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Russian State-Linked Hackers Target WhatsApp Accounts, Warns Microsoft
Microsoft warns the WhatsApp accounts of US government officials are being targetted by Russian hacking group
Biden Signs Executive Order To Bolster US Cyber Defences
In its final few days, Biden Administration delivers another executive order focused on bolstering cybersecurity measures in US
Age Verification For Porn Websites Needed By July, Ofcom Warns
Ofcom warning. All websites featuring pornographic material must introduce a “robust” age-checking system by July 2025
US Executive Order Aims To Shore Up Cyber-Defences
Order from outgoing Joe Biden administration aims to respond to multiple hacks by China targeting government, infrastructure
Japan Links 200 Cyberattacks To Chinese Hackers MirrorFace
Chinese hacking group MirrorFace has been linked by Japanese officials to more than 200 cyberattacks over the past five years
Understanding the Legal Landscape of Electronic Signatures in the Tech Industry
As electronic signatures gain traction in the tech industry, understanding their legal framework is essential. This article explores the UK's permissive yet structured approach to electronic signatures, detailing their types, validity ...
The enduring lessons of the FastCompany breach
New Orleans Attacker Wore Meta Smart Glasses
Man who drove pickup truck into New Orleans crowd on New Year's Day used Meta smart glasses to record video of location in previous visit
US Sanctions Chinese Tech Company Over Infrastructure Hacks
US Treasury sanctions Beijing-based Integrity Tech over alleged links to state-backed hacking group 'Flax Typhoon'
Hacker Sentenced After Stealing Unreleased Coldplay Tracks
London hacker received suspended sentence after making £42,000 from sale of unreleased tracks from Coldplay, Upsahl tracks stolen from cloud
US Solider Arrested After Allegedly Posting Trump, Harris Call Logs
20-year old US Army solider arrested for selling and leaking sensitive customer call records stolen from AT&T and Verizon
Volkswagen Subsidiary Leak Exposes Personal, Location Data
People's personal and location data has been exposed after a data leak at Cariad - a software firm that develops tech for Volkswagen
Beijing Denies Involvement In US Treasury Cyberattack
China's foreign ministry slams “groundless” accusations that a China state-sponsored actor hacked US Treasury systems
US Treasury Workstations Hacked By China In ‘Major Incident’
US Treasury says workstations accessed by China-backed attackers and files accessed after compromise of third-party security provider
Japan Airlines Flights Delayed By Cyber-Attack
Japan Airlines says hours-long delay to dozens of flights caused by denial-of-service attack amidst New Year travel rush
Ninth Telecoms Firm Hacked By China
Probe finds ninth US telecommunications firm hacked by China-backed 'Salt Typhoon' hacking group, as companies close security loopholes
North Koreans Stole $1.34bn In Crypto This Year
North Korea-liked hackers have stolen a record $1.34bn in cryptocurrency so far this year, as Bitcoin hits record prices
Silicon In Focus Podcast: Tech in 2025
Welcome to Silicon In Focus Podcast: Tech in 2025! Join Steven Webb, UK Chief Technology & Innovation Officer at Capgemini UK, as we explore the technologies shaping our future—agentic AI, quantum computing, and more. Discover how AI w ...
Shaping Tomorrow: Top Tech Trends and Opportunities for 2025
Discover the top tech trends of 2025, from AI advancements and quantum computing to data challenges and sustainability, shaping industries and redefining opportunities.
North Korean IT Workers ‘Made Millions’ From US Companies
Group of North Korean IT workers made at least $88m from fraudulently obtained US IT jobs, extortion payments, officials say
Mozilla Drops ‘Do Not Track’ For Upcoming Firefox Browser
The forthcoming Firefox 13.5 will not include a 'do not track' option, as the opt-out request is ignored by most websites
Which AI Skills Does Your Business Need?
Discover the AI skills your business needs, from machine learning to ethics, and learn how upskilling and strategic planning can drive innovation and competitiveness.
Silicon UK AI For Your Business Podcast: How AI is Transforming Business and Society
Join Jason Bradbury, futurist and tech icon, on Silicon AI For Your Business as we explore AI’s transformation from sci-fi to reality. Dive into the future of AI and its impact on business and beyond.
Telegram Joins Child Safety Scheme
Internet Watch Foundation confirms Telegram messaging app has joined child abuse imagery crackdown, after years of refusal
UK Underestimates Threat Of Cyber-Attacks, Says NCSC Head
The cyber risk facing UK “widely underestimated”, warns head of GCHQ’s NCSC Richard Horne in first major speech
Meta Concerned At Australia’s Social Media Ban For Under-16s
As social media ban passes, Australian government is accused by Meta of failing to consider young people's voices
FTC Opens Antitrust Investigation Into Microsoft
Last hurrah for chair Lina Khan? Federal Trade Commission launches sweeping investigation into Microsoft before Trump handover
The Cost of Tech Skills
The demand for tech skills is surging, driving economic growth but revealing challenges. Financial costs, time pressures, and diversity gaps highlight the urgent need for accessible training, inclusive hiring, and forward-thinking educ ...