Managing IT and business issues
IT managers must also be business managers, and as such they need to be familiar with business issues that affect their organisation. In the boardroom, IT leaders need the knowledge and skills to communicate with the CEO and CFO and their peers, and to understand the needs of key business functions such as sales, marketing, finance, HR and production. We provide the tips and advice on managing IT and business issues.
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								Just weeks left until Companies House ID changes: how to prepare
Just over two weeks remain before Companies House starts enforcing new digital identity verification procedures for company directors, but there's still time to get ready. Continue Reading
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								Tape storage: Four key reasons why tape is key to storage strategy
We look at tape storage and examine its benefits in capacity, throughput, suitability for certain media types and workloads, as well as its cost and security advantages Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Computer Weekly
 
 
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                31 Oct 2025
                
                                    
                                Cyber agencies co-sign Exchange Server security guide
US and allied cyber agencies team up to try to nudge users to pay more attention to securing Microsoft Exchange Server Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                31 Oct 2025
                
                                    
                                Ransomware resilience: It’s time to be ‘more Bruce Lee’
The growing threat of ransomware attacks requires cyber to evolve from a defensive posture to being increasingly proactive. Building threat intel can enable this, helping better predict, prioritise and prevent ransomware attacks. Continue Reading
By- Jason Steer, CISO, Recorded Future
 
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                30 Oct 2025
                
                                    
                                Yubico bolsters APAC presence, touts device subscriptions
Yubico is hiring local teams in Singapore and pitching its subscription service to help enterprises secure employee access to corporate networks and applications Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
 
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                30 Oct 2025
                
                                    
                                Post Office scandal investigator warns public inquiry about Horizon defect at large for years
Forensic investigator who helped expose Horizon scandal described defect ‘sufficiently serious’ to inform public inquiry Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
 
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                30 Oct 2025
                
                                    
                                US senators seek to prohibit minors from using AI chatbots
Two US senators have proposed legislation that would require AI chatbot companies to verify the ages of people using their chatbots, in attempt to limit their harmful effects on children Continue Reading
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                29 Oct 2025
                
                                    
                                Scope of US state-level privacy laws expands rapidly in 2025
Nine state-level data protection laws have come into force in the US this year, and three more are slated for January 2026. Navigating this complex landscape is becoming a challenge Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                29 Oct 2025
                
                                    
                                Post Office Capture redress scheme ‘went down like lead balloon’ and is ‘discriminatory’
Subpostmasters frustrated after meeting with government minister on the announcement of compensation scheme for those who had problems with Post Office Capture Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
 
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                28 Oct 2025
                
                                    
                                Amazon links planned mass layoff to AI
E-commerce giant Amazon has cited artificial intelligence as a key driver of its decision to lay off thousands of its corporate employees Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
 
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                28 Oct 2025
                
                                    
                                Effective cyber sanctions require a joined-up approach, says Rusi
Calling out and sanctioning cyber threat actors can be an effective tool, but is not a universal panacea, and needs to be considered as part of a wider, strategic approach, say Rusi think tank analysts Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                28 Oct 2025
                
                                    
                                Pulling the plug: A way to halt a cyber attacker in your network?
Rumours of an organisation taking its systems offline during a cyber attack spurred conversation on the consequences of simply pulling the power, or internet access, to stop intruders. We consider the ethics and practicality Continue Reading
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                27 Oct 2025
                
                                    
                                LockBit 5.0 expands targeting amid ransomware escalation
The LockBit RaaS operation is back in action, with technical features and expanded targeting, and is contributing to a steadily growing number of ransomware attacks Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                27 Oct 2025
                
                            
                            A case for AI Qwerty
Techies love the 80:20 rule. Imagine there’s a bit of tech that would do the 20% of laborious tasks people have to do during their working day. Over the course of a 35-hour week, a 20% not working ... Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
 
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                27 Oct 2025
                
                                    
                                Why layered resilience is the only true safeguard for SMEs
Real resilience doesn’t come from last minute panic once the storm has hit, it comes from layering defences through education, prevention, cure and – most importantly – recovery. Continue Reading
By- Richard Abrams, Kick ICT
 
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                24 Oct 2025
                
                                    
                                UK ramps up ransomware fightback with supply chain security guide
Multinational guidance, developed by the UK and Singapore, is designed to help organisations reinforce their supply chain against ransomware attacks Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                24 Oct 2025
                
                                    
                                Banks’ AI cost-cutting benefits won’t last, will ‘erode’ profits
Banks are making significant cost savings through initial artificial intelligence implementations, but the technology will eventually hit their profits Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
 
