Hackers and cybercrime prevention

Vect ransomware actually destructive wiper malware

Analysis of a form of ransomware called Vect has uncovered a serious flaw that breaks its core functionality and turns it from a locker to a wiper Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Lloyds Bank compensates another 1,625 customers after ‘alarming’ data breach

Bank pays out compensation to more customers and reveals expansion of affected group Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

One year on from M&S attack – has retail cyber security improved?

In this week’s Computer Weekly, it’s been a year since the ransomware attack that brought down Marks & Spencer – but has the retail sector learned from the experience? Connected vehicles are entering the AI era – we look at the latest automotive developments. And a quantum algorithm scientist explains what’s happening in this important emerging field. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Black Hat Asia: Privacy and cyber security are inseparable

The separation of privacy and security is no longer tenable in a world where exposed personal data is increasingly the entry point for major cyber incidents, delegates at Black Hat Asia 2026 were told Continue Reading

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• Ai Lei Tao

Wiz founder: Hack yourself with AI, before the bad guys do

At Google Cloud Next, Wiz co-founder Yinon Costica called on security defenders to use AI to steal a march on threat actors, and launched agentic capabilities for cyber teams Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Medical data of half a million Britons on sale in China after Biobank breach

Biobank operator is taking steps to improve security after biological, health and lifestyle information from its database was offered for sale on a Chinese website Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor

Chinese hackers using compromised networks to spy on Western companies, says Five Eyes

Companies urged to take countermeasures as Chinese hacking groups use networks of infected home and office devices ‘at scale’ to evade security monitoring systems Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor

Using AI to manage insider risk amid Middle East conflict

As geopolitical tensions reshape the cyber threat landscape across the region, organisations are turning to artificial intelligence-driven behaviour analytics, investigative automation and monitoring of AI agents to detect insider risk faster and strengthen operational resilience Continue Reading

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• Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly

Interview: Critical local infrastructure is missing link in UK cyber resilience

Jonathan Lee, director of cyber strategy at Trend AI, argues for more focus on local and municipal cyber resilience Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor

Google launches Gemini Agent Platform, eighth-generation TPUs

With more AI agents moving to production, Google Cloud is targeting governance, multi-cloud data architecture and purpose-built silicon to help enterprises orchestrate agentic workflows Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

Sans Institute preps live systems for Nato cyber exercise

Cyber training body the Sans Institute is preparing live power generation IT and OT systems for Nato’s annual Locked Shields blue team exercise, which this year appears more relevant than ever Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

M&S one year on: turning anticipation into secure by design

The cyber attack on M&S last year marked a turning point for resilience in the retail sector. One year on, knowing how to avoid the next incident is no longer the priority and being ready for when it happens is key. Continue Reading

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• Chris Brown, NCC Group

North Korean social engineering campaign targets MacOS users

A MacOS-focused social engineering campaign orchestrated by North Korea-based threat actor Sapphire Sleet has been exposed by Microsoft’s Threat Intelligence Unit Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Bank cyber teams on red alert as Anthropic promises them Mythos next week

Artificial intelligence supplier promises UK banks opportunity to review AI model, which has already revealed thousands of security flaws Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

UK’s Sovereign AI supports supercomputing and drug discovery AI startups

The UK government’s £500m Sovereign AI fund announces first cohort of startups backed to boost economic growth and national security Continue Reading

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• Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor

CyberUK 2026: UK lagging on legal protections for cyber pros

Ahead of next week’s CyberUK conference, the CyberUp Campaign for reform of the UK’s hacking laws urges the government to keep focus and proposes a four-pillar framework that would protect cyber professionals from prosecution Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

One year on from the M&S cyber attack: What did we learn?

A year on from the Marks & Spencer cyber attack, we look back at the incident, consider the lessons learned and ask if the retail sector is any more secure today Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

UK businesses must face up to AI threat, says government

Technology secretary Liz Kendall urges Britain’s business community to sit up and pay attention to emerging AI threats, following the debut of Anthropic’s new frontier model, Mythos Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

April Patch Tuesday brings zero-days in Defender, SharePoint Server

Microsoft’s latest Patch Tuesday update may be one of the largest in history, with more than 160 issues in scope Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

UK financial regulators rush to assess risks of Anthropic AI model

Banks called in by regulators as latest artificial intelligence model identifies thousands of software vulnerabilities Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

