How UK firms can get ready for the implementation of NIS2
The European Union’s landmark cyber security bill NIS2 is just months away from coming into force. With a compliance deadline of 17 October, the law aims to…
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Deep dive into quantum-resistant cryptography for email security
Imagine waking up one day to find that all your confidential emails are suddenly an open book for anyone with a powerful enough computer. Sounds…
Royal ransomware crew puts on a BlackSuit in rebrand
The cyber criminal ransomware gang that previously operated as Royal has rebranded and relaunched as BlackSuit, and is actively targeting organisations across multiple sectors with…
UK competition regulator looks into Amazon’s Anthropic funding
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has begun looking at whether it should investigate Amazon’s partnership with Anthropic under the merger provisions of the Enterprise…
US lawmakers seek to brand ransomware gangs as terrorists
United States lawmakers are mulling a new proposal to designate countries from which cyber criminal ransomware gangs operate as state sponsors of terrorism. The law…
Ofcom issues online safety warning to firms in wake of UK riots
Ofcom has warned that social media firms will be obliged to deal with disinformation and content that is hateful or provokes violence, following a spate…
Accountants predict AI-driven business surge
Artificial intelligence (AI) is viewed by many as a threat to white collar jobs, yet research from a UK-based think tank suggests that, used well,…
Microsoft and CrowdStrike hit back at Delta’s legal threats
Microsoft and CrowdStrike have defended themselves against a series of accusations by Delta, saying the US airline, which was particularly badly hit during the 19…
Cyber security adoption is vital to Scotland’s space race
It has been described in various evocative ways across popular culture, reflecting its vastness and potential for discovery. But, as the industrialisation of space starts…
Securing data in GCP: A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast
Listen to this podcast We speak to Google’s director of product management for confidential computing about ensuring the protection of data in use How do…
Advanced faces fine over LockBit attack that crippled NHS 111
Software supplier Advanced Computer Software Group faces a potential fine of £6.09m for an alleged failure to implement appropriate cyber security measures to protect the…
The Prince’s Trust partners with tech company to draw kids into sector
The Prince’s Trust has partnered with medical IT and cyber firm Sectra to educate young people about tech careers to encourage them into a tech…