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EU Unveils ‘Interim’ Online Tax Proposals For Tech Giants
Tech tax. Facebook, Apple, Google, and Amazon to be impacted by proposed three percent tax on revenues
Kaspersky Lab Plots Swiss Data Centre To Allay Russia Concerns
Russian firm to open 'transparency centre' in Switzerland to handle US and European data
UK Police Cyber Training Spend Revealed
Is that all? British police spent just £1.3m on cyber training for staff in the last three years
US Blames Russia For Energy Grid Attacks
United States officials have for the first time publicly blamed the Russian government for two years of cyber attacks on the US power grid
Government Confirms Delay For Online Porn Age Checks
The deadline for the government's age verification tool has been pushed back to the end of the year over security and privacy fears
Sir Tim Berners-Lee Slams Tech Giants On Web’s 29th Birthday
The British web inventor has called for affordable internet access, while questioning the online control exercised by big tech players
US Lacks Co-ordination Against Russian Cyber Aggression, Admits Top General
Washington lacks 'effective' co-ordination against Russian cyber attacks, says NATO Supreme Commander
US Senators Quiz Vendors Over Russian Access To Voting Machines
Have the Russians sneaked a peak at the source code used in e-voting machines, ask US Senators
Chinese Hackers Target UK Think Tanks
British think tanks are being repeatedly target by Chinese hacking groups, Crowdstrike warns
European Union Seeks Law To Gather Data Held Outside EU Bloc
Privacy showdown ahead as European Union mulls forcing tech firms to hand over data, no matter where it is stored
White House Condemns Russia For NotPetya Ransomware Attack
American officials warn of 'international consequences' for Russia because of NotPetya ransomware attack
UK Officially Blames Russia Military For NotPetya Ransomware
Defence Secretary says Russia is "ripping up the rule book" as he places blame for recent ransomware attack on Putin's country
UK Government Shows Off AI Tool For Extremist Video Takedown
Home Secretary on visit to US warns tech firms it may force them to use it for UK operations
Government’s Mass Surveillance Powers Are Ruled Illegal
British judges deal significant setback for Snooper's Charter 2.0, over personal data safeguarding concerns
Welsh NHS Computers Back Online After IT Outage
Chaos for doctors and nurses in Wales this week, as IT failure hits at least half of GP services
Government Urges Businesses To Prep For Tougher Data Protection Law
Lock down that data! Charities and businesses warned to prepare for implement of Data Protection Bill
Foreign Secretary Warns Russia Over Cyber Attacks
Angry Russian reaction after Boris Johnson warns Moscow to cease cyber-attacks or face retaliation
UK’s Offensive Cyber Warfare Ability ‘More Than Doubles’
GCHQ has "over-achieved" in building up its offensive cyber-capabilities, official report finds
DOJ Shares Criminal Probe Evidence With Judge In Waymo vs. Uber Suit
ANALYSIS: In a surprise development, lawyers reveal evidence from ongoing criminal investigation of Uber to the judge in Waymo’s civil lawsuit against Uber
Samsung Awarded Contract For Emergency Services Smartphones
Samsung will supply 250,000 toughened handsets to offer mobile data, live-streaming video and more for the emergency services
Government’s Commitment To UK Tech Is Great, But It’s Just A Start
INDUSTRY VIEW: Tech leaders welcome commitment but say more access to funding and talent is needed
Government Promises Funds & Support To Build Tech Industry Around UK
Prime Minister and Chancellor promise visas, funds, support and to meet with the industry to understand its needs post-Brexit
Governments Accused Of Social Media Manipulation
Grim picture...social media is being manipulated, mobile connectivity is being censored, and attacks against journalists is on the rise
Royal Society: Government Must Increase Computer Science GCSE Funding
Lack of skilled teachers blamed for over half England's secondary schools not offering GCSE computer science
The NHS Could Have Avoided WannaCry Attack, Says NAO Report
WannaCry ransomware attack made worse as NHS did not follow basic security recommendations
NHS Lanarkshire Blames Missing Patch For WannaCry Impact
Oops. Health board in Scotland admits WannaCry ransomware attack was down to vital patch not being rolled out
Kaspersky Lab Obtained NSA Code From PC Also Infected With Backdoor
Kaspersky's security software had stumbled across NSA code in 2014, but the PC in question was also infected with a backdoor
Twitter To Clearly Label Political Adverts
Heightened sensitivity about political interference on social media results in new rules from Twitter
MPs To Question Equifax Over Delay In Data Breach Report
MP demands to know why it took so long for Equifax to report breach and why it has not contacted consumers