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AI supports care of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon hospital

Artificial intelligence pilot in Lebanon hospital aimed at freeing up time for medics to treat more Palestinian refugees Continue Reading

Pet insurers fuel AI take up in veterinary sector

Through tech startups, insurers are offering artificial intelligence-based veterinary services as part of pet insurance contracts Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Questions over size of government’s legacy IT estate pose AI adoption issues

Two House of Commons committees have turned their attention this week to the lack of transparency concerning the size of the government’s legacy IT estate, and what this means for its ability to adopt artificial intelligence technologies Continue Reading

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• Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK

IT Sustainability Think Tank: How not to fall for Big Tech’s false green claims

In an era where nearly every tech supplier touts green credentials, IT directors face the challenging task of separating genuine sustainability commitments from marketing spin. But how? Continue Reading

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• Abhijit Sunil, Forrester

UK banks must be more like Big Tech to catch the US on AI, which comes with a high price

Evident research into artificial intelligence adoption in banking reveals US banks dominate when it comes to making AI work for the business Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Gitex 2025: Aramex partners with AWS to accelerate global IT modernisation

UAE-based logistics giant completes the migration of its Oceania datacentre to AWS, marking the start of a global transformation to build an AI-ready, cloud-native infrastructure Continue Reading

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• Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly

AI World: Oracle brings agents to bear on world of finance

Oracle AI World has seen a host of new introductions, among them agentic capabilities for customer finance teams Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

ICO fines Capita £14m after ransomware caused major data breach

Outsourcing giant hit with £14m fine over 2023 cyber attack, but costs could rise as legal actions continue Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

India’s biggest IT firm to create 5,000 UK jobs

Indian IT giant will increase its UK-based workforce by thousands over the next three years Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

AI will create a better world, says Oracle’s Ellison

Oracle ramped up its plans to lead in all things AI on the opening day of its renamed customer event, AI World, with founder Larry Ellison emphasising AI’s transformative potential Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Infosys multiplies UK public sector revenue by 160 with £1.2bn NHS deal

Gone are the days of Indian IT suppliers being shunned in UK government contracts through job and security fears Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Finnish tech partnership reaches ambitious heights

Partnership will explore how combining quantum computing and artificial intelligence can create dynamic benefits in areas such as materials science and complex simulations Continue Reading

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• Gerard O'Dwyer

Why Keir Starmer’s mandatory national digital ID system may be neither mandatory nor national

The government’s proposals for a national digital identity scheme have been widely criticised, but is the prime minister smart enough to realise that an alternative plan could bring wider public benefits? Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

Cohesity CEO: ‘The Middle East is moving faster than any other region in data resilience’

At Gitex in Dubai, Sanjay Poonen, CEO at Cohesity, highlights how the region’s rapid digital growth is shaping new priorities in cyber recovery, AI-driven backup and secure data platforms Continue Reading

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• Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly

Swedish banks and state join forces to boost cyber security

Sweden’s leading finance institutions have joined forces with state security agencies to develop an integrated cyber defence strategy Continue Reading

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• Gerard O'Dwyer

Shameless Fujitsu boss confident firm will be back in ‘good books’ in 18 months

Pressure is mounting on Fujitsu as its internal culture and lack of genuine regret over its part in the Post Office scandal are revealed by Computer Weekly Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Interview: Shaping the future of AI in the UAE

At Gitex 2025 in Dubai, the largest tech show in the Middle East, Chiara Marcati, chief AI advisory and business officer at AI71, discusses the UAE’s ambition to become a global leader in artificial intelligence Continue Reading

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• Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly

Microsoft and the UAE: Driving AI from strategy to real impact

Exploring how Microsoft and the UAE are turning AI ambition into practical solutions, empowering talent, and guiding CIOs to adopt AI at scale Continue Reading

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• Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly

Court dismisses Apple’s appeal against Home Office backdoor

Investigatory Powers Tribunal rules that Apple’s appeal against a Home Office order to access encrypted data of Apple users world wide will no longer proceed. Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor

UK police to upgrade illicit asset recovery system

A new system is being developed by the Police Digital Service and NEC Software Solutions to help manage the recovery of criminal assets, replacing 20-year-old legacy infrastructure Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Beyond the refresh: Your cyber strategy must include AI PCs

