18 h. ago WhatsApp urges all iPhone users to download 'critical' update to avoid cyber attack

WhatsApp has released a new update for iPhone users that fixes a bug that could be exploited by cyber criminals, with a security expert now issuing a warning to all iPhone users

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3 d. ago Apple and Windows users urged to turn on free feature or risk cyber attack

The National Cyber Security Centre has issued a warning to Apple and Windows users urging them to do one thing to secure their devices

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3 d. ago All but one EU states demand Russia ‘stop the killing’ in Ukraine as Zelenskyy urges Monday deadline for Putin meeting – Europe live

EU member states, except Hungary, sign joint statement calling out Russia’s disregard for international lawEuropean Commission president Ursula von der Leyen is in Latvia today, and has been speaking to the media in the last few minutes.Speaking alongside Latvia’s prime minister Evika Siliņa, she praised the country’s work on becoming “a true drone and anti drone powerhouse” in Europe, contributing to Nato’s security in the region bordering with Russia.We know that Europe is only safe if the eastern border is safe.“The risks your country and the other Baltic States warned us about, unfortunately, have materialised. Russia’s brutal war against Ukraine is now in its fourth year, Putin is a predator, Putin’s proxies have been targeting our societies for years with hybrid attacks, with cyber-attacks, [and] the weaponising of migrants is another example.” Continue reading...

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5 d. ago UK and 12 allies issue warning over Chinese cyber attacks on ‘critical sectors’

Authorities have named three China-based firms they say enabled malicious activity targeting telecoms and other infrastructure.

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1 week ago Cybersecurity: Arctic Wolf in Scotland delivers global scale with local expertise for ultimate protection

Cyber-attacks are a growing worldwide problem, but in Scotland there’s a company with global reach providing local expertise – meet Arctic Wolf.

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2 w. ago US politicians warn Labour that selling Thames Water to a Chinese firm would be a 'national security threat'

Hong Kong 's CK Infrastructure Holdings (CKI) has emerged as a leading contender to take over debt-laden Thames Water.

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2 w. ago Russian hackers seized control of Norwegian dam, spy chief says

Beate Gangås says attack in April by Norway’s ‘dangerous neighbour’ aimed to cause fear and chaosEurope live – latest updatesRussian hackers took control of a Norwegian dam this year, opening a floodgate and allowing water to flow unnoticed for four hours, Norway’s intelligence service has said.The admission, by the Norwegian Police Security Service (PST), marks the first time that Oslo has formally attributed the cyber-attack in April on Bremanger, western Norway, to Moscow. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Urgent 'avoid these places' warning issued as 'new Chinese pandemic' virus spreads

The Chinese Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning on a virus sweeping across China urging residents to be wary as the country braces for a potential pandemic

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2 w. ago Fake Labubu dolls are a choking risk, warns UK standards body

Thousands of the viral toys are poorly made while genuine dolls ‘are almost impossible to find’, CTSI saysGrowing numbers of counterfeit Labubu dolls being sold in the UK are poorly made and pose a choking hazard to young children, a trading standards body has warned.The toothy, fluffy monster doll figures, made exclusively by the Chinese toymaker Pop Mart, have surged in popularity among children and adults after going viral on social media. Celebrity fans include Rihanna and Lisa from the K-pop group Blackpink, while many owners like to attach the dolls to handbags or backpacks. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago M&S brings back popular service for shoppers after cyber attack disruption

The major retailer fell victim to hackers in April

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3 w. ago M&S brings back popular service four months after cyber attack

The supermarket stopped taking orders on its website after it was targeted over Easter weekend back in April

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3 w. ago ‘It’s missing something’: AGI, superintelligence and a race for the future

As US and Chinese tech giants chase artificial general intelligence, experts warn the hype may be outrunning the scienceA significant step forward but not a leap over the finish line. That was how Sam Altman, chief executive of OpenAI, described the latest upgrade to ChatGPT this week.The race Altman was referring to was artificial general intelligence (AGI), a theoretical state of AI where, by OpenAI’s definition, a highly autonomous system is able to do a human’s job. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Russia using Chinese tactics against Britain by attacking computer systems, deep sea cables and spreading disinformation, experts warn

Russia has adopted Chinese tactics to destabilise Britain, experts have warned.

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3 w. ago UK now ranks third in the world for cyber attacks, report says

Online threats are increasing ‘not only in number but also in complexity’, researchers warn

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3 w. ago All Pandora customers contacted by company after data breach

Pandora has admitted that a cyber attack has seen three pieces of data stolen - but has moved to play down the incident

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4 w. ago M&S shoppers thrilled as supermarket confirms return of 'popular feature'

Marks & Spencer has confirmed that a popular membership perk for customers is returning following a cyber security attack earlier this year, and shoppers are thrilled

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last month Shoppers thrilled as Marks & Spencer confirm return of 'popular feature'

After having been the victim of a cyber attack, Marks and Spencer were forced to suspend some membership perks for customers, but shoppers are excited to learn one popular perk is now back

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