Cybersecurity News

New cyber profession launched to strengthen cyber defences The government has launched a new cyber profession alongside a new vulnerability monitoring service (VMS) to reduce cyber risks and speed up fixes.A dedicated government Cyber Profession will recruit ...

New cyber profession launched to strengthen cyber defences, counterterrorbusiness.com/news/2702202...

Prepare for 2026: how to manage cyber and AI risk With multiple high-profile cyber attacks last year, Esther Mallowah, Head of Tech Policy at ICAEW discusses if businesses should be worried and how to manage risk amid developing technology.

Prepare for 2026: how to manage cyber and AI risk, www.icaew.com/insights/vie...

Not just an IT problem: What are retailers still getting wrong about cyber security?, www.retailgazette.co.uk/from-boomers...

The Cyber Resilience Act: Implications for the Global Rail Industry Industry experts join Nomad Digital’s cyber-security compliance team to examine strategies for meeting EU Cyber Resilience Act requirements.

The Cyber Resilience Act: Implications for the Global Rail Industry Webinar, railway-news.com/nomad-digita...

Boards don’t need cyber metrics — they need risk signals Security teams have learned to measure activity. The harder task is turning those measurements into signals directors can use to govern risk.

Boards don’t need cyber metrics — they need risk signals, www.csoonline.com/article/4136...

National Highways extends cyber security contract National Highways has extended its cyber security and information rights contract with LA International Computer Consultants, adding 12 months and £2.6m to the original agreement.

National Highways extends cyber security contract, www.highwaysmagazine.co.uk/companies-an...

USW’s Cyber Security Academy Celebrates Decade of Skills Development A groundbreaking concept which has helped the University of South Wales (USW) become a leader in cyber education is marking its 10th anniversary. The

#Wales USW’s Cyber Security Academy Celebrates Decade of Skills Development, businessnewswales.com/usws-cyber-s...

UN calls trafficking into cyber-scam operations a ‘wicked problem’ The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) on Friday released a report warning that the rapid expansion of cyber-enabled fraud compounds in Southeast Asia has resulted in widespre...

The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) on Friday released a report warning that the rapid expansion of cyber-enabled fraud compounds, www.jurist.org/news/2026/02...

Businesses urged to “lock the door” on cyber criminals as new government campaign launches A new campaign to provide practical ways for organisations to protect themselves from common online threats.

#UK A new campaign to provide practical ways for organisations to protect themselves from common online threats, www.gov.uk/government/n...

Mastercard applies a cyber security 'report card' The card network is enabling organizations to monitor risk systems and receive grades and plans of action for improvement.

Mastercard applies a cyber security 'report card', www.americanbanker.com/payments/new...

ENISA publishes Cybersecurity Exercise Methodology to guide and standardize EU cybersecurity exercises - Industrial Cyber ENISA announces publication of Cybersecurity Exercise Methodology to guide and standardize EU cybersecurity exercises.

ENISA publishes Cybersecurity Exercise Methodology to guide and standardize EU cybersecurity exercises, industrialcyber.co/training-dev...

Cybersecurity in cross-border logistics operations - Help Net Security This video shows how supply chain cybersecurity protects logistics data, cuts third-party risk, and helps teams defend against threats.

Cybersecurity in cross-border logistics operations, www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/18/g...

Cybersecurity firm Trend Micro has announced a new cyber attribution framework and naming scheme for threat actors

The new format is SHADOW-ELEMENT-NUMBER

www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/us/sec...

UK to lead multinational cyber defence exercise from Singapore. The UK will lead the multinational defensive cyber exercise Defence Cyber Marvel (DCM) 2026, a multilateral cyber defence exercise conducted by the British Army Cyber Association.

#UK to lead multinational cyber defence exercise from Singapore, www.gov.uk/government/n...

Munich Cyber Security Conference founder says Europe needs its own Five Eyes, www.euractiv.com/news/intervi...

EU tells TikTok to change 'addictive' design The EU said Friday that TikTok needs to change its "addictive design" or risk heavy fines under the bloc's digital content rules, drawing a sharp pushback from the Chinese-owned platform.