‘Grand Theft Auto’ publisher Rockstar hit by hackers again

The notorious ShinyHunters hacking collective menaces video game publisher Rockstar and says it will leak data on 14 April Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Singapore Cyber Security Agency chief: Cyber stability a necessity, not a luxury

With state-linked attacks rising and international rules unravelling, Singapore’s cyber security commissioner calls for global cooperation to prevent catastrophic conflict in cyber space Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

Russian cyber spies targeting consumer, Soho routers

The UK’s NCSC and Microsoft have shared details of an ongoing cyber espionage campaign targeting vulnerable network routers, orchestrated by Russian state actor Fancy Bear Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

NCSC warns high-risk individuals of Signal and WhatsApp social engineering attacks

NCSC advises on countermeasures for high-risk individuals over phishing attacks on encrypted messaging services, such as Signal, WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor

HMRC is watching you…

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we investigate how HM Revenue & Customs has been quietly building its surveillance capabilities to crack down on tax fraud. We find out how a new supercomputer is helping the UK Atomic Energy Authority research nuclear fusion. And we visit Estonia to learn why its healthtech startups are targeting the NHS. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Stop Scams steps up to online fraud challenge

After years of putting the building blocks in place, Stop Scams is ready and able to react quickly to fight emerging fraud threats Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

UK government lacks ambition to fight tax fraud, says PAC

The Public Accounts Committee says the UK government has dropped the ball on the use of data analytics to tackle tax fraud and error, as the public purse haemorrhages billions of pounds Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

EU Parliament rejects Chat Control message scanning

MEPs vote down proposals to allow US tech companies to continue scanning private messages for illegal content Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor

Agentic bots and synthetic identities fuel surge in fraud

LexisNexis Risk Solutions warns of a 450% rise in agentic traffic and an eight-fold increase in synthetic identity fraud as cyber criminals scale automation to bypass security controls Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

US government launches Bureau of Emerging Threats

The US’ Bureau of Emerging Threats sits within the State Department and will supposedly help address national security threats arising from cyber attacks, the weaponisation of space and other emerging technologies Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Emergency Microsoft, Oracle patches point to wider cyber issues

Emergency out-of-band patches from Microsoft and Oracle signal underlying security issues around update cycles and patching, and identity security and zero-trust, says the community Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Why AI agents are one prompt away from ransomware

As AI adoption advances beyond chatbots, security leaders are up against rogue AI agents mirroring threat actors and a generational skills gap as security operations teams become overly dependent on AI Continue Reading

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• Stephen Withers

US government bans imported routers, raising tough questions

The US communications regulator has enacted a ban on all router hardware made outside America citing security concerns, but experts say the move may risk creating more issues than it solves Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Government digital identity – dystopia or dreamland?

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine the conflicting arguments for and against the UK government’s digital ID proposals. Our latest buyer’s guide looks at measuring the carbon footprint of AI. And we learn how a London NHS trust is using data to improve collaboration for the benefit of staff and patients. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Irish government launches CNI resilience plan

Ireland’s National Strategy on the Resilience of Critical Entities sets out a pathway to improved cyber resilience for the nation’s critical infrastructure, and establishes compliance with an EU directive Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

UK Cyber Monitoring Centre plans expansion in US amid risk of Category 5 attack

Organisations lulled into a false sense of security after Russian invasion of Ukraine are still at risk of a Category 5 attack in 2026 Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor

Cisa tells US organisations to harden endpoint management after Stryker attack

Last week’s cyber attack on the systems of a US medical services company by Iranian hacktivists has prompted an alert from Cisa, urging organisations to reinforce their defensive posture Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

AI makes debut in Bridewell cyber security in CNI report

Regulation has superseded cyber threats as the main driver of cyber security spending, and AI has made its debut for attack and defence, according to a CNI-focused report from Bridewell Continue Reading

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• Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor

Gartner: Ditch ‘big transformation’ cyber strategies for continuous improvement

As artificial intelligence reshapes the enterprise, CISOs must abandon risky big bang security transformation initiatives in favour of incremental changes to build cyber resilience Continue Reading

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• Stephen Withers

Apple issues first Background patch for WebKit browser flaw

Apple’s first ever Background Security Update fixes a WebKit browser engine bug that could enable threat actors to see and steal important data from their victims Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Technology accelerating crime, boosts case for national police service, says NCA chief

NCA director general Graeme Biggar says technology has helped criminals get smarter, faster and more connected, boosting case for National Police Service Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor

Contactless payment limit removal will happen overnight, but change won’t

Banks will be able to set their own contactless card payment limits from 19 March, following rule change by Financial Conduct Authority Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Interpol obliterates cyber criminal infrastructure

A major Interpol operation has resulted in the seizure of thousands of malicious cyber criminal IP addresses and servers, and multiple arrests Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Vulnerability reports: Increase in quantity, decrease in quality?

