers about an increase in phishing social engineering attempts to impersonate…
A street with mountains of rubbish and abandoned ins that once stood in the house. This is what displaced residents face when they return to the town of Tarrifat in northern Syria, a key battlefield in conflict between Syrian Kurdish fighters and Turkish armed groups. During the Syrian war, Tar Liffert has become part of a cycle of combat and evacuation since the outbreak of anti-government protests in 2011. Syrian Kurdish forces ruled the town in 2016, chasing away most of its population. Elsewhere, like the town of Afrin, Kurdish inhabitants were evacuated after the Turkish ruling forces took control,…
The Dutch Institute for Basic Energy (DIFING) focuses on creating economic and social value from knowledge, leveraging research infrastructure to work with the industry to reduce risk and costs while advancing technology. It’s there. As a well-known Dutch Institute, Differ has a prominent position in the innovation ecosystem. Courage is at the heart of the Institute’s strategy, focusing on co-evolution, technology transfer and spin-out. “Courage creates value from knowledge by making it suitable and/or available for economic and/or social use, and converts it into products, services, processes, and entrepreneurial activities. It’s the process. “With that definition of the Netherlands Latenau…