#EU tells #TikTok to change 'addictive' design, www.rfi.fr/en/internati...

Cyber Startup Programme - Innovating Cybersecurity Solutions | Global Banking & Finance Review Inaugural Cyber Startup Award competition in collaboration with UK Cyber Flywheel introduced to spotlight high-growth startups Infosecurity Europe,...

Infosecurity #Europe launches new Cyber Startup Programme to champion the next generation of cybersecurity innovators, www.globalbankingandfinance.com/infosecurity...

Exclusive: US used cyber weapons to disrupt Iranian air defenses during 2025 strikes The U.S. military digitally disrupted Iranian air missile defense systems during its operation last year against the country’s nuclear program, some of the most sophisticated action Cyber Command has ...

#US used cyber weapons to disrupt Iranian air defenses during 2025 strikes, therecord.media/iran-nuclear...

Cybersecurity in the UK This briefing provides an overview of cybersecurity in the UK. It explains the nature of the cyber threat, including how cyber attacks work. It describes the policy and regulatory frameworks, as well ...

Cybersecurity in the UK, commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-bri...

From Checkbox to Catalyst: How the C-Suite is Reframing Cybersecurity Training - CPO Magazine For years, many organizations treated cybersecurity training as a mere compliance requirement. But today’s executive teams are taking a radically different approach. They're recasting cyber-readiness ...

From Checkbox to Catalyst: How the C-Suite is Reframing Cybersecurity Training, www.cpomagazine.com/cyber-securi...

Cybersecurity best practices: How law firms can mitigate risk and stay protected In the third episode of Series four of the Build Better Habits webinars, Amy Bruce, marketing director at Osprey Approach, was joined by three cybersecurity specialists to discuss how law firms can st...

How law firms can mitigate risk and stay protected, www.legalfutures.co.uk/associate-ne...

Cyber Security Report 2026 - Check Point Research Check Point's flagship report delivers industry leading intelligence shaping the decisions security leaders will make in 2026

Check Point Research - CYBER SECURITY REPORT 2026 research.checkpoint.com/2026/cyber-s...

Scam warning over 5 texts you should ‘never’ reply to Some fraudulent texts are particularly sneaky

Scam warning over 5 texts you should ‘never’ reply to, www.mylondon.news/lifestyle/sc...

Voice Cloning AI Scams Are on the Rise | BECU Scammers can clone your family members' voices with AI to convince you to send money. Learn how to protect yourself.

Voice Cloning AI Scams Are on the Rise, www.becu.org/blog/voice-c...

Jersey States approve tougher draft cyber security law If it passes the Privy Council, the draft law will require some organisations to improve their cyber security.

#USA Tougher cyber security draft law approved by States, www.bbc.com/news/article...

UK firms see AI as key to resilience, cyber gap grows UK leaders now see AI and automation as top drivers of resilience, yet most still define it mainly as cyber security, new research finds.

UK firms see AI as key to resilience, cyber gap grows, securitybrief.co.uk/story/uk-fir...

The IT taskforce behind the Bitchat block: Uganda’s homegrown cyber defense triumphs The success of this approach was crucial in maintaining a stable digital environment during the elections, preventing the potential spread of false election res...

The IT taskforce behind the Bitchat block: Uganda’s homegrown cyber defense triumphs, nilepost.co.ug/news/315117/...

ACT probes Chinese-made buses after 'kill switch' warning Transport Canberra investigates potential cybersecurity risks in its fleet of Chinese-built electric buses after reports that UK security agencies found vehicles from the same manufacturer could be re...

Transport Canberra launches investigation into cybersecurity risks in Chinese-built electric buses, www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...

New measures to strengthen cybersecurity resilience and capabilities Find out how the EU plans to improve the efficiency and security of EU cybersecurity certification, how to reinforce ENISA and how to simplify cybersecurity rules

New measures to strengthen cybersecurity resilience and capabilities, commission.europa.eu/news-and-med...

Confusion and fear send people to Reddit for cybersecurity advice - Help Net Security When cybersecurity problems hit, many people look for help on Reddit, turning to the platform for advice and reassurance.

Confusion and fear send people to Reddit for cybersecurity advice, www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/01/20/r...