The UK is reeling from a major cyberattack attributed to Chinese state-sponsored hackers, marking one of the most serious cybersecurity incidents in recent history. Unlike the ransomware attacks that have …
Cybersecurity
News and updates on cybersecurity in the UK and globally — including hacking attacks, data breaches, national cyber defence, online safety laws, and tech sector responses.
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News
China-Linked ‘Kill Switches’ in Solar Panels Raise Global Security Fears: Could Beijing Plunge the West Into Darkness?
by Darren SmithEnergy Security Threat as Kill Switches Found in Chinese Solar Tech Alarming new revelations have emerged that Chinese-manufactured solar panels and inverters installed across the United States, United Kingdom, and …
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Economy
Coinbase Soars on S&P 500 Inclusion Before Cyberattack Wipes Out Gains: What Investors Need to Know
by Darren SmithA Week of Euphoria and Alarm for Coinbase Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN), the largest publicly traded cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, had a whirlwind week after a major announcement was …
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News
Millions of M&S Shoppers Warned After Major Data Breach Exposes Personal Details
by Darren SmithMarks & Spencer (M&S), one of the UK’s most iconic retail giants, has issued a stark warning to millions of customers after confirming a major cyberattack compromised sensitive personal information. …
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Travel
Stansted Airport Travel Chaos: Over 10,000 Holidaymakers Affected by IT Meltdown
by Darren SmithIt was supposed to be a smooth spring getaway. But for over 10,000 holidaymakers at London Stansted Airport, Sunday, May 11, 2025, turned into a nightmare of delays, confusion, and …
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News
Ukraine Arrests Hungarian Spies Amid NATO Tensions and Orbán’s Pro-Russia Stance
by Darren SmithUkraine Breaks Silence on Espionage Scandal In a bombshell revelation that’s shaking NATO unity, Ukraine has confirmed the arrest of two individuals accused of spying for Hungary — a NATO …
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Economy
Trump Set to Announce Historic US-UK Trade Deal: A Major Win for Post-Brexit Britain
by James CarterPresident Donald J. Trump is preparing to unveil a landmark trade agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom, signaling a new chapter in post-Brexit transatlantic relations. The deal, …
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Science
Co-op Apologizes After ‘DragonForce’ Hackers Steal Data of 20 Million Customers
by Darren SmithIn a major breach of customer trust and data security, UK retail giant Co-op has confirmed that personal data belonging to approximately 20 million customers has been stolen in a …
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Science
TikTok Slammed with €530 Million Fine for Failing to Protect EU User Data from Chinese State
by Tara WhitmanOne of the Largest Data Privacy Fines in EU History TikTok has been hit with a staggering €530 million fine by the European Union for failing to adequately protect European users’ data from …
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One of Britain’s most iconic luxury retailers, Harrods, has become the latest victim in a rising wave of sophisticated cyber attacks targeting the UK retail sector. The breach, still under investigation, …