Microsoft bids farewell to the Windows blue screen of death after 40 years Most Windows users will have encountered the screen and its ‘Recovery’ message most likely at an inconvenient moment The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2025
DOGE's Cuts May Affect 'Defensive Capabilities' as US Straddles Defense Against Iran and Immigration: Ex-Security Official Federal workforce cuts under Trump's DOGE initiative are drawing sharp criticism from former national security officials who say the reductions have left the U.S. less prepared to manage fallout from rising tensions with Iran. Latin Times · Jun 26, 2025
Microsoft KILLS iconic Windows Blue Screen of Death — Windows 11 gains new, darker OS error screen The company will change the iconic blue error screen for a simplified black one, and ensure third-party security software adheres to new rules designed to stop bad updates and drivers from taking down OS. Windows Central · Jun 26, 2025
Chinese student who used a phone mast ‘blaster’ in car to send HMRC scam texts to thousands is jailed Scammer Ruichen Xiong tried to obtain private or banking info from passers-by in London Evening Standard · Jun 26, 2025
War Government Of UK: Are Brits Actively Preparing for Disaster? What You Should Know The UK's new security strategy urges Brits to prepare for a potential wartime scenario with Russia and Iran. International Business Times UK · Jun 26, 2025
UK energy and steel to be classed as ‘nationally important’ in procurement shift Public sector buyers would be able to avoid normal requirements to consider overseas bidders and instead give priority to domestic firms. Evening Standard · Jun 25, 2025
Exempt journalists from DPDP Act: Media bodies to govt The Press Club of India and 21 media bodies have submitted a joint memorandum to the Union Minister for Electronics and Information and Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw, urging the government to exclude the professional work of journalists from the ambit of the contentious Digital Personal Data Protection Act. Newslaundry · Jun 25, 2025
NHS cyber attack contributed to London hospital patient’s death, trust reveals Guy’s and St Thomas’, King’s College and Lewisham and Greenwich hospitals were all affected last June Evening Standard · Jun 25, 2025
US Bans WhatsApp on Government Phones, Labels It 'High-Risk Application' All White House staff can no longer use WhatsApp as the US government has officially banned it. The latest memo urges them to use other apps. International Business Times UK · Jun 25, 2025
Big Balls' Edward Coristine: Teen Tech Prodigy Quits Musk's DOGE Taskforce Amid Cybercrime Scandal Edward Coristine, 19, resigned from Elon Musk's federal DOGE taskforce amid reports of cybersecurity ties and misconduct. International Business Times UK · Jun 25, 2025
Data theft possible in Glasgow City Council cyber attack The local authority said it cannot yet confirm if any data has been removed. The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2025
Cybersecurity Confidence: 3 of the Market's Most Upgraded Stocks Cybersecurity stocks have been some of the best performers in 2025. Analysts continue to see upside ahead, upgrading these names like it's going out of style. MarketBeat · Jun 25, 2025
UK cyber attacks set to continue amid ‘fraud pandemic’, security experts warn Hackers sense ‘blood in the water’, cyber experts tell The Independent, with critical infrastructure also at risk The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2025
Best password managers 2025: Free and paid apps, tried and tested Your brain is a terrible place to store things. Beat hackers with one of these tools The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2025
Benzinga · Jun 25, 2025 Federal Reserve On 'Alert' Amid Potential Iranian Cyberattack Threats, Says Jerome Powell: 'It's A Big Issue' The U.S. Federal Reserve is bracing for potential Iranian cyberattacks following recent military actions, with Chair Jerome Powell confirming the central bank’s vigilance.
Benzinga · Jun 24, 2025 3 Cybersecurity ETFs To Gain Ground As Threats Go Malware-Free, China Gets Bolder When your cell phone suddenly freezes on your way to grab your morning coffee, it may not be just a technical glitch, but the warning sign of the cyber thievery of the new age.
The Guardian - US · Jun 24, 2025 Tech in the Iran-Israel conflict: internet blackout, crypto burning and home camera spying Iran, clearly fearful of an online Israeli incursion, imposed a near-total internet blackout early last week
MarketBeat · Jun 24, 2025 CrowdStrike Eyes Breakout as Cyber Threats Boost Demand With the U.S. bracing for a potential cyberattack from Iran, CrowdStrike may have the catalyst it needs to breakout to a new all-time high
Benzinga · Jun 24, 2025 WhatsApp Blocked On US House Devices Over Transparency, Encryption Concerns — Meta App Deemed 'High Risk' While iMessage, FaceTime And Teams Get Green Light The U.S. House of Representatives has officially banned Meta Platforms Inc.’s (NASDAQ:META) WhatsApp from staff devices, citing serious cybersecurity concerns and recommending rival apps as safer alternatives.
Benzinga · Jun 23, 2025 Options Corner: CrowdStrike Gains Relevance As Iran Poses Cyber Retaliation Threat With President Donald Trump's stunning decision to directly involve U.S. forces in Israel's conflict with Iran, the geopolitical environment stands on fragile ground. Cynically, though, this development may provide an upward catalyst for CrowdStrike Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:CRWD). A cybersecurity specialist, CrowdStrike has been thrust into the spotlight amid an anticipated…
The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2025 M&S fashion rivals ‘benefited from its pause on online orders after cyber-attack’ Marks & Spencer’s sales slumped, while Next, Zara and H&M experienced pickup, analysts say
Evening Standard · Jun 22, 2025 Iran already carrying out ‘wholly unacceptable’ actions in UK, Reynolds warns The Cabinet minister said the threat posed by Tehran in the UK could increase.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2025 Thousands of UK government laptops, phones and tablets have been lost or stolen Exclusive: ‘Systemic risk’ to cybersecurity after devices worth more than £1m a year are taken or lost
Tom’s Hardware · Jun 21, 2025 Massive DDoS attack delivered 37.4TB in 45 seconds, equivalent to 10,000 HD movies, to one victim IP address — Cloudflare blocks largest cyber assault ever recorded Cloudflare says that it blocked the 7.3 Tbps of junk traffic in mid-May — the largest DDoS attack to happen in recorded history.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 21, 2025 Internet users advised to change passwords after 16bn logins exposed Hacked credentials could give cybercriminals access to Facebook, Meta and Google accounts among others