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Online Safety Bill Is A ‘Missed Opportunity,’ MPs Warn
DCMS committee says draft version of landmark online safety bill is not robust or clear enough to tackle illegal or harmful content
Julian Assange Wins Right To Ask Supreme Court For Extradition Appeal
Another twist. Julian Assange wins right to ask UK's Supreme Court if it will hear his appeal against December extradition ruling to the United States
ICO Disagrees With Government-Backed Encryption Campaign
UK data protection watchdog, the ICO, says encryption provides protections for children, after government-backed campaign against it
Senate Committee Approves Big Tech Antitrust Bill
Attempt by US lawmakers to tame the power of big tech firms, nudges a step closer after Senate Committee votes to advance competition bill
UK, Australia Reach Cyber, Critical Tech Agreement
Australia says it will 'fight back' against nation state cyberattacks, after agreements with the UK over cyber, technology, and other matters
Russia Proposes Ban On Cryptocurrencies, Crypto Mining
Russia's central bank has this week proposed the banning on the use and mining of cryptocurrencies, citing multiple risk factors
EU Chief Confirms Chip Law Proposal For Early February
Chip shortage solution? European Commission boss says the European Chips Act legislation will be proposed in early February
Government Proposes New Laws In Cyber Security Review
New measures proposed to bolster the resilience of British businesses facing an ever growing number of cyber attacks
Gloucester City Council Confirms ‘Cyber Incident’
Council IT services hit by so called 'sleeper' malware, with media reports pointing the finger of blame at Russian hackers
Gigabyte Broadband Pledge At Risk, Warns Spending Watchdog
UK pledge to close the digital divide of broadband services for urban and rural customers is at risk, says Parliament's spending watchdog
US Airline Bosses Warn Of ‘Catastrophic’ Aviation Crisis Due To 5G
US aviation 5G scare-mongering continues, as CEOs of ten US airlines warn of 'havoc' caused by arrival of 5G networks this week
Government Backs Ad Campaign Against End-To-End Encryption
Public funds to used for government-backed advertising campaign against end-to-end encryption, but security experts argue against the move
Ukraine Suffers Massive Cyberattack, As Russia Increases Troop Buildup
Concern grows Russia is planning another military action in Ukraine, after a massive cyberattack on 70 government websites
YouTube ‘Major Conduit’ Of Misinformation, Fact-checkers Allege
Group of more than 80 fact-checking organisations write open letter to YouTube's CEO, calling platform a major conduit of misinformation
Intel Removes All References To Xinjiang After Public Apology
American chip giant Intel accused of cowardice by US senator, after public apology and removal of Xinjiang references in supplier letter
Twitter Permanently Suspends Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene
Personal Twitter account of congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene goes the way of her idol Donald Trump, and is permanently suspended
China Approves Plans For Four Mega Data Centre Clusters
Four mega clusters of data centres have been approved in China, and will reportedly utilise renewable power to deliver low carbon server farms
Italy’s Talks With Intel ‘Intensifies’ Over $9bn Chip Factory – Report
Intel and Italy are intensifying talks over $9 billion investment plan to build advanced semiconductor packaging plant in the country
Russia Hits Twitter With Fine For Banned Content
Latest financial penalty against US tech firms sees Moscow court fine Twitter for not deleting so-called 'banned content'
Elon Musk Warns Of Overtaxation in California
Tesla CEO says he has sold 'enough stock' and slams California for 'overtaxation' and 'overegulation' and 'overlitigation'
Net Neutrality May Return, As Biden Seeks FCC Commissioner Confirmation
President Biden's attempt to get confirmation of final FCC commissioner faces opposition, as it will return regulator to democrat control
Airbus, Boeing CEOs Call For Delay In US 5G Service
Fearmongering? Bosses of world's two largest aeroplane manufacturers urge US to delay 5G switch on, citing interference concerns for aircraft electronics
UK Donates Stolen Passwords To Have I Been Pwned Website
National Crime Agency (NCA) donates a recovered database of 585 million stolen passwords to Troy Hunt's famous disclosure service
Elon Musk To Pay $11 Billion In Taxes
Musk hits back at Senator Elizabeth Warren who said he should pay taxes and stop “freeloading” by confirming he is facing $11 billion tax bill
US Adds Drone Maker DJI To Investment Blacklist
US Treasury adds Chinese drone giant DJI to financial blacklist, prohibiting investors from owning shares, as trade war with China intensifies
Russia Fines Meta, Twitter and TikTok Over ‘Banned Content’
Campaign against US tech firms in Russia shows no sign of slowing, with string of financial penalties levied against multiple firms
India’s $10 Billion Plan To Attract Chip Makers
India approves $10 billion incentive plan to attract chip and display makers, as Intel announces $7.1 billion investment in Malaysia
Industry Reaction To Government’s National Cyber Strategy
Government's national cyber strategy has been welcomed as a positive step by experts within cyber security industry. Silicon UK gathers thier reactions
Government Unveils National Cyber Strategy To Protect UK Plc
Deteriorating online threat landscape sees Government develop a national cyber strategy to ensure UK maintains position as global cyber power