Viewing a PC refresh as part of security strategy helps build a more resilient and productive enterprise and is an opportunity to move beyond tactical upgrades to adopt a security-first hardware strategy for the AI era. Continue Reading

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• Louise Quennell, Dell Technologies

Chat Control encryption plans delayed after EU states fail to agree

Plans to require technology companies across Europe to monitor the contents of encrypted messages and emails have been delayed after European Union member states were unable to reach agreement following German objections Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor

Warlock ransomware may be linked to Chinese state

The operators of Warlock ransomware who exploited a set of SharePoint Server vulnerabilities earlier this year likely have some kind of link to the Chinese government, researchers claim Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

AI and autonomous vehicles drive UAE’s first commercial electric truck fleet

Evocargo and RAK Ceramics deploy AI-powered autonomous vehicles, marking a new era for logistics and sustainable mobility Continue Reading

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• Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly

Qilin gang claims cyber attack on Japanese brewing giant

The Qilin ransomware gang has claimed responsibility for a cyber attack that has halted brewing at Asahi Group Holdings, causing Japanese retailers to run low on beer Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Interview: Fausto Fleites, vice-president of data intelligence, ScottsMiracle-Gro

The data leader’s hands-on experience with machine learning has helped to build a three-part strategy to maximise the benefits of AI at the gardening specialist Continue Reading

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• Mark Samuels

Fujitsu boss said Post Office inquiry report wasn’t ‘that bad’, despite link to suicides

Computer Weekly reveals callous comments made by a senior Fujitsu executive about Post Office scandal inquiry report Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Interview: Change management for digitisation and agentic AI

We speak to Thomas Bodé, chief digital transformation officer at European energy company Met Group, about delivering successful digital initiatives Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

TalkTalk undoes customer experience stack complexity to boost contact centre agents

TalkTalk chief operating officer Neil Smith describes the firm’s journey out of CX stack complexity towards more empowered contact centre agents Continue Reading

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• Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor

How the UAE is using AI to transform healthcare

The UAE’s decision to appoint AI leaders in every ministry signals a shift - in healthcare, success is measured not only in cost savings, but in efficiency, sustainability, and better patient outcomes Continue Reading

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• Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly

AI and big data: Driving the UAE’s smart transport revolution

From real-time passenger insights to predictive maintenance, the UAE is leveraging AI and advanced data platforms to transform mobility, enhance efficiency, and set a global benchmark in intelligent transport. Continue Reading

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• Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly

Why it takes 11 hours to resolve one ID-related cyber incident

A recent ESG study revealed it takes an average of 11 hours for enterprises to resolve a single identity-related security incident. How did we get here, and what do we need to do differently? Continue Reading

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• Ev Kontsevoy, Teleport

Alert over Medusa ransomware attacks targeting Fortra MFT

Microsoft warns it is seeing potential mass exploitation of a Fortra GoAnywhere vulnerability by a threat actor linked to the Medusa ransomware-as-a-service operation. Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Our phones as our castles: can His Majesty’s Government enter?

Ancient laws secure the sanctity of even the most humble of homes from government intrusion. How do they fare in an age of digital technology? Continue Reading

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• Joe Jones, IAPP

Nato chooses Oracle to secure battlefield communications

Nato has chosen Oracle and Druid to secure private 5G networks for cyber defence, war gaming and research, using Oracle Cloud and edge technology Continue Reading

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• Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor

The Security Interviews: David Bradbury, CSO, Okta

Okta’s chief security officer talks security by default and explains why he thinks time is running out for the shared responsibility model Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Building resilience in the cloud: Bridging SLA gaps and mitigating risk

The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank considers how security leaders can help assure access to the new and innovative cloud tech while minimising risk and ensuring they do not fall foul of regulators. Continue Reading

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• Vaibhav Dutta, Tata Communications

IR35: Conservative Party pledge to reform off-payroll rules gets lacklustre response

Having overseen two sets of reforms to the IR35 rules while in power, plus an abortive attempt to repeal those same changes, the Conservative Party has pledged another reform of the off-payroll rules Continue Reading

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• Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK

AI halves clinical trial approval times

Use of artificial intelligence to flag up potential issues with clinical trial applications means assessors can approve new treatments faster Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

Peer demands Fujitsu pay £700m in interim as it prepares response to Post Office scandal inquiry

Fujitsu, government and Post Office set to outline restorative justice plans, as peers calls for an interim payment towards costs. Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Keir Starmer launches digital ID scheme, but does it stand a chance?

