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Microsoft hits out over irresponsible vulnerability disclosure

Microsoft goes on the offensive after a disgruntled security researcher unleashed a series of zero-days without checking in first.
UK and France begin AI collaboration for medical research

The two governments unveil ‘groundbreaking’ science and technology deal
MEPs urge action over Europol’s shadow IT

MEPs have written to the European Commission calling for action following revelations that Europol and Frontex processed, stored and transferred personal data in ways that raise serious concerns about compliance with EU law
Also-ran Sweden bids for AI world leadership

Not satisfied with applying US AI systems, Nordic giant Sweden is hoping to change the rules of the game
National cyber shield could be ready in five years

GCHQ director Anne Keast-Butler confirms plans to build a national cyber defence capability using AI agents to defend critical infrastructure at ‘machine speed’
Carnival cruise line confirmed as latest ShinyHunters victim

Travel company Carnival Corporation confirms the extent of an April 2026 supply chain breach that was claimed by ShinyHunters

How safer AI applications could be built

Virgin Atlantic’s adoption of AI for customer service might indicate the fruits of a safety-first approach
UAE retailers turn to AI agents to drive faster decisions and smarter automation

UiPath warns that governance, orchestration and security will determine whether agentic AI delivers value across retail and manufacturing
CISO burnout: How to prevent contagion across the team

If employers fail to nip the problem of their CISO’s chronic, unmanaged stress in the bud, there could be serious consequences, not just for cyber security leaders themselves but for their teams too

Percona partnerships pro puts product power & preference prerogative in pole position- CW Developer Network

Percona used its Percona Live 2026 Americas conference this week to detail its developer-centric approach for go-to-market contacts and connections. While individual software application developers ... Continue Reading
Boost CEO: AppSec needs to get back in the room- CW Developer Network

There’s a huge focus right now on application portability and the need to enable multi-cloud interoperability (to chase specific cost advantages, to maintain data sovereignty, to grasp ... Continue Reading
Valkey 9.1 grows up: "It's a database," says key maintainer- Open Source Insider

The Valkey team has announced version 9.1.0 of its core software base. Valkey is an open-source, high-performance, in-memory data store used as a database, cache and message broker, created as an ... Continue Reading
StitcherAI weaves threads to assess whether AI ROI is dressed for success- CW Developer Network

StitcherAI offers an IT Finance system of intelligence. The company has announced the availability of technology designed to steer every technology investment decision a human or agent makes ... Continue Reading

Why Inclusivity is the Key to Britain’s Deeptech Future

The UK is pushing to become a deeptech leader, but inclusion and diversity are the key to ensuring it is successful
Global conflicts accelerate cyber threats against CNI

Geopolitical tensions are stoking cyber threats to UK critical infrastructure. State actors and ransomware groups are targeting industrial systems. Operators must improve visibility
The AI knowledge gap and how to close it

Equinix found big gaps in people’s knowledge about AI and how it is used in everyday life. MD James Tyler says we need to close that gap to nurture AI skills and to support AI projects