Bug bounties have become a staple of the cyber security toolkit, offering researchers a way to get paid to find and report bugs and giving businesses a route to fix unknown flaws. However, this model is now facing scrutiny. What is driving these concerns? Continue Reading

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• Dan Raywood

Iran war a melting pot for other cyber threats

State-backed cyber threat actors from non-combatant states are taking advantage of the Israeli-US war on Iran to fulfil their own goals, according to Proofpoint analysts Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Welsh government boosts funding for cyber education

The Welsh government’s Tech Valleys programme is providing three-quarters of a million pounds to help reach thousands of primary school children with security education and careers guidance Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Microsoft patches zero-days in .NET and SQL Server

Zero-days in .NET and SQL Server, and a handful of critical RCE bugs, form the nucleus of Microsoft’s March Patch Tuesday update Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Whitehall launches digital ID consultation

Eight-week consultation aims to get the public’s view on how the proposed digital ID system would work, and contemplates introducing a universal unique identifier linked to the ID Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

WA auditor general flags weak Microsoft 365 security controls across state entities

Western Australia’s Office of the Auditor General has uncovered weaknesses in M365 configurations across seven government agencies, leading to compromised accounts and data breaches Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

UK to launch cyber fraud squad in April

The UK’s Online Crime Centre, launching next month, will bring together government, police, intelligence agencies, banks, mobile networks and tech firms to take coordinated action against cyber fraud Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Trump looks to power up post-quantum, AI security

The US has unveiled a six-pillar national cyber security strategy, with developing technological areas such as post-quantum cryptography and artificial intelligence front and centre Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

APT36 unleashes AI-generated ‘vibeware’ to flood targets

The Pakistani threat group has been using AI to rewrite malicious code across multiple programming languages, prioritising scale over sophistication to evade detection, security researchers have found Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

Scattered Spider attack on TfL affected 10 million people

The 2024 Scattered Spider attack on Transport for London affected approximately 10 million people, many of whom remain blissfully unaware their data was compromised Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Norway braced for foreign AI cyber attacks on vital petroleum computing

Nordic petrostate is preparing for war and turning the spotlight on vulnerabilities in its critical industries, as adversaries look for ways to damage the most important oil and gas producer to the EU Continue Reading

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• Mark Ballard

Spyware suppliers exploit more zero-days than nation states

Exploitation of zero-days by commercial surveillance and spyware developers outpaced exploitation by nation-state actors last year, according to a report Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Iranian hacktivists muster their forces but state APTs lay low

Hacktivist activity surrounding the Iran war is sky-high but Iran’s state-backed cyber espionage actors have yet to show their hands, giving security teams a valuable window of time to shore up their defences Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Tycoon2FA phishing platform dismantled in major operation

A Europol-led sting against the infamous Tycoon2FA MFA bypass phishing service has been successful, with operations disrupted and ringleaders and cyber criminal users identified Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

NCSC: No increase in cyber threat from Iran, but be prepared

While cyber threat levels remain stable following the outbreak of war in the Middle East at the weekend, at-risk organisations in the UK should take steps to ward off potential reprisals from Iran-linked threat actors Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Qilin crew continues to dominate ransomware ecosystem

The Qilin ransomware gang remained ‘top dog’ in January 2026, with over 100 observed cyber attacks to its name, amid a rapidly evolving and fragmenting cyber criminal ecosystem Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

CrowdStrike touts agentic SOC to tackle security woes

By embedding AI agents across its platform, CrowdStrike is looking to help security teams automate repetitive security tasks, enabling them to focus on complex and stealthier threats that could slip under the radar Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN users targeted in series of cyber attacks

The NCSC, Cisa, and other Five Eyes agencies have warned of mass exploitation of vulnerabilities in Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN, which Cisco is attributing to an unknown threat actor called UAT-8616 Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Application exploitation back in vogue, says IBM cyber unit

