Weeks after the ‘Signalgate’ scandal erupted, the issues surrounding White House officials using non-government encrypted messaging apps are far bigger than a single app or individual. It’s vital for leaders in both public and private sectors to embrace robust security practices all the time. No public announcement has surfaced about enhancing security protocols. Instead, it […]
Bethan Page-Jones, a top Home Office official, has left her role as a director at the Police Digital Service (PDS). This change comes shortly after the PDS lost its chief information security officer, Jason Corbishley, to the private sector. Records from Companies House show that Page-Jones’s appointment ended on May 14, 2025. Sources say she’s […]
Essex Police hasn’t taken a close enough look at the potential discrimination problems with its live facial recognition (LFR) technology. Big Brother Watch recently revealed documents that suggest the department’s equality assessment misses the mark on how its practices could unfairly impact different groups. While Essex Police insists it’s thoroughly weighed the issues of bias […]
In this podcast, we chat with Mathieu Gorge, CEO of Vigitrust, about key insights from RSA 2025 in San Francisco. Mathieu emphasizes the massive impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on compliance. He shares how AI is spreading across organizations and what that means for potential risks. He also points out that suppliers are shifting toward […]
Saudi Arabia is ramping up its artificial intelligence (AI) efforts, particularly after Donald Trump’s recent trip to the region. DataVolt, a Saudi datacentre operator, has decided to sign a major deal with US firm Supermicro due to Trump’s administration’s tariffs and export restrictions on AI chips. This partnership will support DataVolt’s $20 billion investment in […]
External security tests on the government’s digital identity system, Gov.uk One Login, have revealed serious vulnerabilities. In March, a red teaming exercise by Cyberis showed that privileged access to One Login could be compromised without detection by existing security tools. Red teaming simulates cyberattack tactics to assess how well a system can detect and respond […]
Quantum computing might seem like a niche topic to many IT leaders, but it’s on the brink of broader business applications. At the Commercialising Quantum Computing conference in London, experts discussed how, by 2028, a quantum computer with 100 logical qubits could start positively impacting material science, offering advantages over traditional high-performance computing. Mark Jackson […]
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Marks and Spencer (M&S) has acknowledged that customer data was stolen during a ransomware attack linked to DragonForce. As a precaution, they’re asking all online customers to reset their account passwords. This incident happened three weeks ago, and it’s believed to involve a white-label affiliate of DragonForce, possibly the Scattered Spider group, known for using […]
Concerns over VMware support have surged lately after a serious vulnerability emerged, along with a patch that only applies to specific versions. Now, users might face audits from Broadcom, the company that snagged VMware for $69 billion in 2022. In 2024, Broadcom stopped selling perpetual software licenses. Their aim? Shift customers toward a subscription model […]
Tossing AI tools around and hoping for the best? That usually leads to a mix of results. To truly harness AI, it pays to map out opportunities and address risks upfront. Even big companies are navigating the AI landscape with uncertainty. Dael Williamson from Databricks points out that simply moving data between systems can compromise […]
The Saïd Business School at Oxford University is launching its first cyber resilience elective in the MBA program. Teaming up with Sygnia, a specialist in security readiness and response, the course aims to address the critical security skills gap and prepare future business leaders to tackle cyber issues effectively. With the rapid pace of digital […]
Co-op staff have been put on alert for hackers targeting their systems. The cooperative, known for retail, insurance, and funeral care, is in the midst of dealing with an ongoing cyber attack. Reports say that Co-op took proactive measures, shutting down parts of its IT systems just a day before the public announcement of the […]
The UK government and Ofcom are at odds over whether misinformation falls under the Online Safety Act (OSA). On April 29, 2025, the Commons Science, Innovation and Technology Committee (SITC) pressed both regulators on the OSA’s effectiveness regarding online misinformation and harmful algorithms. A significant part of the discussion centered on the disinformation crisis during […]
Sergey Nivens — stock.adobe.com By Mikey Hoare, crisis expert, Kekst CNC Published: 01 May 2025 Recently, M&S, the Co-op, and Harrods faced significant cyber attacks, disrupting operations across the UK. These incidents illustrate not just the chaos from cyber threats but also the communication hurdles companies must navigate with their customers. How organizations handle these […]