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UK lawmakers push for AI ‘kill switch’ powers
The UK Government could be given powers to shut down data centres or deactivate AI systems as a last resort when they pose a threat to national security, under proposals... Read More
UK energy cyberattack raises fresh critical infrastructure concerns
A cyberattack reportedly linked to Iran forced a small UK electricity generator offline for four days in July, according to reporting first published by The Telegraph. The UK Government has... Read More
Premier League cyber standards backed by fines of up to £100,000
The Premier League is set to introduce mandatory cybersecurity standards across its 20 member clubs, replacing its previous voluntary guidance-based approach with a phased compliance regime running through to 2029.... Read More
French tax authority breach exposes data on 678,000 people
France’s Directorate-General of Public Finances (DGFiP) has said a malicious actor gained illegitimate access to its information system in June and July 2026, leading to the theft of tax, business,... Read More
Delta investigates unauthorised Wi-Fi network on Las Vegas–Atlanta flight
Delta Air Lines investigated an unauthorised Wi-Fi network reported aboard a flight from Las Vegas to Atlanta. The incident drew attention because some passengers had attended DEF CON 34, but... Read More
Apple’s UK encryption fight returns to court
Apple has confirmed to the BBC that it has launched a fresh legal complaint against the UK Government, reopening one of the technology sector’s most significant disputes over cloud security... Read More
Zuckerberg turns superintelligence into a debate about access, power, and control
Mark Zuckerberg has argued that the defining question around superintelligence is not when it will arrive, but who will have access to it. In a Wall Street Journal essay, the... Read More
NVIDIA and tech firms launch Open Secure AI Alliance for AI security
NVIDIA and a coalition of cloud, cybersecurity, enterprise software and open-source organisations have launched the Open Secure AI Alliance, an initiative focused on open tools for AI safety and security.... Read More
EU AI Act transparency deadline raises enterprise governance stakes
From 2 August 2026, the next phase of the EU AI Act comes into force, introducing new transparency obligations for providers and deployers of certain AI systems. Under Article 50,... Read More
UK and allies urge critical sectors to strengthen router security against Russia
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and international partners have urged critical infrastructure operators to improve the security of internet-facing routers and network devices following continued exploitation by Russian... Read More
EU unveils AI Cybersecurity Action Plan
The European Commission has unveiled a new Action Plan on Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence, setting out how the European Union intends to strengthen cyber resilience as advanced AI models reshape... Read More
Apple loses challenge against EU Digital Markets Act rules
Apple has lost its challenge against key provisions of the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), with the General Court upholding the company’s designation as a gatekeeper for both the... Read More