According to an article in The Register recently, their Freedom of Information request revealed that London’s Metropolitan Police requested communications data from technology companies more than 700,000 times during 2025, highlighting the scale of modern communications data collection by law enforcement. The requests covered mobile networks, email providers and online…
When discussions emerge about disagreements between software companies and security researchers, it can sometimes create concern about the state of cyber security for businesses. Recent headlines involving Microsoft and vulnerability researchers have prompted debate, but they also highlight something positive: thousands of professionals work every day to identify weaknesses and…
If you run a small business, you may have noticed a new addition to your weekly routine. Monday: team meeting.Tuesday: supplier queries.Wednesday: accounts.Thursday: yet another phone call warning you about the “imminent” ISDN-PSTN switch-off. The script is usually delivered with the urgency of someone announcing an approaching asteroid. “Just calling…
Every January, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) offers a glimpse of what technology companies think we’ll all be buying next. CES 2026 was no exception. Alongside the usual televisions and laptops were AI-powered ice makers, robot vacuum cleaners that climb stairs, musical lollipops, and even animated desk companions that watch…
Security teams are warning of a rise in scam ads circulating on YouTube. Users in multiple countries are reporting misleading, and sometimes highly convincing promotions. These are being shown alongside legitimate video content. The scam ads circulating on YouTube currently cover a wide range of themes, including fake government schemes….