As the cyber security threat continues to evolve as state and non-state actors continue to shift and morph as threats diversify, the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) are exploring the next period in the UK’s national cyber security programme. (more…)

An update on Microsoft’s April Patch Tuesday Update – with 34 new and individual security updates which corrected 75 unique Microsoft-related issues across the entirety of the Microsoft operating system landscape. What these patches do is help correct errors in how Microsoft Windows runs and by fixing these issues they help make the OS more secure! (more…)

The growing threat of cyber attacks on critical infrastructure has found 90% of major infrastructure services being hit by a successful attack which could have damaged or seriously created loss-of-life outcomes. The report, published by The Ponemon Institute, surveyed security practitioners in six countries – including the UK – and the results are shocking! (more…)

Amazon are “reviewing” audio clips from Alexa AI devices to help assist in the development of voice-activated responses according to Bloomberg. Millions have purchased the smart devices but concerns that people might be listening in on such devices has created a negative coterie within the consumer marketplace. These consumers fear someone could be listening to their search queries and that makes them afraid. However, in Alexa’s case, someone is actually listening to audio clips from real Alexa search requests. (more…)

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) a sub-division of GCHQ (the ‘spy’ agency) wants to invest in start-ups and is creating, in collaboration with Wayra UK, an accelerator programme to help 10 lucky start-ups achieve business success. (more…)

Bounty (UK) Ltd, the pregnancy and parenthood support service, has been fined by the Information Commissioner’s Office for illegally sharing the personal information of approximately 14 million people. (more…)

If you’d like to get an understanding of what AI is and its implications for business strategy, corporate culture and business ethics, Microsoft, in partnership with global business school INSEAD has established a free, online business school. (more…)

The release date of Samsung’s new dual-screen Galaxy Fold mobile handset has been delayed after reviewers reported having removed the top layer of the display causing damage to the screen, problems with hinge areas, and debris getting trapped under the screen. (more…)

After a six-month trial by the Government Digital Service (GDS) with a view to future-proofing the delivery of online services for citizens, 12,000 items of government information can now be accessed via voice-activated smart speakers and virtual assistants, such as Amazon Alexa and Google Home. (more…)

SMEs that need to have multiple users (connecting to and using the same remote computer) but only have a (less-expensive) Microsoft 365 Business subscription have been given a boost by Microsoft in the form expanded rights with the imminent roll-out of SCA for Microsoft 365 Business. (more…)