UK Government Faces Backlash Over VPN Security Risks
Science Secretary Peter Kyle defends government's use of commercial VPNs despite security experts warning of potential national security risks and data vulnerability.
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US Congress passes bill to block foreign tech access
The US House of Representatives has overwhelmingly approved groundbreaking legislation to prevent foreign adversaries from acquiring sensitive American technologies and data.
BBC's Digital ID Plan Sparks Civil Liberties Storm
The BBC faces mounting criticism after announcing plans to trial government-backed digital ID cards, raising serious concerns about privacy and corporate overreach in Britain.
UK Government Reveals Major Banking Compensation Shake-Up
The Treasury has announced sweeping reforms to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme that could safeguard millions of British savers and transform banking security.
Labour's digital ID cards for children spark surveillance fears
The Labour Party faces accusations of creating a 'sinister' surveillance state with controversial digital ID cards proposed for children aged 13 and above, raising serious privacy concerns across Britain.
PSNI Data Breach: Officers' Details Exposed in Security Incident
The Police Service of Northern Ireland faces a serious security crisis after personal information of serving officers was accidentally published online, raising grave safety concerns.
Hackers steal data of 8,000 nursery children
Two men in custody after sophisticated cyber attack compromised sensitive information including photographs and home addresses of thousands of young children across Britain.
500+ child sex offences recorded daily in UK police data
Exclusive investigation uncovers alarming rates of child sexual offences with police recording over 500 cases daily, as experts warn of growing exploitation crisis.
Snapchat's Memory Paywall: Your Photos Held Hostage
Exclusive investigation reveals how Snapchat's new 'My AI' subscription model threatens user privacy and locks away personal memories behind a paywall, sparking outrage in the digital community.
One Third of UK Firms Hit by Supply Chain Cyber Attacks
New survey reveals alarming surge in supply chain cyber attacks affecting nearly a third of British businesses, with smaller companies becoming prime targets for hackers.
Digital ID Card Security Crisis Exposed
Labour's digital ID blueprint faces scrutiny as the Estonian model it's based on reveals alarming security flaws, putting citizens' data and finances at risk from sophisticated cyber attacks.
ChatGPT vandal exposes AI privacy crisis in UK
A shocking case reveals how AI chat histories became tools for blackmail and crime, raising urgent questions about digital privacy protections in the age of artificial intelligence.
Kido Nursery hackers claim data deletion in U-turn
Cybercriminals behind the Kido Nursery breach announce they've permanently deleted stolen family data, raising questions about their motives and the ongoing security crisis affecting UK childcare providers.
HMRC Data Breach Exposes Thousands of Taxpayers' Details
A serious data breach at HM Revenue and Customs has compromised confidential information of thousands of taxpayers, sparking urgent investigations and raising serious questions about government data security protocols.
DWP's New Fraud Powers: Bank Monitoring Explained
The Department for Work and Pensions gains sweeping new powers to monitor bank accounts in controversial anti-fraud measures. Here's what you need to know about the changes and their implications.
Instagram AI Scans Private Messages of Under-18s
Meta's Instagram is secretly using AI to scan private messages sent by users under 18, raising serious concerns about child privacy and data protection laws in the UK.
Met Police Gave Harry Protection Despite Court Ruling
The Metropolitan Police furnished Prince Harry with personal protection during his recent London trip, despite his legal defeat over security arrangements. The decision reveals ongoing tensions between royal security protocols and private legal battles.
Smart Home Devices Spying on You? Shocking UK Privacy Study
Groundbreaking research from the University of Warwick exposes severe privacy flaws in popular smart home devices. Discover which gadgets are collecting your most intimate data and how to protect your digital life from corporate surveillance.
PSNI Data Breach Exposes Entire Northern Ireland Police Force
A catastrophic data breach by the Police Service of Northern Ireland has revealed the identities of all 10,000 officers and staff, raising severe safety concerns and prompting an urgent investigation.
DVLA data breach exposes addresses of asylum seekers
A major DVLA data blunder has compromised the safety of vulnerable individuals, revealing the addresses of asylum seekers and domestic violence survivors. The UK Information Commissioner is now investigating.
Kmart's Secret Facial Recognition Trial Sparks Privacy Fury
Kmart Australia faces a consumer firestorm after a hidden facial recognition trial was exposed in a South Australian store, raising serious questions about customer privacy and biometric data consent.
Met Police Data Breach Exposes Hackney Council Staff Details
A significant data breach within the Metropolitan Police has compromised the personal information of Hackney Council staff. The incident raises serious concerns about data security protocols.
Jaguar Land Rover Staff Data Compromised in Cyberattack
Jaguar Land Rover investigates a significant cyberattack compromising UK staff data. The breach, linked to a third-party vendor, exposes personal details including national insurance numbers.
Met Police Secretly Harvested Google Data From Thousands
Exclusive: The Metropolitan Police used controversial 'geofencing' techniques to harvest data from thousands of unsuspecting Londoners' Google accounts without warrants, raising major privacy concerns.
GMP CCTV Blunder Exposes Family's Private Footage
A family in Greater Manchester was left horrified after police mistakenly published their CCTV footage online, exposing a private domestic incident to the public in a major data breach.
Gucci Hit by Major Cyber Attack, Customer Data Breached
Italian fashion house Gucci has confirmed a significant cyber attack compromising customer data. The breach, involving a third-party provider, exposed names, addresses, and contact details. The company has launched an investigation and notified relevant a
Employers Tracking Workers' Bank Data With Little Privacy Protection
Exclusive investigation reveals Australian employers are accessing Commonwealth Bank spending data with 'little privacy protection', raising alarm over worker surveillance and financial privacy rights.
London's £7 Banana Skewed National Economic Data
A startling data analysis reveals how a single 'rotten' banana in London skewed national statistics, exposing critical flaws in economic data collection and sparking calls for government reform.
Met Police Data Breach: 5 Urgent Steps to Protect Yourself
Exclusive: A massive data breach at the Metropolitan Police has exposed the personal details of thousands. Here are the five critical actions you must take immediately to protect yourself from identity theft and fraud.
Meta faces UK billion-pound lawsuit over kids' Instagram data
Instagram owner Meta is being sued for billions by UK children in a landmark case alleging illegal collection and exploitation of minors' personal data without proper consent.
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