Amid an economic crisis, public scepticism and confusing messages, could the government’s digital identity programme fail before it even gets off the ground? Continue Reading

Is the UK’s digital ID scheme doomed to fail?

In this week’s edition of Computer Weekly, we take a look at the government’s somewhat controversial plan to introduce a national, compulsory digital ID scheme. Ranil Boteju, chief data and analytics officer at Lloyds Banking Group, also runs us through how the financial services giant is planning to use agentic AI to improve the customer experience. In the third part of our buyer’s guide on cloud management and security, details about the plethora of security tools that exist for enterprises looking to manage their Amazon Web Services stacks gets the deep-dive treatment. And, in our final feature in the issue, we look at the evolution in mobile app technology within the retail space. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Police ordered to give reasons in closed court for seizing phone of UK Hamas lawyer

London court orders police to disclose reasons for seizing and copying the contents of a phone belonging to a UK lawyer who represented Hamas, but refuses an injunction to prevent police from reviewing the phone until after judicial review Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor

Police facial recognition trials show little evidence of benefits

In-the-wild testing of police facial recognition systems has failed to generate clear evidence of the technology’s benefits, or to assess the full range of socio-technical impacts Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

UK government to consult on police live facial recognition use

The UK’s policing minister has confirmed the government will consult on the use of live facial recognition by law enforcement before expanding its use throughout England, but so far, the technology has been deployed with minimal public debate or consultation Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Interview: Sacha Vaughan, chief supply chain officer, Joseph Joseph

As the houseware maker’s supply chain is being transformed for the digital age, its leader explains why technology knowledge is critical to her job Continue Reading

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• Mark Samuels

PSNI appoints legal counsel to report on police conduct after McCullough surveillance review

The Police Service of Northern Ireland has commissioned a senior lawyer to report back on whether there was any misconduct by police officers following the McCullough Review into the surveillance of journalists, lawyers and NGOs Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor

Interview: Chris Belasco, chief data officer, City of Pittsburgh

Building data pipelines – the ‘connective tissue’ – is helping to improve operations and deliver better public services in the City of Pittsburgh Continue Reading

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• Mark Samuels

Fujitsu’s role in the Post Office scandal: Everything you need to know

Computer Weekly has investigated the Post Office Horizon scandal since 2008. In this guide, we look at the part Fujitsu played in what is commonly referred to as the largest miscarriage of justice in UK history Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Regional booster programme aims to drive UK tech growth

The government has launched a £1m programme with 14 projects aimed at supporting startups Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

The UK’s National Data Strategy must evolve to unlock AI in the public sector

The UK government is investing both hope and money into using AI to improve public services - but the benefits will remain elusive unless the public sector changes its approach to data strategy Continue Reading

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• Matt Harris, HPE

Home Office issues new ‘backdoor’ order over Apple encryption

A second Home Office technical capability notice requires Apple to provide access to encrypted data and messages of British users stored on its iCloud service Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor

US government shutdown stalls cyber intel sharing

A key US law covering cyber security intelligence sharing has expired without an extension or replacement amid a total shutdown of the federal government, putting global security collaboration at risk. Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Interview: Wayne Barlow, head of terminal products, Bloomberg

Techie turned business leader Wayne Barlow heads up the development of Bloomberg’s customer-touching terminal software Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

E-commerce platform eBay offers free ChatGPT training and tools

Through eBay Activate, small businesses selling on the online marketplace will gain access to GPT-powered productivity and e-commerce tools Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Over half of UK adults use mobile wallets

Cash accounted for less than 10% of payments in the UK in 2024, according to UK Finance figures Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

How UK immigration must evolve to attract the best global talent

In a post-Brexit world, the UK’s ability to attract and retain global talent is not just an economic issue, it is a strategic need Continue Reading

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•   Kinka Tonchev

North Wales Police pilots hybrid quantum emergency response

A hybrid quantum solver accessed through D-Wave’s cloud has been used to halve police incident response times in Wales Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

MPs press outsourcer TCS over Jaguar cyber attack

The government’s cross-bench Business and Trade Committee has written to Tata Consultancy Services seeking answers over possible links to cyber attacks on Jaguar Land Rover, Marks and Spencer, and Co-op Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Apple’s first iOS 26 security update fixes memory corruption flaw

Apple issues an update for its brand new iOS 26 mobile operating system, fixing a potentially dangerous vulnerability affecting iPhones, iPads and other Mac devices Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Cloud provider publishes ‘tech sovereignty’ plan for UK

In the face of mounting data sovereignty concerns across Europe, UK cloud provider Civo lays out high-level plan for how the government can retain control and access of its data should the geopolitical situation sour Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Bank of America builds GenAI assistant for instant answers for customers

Queries that would take an employee an hour to answer are completed almost instantaneously with the Bank of America’s generative AI assistant Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Harrods hackers start contacting customers

Retailer Harrods has revealed that a number of customers whose data was stolen in a cyber attack have been contacted by the perpetrators Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Infinidat doubles InfiniBox Hybrid array capacity

Enterprise array maker boosts capacity by two times to 33PB, promises high-density QLC flash drives in the fourth quarter, and adds native object storage that can be set up as customers configure volumes Continue Reading

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• Antony Adshead, Computer Weekly

NHS App set to front-end online health service access

Additional functionality is being built into the NHS App to provide online appointments and access to healthcare professionals across England Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Google to pay $24m to settle lawsuit with president Trump

Trump launched legal challenge after being blocked from posting on his YouTube channel, which Google is now seeking to settle Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Cloudian launches object storage AI platform at corporate LLM

Object storage specialist teams up with Nvidia to provide RAG-based chatbot capability for organisations that want to mine in-house information in an air-gapped large language model Continue Reading

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• Antony Adshead, Computer Weekly

UK and US urge Cisco users to ditch end-of-life security appliances

An ongoing campaign of cyber attacks is targeting users of end-of-life Cisco security appliance kit Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Harrods hit by second cyber attack in six months

Data on approximately 430,000 Harrods shoppers was stolen in a third-party breach, but the cyber attack is not related to an earlier Scattered Spider incident, says the retailer Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

JLR tentatively restarts production, following £1.5bn government backing

Jaguar Land Rover is to resume car production after a £1.5bn government loan guarantee amid its cyber attack fallout. Debate is growing over the bailout and insurance Continue Reading

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• Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor

Women’s Rugby World Cup premiered GenAI for broadcast match analysis

England’s triumph at the Women’s Rugby World Cup also saw the debut of generative AI for real-time broadcast rugby match analysis Continue Reading

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• Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor

Why SLA gaps should not hinder cloud innovation

The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank considers how security leaders can help assure access to the new and innovative cloud tech while minimising risk and ensuring they do not fall foul of regulators. Continue Reading

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• Ashley Barker and Irfan Ahmed, PA Consulting

Global payments network Swift builds blockchain capability

Not-for-profit global payments network to initially use blockchain-based shared ledger for cross-border payments, with further use cases to follow Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Keir Starmer launches digital ID scheme, but does it stand a chance?

Amid an economic crisis, public scepticism and confusing messages, could the government’s digital identity programme fail before it even gets off the ground? Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

Over half of India-based companies suffer security breaches

Business supply chains, which include Indian companies, are at risk of attack as more than half of suppliers were breached last year Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Microsoft hides key data flow information in plain sight

Microsoft’s own documentation confirms that data hosted in its hyperscale cloud architecture routinely traverses the globe, but the tech giant is actively obfuscating this vital information from its UK law enforcement customers Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Deconstructing the UK-US Tech Prosperity 'Deal'

The so-called 'deal' between the UK and US to promote collaboration in science and technology reveals a UK government selling out homegrown talent to the demands of Big Tech Continue Reading

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• Emer Coleman

Government to introduce mandatory digital ID

Prime minister Keir Starmer says the scheme, which will be compulsory by the end of this parliament, will help crack down on illegal workers, as well as provide benefits to citizens Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

Okta CEO: AI security and identity security are one and the same

At Oktane 2025 in Las Vegas, Okta CEO Todd McKinnon describes AI security and identity security as inseparable as he tees up a series of agentic security innovations Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Government might support Jaguar Land Rover supply chain to mitigate cyber attack impact

The government is considering buying car parts from JLR’s supply chain to sell them on to the company once it recovers from the August cyber attack Continue Reading

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• Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor

Netherlands establishes cyber resilience network to strengthen public-private digital defence

Network will connect organisations in a cyber crime defence initiative that goes way beyond information sharing Continue Reading

