The conversation around the UK’s Online Safety Act has transformed over the past week. Since it came into force last Friday (25th July 2025), there has been a lot of public outcry, including a petition, which was signed by over…
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Ransomware Payment Bans: Prevention Strategy or Misguided Policy?
It’s no secret that ransomware is on the rise, as this escalation is echoed across numerous industry reports. The Verizon 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), for instance, starkly illustrates this reality, revealing that ransomware (with or without encryption) was…
Salt Security Unveils Salt Surface to Expose Hidden API Risks
API security company Salt Security has announced the launch of Salt Surface, a new capability integrated into its existing API Protection Platform. Salt Surface provides organisations with a comprehensive API attack surface assessment, delivering an attacker’s-eye view of their public-facing…
Keeper Security Releases Mobile Platform Updates for iOS and Android
Keeper Security has announced significant updates to its mobile apps for iOS and Android. The updates will bring users a smarter, smoother and more secure way to manage passwords, passkeys and sensitive data on the go. The updated Keeper mobile…
Saviynt Accelerates Global Expansion in Europe, Asia Pacific, Japan, and the Middle East
Identity security leader Saviynt has announced a major global expansion, opening new offices in London and Singapore, launching dedicated customer operations in Europe, and preparing for a significantly larger presence in India. The moves come amid growing demand for its…
Check Point CloudGuard WAF Expands in UK With New PoP
Check Point is accelerating its Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) expansion with the launch of new CloudGuard WAF Points of Presence (PoPs) in key strategic markets. The new instance is part of a broader CloudGuard WAF expansion, with additional…
UK Online Safety Act: Is the Day of Reckoning for Adult Websites a Wake-up Call for Games and XR Studios?
Today, the UK’s Online Safety Act enters a new phase of enforcement and media attention is riveted on the adult content industry. Age assurance is not only required, but now actively policed, with Ofcom empowered to block access and impose…
Half of Organisations Using PAM Report Fewer Security Incidents Tied to Privilege Misuse
Today Keeper Security released its latest Insight Report, Securing Privileged Access: The Key to Modern Enterprise Defence, all about privileged access management (PAM). The report found that nearly half (49%) of organisations with PAM report fewer security incidents tied to privilege…
How the EU Is Fighting Back Against Deepfakes
Deepfakes have now crossed the line from science fiction to reality. These AI-generated audio and video forgeries are becoming more believable and increasingly dangerous. From political smear campaigns and celebrity impersonations to scams targeting businesses and individuals, deepfakes have the…
How SWIS school strengthened staff online safety and compliance with Meta1st
Against the backdrop of escalating cyberattack threats, schools face growing pressure to ensure the safety, compliance and digital literacy of both students and staff. At SWIS school, a private school based near London, this challenge was recognised early and acted…