IBM’s X-Force unit observes an uptick in the exploitation of vulnerable public-facing software applications Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

How AI code generation is pushing DevSecOps to machine speed

Organisations should adopt shared platforms and automated governance to keep pace with the growing use of generative AI tools that are helping developers produce code at unprecedented volumes Continue Reading

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• Stephen Withers

Innovate UK cyber startup programme gets £10m funding booster

Graduates of DSIT and Innovate UK's CyberASAP scheme to commercialise cutting-edge cyber research projects have raised nearly £50m in the past decade Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Why crypto agility is key to quantum readiness

With quantum computing threatening current encryption standards, experts call for organisations to achieve crypto agility by managing the lifecycle of certificates and cryptographic keys through automation Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

UK AI alignment project gets OpenAI and Microsoft boost

Altogether, £27m is now available to fund the AI Security Institute’s work to collaborate on safe, secure artificial intelligence Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

What it takes to secure agentic commerce

With AI agents increasingly acting as digital concierges for shoppers, verifying bot identities, securing the APIs they rely on and detecting anomalous behaviour will be key to safeguarding automated transactions, according to Akamai Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

PromptSpy Android malware may exploit Gemini AI

A newly uncovered malware targeting the Android operating system seems to exploit Google’s Gemini GenAI tool to help it maintain persistence Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

The year that speed changed cyber security

At a time when threat actors are operating at machine speed, understanding which essential systems are needed to keep the lights on can be the difference between business continuity and existential crisis Continue Reading

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• Niraj Naidu

Flaws in Google and Microsoft products added to Cisa catalogue

Cisa has added six CVEs to its Kev catalogue this week, including newly disclosed issues in Google Chromium and Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines, and some older flaws as well Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

0APT ransomware crew makes embarrassing splash

A ransomware gang called 0APT has attracted attention, but many of its victims may not even be real, and its operators are being accused of over-egging their criminal pudding Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Western cyber alliances risk fragmenting in new world order

The conduct of powerful nations is causing knock-on effects in the cyber world as long-standing security frameworks appear increasingly precarious Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

The evolution of threat research: Looking beyond best-of-breed

Traditional models of threat research as a service are changing and evolving towards a more bespoke model that puts more control in the hands of end-user cyber teams Continue Reading

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• Matthew Staff

Government wages cyber campaign as half the UK’s SMEs are breached

UK government says half of all small businesses have been cyber breached in the recent past as it urges them to ‘lock the door’ Continue Reading

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• Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor

The Security Interviews: Mick Baccio, Splunk

Mick Baccio, global security advisor at Splunk SURGe and Cisco Foundation AI, reveals how the experience of running cyber on a dime for a US presidential campaign has informed how he does security, and why the basics still matter Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

CIOs discuss friction between legacy IT and innovation

While it may not be something IT leaders want to talk about, managing technical debt is critical to moving forward with IT innovation Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

The world’s default productivity tool is becoming a national security liability

The rapid exploitation of a bug in Office by Russian cyber attackers shows that the current system of patching - for a software application that is practically ubiquitous in enterprise IT - has become a security risk for everyone Continue Reading

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• Bill McCluggage

Arctic Wolf targets mid-market security gap in APAC

Following the launch of its full portfolio in Malaysia, the SOC provider discusses the security challenges facing lean IT teams, the value of supplier neutrality, and its roadmap for AI and ransomware protection Continue Reading

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• Stephen Withers

Researchers delve inside new SolarWinds RCE attack chain

Researchers at Huntress and Microsoft have shared findings from their analysis of a new SolarWinds Web Help Desk vulnerability Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Artificial intelligence now finance sector’s ‘connective tissue’

Major study finds debate over AI adoption is over as almost every finance firm in the world is already using the technology Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Zooming in on police technology plans

This week’s edition of the Computer Weekly ezine takes a closer look at the technology changes the Home Office is seeking to introduce to the UK policing sector as part of its wide-ranging reform programme. We also hear from the global CIO of PC hardware manufacturer Lenovo about the work he is doing to grow the company’s services business. Rounding out the issue, we have two features digging deep-er into the security side of artificial intelligence, with one looking at how suppliers are adding the technology to their security portfolios and the other guiding buyers on what to look for when selecting AI security products. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

