Category: ComputerWeekly

UK government backtracks on plans for mandatory digital ID
14
Jan
2026

UK government backtracks on plans for mandatory digital ID

The digital identity sector has welcomed the UK government’s decision to backtrack on plans to make its national digital ID…

Current approaches to patching unsustainable, report says
14
Jan
2026

Microsoft patches 112 CVEs on first Patch Tuesday of 2026

Microsoft has pushed fixes for 112 common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs) on the first Patch Tuesday of 2026, among them…

‘Dual-channel’ attacks are the new face of BEC in 2026
13
Jan
2026

‘Dual-channel’ attacks are the new face of BEC in 2026

So-called ‘dual-channel’ attacks using multiple methods of communication either simultaneously or in sequence are becoming more prevalent as digital fraudsters…

Police Digital Service ex-staffers launch employment tribunal action over mistreatment claims
13
Jan
2026

Police Digital Service ex-staffers launch employment tribunal action over mistreatment claims

The Police Digital Service (PDS) is set to be the subject of at least two employment tribunals this year, with…

Berlin anarchists cite AI in attack on key energy infrastructure
13
Jan
2026

Berlin anarchists cite AI in attack on key energy infrastructure

A group of German anarchists have claimed responsibility for an arson attack on critical energy infrastructure in Berlin, citing the…

Autocratic UAE gets democratic artificial intelligence
13
Jan
2026

Interview: How ING reaps benefits of centralising AI

ING bank is using generative AI-powered chatbots with a human in the loop to streamline mortgage applications. It is also…

Resilience for resilience: Managing burnout among cyber leaders
13
Jan
2026

Cutting through the noise: SaaS accelerators vs. enterprise AI

AI in cyber is everywhere this year, and if you’re a CISO you’re feeling the push from all sides. Boards…

Fujitsu UK job cuts as staff pay the price for failures of top executives
13
Jan
2026

Post Office scandal’s oldest victim calls for total ban on Fujitsu

Fujitsu should be banned from all UK government contracts, according to the Post Office scandal’s oldest victim. Former subpostmaster Betty…

Investing in diverse business could boost UK equity market
13
Jan
2026

UK open banking is eight years old and ready to grow into the wider economy

Open banking in the UK is eight years old and has become an established part of the financial services sector,…

Every Post Office victim deserves an OBE, says Betty Brown
13
Jan
2026

Every Post Office victim deserves an OBE, says Betty Brown

Thank you for joining! Access your Pro+ Content below. 13 January 2026 Every Post Office victim deserves an OBE, says…

How one IT chief shifted the needle on a reactive IT strategy
13
Jan
2026

How one IT chief shifted the needle on a reactive IT strategy

Looking at the latest and greatest tech being showcased across the IT sector, it is easy to forget that most…

Unlocking the value of multi-agent systems in 2026
13
Jan
2026

Execs see AI and automation as long-term strategic investments

A number of surveys conducted towards the end of 2025 suggest that IT decision makers and board-level executives see the…