The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre is helping organizations to understand agentic AI security risks
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Cybersecurity, Global Security News
Bank of England, FCA and Treasury Raise Alarm Over Frontier AI
The UK’s financial authorities have set expectations for the sector on cybersecurity and operational resilience
AI, APAC, Cybersecurity, Europe, Global Security News, Government & Policy
Microsoft business software faces UK antitrust probe over bundling, AI lock-in
The UK’s competition regulator has launched a broad antitrust investigation into Microsoft’s business software ecosystem, opening a new front in growing regulatory scrutiny of how cloud platforms, productivity software, and embedded AI capabilities may affect competition in enterprise technology markets. UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said in a statement that it had opened a…
AI, Data Breaches, Global Security News, malware, Network Security
Poor security left hackers inside water company network for nearly two years
The UK’s data protection regulator, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), fined South Staffordshire Water’s parent company £963,900 over security failures linked to a cyberattack that exposed the personal data of 633,887 people. According to the ICO, the South Staffordshire breach began in September 2020 with a phishing email that tricked an employee into opening a…
Global Security News
NCSC Warns of an AI-Fuelled “Vulnerability Patch Wave”
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre is urging organizations to prepare for glut of new software updates
AI, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Risk Management
UK’s NCSC calls passkeys the default, says passwords are no longer fit for the purpose
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is recommending passkeys as the default authentication method for businesses to offer consumers, citing industry progress that now makes them a more secure and user-friendly alternative to passwords. In a blog post published this week, the agency said passkeys can now be recommended to both the public and…
AI, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Risk Management
Offer customers passkeys by default, UK’s NCSC tells enterprises
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is recommending passkeys as the default authentication method for businesses to offer consumers, citing industry progress that now makes them a more secure and user-friendly alternative to passwords. In a blog post published this week, the agency said passkeys can now be recommended to both the public and…
AI, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Risk Management
Offer customers passkeys by default, UK’s NCSC tells enterprises
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is recommending passkeys as the default authentication method for businesses to offer consumers, citing industry progress that now makes them a more secure and user-friendly alternative to passwords. In a blog post published this week, the agency said passkeys can now be recommended to both the public and…
Global Security News
NCSC Backs Passkeys, Hailing a New Era of Sign-in
The UK’s NCSC has fully backed passkeys as consumers’ first choice for login, citing progress with FIDO and successful use across the NHS
AI, Cybersecurity, Global Security News
NCSC Unveils SilentGlass, a Plug-In Device to Protect Monitors from Cyber-Attacks
The UK’s cybersecurity agency said the devices will be available for purchase by organizations around the world
Global Security News
Over 20,000 crypto fraud victims identified in international crackdown
An international law enforcement action led by the U.K.’s National Crime Agency (NCA) has identified over 20,000 victims of cryptocurrency fraud across Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States. […]
AI, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Risk Management
NCSC Issues Security Alert Over Hackers Targeting WhatsApp and Signal Accounts
The UK’s cybersecurity agency offered advice to “high-risk’ individuals” on how to protect against social engineering and cyber-attacks
Cybersecurity, Global Security News
RSA Conference: UK NCSC Head Urges Industry to Develop Vibe Coding Safeguards
The head of the UK’s NCSC is calling the cybersecurity industry to “seize the disruptive vibe coding opportunity” to make software more secure
AI, Global Security News
4chan shrugs off UK regulator, refuses to pay £520,000 over online safety violations
The U.K.’s media regulator Ofcom fined 4chan £450,000 under the Online Safety Act for failing to introduce age checks to stop children from accessing pornographic content on its platform. 4chan is an online forum notorious for its extreme right-wing content, gory videos, and non-consensual pornography. The regulator ordered the company to introduce age assurance measures…
Global Security News
FCA Updates Cyber Incident and Third-Party Reporting Rules
The UK’s financial regulator has issued new rules to make incident and third-party reporting clearer
AI, Global Security News
UK: Regulation Drives Cyber Spending for Critical Infrastructure Orgs
35% of security leaders working in the UK’s critical infrastructure said regulatory requirements are the primary influence on their security programs
AI, Exploits, Global Security News
Millions of UK firms on alert after Companies House data exposure
Companies House, the UK’s official company registry, said its WebFiling service is back online after being shut down on Friday to fix a security issue that may have exposed the personal data of millions of firms. An investigation indicates the flaw was likely introduced during an October 2025 update. According to Companies House, only users…
AI, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Risk Management, Russia
Middle east crisis prompts UK NCSC warning on potential Iranian cyber activity
UK’s NCSC warns of potential Iranian cyberattacks as Middle East tensions rise, urging vigilance from exposed organizations. The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has warned organizations of a potential increase in Iranian cyber threats amid the escalating Middle East conflict. While it sees no immediate shift in the direct threat to Britain, officials stress…
Global Security News
UK’s Data Watchdog Gets a Makeover to Match Growing Demands
The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office is about to ditch single-leader model for CEO and board in a major shake-up
AI, Global Security News, privacy
Reddit fined $19.5 million for failing to protect children’s personal data
The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has fined Reddit $19.5 million after finding that the company failed to use children’s personal information lawfully, exposing them to inappropriate and harmful content. The investigation found that Reddit did not apply an age assurance mechanism and therefore did not have a lawful basis for processing the personal information…
AI, Global Security News
ICO’s £14m Reddit Fine Highlights Age Check Privacy Concerns
The UK’s ICO has fined Reddit over £14m for failing to use children’s personal information lawfully
AI, Global Security News, Security, security policy, Security resilience, Security Software, security solutions
Cisco is Proud to Champion the UK’s Software Security Code of Practice
Cisco champions the UK’s Software Security Code of Practice in support of secure software supply chains and strengthening trust in digital services.
AI, Global Security News, Security, security policy, Security resilience, Security Software, security solutions
Cisco is Proud to Champion the UK’s Software Security Code of Practice
Cisco champions the UK’s Software Security Code of Practice in support of secure software supply chains and strengthening trust in digital services.
AI, Global Security News, Security, security policy, Security resilience, Security Software, security solutions
Cisco is Proud to Champion the UK’s Software Security Code of Practice
Cisco champions the UK’s Software Security Code of Practice in support of secure software supply chains and strengthening trust in digital services.
AI, Global Security News, Security, security policy, Security resilience, Security Software, security solutions
Cisco is Proud to Champion the UK’s Software Security Code of Practice
Cisco champions the UK’s Software Security Code of Practice in support of secure software supply chains and strengthening trust in digital services.
