Scots warned of ‘scamdemic’ as £860,000 lost to cyber criminals in 12 months Advice Direct Scotland has urged the public to remain vigilant as scammers use more sophisticated methods. Evening Standard · Jun 4, 2025
UK Unveils Largest Defence Overhaul Since Cold War Amid Rising Global Threats The UK launches a £15bn defence strategy to modernise forces with AI, nuclear subs, and cyber defences amid rising global threats. International Business Times UK · Jun 4, 2025
Sellafield nuclear clean-up too slow and too costly, say MPs Parliamentary committee raises concerns over ‘suboptimal’ workplace culture at ageing waste dump The Guardian - UK · Jun 3, 2025
Dangerous new Android malware adds fake contacts to your phone while draining bank accounts — how to stay safe The Crocodilus Android malware now allows hackers to add fake contacts to your phone to make social engineering even easier. Tom’s Guide · Jun 3, 2025
OPINION - The Strategic Defence Review marks a step change but raises questions more than answers Most pertinent questions are over money, people, and time, our Defence Editor Robert Fox writes Evening Standard · Jun 3, 2025
‘We have no plans to attack Britain,' say Russia’s London diplomats as defence review lays out Putin threats The Strategic Defence Review mentions Russia 33 times and tells of the ‘immediate and pressing threat’ posed by Putin’s regime Evening Standard · Jun 3, 2025
Outrage over arrest of Kenyan software developer as regional repression grows Rose Njeri charged with breaching cybercrime law over tool for people to show opposition to proposed tax changes The Guardian - UK · Jun 3, 2025
10 Things You Should NEVER Do After Clicking “Forgot Password” In a world where passwords guard everything from personal bank accounts to streaming preferences, forgetting one can feel like getting locked out of your own digital life. That little “Forgot Password?” link offers a lifeline, promising a quick fix to the memory lapse. But the moments after clicking it are… Everybody Loves Your Money · Jun 3, 2025
The Guardian view on UK military strategy: prepare for a US retreat – or be left gravely exposed Editorial: Britain must rethink its reliance on a volatile America and private tech giants in a world where infrastructure is weaponised The Guardian - UK · Jun 2, 2025
Hackers are using this to spread dangerous malware just in time for summer travel season If you’re not careful, your summer travel plans could be hijacked by hackers spreading the AsyncRAT using fake verification pages. Tom’s Guide · Jun 2, 2025
Growing threats, new weapons, more troops: key points of UK’s defence review Review says UK must be ready to ‘fight and win’ a full-scale war. Here is a summary of its recommendations The Guardian - UK · Jun 2, 2025
7 U.S. States Where Privacy No Longer Exists In an age where digital footprints are tracked, surveillance cameras monitor city corners, and personal data flows like currency, the notion of privacy has transformed from a right into a fading luxury. Across the United States, the erosion of personal privacy has accelerated—not just due to federal oversight or tech… Everybody Loves Your Money · Jun 2, 2025
M&S boss’s pay package soared to £7.1m weeks before cyber-attack Stuart Machin received 39% bump for year ending March thanks to sharp rise in performance-linked bonuses The Guardian - UK · Jun 2, 2025
Belfast tech company invests £1.8m in cybersecurity solution for factory floors Economy minister Caoimhe Archibald attended the announcement by ANGOKA. Evening Standard · Jun 2, 2025
Evening Standard · Jun 2, 2025 Marks & Spencer boss’s pay deal surges to £7.1m Stuart Machin received a jump in bonus payments linked to a rise in the firm’s share price before it was knocked by a major cyber attack.
Evening Standard · Jun 1, 2025 Defence review is ‘message to Moscow’ – Healey The Defence Secretary said the £6 billion of investment would ‘equip our forces for the future’.
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Evening Standard · May 30, 2025 OPINION - Keir Starmer is planning the biggest shake-up of defence for fifty years — to Trump-proof Britain The government’s new defence review will be announced on Monday by Keir Starmer on low expectation – but it is likely to be the most far reaching reform of the way Britain manages its defences for half a century.
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Budget and the Bees · May 29, 2025 9 Security Hacks That Every Woman Should Know In today’s world, personal safety is a paramount concern, and being proactive can make all the difference. This article isn’t about instilling fear, but rather about empowerment through knowledge. We’ll explore practical security hacks designed to enhance your awareness and protection in various situations. These tips are easy to implement…
Tom’s Hardware · May 29, 2025 9,000 Asus routers compromised by botnet attack and persistent SSH backdoor that even firmware updates can't fix New botnet campaign exploits legitimate system features to establish deep persistence while remaining virtually undetectable
The Independent UK · May 29, 2025 Voices: In the robot wars of the future, human beings will be redundant – except as casualties COMMENT: The government has earmarked £1bn to pioneer new military tech powered by AI – which, says Sean O’Grady, is exactly how the Ministry of Defence should be preparing for the coming cyber conflicts
Tom’s Guide · May 29, 2025 Vietnam blocks Telegram for failing to comply with new data law Vietnam's government has ordered the blocking of Telegram. It accused the app of not complying with criminal investigations and a VPN is now needed to use the app
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