Social Media
UK launches investigation into how TikTok, Imgur and Reddit use kids' data
"If social media and video sharing platforms want to benefit from operating in the UK they must comply with data protection law."
Machine
cybersecurity
Forgivable vulnerabilities: A kinder, gentler approach to cybersecurity?
The NCSC argues that some bugs deserve clemency, whilst there's simply no excuse for leaving others unmitigated.
Quantum
Microsoft launches quantum chip named after physicist whose death remains a mystery
"This breakthrough will allow us to create a truly meaningful quantum computer not in decades, but in years."
Big Ideas For 2025
Big Ideas for 2025: Addressing the great AI energy crisis
How can data centres optimise energy usage as artificial intelligence electricity usage continues to accelerate?
Fintech
How can commodity hedging bring security to businesses in an era of price shocks and volatility?
"The world is in unrest. We can no longer afford the luxury of chance..."
openai
OpenAI boss Sam Altman promises GPT-5 and GPT-4.5 "Orion" within weeks
"We realize how complicated our model and product offerings have gotten..."
Cybercrime
Cyberattack on New Jersey cops thwarted within hours of deploying MDR solution
Municipal defenders blow away threat actors after being bombarded with thousands of attacks.
Apple
Criminals are blasting iPhones and iPads with "sophisticated" attacks
iPad and iPhone users urged to update immediately as advanced new threat to Apple's walled garden emerges.
Patch Tuesday
Microsoft fixes four zero days and wormable RCE on slimline Patch Tuesday
"Treat this as an impending exploitation. Test and deploy the patch quickly."
GenAI
What should you never tell ChatGPT or any other GenAI chatbot?
"Preventing the problem is far easier than solving it after the fact..."
China
Ex-CISA chief: Stop calling Chinese hackers silly names and start taking them seriously
Is it time to ditch monikers like Volt Typhoon to focus on the true nature of Beijing-linked threat actors working to destabilise the West?
Q&A
Bridging the AI gender gap: Driving diversity in the artificial intelligence age
"Organisations must ensure that all employees can confidently and productively engage with AI technologies."