How GenAI is breaking traditional cyber security awareness tactics

With threat actors exploiting the growing use of generative AI tools and the prevalence of shadow AI, organisations must strengthen their security programmes and culture to manage the rising risk Continue Reading

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• Richard Addiscott

Singapore mounts largest ever cyber operation to oust APT actor

Operation Cyber Guardian mobilised over 100 defenders to neutralise UNC3886, which infiltrated Singtel, StarHub, M1 and Simba networks, operators issue joint pledge on defence-in-depth Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

Russia’s cyber attacks on Polish utilities draws NCSC alert

A series of Russian cyber attacks targeting Poland’s energy infrastructure has prompted a warning from the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

As space gets crowded, cyber threats from jamming to stalker satellites loom large

Experts at the inaugural CYSAT Asia in Singapore warn of the urgency of securing space assets amid growing geopolitical tensions and supply chain vulnerabilities Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

SolarWinds RCE bug makes Cisa list as exploitation spreads

Exploitation of CVE-2025-40551, an RCE flaw affecting SolarWinds Web Help Desk, appears to be spreading, with defenders on high alert Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

UK government must get its hands dirty on security, report says

As the UK government develops its National Cyber Action Plan, a report from the Rusi think tank urges Westminster to take a more interventionist approach Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Ransomware gangs focus on winning hearts and minds

Ransomware-as-a-service operations are increasingly seeking to forge connections with employees, contractors and trusted partners of their target organisations as an alternative to straight-up hacking, says NCC Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Infosecurity Europe launches cyber security startups stream

Infosecurity Europe 2026 will feature a cyber security startup exhibition zone and a competition for business support, in conjunction with the UK Cyber Flywheel organisation Continue Reading

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• Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor

Banks on the hook for £173m in APP fraud reimbursement

Banks paid 88% losses claimed by customers that fell victim to authorised push payment fraud last year Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Interview: Why identity is the nucleus for cyber security

Amid a wave of market consolidation, Computer Weekly speaks to Keeper Security’s leadership on how identity and access management systems are becoming unified identity platforms capable of securing both human and machine identities Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

RAMP ransomware forum goes dark in probable FBI sting

RAMP, an infamous Russian-speaking cyber crime forum, has gone off the air after an apparent US operation Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Security now one of the UK’s fastest-growing career paths

The number of people working in the cyber security field has almost trebled in the 2020s, with one cyber professional for every 68 businesses in the UK Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Wave of ShinyHunters vishing attacks spreading fast

The ShinyHunters hacking collective that caused chaos in 2025 is ramping up a new voice phishing campaign, with several potential victims already identified Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Saudi Arabia ordered to pay £3m to UK dissident targeted with Pegasus spyware

A court has found that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia subjected a London-based human rights activist to abuse and physical violence after infecting his phone with Pegasus spyware Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor

Broken decryptor leaves Sicarii ransomware victims adrift

A coding error in an emergent strain of ransomware leaves victims unable to recover their data, even if they cooperate with the hackers’ demands Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Tech nationalism: The need to build and protect UK digital sovereignty

This week’s edition of the Computer Weekly ezine has a focus on digital sovereignty, as we delve into why the Open Rights Group thinks it is high time the UK government has a formalised strategy, championing homegrown tech providers. The last in our recent run of buyer’s guides also touches on this topic. Elsewhere, we hear from the CISO of online retailer Zalando about how she’s drawing on her career in tech to reshape the firm’s approach to security. Rounding out the ezine, we find out how the adoption of AI is affecting employee autonomy in the workplace. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

US punts renewal of threat data sharing law to September

US lawmakers have extended the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 for another nine months, buying time to enact a replacement for the legislation. Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Ransomware, reputation, risk: Black Hat Europe in review, 2026 in view

Black Hat Europe made clear that cyber security can no longer be separated from politics, economics and behaviour, as ransomware, AI and long-standing security failures combine Continue Reading

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• Dan Raywood

CW EMEA: Women in Cyber

In this quarter’s issue of CW EMEA, we look at the decision in Sweden to discontinue the use of a machine learning model to identify benefit fraud. The country’s Data Protection Authority became involved in November 2024, when it was revealed that a machine learning system being used by Försäkringskassan, the Swedish Social Insurance Agency, was disproportionally and wrongly flagging certain groups for further investigation over social benefits fraud. We also explore the impact of Women in Cybersecurity Middle East’s partnership with Black Hat MEA. Read the issue now. Continue Reading