New global research shows that while organisations rely heavily on cybersecurity providers, only a small minority fully trust them, exposing a growing gap between dependence and confidence. A Critical Dependency (With Limited Confidence) Cybersecurity vendors essentially sit at the heart of modern business operations, responsible for protecting systems, data, and […]
Posted in News Also tagged Cybersecurity, IT, VendorsNew research shows that leading AI systems frequently tell users they are right, and that this behaviour may be subtly weakening people’s ability to reflect, take responsibility, and repair relationships. What The Research Found A major study by Stanford researchers, published in Science, has found that sycophancy, i.e., the tendency […]
Posted in News Also tagged AI, StudyIran’s Revolutionary Guard has named 18 major US tech firms as “legitimate targets”, highlighting how commercial technology infrastructure is now being drawn directly into conflict. The list includes Microsoft, Apple, Google, Nvidia, and Palantir, with Iran claiming that “American ICT and AI companies” are involved in identifying targets. It warned that “for every assassination… […]
Posted in News Also tagged Iran, Targets, TechMany email and cloud platforms allow you to preview files in your browser, so opening unknown documents this way first is a simple way to reduce the risk of running harmful content on your device. Why This Matters Unexpected attachments are one of the most common ways malware and phishing […]
Posted in News Also tagged Browser, Downloads, MicrosoftA technical issue on the UK’s company register may have exposed personal data linked to millions of businesses. The problem affected Companies House, which holds records for over five million UK firms. A system fault reportedly allowed certain details, such as names and contact information, to be accessed or surfaced […]
Posted in News Also tagged Companies House, Data, GlitchLondoners are being disproportionately targeted by online fraudsters, with police warning that technology is allowing scams to scale rapidly while making criminals harder to detect. Why London Is Being Targeted Evidence presented to the London Assembly highlights the scale of the issue. Fraud now accounts for around 41 per cent […]
Posted in News Also tagged Fraud, London, ScamEscape has raised $18 million to develop AI agents that automate penetration testing and help security teams keep pace with faster cyber threats. Its platform simulates attacker behaviour in live systems, identifying vulnerabilities, proving how they can be exploited, and recommending fixes, replacing periodic manual testing with continuous coverage. The […]
Posted in News Also tagged AI, Automation, Penetration TestingGoogle has updated its “Results about you” tool to help people find and remove personal information such as home addresses, phone numbers and email addresses from Google Search results. The feature allows users to monitor whether their details appear in search results and request that links containing that information be […]
Posted in News Also tagged Data, GoogleCyber security firms have warned that the risk of retaliatory cyber activity has increased following US and Israeli strikes on Iran, with UK organisations urged to heighten vigilance. Sophos has rated the current threat level as “Elevated”, with the highest risk in the coming days and weeks. Historically, Iran-linked actors have […]
Posted in News Also tagged Cyber RiskPasskeys let you sign in without a password, dramatically reducing the risk of phishing and credential theft, and most UK business users can set one up on their Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace account in just a few minutes. What Is A Passkey? A passkey is a password replacement that […]
Posted in News Also tagged Google, Microsoft, PasskeyRansomware gangs are abusing legitimate employee monitoring software to break into business networks. Security firm Huntress uncovered two recent incidents in which attackers used Net Monitor for Employees alongside remote management platform SimpleHelp to gain persistent access. Instead of custom malware, they relied on commercial tools to blend in with […]
Posted in News Also tagged Monitoring, RansomwareRecent research shows that AI large language models (LLMs) can be quietly poisoned during training with hidden backdoors that create a serious and hard to detect supply chain security risk for organisations deploying them. Sleeper Agent Backdoors Researchers say sleeper agent backdoors in LLMs pose a security risk to organisations […]
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