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UK sanctions members of the Russian cybercrime gang Conti
Following a joint investigation that was led by the National Crime Agency, the UK and US have revealed the identities of several Conti and Trickbot members.
Britain's AI task force aims to tackle cybersecurity threats that are national and global safety risks
Seven leading AI experts have joined the Frontier AI Taskforce with the aim of fostering global coordination and research on AI safety.
Schools are being urged to prioritise cybersecurity learning with the industry expanding
The education platform Cyber Explorers is designed to help young students grasp cybersecurity and encourage them to have a potential career in the cyber sector.
UK Electoral Commission faces backlash over delayed disclosure of massive voter data breach
UK Electoral Commission faces backlash over delayed disclosure of cyber breach exposing personal data of 40 million voters, prompting scrutiny of data protection measures.
As the NHS hit the 75-year mark, people call for cybersecurity & long-term policymaking to restore the system
At 75, the NHS is bogged down by some critical issues such as strikes that continue to disrupt the service, and public opinion regarding the privacy issues of using Artificial Intelligence in the NHS.
Exploring Player Safety and Data Security in UK Online Casinos
Dive into an exploration of player safety and data security within UK online casinos, uncovering the measures taken to ensure a secure and trustworthy gambling environment.
Google teams up with UK NCSC, offering SMEs free cybersecurity training
Google and UK UK National Cyber Security Centre have introduced a free training program called "Improve your online business" security to equip SMEs with crucial cybersecurity knowledge.
UK takes the lead in ensuring safe and responsible AI development
Explore the UK's pioneering role in AI safety as it hosts the first global summit, driving international collaboration and responsible development of transformative technologies.
New 'state-of-the-art' 5,000 square feet cyber security lab opens in Cheltenham
"State-of-the-art" cyber security lab opens in Cheltenham, with a primary focus on testing the vulnerability of vehicles, private jets, aircraft engines and industrial system exposures against cyber attacks.
US posts $10 mn reward for alleged Russian cybercriminal
Denis Gennadievich Kulkov, in an indictment unsealed by a US District Court in New York, is charged with device fraud, computer intrusion and money laundering.
China building cyber weapons to attack enemy satellites, claims CIA document
A CIA document has revealed that China is developing advanced cyber weapons that will allow it to "seize control" of enemy satellites during conflicts.
Cost of living crisis fuelling rise in cybercrimes, new research shows
Over a third of the organisations across the UK's critical national infrastructure (CNI) anticipate a rise in cybercrime as a direct result of the current economic crisis.
China aiming for 'global technological supremacy', British cyber chief says
China is aiming for "global technological supremacy" in cyberspace and is using its cyber capabilities to conduct intelligence and surveillance campaigns, Britain's cyber chief said on Wednesday.
Britain sounds alarm on spyware, mercenary hacking market
British officials are sounding the alarm over the widespread abuse of surveillance software and hackers-for-hire.
Tech sector faces recruiting struggles amidst skills shortage crisis after global layoffs
The tech sector was forced to reorganise twice, at first due to higher demand and then because of inflation, leaving over 55,000 unfilled positions.
Russian hackers targeting Western critical infrastructure, UK says
The UK government's cyber defence agency warned on Wednesday of an emerging threat to Western critical national infrastructure posed by hackers sympathetic to Russia and its war on Ukraine.
PassGAN AI can crack passwords in seconds, should we panic?
While PassGAN AI is a threat, you can easily confuse it by creating passwords using password managers or combining multiple words.
Britain names MI5 deputy as first female cyber spy boss
Britain named Anne Keast-Butler as the first female director of its intelligence communications agency GCHQ on Tuesday, tasked with protecting the country from terrorists, cyber-criminals and malign foreign powers.
What are the biggest cybersecurity threats this year?
Content delivery network service, Edgio, has listed notable cyber threats with its Chief Technology Officer, Ajay Kapur, speaking on edge computing's role in stopping cybercriminals.
Pressure on IT departments to address cybersecurity risks amid concerns over Chinese attacks
IT departments are vulnerable to increasing cyber-attacks, with specific concerns around the interests of China. They now face possible fines from the Information Commissioners Office, if they fail to keep their data safe.
Study reveals three crucial pillars to becoming "Data Leaders"
A recent study by Lenovo and FT Longitude has identified data security, data analytics and data management as the three essential data pillars responsible for success at top global firms.
The necessity of IT security hygiene amidst the growing rise of cyberattacks
VIPRE Security's John Trest has stressed the need for companies to invest in security awareness training to fight the current onslaught of cyber threats.
Web3 security issues persist despite plans to be more resilient than web2
Expert commentary from Maria Lema has identified the issues with web3 and what it is currently exposed to, stressing the importance of supply chain cybersecurity within telecommunications.
Proposed data bill to save UK economy £5 billion in 10 years
A new proposed UK data bill would reduce pointless paperwork for UK businesses and other EU countries could follow suit to ease European companies.
Baidu's launch of new AI product Ernie Bot raises questions about cybersecurity
SANS Institute's David Hoelzer addresses his concerns with AI chatbots as the tech world continues to be filled with more artificial intelligence tools.
A report finds that the healthcare industry is at it's highest risk against cyberattacks than ever before
A report by SailPoint has found that the healthcare industry is more vulnerable to cyberattacks because of being chronically understaffed.
ByteDance finds employees obtained TikTok user data of two journalists
ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of popular video app TikTok, said on Thursday that some employees improperly accessed TikTok user data of two journalists and were no longer employed by the company, an email seen by Reuters shows.
TikTok hit by US lawsuits over child safety, security fears
TikTok is facing a growing front of opposition in the United States, with several states and the US military banning its use on government devices.
Apple faces critics over its privacy policies
The first legal pushback against Apple was launched in France, where an association of online advertisers and content publishers filed a complaint with the Competition Authority.
US firm accuses China of using bot accounts to drown out news about protests
A US cybersecurity firm has claimed that the Chinese government tried to flood social media with spam content.