A new €5.3 million Horizon Europe project, Q-FENCE, is tackling the urgent threat quantum computers pose to current encryption. Led by Dr. Indrakshi Dey at SETU’s Walton Institute, it aims to protect critical infrastructure by the EU’s 2030 deadline. The project involves 12 partners across Europe.
Major insurer Beazley is reducing its cyber insurance exposure as ransomware claims skyrocket. Premiums are falling despite a 230% increase in UK claims, creating a dangerous market imbalance.
Security researchers discovered a serious vulnerability in NASA’s spacecraft communication software that remained undetected for three years. The flaw in CryptoLib could have allowed attackers to execute arbitrary commands with full system privileges. NASA fixed the issue within four days after resp
A technical error at the OBR exposed Wednesday’s Budget details 40 minutes before the official announcement. The leak revealed market-sensitive policies including pay-per-mile EV charges and triggered immediate political fallout and market volatility.
Multiple London councils including Kensington and Chelsea, Westminster, and Hammersmith & Fulham are dealing with a significant cyberattack. The incident has forced officials to shut down networks and phone lines while activating emergency response plans. Investigations with UK law enforcement are o
The security incident at Gainsight has impacted more Salesforce customers than originally disclosed. Multiple companies including Gong.io, Zendesk and HubSpot have disabled their connectors as a precaution while forensic investigations continue.
While many Gen Z cybersecurity graduates struggle to find work, 18-year-old researcher Bandana Kaur sees AI as an opportunity rather than a threat. She argues AI will eliminate mechanical tasks but elevate human creativity in security roles. Kaur will present her findings at Black Hat Middle East &
Surfshark has introduced new Multi IP and rotating IP features designed to boost user anonymity. These tools change your IP address either with every online session or every five minutes, making tracking much harder. Currently, both features are Mac-exclusive and still in beta testing.
Social Links has raised €2.6 million in follow-on funding to accelerate development of AI-powered defense tools. The company focuses on detecting AI-enabled fraud, scam messages, and brand misinformation across digital platforms.
The Department of Homeland Security is reportedly investigating Bitmain over concerns its mining hardware could be used for Chinese espionage or grid attacks. The probe, dubbed “Operation Red Sunset,” has been examining imported machines for hidden kill switches. This comes amid broader concerns abo
