IT security

Scottish residents granted permission for group action against Capita

People of Scotland given the go-ahead on group proceedings regarding the 2023 Capita cyber breach, in which the personal information of millions of people was stolen from Capita systems after a major cyber attack Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Age verification tech could put children at greater risk, says think tank

UK proposals for mandatory age verification will not mitigate children’s exposure to harmful content and ‘addictive’ app design, and risks excluding vulnerable groups from online services, says Foundation for Information Policy Research Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor

AI agents help Cato slash ‘time-to-protect’ from new CVEs

The application of agentic AI to vulnerability management workflows has slashed mitigation times in experimental conditions, claims Sase specialist Cato Networks Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

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 Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

MEPs urge European Commission to take 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 Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor

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’ Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor

Global conflicts accelerate cyber threats against UK CNI

Geopolitical tensions are stoking cyber threats to UK critical infrastructure. State actors and ransomware groups are targeting industrial systems. Operators must improve visibility Continue Reading

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• Magpie Graham

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 Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Why DDoS attacks have become a permanent threat for Gulf enterprises

AI-powered attacks and regional tensions are driving a new era of persistent cyber disruption across the Middle East Continue Reading

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• Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly

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 Continue Reading

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• Cath Everett

StarHub to trial SIM-based IDs for governing AI agents

The telco is building a trust layer that will assign unique identities to AI agents, allowing it to monitor and block malicious agentic activity in real time Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

Scottish social enterprise supports national cyber efforts

Cyber and Fraud Centre has supported community cyber resilience in Scotland to the tune of £3m in its first year operating as a social enterprise Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Glassworm botnet that targeted OS devs smashed to pieces

CrowdStrike, Google and the Shadowserver Foundation worked together to take down a botnet that poisoned over 300 GitHub repositories, risking widespread supply chain compromise Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

UK has ‘narrowing window’ to stay ahead of tech threats, says GCHQ chief Keast-Butler

UK needs to treat cyber security 10 times more urgently in the wake of threats from Russia, China and other adversaries, says GCHQ director Anne Keast-Butler Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor

When your biggest security risk has never signed a contract

The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank considers the intersection of AI and IAM. In this article we explore how the frontiers of identity are expanding in the agentic era, and why this requires new approaches to governance. Continue Reading

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• Lee Howells and Andrew Peel, PA Consulting

The Gentlemen emerging as key ransomware player

An emerging ransomware crew known as The Gentlemen is becoming a force to be reckoned with, according to NCC’s latest monthly threat data Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

UKtech50 2026: Vote for the most influential person in UK technology

Our judges have selected the top 50 leaders from a long list of top-class nominees – now it’s your chance to tell us who you think is the most influential person in UK technology Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

How FedEx aims to deliver on agentic AI

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to the chief digital and information officer at courier giant FedEx about the challenges of implementing agentic AI. British MPs labelled the launch of the government’s digital ID policy a ‘fiasco’ – we examine why. And we look at the political, legal and economic risks around data sovereignty. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

UKtech50 2026: The longlist of the UK’s influential tech leaders

Each year, Computer Weekly launches a search for the most influential people in UK IT, asking the tech community who it thinks should be in the top 50 – here is the longlist of everyone nominated for 2026 Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

AI safety cannot wait for a ‘Chernobyl moment’, experts warn

As AI becomes increasingly capable, tech leaders at Singapore’s ATxSummit urge governments and industry to build safety and accountability into AI systems before a major disaster strikes Continue Reading

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• Ai Lei Tao

Google AI engineer claims dismissal for opposing tech sales to Israel

‘Our work on AI was sold to facilitate genocide’: Artificial intelligence engineer claims Google unfairly sacked them for internally criticising the company’s decision to continue supplying technology to the Israeli military, despite credible claims of war crimes committed in Gaza Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

GCC firms rethink cyber defences as AI phishing surges

With AI now powering the majority of phishing campaigns and attacks expanding beyond email into Teams, calendars and AI tools, security leaders across the Gulf are rethinking trust models, accelerating investments in identity security and preparing for a new era of human-centric cyber risk Continue Reading

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• Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly

Police op targets VPN service favoured by ransomware gangs

A multinational police operation has taken down the infamous First VPN service that provided cover for cyber criminal gangs and ransomware operators Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Spanish police ‘systematically’ hid cryptophone intercepts from courts, claims ex chief

Former Spanish police chief, on trial for drug trafficking, claims UK and Colombian police assisted in creating fictitious intelligence reports to hide use of intercept from encrypted phone networks Sky ECC and Anom Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor

Bulgaria fires up Google Cloud for national cyber security

The Bulgarian national systems integrator, BIS, has deployed Google Cloud’s Cybershield government security service as part of a national federated SOC deployment Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

What did we learn at Google Cloud Next 2026?

