IT risk management
Risk management is an increasingly important discipline for IT leaders, with regulatory compliance an ever-present consideration and the amount of legislation and regulation concerning data security on the rise. We examine the issues around IT risk management and the best practices that IT managers need to know.
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News
02 Jun 2026
Data dive: Mapping the UK public sector’s hyperscale dependence
UK government and local authorities have built critical infrastructure amid a web of US hyperscaler cloud and other providers, which brings risks of exposure to a narrow set of non-UK suppliers Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Jun 2026
The great datacentre backlash: The campaigners
In part one of a series looking at attitudes to datacentres, we look at the organisations that oppose new builds, concerns and motivations, what the industry thinks and what solutions might resolve the various impasses Continue Reading
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News
02 Jun 2026
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
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Opinion
28 May 2026
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
By- Magpie Graham
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Feature
28 May 2026
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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News
27 May 2026
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
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
27 May 2026
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
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
27 May 2026
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
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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E-Zine
26 May 2026
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
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News
25 May 2026
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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22 May 2026
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
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
20 May 2026
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
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
20 May 2026
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
By- Jessie-Lee Fry, Amdocs
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News
20 May 2026
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
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
19 May 2026
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
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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Opinion
19 May 2026
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
By- Rik Ferguson, Forescout
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News
19 May 2026
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
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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E-Zine
19 May 2026
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
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News
18 May 2026
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
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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Opinion
15 May 2026
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
By- Melvin Tan
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News
14 May 2026
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
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
14 May 2026
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
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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Opinion
13 May 2026
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
By- Marie-Claire Dwek, Newmark Security
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Opinion
13 May 2026
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
By- Moinul Zaber, research fellow, Institute of Development Studies
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News
13 May 2026
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
By- Mastufa Ahmed
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News
12 May 2026
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
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
12 May 2026
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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News
12 May 2026
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
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
11 May 2026
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
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
11 May 2026
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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11 May 2026
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
By- Kim Loohuis
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News
08 May 2026
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
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
06 May 2026
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
By- Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor
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News
06 May 2026
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
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Feature
06 May 2026
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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News
06 May 2026
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
By- Antony Adshead, Datacentre and cloud editor (acting)
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Feature
06 May 2026
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
By- Antony Adshead, Datacentre and cloud editor (acting)
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Opinion
06 May 2026
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
By- Astor Nummelin Carlberg, director open source sovereignty, SUSE
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News
05 May 2026
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
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
04 May 2026
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
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
01 May 2026
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
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
30 Apr 2026
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
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
30 Apr 2026
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
By- Owen Sayers, Secon Solutions
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News
30 Apr 2026
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
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
28 Apr 2026
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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Opinion
28 Apr 2026
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
By- Jacob Connell, Quorum Cyber
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News
28 Apr 2026
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
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
28 Apr 2026
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
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
28 Apr 2026
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
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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E-Zine
28 Apr 2026
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
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Opinion
27 Apr 2026
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
By- Ted Ernst, Gartner
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News
26 Apr 2026
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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News
24 Apr 2026
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
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
24 Apr 2026
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
By- Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor
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News
23 Apr 2026
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
By- Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor
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News
23 Apr 2026
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
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
22 Apr 2026
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
By- Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor
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News
22 Apr 2026
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
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
22 Apr 2026
