Summary Harrods has recently faced cyberattack attempts, joining a list of retailers including Marks and Spencer and The Co-op that have been targeted this week. The luxury department store’s IT security team acted quickly to safeguard its systems, resulting in restricted internet access at their locations to prevent unauthorized access. In a statement shared with […]
A recent exposé reveals that Darren Beattie, a senior US State Department official, initiated sweeping requests for records regarding high-profile figures, including journalists and critics of Donald Trump, in a bid to uncover alleged conservative censorship. This document dump is reminiscent of the much-discussed “Twitter files” scandal. Key Points Darren Beattie requested extensive communications records […]
GrammaTech has just hit a major milestone by being awarded “Awardable” status in the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace. This means their Proteus platform, which automatically identifies and resolves vulnerabilities, is now officially recognised as a top tool for accelerating AI and machine learning adoption within the DoD. Key Points GrammaTech’s Proteus platform […]
Global games developer Rising Digital has teamed up with Continent 8 Technologies to enhance its cybersecurity measures for its US iGaming operations. This partnership aims to ensure compliance with various state regulations while boosting security standards. Key Points Continent 8 expands its services with Rising Digital, a top Asian game developer. The collaboration aims to […]
Cybersecurity company KnowBe4 has unveiled some eye-opening insights from its Q1 2025 Phishing Report, highlighting the HR department as the most commonly spoofed target in phishing attacks. With alarming statistics and trends, this article delves into the complexities of how employees are continually misled, often by familiar internal communications. Source: GovTech Key Points 60% of […]
In a recent keynote, Alexei Bulazel, the prominent cyber official from the National Security Council, shed light on the administration’s stance on offensive cyber strategies and collaboration with the Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). He pointed out the complexities of deterrence in the cyber realm, […]
Summary The recent cyber attacks on Marks & Spencer (M&S) and Harrods are raising serious alarms. Joe Jones, CEO of the cybersecurity app Pistachio, stated that these incidents occurring closely together suggest a possible coordinated attack or, at the very least, that hackers are exploiting the same weaknesses in different retailers. This is especially concerning […]
Apple users are on high alert as cybersecurity experts have discovered a serious flaw that could allow hackers to hijack their devices. Dubbed “AirBorne,” this vulnerability permits malicious actors to deploy malware and snoop on your private data when devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Users are urged to update their devices immediately […]
Generative AI (GenAI) is revolutionising industries with its ability to generate human-like text and create lifelike images and videos. But, as businesses dive deeper into GenAI for innovation, the necessity for robust governance and cybersecurity has never been clearer. Cybersecurity expert Sahil Dhir shares his insights on balancing the benefits of AI with the need […]
In this edition of the Technology & Digital round-up we look at the latest on cybersecurity, an ambitious EU AI Action Plan, and new consumer protection rules including in the digital space. This is followed by a selection of other interesting legal and non-legal tech stories from the past month. Source: Technology & Digital round-up […]