AI agents are moving fast and telecoms organisations are still working out how to run them safely. At Google Cloud Next in April, the conversation continued to move beyond chatbots, assistants, and experiments. Continue Reading

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• Jessie-Lee Fry, Amdocs

The UK government cannot have 'favourites' when deciding tech policies

The UK government is very fond of telling us how well it gets on with the big AI companies – OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, Anthropic, Nvidia and so on. Ministers like to boast of the meetings they ... Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

Avoid expensive AI agents with these five design imperatives

Dell Technologies’ chief operating officer Jeff Clarke offers a blueprint for the AI-native enterprise, warning that failing to integrate data and control tokenomics will result in high cloud bills and fragmented tools Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

Government digital ID launch was a fiasco, report finds

Back-to-front policy and a rushed launch destroyed public confidence, as Home Affairs Committee is sceptical government has capacity to implement the digital ID programme Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

Vulnerability exploitation now primary origin of data breaches

Verizon’s annual cyber report reveals a major change in how data breaches originate, highlighting the impact of artificial intelligence Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

As AI costs spiral, Dell pitches return to on-premise datacentres

With agentic AI driving up public cloud consumption, Dell Technologies is pitching local and hybrid infrastructure to shield enterprises from soaring token costs Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

Assume autonomy: Why security teams need to rethink defence at machine speed

For years, cyber security strategy has been built around a simple premise, that attackers and defenders operate at roughly the same speed. But that assumption is now broken and new approaches are needed. Continue Reading

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• Rik Ferguson, Forescout

Can AI Apps Really Be Secure From Birth? Oh Yes (it's an Atsign of the times)

Timing and IT are not always aligned – spoiler alert: major understatement… How many times over the decades have we seen a wonderful technology looking for a problem to solve? Some are still out ... Continue Reading

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• Steve Broadhead, Broadband Testing

Home Office sitting on data about scale of eVisa errors

The Home Office holds data on the scale of errors and software issues with its electronic visa system, but is yet to release the information Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Generative AI is changing the game in video gaming

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we hear from executives at video game giant Ubisoft about how generative AI is being used to enhance the experience for gamers. Our latest buyer’s guide looks at the ways AI is changing network management. And we find out why bug bounty programmes are coming under scrutiny as cyber security experts question how best to report vulnerabilities. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

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

MPs propose ‘kill switch’ to shut down rogue AI systems

An amendment to the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill proposes giving the government a ‘kill switch’ to close datacentres hosting AI if they pose a critical threat to UK infrastructure or national security Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor

How geopolitical instability could reshape Gulf datacentre investments and sovereign AI strategies

Rising tensions are forcing hyperscalers, governments and investors to reassess risk, resilience and infrastructure strategies as the Gulf positions itself as a global AI powerhouse Continue Reading

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• Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly

Jaguar Land Rover profit slumps after cyber attack

The financial impact of last year’s cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover continues to be felt, with full-year sales and profits at the carmaker way down Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

ServiceNow Knowledge 2026: Agentic AI propelled ‘from concept to a movement’

ServiceNow vice-president of CRM and industry workflows Terence Chesire recounts the platform’s journey towards harnessing ‘the power of AI’ Continue Reading

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• Ryan Priest

Why trust and resilience are foundations of Singapore’s digital maritime future

As the maritime industry embraces digitalisation, relying on flat shipboard networks is no longer viable. Here's why operators must build ‘digital bulkheads’ to secure IT and OT environments, protect supply chains, and retain maritime talent Continue Reading

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• Melvin Tan

UAE Cyber Security Council and Dell launch cyber security centre to strengthen digital resilience

Abu Dhabi initiative supports the UAE’s sovereign cyber strategy with AI-driven security, advanced skills development and accelerated local innovation Continue Reading

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• Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly

King’s Speech paves the way for digital ID

The speech outlined plans for a Digital Access to Services Bill, establishing a legal framework for the use of digital identity, which has received mixed responses Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

BlackBerry doubles down on secure communications

Having sold its Cylance endpoint security portfolio to Arctic Wolf, the former smartphone pioneer is doubling down on military-grade encryption and post-quantum cryptography to shield critical infrastructure from AI-driven threats Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

Why human capital data is pulling AI back inside the firewall

In human capital management, trust and data sovereignty are reshaping the way that companies deploy AI. Continue Reading

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• Marie-Claire Dwek, Newmark Security

Computer Misuse Act reform to move forward in National Security Bill

Reform of the Computer Misuse Act is to be folded into a wider National Security Bill granting more powers for law enforcement to protect the UK against a wider spectrum of threats Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Can data sovereignty become a liability in war?

