A UK government survey of 2024 data shows phishing remains the top cyber threat, ransomware cases doubled, and fewer boards...more
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3 Ways the UK Government Plans to Tighten Cyber Security Rules with New Bill
Amid a sharp spike in ransomware attacks disrupting essential services and critical infrastructure, the U.K. government has set out the...more
Apple Fights UK Over Encryption Backdoors as US Officials Warn of Privacy Violations
The British side reportedly said they would have to produce warrants for each individual data access request, so they will...more
DoJ Busts Alleged Global Hacking-for-Hire Network of ‘Cyber Mercenaries’
Targets included the U.S. Treasury Department, journalists, and religious organisations, and the attacks intended to steal data and suppress free...more
Apple Taking Legal Action Against UK Over Backdoor Demands
Apple told TechRepublic it is “gravely disappointed” to remove Advanced Data Protection in the U.K., as it fights government demands...more
Cyber Attack Severity Rating System Established in U.K.
The U.K.’s new cyberattack rating system ranks incidents from 1 to 5, but experts warn businesses must go beyond awareness...more
U.K. Announces ‘World-First’ Cyber Code of Practice for Companies Developing AI
The Cyber Code of Practice applies to developers, system operators, and organisations that create, deploy, or manage AI systems.
Budget, Robodebt Failures Making Australian Government Hesitant About Citizen-Facing AI
The Australian government sees the value of generative AI across local, state and federal governments. However, unseasonably long spending restrictions...more
White House Launches Cybersecurity Implementation Plan
Image: Maksym Yemelyanov/Adobe Stock U.S. President Biden’s administration this week released the first iteration of the National Cybersecurity Strategy Implementation...more