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
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
21 Apr 2026
Nation states responsible for ‘nationally significant’ cyber attacks against UK, says NCSC chief
The UK is facing four nationally significant cyber attacks a week, the majority from hostile states, NCSC chief, Richard Horne, will warn at the CyberUK conference Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
21 Apr 2026
Anthropic's Mythos raises the stakes for security validation
Letting probabilistic AI models autonomously operate inside production networks creates real safety and auditability issues, and that core security validation still needs deterministic guardrails. And Anthropic just raised the stakes. Continue Reading
By- Amitai Ratzon, Pentera
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Opinion
21 Apr 2026
M&S one year on: turning anticipation into secure by design
The cyber attack on M&S last year marked a turning point for resilience in the retail sector. One year on, knowing how to avoid the next incident is no longer the priority and being ready for when it happens is key. Continue Reading
By- Chris Brown, NCC Group
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News
20 Apr 2026
Singapore pushes for global standard to test generative AI
The proposed standard aims to ensure trustworthy AI by standardising benchmarking and red teaming methodologies, as IMDA’s chief urges faster action on global rules Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
17 Apr 2026
Surging CVE disclosures force NIST to shake up workflows
NIST announces big changes to the way it categorises and manages CVEs, which are set to have a big impact on how organisations manage patching and remediation Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
17 Apr 2026
Bank cyber teams on red alert as Anthropic promises them Mythos next week
Artificial intelligence supplier promises UK banks opportunity to review AI model, which has already revealed thousands of security flaws Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
16 Apr 2026
UK’s Sovereign AI supports supercomputing and drug discovery AI startups
The UK government’s £500m Sovereign AI fund announces first cohort of startups backed to boost economic growth and national security Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor
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News
16 Apr 2026
CyberUK 2026: UK lagging on legal protections for cyber pros
Ahead of next week’s CyberUK conference, the CyberUp Campaign for reform of the UK’s hacking laws urges the government to keep focus and proposes a four-pillar framework that would protect cyber professionals from prosecution Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
16 Apr 2026
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
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
15 Apr 2026
UK businesses must face up to AI threat, says government
Technology secretary Liz Kendall urges Britain’s business community to sit up and pay attention to emerging AI threats, following the debut of Anthropic’s new frontier model, Mythos Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
15 Apr 2026
Drone strikes show why key military principles apply to cloud data
One key thing every soldier knows is that bunching up under fire is a very bad idea. Here, a retired French general says CIOs need to apply the same principle to data in the cloud Continue Reading
By- Major General Laurent Boïté (retired)
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News
14 Apr 2026
April Patch Tuesday brings zero-days in Defender, SharePoint Server
Microsoft’s latest Patch Tuesday update may be one of the largest in history, with more than 160 issues in scope Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Tip
14 Apr 2026
AI capacity planning: Balancing flexibility, performance and risk
AI is transforming capacity planning, introducing unpredictable demand patterns. IT leaders must adopt new models to optimize resources and manage operational risks effectively. Continue Reading
By- Damon Garn, Cogspinner Coaction
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News
14 Apr 2026
Department for Transport shows how its AI system avoids bias
A report looking at a system to extract themes from public consultations highlights human and LLM-based checks Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
14 Apr 2026
UK financial regulators rush to assess risks of Anthropic AI model
Banks called in by regulators as latest artificial intelligence model identifies thousands of software vulnerabilities Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
13 Apr 2026
In the AI race, a global bank bets on the human touch
Standard Chartered’s technology and security chief, Alvaro Garrido, says AI will transform finance, but the industry’s biggest vulnerabilities lie outside its own walls Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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Feature
10 Apr 2026
Businesses are paying the price for CISO burnout
Discussions of burnout among security pros are about more than just mental health: when burnout strikes, it can present a serious business risk Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Apr 2026
Breaking the stranglehold: Responses to data sovereignty risk
We look at the political and government responses to risks around data sovereignty and massive dependence on the three US hyperscalers – AWS, Azure and GCP – in the UK and Europe Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Datacentre and cloud editor (acting)
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News
09 Apr 2026
Singapore Cyber Security Agency chief: Cyber stability a necessity, not a luxury
With state-linked attacks rising and international rules unravelling, Singapore’s cyber security commissioner calls for global cooperation to prevent catastrophic conflict in cyber space Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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Opinion
02 Apr 2026
Identity and AI: Questions of data security, trust and control
The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank considers the intersection of AI and IAM. In this article, learn how AI-driven IAM projects must account for important questions around data protection, user trust, accountability and control. Continue Reading
By- Ellie Hurst, Advent IM
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News
02 Apr 2026
NCSC warns high-risk individuals of Signal and WhatsApp social engineering attacks
NCSC advises on countermeasures for high-risk individuals over phishing attacks on encrypted messaging services, such as Signal, WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor
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Opinion
01 Apr 2026
AI-driven identity must exist in a robust compliance framework
The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank considers the intersection of AI and IAM. In this article, learn how while AI‑driven identity solutions offer genuine value, they must be implemented within a robust framework of governance, privacy protection, and ethical responsibility. Continue Reading
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News
31 Mar 2026
High Court dismisses judicial review against eVisa system
The High Court rules that the Home Office is acting lawfully in refusing to issue alterative proof of immigration status outside of its electronic visa system, but both the judge and the department accepts that those affected by data quality and integrity issues are facing ‘real difficulties’ in their day-to-day lives Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Opinion
31 Mar 2026
Banning routers won’t fix what’s already broken
America's foreign-made router ban sparked valid debate about supply chains, geopolitics and trust, but the truth is that the ban addresses tomorrow’s procurement decisions far more than today’s security exposure. Continue Reading
By- Rik Ferguson, Forescout
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News
31 Mar 2026
Shrinking PQC timeline highlights immediate risk to data security
Google’s decision to move up its timeline for migration to post-quantum cryptography highlights that some of the cyber security risks posed by quantum computing are already reality Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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E-Zine
31 Mar 2026
HMRC is watching you…
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we investigate how HM Revenue & Customs has been quietly building its surveillance capabilities to crack down on tax fraud. We find out how a new supercomputer is helping the UK Atomic Energy Authority research nuclear fusion. And we visit Estonia to learn why its healthtech startups are targeting the NHS. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Opinion
30 Mar 2026
AI agents are here. Are we ready for the security implications?