The recent Middle East conflict shows the contradictions inherent in modern data systems and the need to focus less on who controls data and more on how to protect the infrastructure Continue Reading

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• Moinul Zaber, research fellow, Institute of Development Studies

AI threats push Middle East CISOs towards identity-first security

Deepfakes and shadow AI have rendered the traditional security playbook obsolete, prompting cyber leaders to shift towards resilience-first defences Continue Reading

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• Mastufa Ahmed

Microsoft releases rare zero-day free Patch Tuesday update

No zero-day flaws were addressed in May’s Patch Tuesday update but as usual there is much for admins to chew over in the coming days Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

What an LA County Court case means for the future of social media

A recent county court judgment ruled in favour of a plaintiff who sued certain social media companies for damaging her mental health by addictive design practices. What does this mean for the future of social media and online platforms? Continue Reading

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• Peter Ray Allison

UAE launches sovereign AI-driven Cyber Factory security initiative

UAE Cyber Security Council and CPX unveil national cyber manufacturing initiative aimed at strengthening digital sovereignty, AI-powered defence and critical infrastructure resilience Continue Reading

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• Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly

UK government renews calls to sign Cyber Resilience Pledge

Westminster renews calls for business leaders to sign up to its yet-to-be-launched Cyber Resilience Pledge, and highlights growth, and challenges, for the UK’s cyber economy Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

ICO fines Cl0p victim South Staffs Water over data breach

The ICO has levied a reduced fine on South Staffordshire Water following cyber improvements in the wake of a Cl0p ransomware attack Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Security chiefs ‘too polite’ for startups, says cyber flywheel founder Alastair Paterson

Cyber flywheel initiative aims to nudge chief information security officers (CISOs) to join ‘design partnerships’ with startups to solve pressing cyber security problems Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor

ServiceNow Knowledge 2026: FedEx digital chief unpacks agentic AI’s potential

Speaking to Computer Weekly at ServiceNow Knowledge 2026, Vishal Talwar, FedEx’s executive vice-president and CDIO, lays out the company’s mission to scale artificial intelligence responsibly Continue Reading

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• Ryan Priest

The Netherlands leads in quantum technology but lags on quantum security

The Dutch government has invested €615m to build a world-class quantum technology ecosystem, but many institutions have not started any quantum-specific preparations to protect themselves against the security threat Continue Reading

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• Kim Loohuis

Core42 partners with Solutions+ on Mubadala sovereign AI

Agreement announced at Make it in the Emirates will see Core42 provide sovereign cloud and AI infrastructure while Solutions+ delivers implementation services and enterprise AI applications across Mubadala portfolio companies and government entities Continue Reading

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• Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly

A new frontier: Identity stack evolves for agentic systems

The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank considers the intersection of AI and IAM. In this article, explore the changing nature of the identity stack and learn what will change as identity evolves into a real-time control plane for agentic systems. Continue Reading

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• Aditya K Sood, Aryaka

ESET: Don’t fear the ‘AI Terminator’, but prepare for agent risks

While fully autonomous hacking bots remain a distant reality, an ESET expert warns that AI is quietly supercharging phishing schemes and creating new vulnerabilities inside organisations Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

MEPs call for greater scrutiny of Europol following concerns over shadow IT

Expansion of Europol’s mandate should be paused while allegations investigated, a number of MEPs say Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor

UK financial security experts participate in sector-wide hackathon

Teams of security pros from UK financial services organisations came together at the end of April to participate in a hackathon exercise Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

CISO shortage may reflect unrealistic job expectations

A new report warns of a CISO shortage, but interviews suggest the reality is more complex. The gap may reflect unrealistic job expectations rather than a true talent shortage. Continue Reading

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• Tim Murphy, Site editor

Police wrongly identified solicitor Fahad Ansari as Hamas member during Schedule 7 phone seizure

A police officer wrongly described a solicitor acting for Hamas in an appeal against its proscribed status in the UK as a Hamas member during Schedule 7 phone seizure Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor

UK High Court dismisses facial-recognition judicial review case

The Metropolitan Police has won a judicial review case that argued its live facial-recognition policy was unlawful Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill prompts ethical concerns

The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill is intended to improve school standards, child safety and social care. However, recent amendments to the proposal have led to ethical concerns regarding personal data Continue Reading

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• Peter Ray Allison

Cloud and data sovereignty caught in a paradox

We asked the hyperscalers how they would respond to US court-ordered eavesdropping on foreign citizen data – and got responses that highlight a paradoxical situation Continue Reading

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• Antony Adshead, Datacentre and cloud editor (acting)

Is cloud data sovereignty all just a case of ‘Trust me, bro’?

