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Government UK’s New Online Safety Law Adds to Crackdown on Big Tech Companies The United Kingdom has passed a new internet safety law with the goal of making the country the safest place to be online. The law has wide-ranging powers that aim to crack down on digital and social media companies, including TikTok, Google,…
UK Minister Warns Meta Over End-to-End Encryption Introduction In a recent development, Britain’s interior minister, Suella Braverman, issued a warning to tech giant Meta (formerly known as Facebook) regarding its plans to roll out end-to-end encryption on its platforms. Braverman emphasized that while encryption is important for online users’ security, it must not come at…
Cybercrime: US and UK Sanction More Members of Russian Cybercrime Group Trickbot Introduction The United States and the United Kingdom have announced sanctions against 11 more alleged members of the Russian cybercrime group, Trickbot. This comes after the two countries previously sanctioned seven Russians for their alleged involvement in the Trickbot operation. The latest sanctions…
Cybercrime: US and UK Take Action Against Members of the Russian-linked Trickbot Hacker Syndicate The Sanctions and Indictments: The United States and the United Kingdom have announced sanctions against 11 alleged members of the Trickbot cybercrime syndicate. The sanctions target individuals who are believed to be key figures in the group’s management and procurement efforts….
The UK and Kuwait Partner to Strengthen National Cybersecurity Background The governments of the United Kingdom and Kuwait have recently reached an agreement aimed at bolstering Kuwait‘s national cybersecurity capabilities. The partnership comes as part of Kuwait‘s ongoing efforts to invest in cybersecurity and align its activities with global best practices. The agreement was signed…
Cyber Insurance UK Think Tank Proposes Greater Ransomware Reporting From Cyberinsurance to Government Introduction In a recent report titled “Cyber Insurance and the Ransomware Challenge,” the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), an independent UK think tank, has examined the relationship between cyberinsurance and ransomware. RUSI proposes greater reporting from ransomware victims to the government, enforced…
UK Public Concerned About Online Safety Bill Introduction London, July 4th, 2023 – The Online Safety Bill (OSB) currently being debated in the House of Lords has stirred up controversy and concern among the UK public. A recent study conducted by Opinium for Element has revealed that the majority of UK citizens do not believe…
The Privacy Concerns Surrounding the UK‘s Online Safety Bill Apple and Tech Experts Appeal to UK Lawmakers Apple, along with more than 80 technology experts and organizations, has joined in an appeal to UK lawmakers regarding the pending legislation called the Online Safety Bill. This bill aims to hold technology platforms accountable for their role…
The Importance of API Security Testing: Preventing Breaches and Protecting Sensitive Data Introduction In an increasingly interconnected digital world, the threat landscape for cybersecurity continues to evolve rapidly. As technology advances, so do the tactics and techniques of malicious actors. One area that has become a prime target for cyberattacks is Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)….
Tech mandated by UK Online Safety Bill ‘could turn phones into surveillance tools’ The fear of mass surveillance has been exacerbated with a new study from Imperial College London, which found that tech mandated by the UK Government’s Online Safety Bill could be used to turn millions of phones into facial recognition tools. This technology,…