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                23 Oct 2025
                
                                    
                                Capita rubbishes Public Accounts Committee report claims
The outsourcing giant has missed IT deadlines, stoking fears it won’t be ready to take over the civil service pension contract Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
 
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                23 Oct 2025
                
                                    
                                Amid CISA cuts, US state launches first VDP
Legislators in Annapolis, Maryland, have teamed up with Bugcrowd to launch a statewide vulnerability disclosure programme Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                23 Oct 2025
                
                                    
                                The US government shutdown is a wake-up call for cyber self-reliance
As the US government shutdown heads towards a second month, could the disruption to cyber security programmes be the impetus end-users need to pull themselves up by their own bootstraps? Continue Reading
By- John Paul Cunningham, Silverfort Inc
 
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                22 Oct 2025
                
                                    
                                Jaguar Land Rover attack to cost UK £1.9bn, say cyber monitors
The UK's Cyber Monitoring Centre calculates the overall cost of the Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack will be almost two billion pounds Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                22 Oct 2025
                
                                    
                                More openness on the cards for Apple and Google’s mobile platforms
Competition and Markets Authority will look closely at the openness of Google and Apple’s mobile platforms after designating both with strategic market status Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
 
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                Podcast
                22 Oct 2025
                
                                    
                                Podcast: SSD for high performance, but HDD suits ‘warm’ workloads
We talk to Axel Stoermann of drive maker Kioxia about the efficiencies and performance that flash storage can bring, but why hard disk drives are still a key choice in some use cases Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Computer Weekly
 
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                22 Oct 2025
                
                                    
                                Atos boss ‘utterly determined’ not to allow GenAI to pull up career drawbridge
AI is being used in all sectors of the economy and society, but adopters must ensure the next generation of professionals are not denied a first rung on the ladder because of it Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
 
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                22 Oct 2025
                
                                    
                                Container storage: Five key things you need to know
We look at container storage and backup, diving deep into how storage works in containers, container storage interface, container-native storage, and the management platforms storage suppliers offer Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Computer Weekly
 
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                21 Oct 2025
                
                                    
                                Do government services need a rethink for AI and automation?
Evidence presented in a new Public Accounts Committee report covering smart public services delivery suggests a change in tack is needed Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
 
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                21 Oct 2025
                
                                    
                                Startup law firm wants to ‘live and breathe technology’
Law firm will use artificial intelligence in its business from the word go, cutting the cost of managing large business contracts Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
 
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                20 Oct 2025
                
                                    
                                The Netherlands faces €12bn R&D investment gap as productivity stagnates
Dutch government unveils nine-point plan to meet European 3% GDP target after its competitiveness ranking plummeted Continue Reading
By- Kim Loohuis
 
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                20 Oct 2025
                
                                    
                                Microsoft admonished for role in facilitating Gaza genocide
Following credible allegations that Microsoft Azure was being used to facilitate mass surveillance and lethal force against Palestinians, which prompted the company to suspend services to the Israeli military unit responsible, human rights organisations are calling for further action Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
 
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                17 Oct 2025
                
                                    
                                AI talent war sees UBS recruit leadership from JPMorgan
Research from Evident reveals US banks lead the way in AI adoption in the finance sector, with a talent war simmering Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
 
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                16 Oct 2025
                
                                    
                                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
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
 
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                15 Oct 2025
                
                                    
                                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
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                15 Oct 2025
                
                                    
                                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
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
 
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                15 Oct 2025
                
                                    
                                Infor doubles down on APAC with cloud and AI
The enterprise software firm is targeting the region’s vast manufacturing sector by easing the move to the cloud and rolling out industry-specific AI agents, says CEO Kevin Samuelson Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
 
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                15 Oct 2025
                
                                    
                                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
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                14 Oct 2025
                
                                    
                                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
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
 
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                13 Oct 2025
                
                                    
                                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
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
 
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                13 Oct 2025
                
                                    
                                The importance of upgrading to the latest Windows operating system
Despite plans to make it the last major upgrade, Windows 10 was superseded by Windows 11, and now Microsoft support for Windows 10 has come to an end Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
 
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                10 Oct 2025
                
                                    
                                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
By- Louise Quennell, Dell Technologies
 
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                09 Oct 2025
                
                                    
                                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
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                08 Oct 2025
                
                                    
                                Teens arrested over Kido nursery hack
London’s Met Police arrested two teenage boys in Hertfordshire on suspicion of involvement in the recent Kido nursery hack that saw the personal data of infants stolen and leaked Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                08 Oct 2025
                