Agentic AI adoption may be surging, but security is lagging behind and its fundamental principles need to be intelligently re-scaled for a non-deterministic world Continue Reading
By- Shiv Ramji
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News
27 Mar 2026
EU Parliament rejects Chat Control message scanning
MEPs vote down proposals to allow US tech companies to continue scanning private messages for illegal content Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor
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News
26 Mar 2026
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure: The bare metal facts
The Oracle Cloud Infrastructure appears to have more in common with datacentre hosting than with public infrastructure-as-a-service providers Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
26 Mar 2026
UAE positions cyber security as pillar of national resilience and digital growth
Strategic investment and coordination reinforce the country’s ability to withstand complex cyber threats Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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News
26 Mar 2026
Agentic bots and synthetic identities fuel surge in fraud
LexisNexis Risk Solutions warns of a 450% rise in agentic traffic and an eight-fold increase in synthetic identity fraud as cyber criminals scale automation to bypass security controls Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
25 Mar 2026
US government launches Bureau of Emerging Threats
The US’ Bureau of Emerging Threats sits within the State Department and will supposedly help address national security threats arising from cyber attacks, the weaponisation of space and other emerging technologies Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
25 Mar 2026
Emergency Microsoft, Oracle patches point to wider cyber issues
Emergency out-of-band patches from Microsoft and Oracle signal underlying security issues around update cycles and patching, and identity security and zero-trust, says the community Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
25 Mar 2026
Why AI agents are one prompt away from ransomware
As AI adoption advances beyond chatbots, security leaders are up against rogue AI agents mirroring threat actors and a generational skills gap as security operations teams become overly dependent on AI Continue Reading
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News
24 Mar 2026
Cyber pros must grasp the vibe coding nettle, says NCSC chief
At RSA in San Francisco, NCSC chief exec Richard Horne says security professionals have an opportunity and a responsibility to get in front of the security issues raised by the popularity of ‘vibe coding’ Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
24 Mar 2026
US government bans imported routers, raising tough questions
The US communications regulator has enacted a ban on all router hardware made outside America citing security concerns, but experts say the move may risk creating more issues than it solves Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
24 Mar 2026
Cyber platformisation is a skills issue for security teams
The Security Think Tank looks at platformisation, considering questions such as how CISOs can distinguish between a truly integrated platform and 'integration theater, and how to protect unified platforms. Continue Reading
By- Haris Pylarinos, Hack the Box
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E-Zine
24 Mar 2026
Government digital identity – dystopia or dreamland?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine the conflicting arguments for and against the UK government’s digital ID proposals. Our latest buyer’s guide looks at measuring the carbon footprint of AI. And we learn how a London NHS trust is using data to improve collaboration for the benefit of staff and patients. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
24 Mar 2026
QuikBot and EFGH bring real-time insurance to physical AI
The two companies will embed insurance directly into the infrastructure governing autonomous robots, reducing claims processing and creating a trust layer for smart cities Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
23 Mar 2026
Irish government launches CNI resilience plan
Ireland’s National Strategy on the Resilience of Critical Entities sets out a pathway to improved cyber resilience for the nation’s critical infrastructure, and establishes compliance with an EU directive Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
23 Mar 2026
Cyber platformisation: Don't fall into the 'integration debt' trap
The Security Think Tank looks at platformisation, considering questions such as how CISOs can distinguish between a truly integrated platform and 'integration theater, and how to protect unified platforms. Continue Reading
By- Rik Ferguson, Forescout
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News
20 Mar 2026
Essex Police halts live facial recognition over bias and accuracy risks
LFR deployments by Essex Police will not continue until risks associated with bias and inaccuracy have been reduced Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
20 Mar 2026
UK Cyber Monitoring Centre plans expansion in US amid risk of Category 5 attack
Organisations lulled into a false sense of security after Russian invasion of Ukraine are still at risk of a Category 5 attack in 2026 Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor
