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UK cyber unit will target hostile states: Can defences cope?

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May 30, 2025
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UK Defence Minister John Healey has announced a cyber command tasked with coordinating offensive operations against hostile states. This is a bold – some might even say overdue – step up in Britain’s defence posture, backed by £1 billion for AI and a d…

Less Than 15 Minutes: The Airport That Had Quick Security Wait Times This March

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May 22, 2025
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The feat was achieved despite the facility in question handling record passenger numbers.

Does TSA PreCheck Really Save You Time?

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May 3, 2025
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At almost $80 for a five-year membership, is PreCheck worth it?

Check Point: AI is boosting cyber threat sophistication

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April 30, 2025
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According to Check Point Software, based on what they’re seeing across their global ThreatCloud AI network, cybercriminals aren’t just sticking to the old threat playbook—they’re getting smarter, using AI. It seems we’re facing …

SK Telecom issues free SIM replacements following hack

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April 25, 2025
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SK Telecom (SKT) is offering free SIM card replacements to 23 million users to ease security concerns following a hack leaking customer USIM data. The announcement came directly from SK Telecom CEO Yoo Young-sang during a press briefing focused on cust…

UK announces first ban in Europe on SIM farms

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April 25, 2025
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The UK government is set to ban the possession and supply of ‘SIM farms’ in the fight against fraudsters and scammers. SIM farms, sophisticated devices capable of housing numerous SIM cards simultaneously, enable offenders to automate the s…

FCC chair calls EU satellite strategy ‘anti-American’

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April 15, 2025
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FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has urged EU nations to reevaluate their satellite strategy amid concerns about relying on Starlink for services. Speaking to the Financial Times, Carr emphasised the importance of unity and cautioned allies to “focus on the r…

Huawei courts Europe amid geopolitical shifts

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April 15, 2025
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Huawei has underscored its dedication to Europe, pledging continued investment and collaboration amid complex geopolitical shifts. Speaking at the Huawei European Partner Conference 2025 in Como, Italy, company executives detailed a strategy centred on…

SMEs boost cyber resilience while larger firms struggle

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April 11, 2025
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The latest Cyber Security Breaches Survey paints a mixed picture of resilience, with a notable disparity between SMEs and larger businesses. While fewer small and micro-businesses reported breaches compared to last year, the overall threat landscape re…

Vodafone UK: SMEs are losing billions from weak cybersecurity

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April 7, 2025
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According to Vodafone Business, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the UK are collectively losing £3.4 billion each year from inadequate cybersecurity measures. The average incident costs a small business £3,398. This figure rises to £5,0…