                                    
                                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
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                Opinion
                08 Oct 2025
                
                                    
                                How AI is redesigning the rules for building your engineering teams
With AI reshaping the engineering talent landscape, organisations must move beyond assessing pure coding skills and cultivate engineers with a blend of tool literacy, human judgment and strategic thinking Continue Reading
By- Arthur Hu
 
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                08 Oct 2025
                
                                    
                                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
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
 
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                Opinion
                07 Oct 2025
                
                                    
                                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
By- Ev Kontsevoy, Teleport
 
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                07 Oct 2025
                
                                    
                                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
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                07 Oct 2025
                
                                    
                                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
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                07 Oct 2025
                
                                    
                                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
By- Vaibhav Dutta, Tata Communications
 
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                06 Oct 2025
                
                                    
                                Oracle patches E-Business suite targeted by Cl0p ransomware
Oracle pushes a patch for a dangerous zero-day under active exploitation by one of the most notorious ransomware gangs around Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                06 Oct 2025
                
                                    
                                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
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
 
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                06 Oct 2025
                
                                    
                                Data sovereignty demand pushes Herabit to get S3 storage
Italian service provider gets Cubbit DS3 distributed S3 storage to provide up to 2PB of cloud services to customers demanding data sovereignty, while cutting costs by up to 50% Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Computer Weekly
 
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                06 Oct 2025
                
                                    
                                SAP: AI is commoditising business applications
Business applications are at risk of being commoditised with artificial intelligence increasingly becoming the new interface that lets businesses execute tasks across different systems, according to a senior SAP leader Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
 
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                06 Oct 2025
                
                                    
                                Managing AI’s environmental impact
With AI set to account for half of IT greenhouse gas emissions by 2028, businesses must look beyond energy use and embed sustainability, transparency and social equity into their AI strategy to avoid derailing their green goals Continue Reading
By- Autumn Stanish
 
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                06 Oct 2025
                
                                    
                                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
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
 
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                02 Oct 2025
                
                                    
                                Aston University partners Capgemini for AI centre of excellence
University works with IT services giant to open artificial intelligence centre of excellence in London campus Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
 
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                02 Oct 2025
                
                                    
                                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
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
 
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                02 Oct 2025
                
                                    
                                Singtel debuts low-code platform to ease AI deployment
Singtel’s AI Studio, part of its CUBΣ network-as-a-service offering, aims to simplify AI development and deployment while addressing enterprise concerns around security and data sovereignty Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
 
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                01 Oct 2025
                
                                    
                                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
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                01 Oct 2025
                
                                    
                                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
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
 
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                01 Oct 2025
                
                                    
                                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
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
 
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                30 Sep 2025
                
                                    
                                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
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                30 Sep 2025
                
                                    
                                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
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                30 Sep 2025
                
                                    
                                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
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
 
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                30 Sep 2025
                
                                    
                                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
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
 
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                30 Sep 2025
                
                                    
                                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
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                29 Sep 2025
                
                                    
                                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
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                29 Sep 2025
                
                                    
                                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
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                29 Sep 2025
                
                                    
                                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
By- Ashley Barker and Irfan Ahmed, PA Consulting
 
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                29 Sep 2025
                
                                    
                                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
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
 
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                26 Sep 2025
                
                                    
                                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
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
 
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                26 Sep 2025
                
                                    
                                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
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                25 Sep 2025
                
                                    
                                Get HDD temperature right, or risk more drive failures
We talk to Rainer Kaese of Toshiba about the right temperature to run hard disk drives at. Not getting it right risks higher failure rates than what would normally be expected Continue Reading
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                25 Sep 2025
                
                                    
                                Lenovo targets AI and hybrid cloud to drive APAC growth
The tech supplier’s infrastructure arm is tapping its partner ecosystem and as-a-service model to help the region’s enterprises move from AI experimentation to delivering tangible business outcomes Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
 
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                24 Sep 2025
                
                                    
                                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
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
 
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                24 Sep 2025
                
                                    
                                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
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                24 Sep 2025
                
                                    
                                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
By- Kyle Hiebert, Computer Weekly
 
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                23 Sep 2025
                
                                    
                                SolarWinds warns over dangerous RCE flaw
A newly uncovered RCE flaw in SolarWinds’ helpdesk product bypasses two previously issued fixes, and users should prioritise updates as exploitation is likely to occur Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                23 Sep 2025
                
                                    
                                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
By- Akif Khan, Gartner
 
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                23 Sep 2025
                
                                    
                                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
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
 
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                23 Sep 2025
                
                                    
                                ‘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
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                23 Sep 2025
                