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• Kim Loohuis

Zoom includes AI at no extra cost to crack enterprise adoption puzzle

Zoom bets on free AI to drive enterprise adoption, despite evidence the highest return on investment comes from back-office automation Continue Reading

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• Kim Loohuis

Internet shutdowns in Africa on upward trajectory

A comparative analysis of internet shutdowns in African countries highlights how the tactic is increasingly used to repress dissent and political opposition, depriving millions of people and businesses access to vital digital tools that sustain their social, economic and political life Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Oktane 2025: Okta takes aim at agentic AI governance gap

Identity specialist Okta is laying the groundwork for a number of incoming announcements designed to help its customers get to grips with the challenge of securing non-human, agentic identities. Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Controversy ahead - the many challenges facing a UK government national digital ID scheme

It seems we are to expect some sort of announcement on digital identity at the forthcoming Labour conference. Briefings to select national newspapers have trailed the likelihood of prime minister ... Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

NCA arrests man following cyber attack that disrupted air travel

The NCA has arrested a man in West Sussex over the cyber attack on Collins Aerospace that disrupted Heathrow and other EU airports. He has been released on conditional bail Continue Reading

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• Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor

McCullough Review finds PSNI failures but no ‘systemic’ surveillance of journalists

A review by Angus McCullough KC reveals that Northern Ireland police failed to comply with the law but that there was no ‘widespread and systemic’ surveillance of journalists, lawyers and NGOs Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor

Engagement-based advertising models are coming for AI

Tech companies are eyeing ad-driven revenue streams to offset a possible investment market recession. Without proper oversight, this risks immense user exploitation Continue Reading

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• Kyle Hiebert, Computer Weekly

Rethinking identity in the age of AI impersonation

Trust in business has long hinged on human instincts but with the advent of deepfakes, it is becoming dangerous to assume too much. Continue Reading

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• Akif Khan, Gartner

Jaguar Land Rover extends cyber attack-induced shutdown to October

Jaguar Land Rover is extending its production shutdown caused by the 31 August cyber attack into next month, as government ministers drop by and supply chain workers lose wages Continue Reading

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• Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor

Post Office Capture appeals slowed by poor records

Poor data on the use of the Post Office Capture software is slowing the review of criminal convictions, says lawyer Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

‘Our worst day’: The untold story of the Electoral Commission cyber attack

As head of digital at The Electoral Commission, Andrew Simpson’s mettle was tested when threat actors gained access to the regulator’s email systems and accessed sensitive voter data. Three years on, he tells his story to Computer Weekly Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Digital ID risks turning UK into ‘Checkpoint Britain’  

 Keir Starmer is expected to announce plans for mandatory ID cards at the Labour Party Conference next week. It risks urging in an era of surveillance, digital check points, reliance on online systems, and the risk of data breaches.   Continue Reading

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• Rebecca Vincent  

Unbuckling of the green belt

In this week’s edition of Computer Weekly, we take a deep dive into an environmental-focused legal challenge that has the potential to upset the government’s plans to fast-track datacentre developments Continue Reading

EU to shut door on Big Tech in financial data sharing

US tech giants to be excluded from EU’s Financial Data Access initiative, which enables the sharing of certain customer financial data Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Angus McCullough’s review: A reckoning for the PSNI – and for press freedom

The McCullough Review to be published on Wednesday could mark a turning point for press freedom and for policing in Northern Ireland Continue Reading

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• Donal MacIntyre

From breach to resilience: How the Electoral Commission rebuilt its cyber defences

The UK's Electoral Commission fell victim to a major cyber attack in 2022. Three years on, the organisation is reflecting on its experience and sharing the lessons it learned to help others improve their security resilience. Continue Reading

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• Andrew Simpson, The Electoral Commission

Teen charged with Las Vegas casino cyber heist

Another arrest of a teenage hacker associated with the Scattered Spider gang has been made, this time in relation to two 2023 cyber attacks on Las Vegas casinos and resorts Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Cyber attack that downed airport systems confirmed as ransomware

Authorities in Europe say the cyber attack that caused disruption to passenger-facing services at multiple airports, including Heathrow, was the result of ransomware, as investigations continue Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

PSNI chief sorry over failure to delete data unlawfully seized from journalists

Police Service of Northern Ireland apologises for failing to destroy data that was unlawfully seized from journalists, despite a court agreement, and to the Investigatory Powers Tribunal for failing to disclose key information to the court Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor