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UK Approves Indian Group Bharti’s Purchase of 24.5% Stake in Bt
Date: December 17, 2024
LONDON (Reuters) -The British government on Monday approved Indian group Bharti Global’s purchase of a 24.5% stake in London-listed BT, following a detailed national security assessment and assurances from the telecoms company. The purchase of the shares, worth 3.2 billion pounds, was made from the previous top investor, Patrick Drahi’s Altice, under the terms set...
Britain Sets First Codes of Practice for Tech Firms in Online Safety Regime
Date: December 16, 2024
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s online safety regime came into force on Monday, requiring social media companies like Meta’s Facebook and ByteDance’s TikTok to take action to tackle criminal activity on their platforms and make them safer by design. Media regulator Ofcom said it had published its first codes of practice on tackling illegal harms such...
UK Business Leaders Struggle to Recognise Cyber Risk as Financial Threat Amid Rising Breaches
Date: December 10, 2024
A staggering 74% of mid-to-large UK businesses have experienced cybercrime, yet many business leaders lack a clear understanding of cyber risks as financial threats, reveals a new survey by cyber risk solutions provider Resilience in partnership with YouGov. The survey, which polled 206 financial and IT decision-makers at UK firms with annual turnovers above £100m,...
US Concerned About Potential Interference in Romanian Election
Date: December 5, 2024
By Luiza Ilie BUCHAREST (Reuters) -The U.S. voiced concern about potential foreign interference in Romania’s presidential election after the declassification of documents showing the country was a target of “aggressive hybrid Russian attacks” during a period of three consecutive ballots. Having previously polled in single digits, pro-Russia ultranationalist Calin Georgescu surged to victory in the...
UK Facing Increased Hostile Activity in Cyberspace, Security Official Warns
Date: December 3, 2024
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s cyber security chief warned on Tuesday of a rise in hostile activity in the country’s cyberspace, with the number of incidents handled by officials rising by 16% in 2024 compared to a year ago. “Hostile activity in UK cyberspace has increased in frequency, sophistication and intensity,” the National Cyber Security Centre’s...
The Shocking Truth About Money Mule Scams Endangering Students and Banks
Date: November 28, 2024
In today’s digital age, where scams and fraud are increasingly sophisticated, college students have become prime targets for cybercriminals. These young, often tech-savvy individuals are lured into intricate schemes, unaware of the severe consequences they may face. One such dangerous practice is money mule recruitment, a tactic where individuals are unknowingly used to launder illicit...