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United Kingdom covers cybersecurity and information-security developments connected to United Kingdom, including incidents, policy, privacy, advisories, research, and news affecting organizations, public services, and digital systems in the area.
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WhatsApp CEO Says UK Request Sets "Dangerous Precedent"Instant messaging app WhatsApp is seeking to join Apple's legal battle with the U.K. government over end-to-end encryption. Apple is challenging a Home Office order requiring the device maker to provide law enforcement with unencrypted copies of customer data.
It was one of the offenders' final warning Four staffers at the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) were let off with warnings over separate cases involving the transmission of regulator data to their personal email accounts.…
WhatsApp CEO Says UK Request Sets "Dangerous Precedent"Instant messaging app WhatsApp is seeking to join Apple's legal battle with the U.K. government over end-to-end encryption. Apple is challenging a Home Office order requiring the device maker to provide law enforcement with unencrypted copies of customer data.
Incident responders suggested sweeping improvements following Active Directory database heist Exclusive Cybercriminals broke into systems belonging to the UK's NHS Professionals body in May 2024, stealing its Active Directory database, but the healthcare organization never publicly disclosed it, The Register can reveal.…
In today’s security landscape, budgets are tight, attack surfaces are sprawling, and new threats emerge daily. Maintaining a strong security posture under these circumstances without a large team or budget can be a real challenge. Yet lean security models are not only possible - they can be highly effective
A milestone in cyberattack recovery – but deliveries will take a while and normal service not yet back UK retailer Marks & Spencer has reinstated online orders for some customers, marking a major milestone in its recovery from a cyberattack in April.…