                            
                            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
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                22 Sep 2025
                
                                    
                                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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                22 Sep 2025
                
                                    
                                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
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                22 Sep 2025
                
                                    
                                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
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                22 Sep 2025
                
                                    
                                Can APAC telcos outmanoeuvre SIs and hyperscalers?
In the first of a four-part series on how telcos can stay relevant, we explore the power shift that could sideline the region’s telecoms leaders and the moves they can make to shore up their competitive edge Continue Reading
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                19 Sep 2025
                
                                    
                                Government meets with car parts suppliers amid JLR cyber crisis
Government officials have met with the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders to discuss the challenges they are facing amid disrupted production at Jaguar Land Rover Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                19 Sep 2025
                
                                    
                                UK cyber action plan lays out path to resilience
A report produced for the government by academics at Imperial College London and the University of Bristol sets out nine recommendations to strengthen the UK’s cyber sector Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                18 Sep 2025
                
                                    
                                Are AI agents a blessing or a curse for cyber security?
Agentic AI is touted as a helpful tool for managing tasks, and cyber criminals are already taking advantage. Should information security teams look to AI agents to keep up? Continue Reading
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                18 Sep 2025
                
                                    
                                The challenges posed by AI tools in education
Artificial intelligence tools to enhance productivity are being developed for use in multiple sectors, but are they sufficiently reliable for use in education or do they create other problems? Continue Reading
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                18 Sep 2025
                
                                    
                                UK banks still run software code written more than 60 years ago
More than half of UK banks still rely on computer code written in or before the 1970s, and which is understood by only a few of their staff Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
 
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                18 Sep 2025
                
                                    
                                Teen hackers charged over Scattered Spider attack on TfL
Two men have appeared in court in London in connection with the September 2024 cyber attack that disrupted online services at Transport for London Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                17 Sep 2025
                
                                    
                                Techcombank wields data and AI to drive customer engagement
By unifying data on the Databricks platform, the Vietnam bank has built AI capabilities to deliver hyper-personalised offers to 15 million customers and expand its footprint beyond its traditional affluent base Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
 
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                17 Sep 2025
                
                                    
                                Microsoft scores win against Office 365 credential thieves
Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit disrupts a major phishing-as-a-service operation that targeted and stole Office 365 usernames and credentials Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                17 Sep 2025
                
                                    
                                NCC: How RaaS team-ups help Scattered Spider enhance its attacks
Scattered Spider’s alliances with ransomware-as-a-service gangs act as a force multiplier for the scope, and number, of its cyber attacks, according to NCC Group analysts Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                16 Sep 2025
                
                                    
                                Jaguar Land Rover extends production shutdown for another week
Jaguar Land Rover says that vehicle production will remain suspended in the wake of a cyber attack, while the hackers allegedly responsible claim they are retiring from a life of crime Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                16 Sep 2025
                
                                    
                                Cyber leaders must make better use of risk experts
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
By- Ellie Hurst, Advent IM
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                16 Sep 2025
                
                                    
                                Telcos urged to ‘delayer’ for survival and growth
Faced with commoditised services and low returns, telcos must radically restructure into separate infrastructure, network and service units to unlock value and innovate, says Kearney Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
 
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                15 Sep 2025
                
                                    
                                ShinyHunters linked to breach of French luxury goods house
Kering, the parent group of fashion houses including Balenciaga and Gucci, becomes the latest organisation to allegedly fall victim to ShinyHunters Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                15 Sep 2025
                
                                    
                                Amnesty: AI surveillance risks ‘supercharging’ US deportations
Amnesty International says AI-driven platforms from Palantir and Babel Street are being used by US authorities to track migrants and revoke visas, raising fears of unlawful detentions and mass deportations Continue Reading
By- Tiago Ventura, Computer Weekly
 
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                15 Sep 2025
                
                                    
                                Arqit to support NCSC’s post-quantum cryptography pilot
Quantum specialist Arqit will provide specialised post-quantum migration planning services to organisations preparing to address the imminent risks to traditional cryptography Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                15 Sep 2025
                
                                    
                                ‘Utter madness’ as Post Office paid law firm double the cost of scandal public inquiry
The Post Office legal representation at public inquiry into Horizon scandal cost twice as much as the actual inquiry Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
 
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                12 Sep 2025
                
                                    
                                The ‘people, process and technology’ triangle is key to AI success
Nutanix AI lead Debo Dutta has high hopes for AI and ‘digital minions’, pointing out that people, process and technology are the real promise to success Continue Reading
By- Martin Veitch
 
 
