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UK-EU cyber dialogue strengthens policy alignment
Cyber policy coordination between the UK and EU advanced with talks on legislation, capacity building and industry compliance under the Trade and Cooperation Agreement.
Credit reporting breach exposes 5.6 millions consumers through third party API
Millions of consumer records were accessed during a prolonged API breach, raising serious concerns about identity theft, phishing risks and third-party security oversight within the credit industry.
New AI tool links genetic mutations to diseases with improved accuracy
Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence tool that not only detects disease-causing genetic variants but also predicts the types of diseases they may lead to, potentially accelerating diagnosis and treatment.
Libraries lead UK government push to improve digital inclusion and AI confidence
Public libraries in England will lead a new government-funded programme to develop a practical digital inclusion guide aimed at helping vulnerable communities build digital skills and confidence, including understanding artificial intelligence.
Google secures approval for major UK data centre at former RAF airfield
Plans for a large Google data centre campus in Essex have been approved, with local authorities highlighting significant economic and employment benefits despite concerns over local disruption.
No sensitive data compromised in SoundCloud incident
Temporary denial-of-service attacks disrupted web access, but the platform has since resolved the issues and strengthened its cybersecurity measures.
UK sets course for comprehensive crypto regulation
New legislation will bring crypto firms in line with other financial providers, offering legal clarity while improving transparency, oversight, and confidence in the market.
AI content flood drives ‘slop’ to word of the year
AI-driven digital junk has propelled ‘slop’ to the top word of 2025, reflecting cultural awareness of misinformation and fake content online.
Streaming platforms face pressure over AI-generated music
Lax verification at distributors allows scammers to upload AI music, making fraud ‘the easiest scam in the world,’ say affected artists.
Russia rejects crypto as money but expands legal recognition
Officials maintain the ruble as the sole legal means of payment, even as new proposals acknowledge crypto’s expanding role as an investment asset.
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