Hyperscaler cloud is inherently global. Does that make data sovereignty unattainable – especially given the powers US courts hold? We grilled the hyperscalers in an attempt to find out Continue Reading

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• Antony Adshead, Datacentre and cloud editor (acting)

The illusion of digital sovereignty and the reality of control

Digital sovereignty is hugely important to IT leaders but in most cases systems have been built on foundations they don’t control. Open standards are key to organisational agility Continue Reading

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• Astor Nummelin Carlberg, director open source sovereignty, SUSE

ServiceNow Knowledge 2026: McDermott proclaims fully automated cyber defence

Chief executive’s conference keynote launches agentic artificial intelligence cyber security features for enterprise software player’s centralised platform Continue Reading

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• Ryan Priest

EU finance firms urged to get on with anti-money laundering compliance

Two-thirds of finance firms in the European Union are at risk of missing next year’s deadline to comply with anti-money laundering regulations Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

‘They protect the law while breaking it’: Inside Europol’s shadow IT system

Under pressure to deliver in the fight against serious cross-border crime, Europol built and operated a shadow data analysis platform containing large volumes of sensitive information, which operated without key legal and technical safeguards Continue Reading

CSA: Take AI cyber threats to the boardroom

Current cyber risk assumptions may no longer be valid given the speed of advanced AI, warns the chief executive of Singapore’s Cyber Security Agency Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

UK’s NCSC warns of ‘wave of patches’

Vulnerability discovery and mitigation continues to exercise the top minds at Britain’s NCSC as cyber experts continue to debate the impact of frontier AI models such as Mythos Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

IAM tools help Oracle Red Bull Racing keep pace with strict F1 regulations

Oracle Red Bull Racing massively improved the efficiency of its aerodynamics testing procedures after implementing new identity technology from 1Password. Learn more about this unlikely link Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Cyber experts take an optimistic view of AI-powered hacking

During the annual CETaS showcase in London, experts discussed the potential cyber risk of tools such as Claude Mythos Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Almost half of UK businesses hit by cyber attacks

The government’s annual cyber security report reveals UK businesses are still struggling with the impact of attacks and breaches Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Data is a sovereignty issue. And broader than just the hyperscalers

As data sovereignty comes under scrutiny the more chimera-like it looks, but ventures like Google’s S3NS in France show potential Continue Reading

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• Owen Sayers, Secon Solutions

AI is widening the asymmetry between attackers and defenders

As threat actors leverage AI to launch attacks at machine speed, cyber defenders must adopt an assumed breach mindset and prioritise breach containment Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

Tech sovereignty in a "special relationship"

How much investment does the UK need in tech to be in a position where it can limit the impact of geopolitical turmoil and the goings on in the White House? With King Charles having to navigate the ... Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

WhatsApp’s encryption protects servers but leaves users exposed to client-side attacks

The use of encryption helps to secure WhatsApp’s infrastructure, but researchers at Black Hat Asia warn platform’s architecture is driving hackers to target user devices directly Continue Reading

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• Ai Lei Tao

Why AI agents are triggering a rethink of enterprise identity

The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank considers the intersection of AI and IAM. In this article, we look at the specific impacts of agentic AI on the security stack. Continue Reading

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• Jacob Connell, Quorum Cyber

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

UK data watchdog accused of dragging feet on eVisa investigation

Despite longstanding data protection issues with the Home Office’s electronic visa system being flagged five months ago, the UK’s data regulator is yet to take any action Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics 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 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

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

Why AI is forcing a reset of the identity stack

Computer Weekly’s Security Think Tank considers the intersection of AI and IAM, exploring the shift from identity management to identity intelligence Continue Reading

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• Ted Ernst, Gartner

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

BT has now blocked over a billion clicks to malicious websites, says NCSC

NCSC’s Share and Defend scheme has seen BT block over a billion clicks through to malicious websites Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor

How do digital signatures work?

Digital signatures help organizations verify signer identity and detect tampering, but teams should choose them only when a transaction needs stronger trust, evidence and compliance controls Continue Reading

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• David Weldon

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

NCSC heralds end of passwords for consumers and pushes secure passkeys

UK National Cyber Security Centre is urging consumers to replace passwords and two-factor authentication with passkeys, following a technical study that shows they are more secure and easier to use Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor

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

UK to build ‘national cyber shield’ to protect against AI cyber threats

Security minister Dan Jarvis calls for artificial intelligence companies to work with government to develop AI-driven cyber defences Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor

A&K Travel journeys with Colt for global quantum-safe network

Travel giant chooses services arm of digital infrastructure provider to build out its global connectivity network based on quantum-safe encryption systems that operate without distance limitations Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

A tsunami of flaws: When frontier AI and Patch Tuesday collide

Microsoft’s April Patch Tuesday drop was the second-largest in history, falling just shy of an October 2025 record. What is behind the spike in vulnerability disclosures, and is there a connection to Anthropic’s bug-hunting Claude Mythos AI model? Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor