UK Biobank Data Breach: Health Data of 500,000 Listed for Sale in China
UK government Minister confirms that breached health records of UK Biobank volunteers were up for sale on Chinese ecommerce platforms before being removed
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UK government Minister confirms that breached health records of UK Biobank volunteers were up for sale on Chinese ecommerce platforms before being removed
The UK’s NCSC has fully backed passkeys as consumers’ first choice for login, citing progress with FIDO and successful use across the NHS
The UK’s cybersecurity agency said the devices will be available for purchase by organizations around the world
UK unveils £90m cybersecurity funding at CYBERUK to boost SME resilience, promote Cyber Essentials and a new Cyber Resilience Pledge, sparking industry debate
The convergence of global tensions and rapid technological change is driving a new era of cyber risk, the NCSC warns