Cyber Insurance Payouts Top £197 Million as UK Businesses Battle Digital Threats

Cyber insurance providers paid out nearly £200 million in claims last year, helping UK businesses recover from a surge in cyberattacks that disrupted operations and exposed critical vulnerabilities across sectors. New figures show that £197 million was paid out in 2024, marking a 230 percent increase compared to the previous year. The sharp rise reflects […]

Cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover Blamed for UK’s Sluggish Economic Growth

A recent cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover has been linked to the United Kingdom’s weaker-than-expected economic performance, marking a significant moment in the intersection of cybersecurity and national economic policy. GDP growth for the third quarter of 2025 came in at just 0.2 percent, falling short of forecasts. Among the contributing factors was the September […]

Microsoft Unveils ‘Whisper Leak’, A Silent Threat to AI Privacy

Microsoft has disclosed a novel side-channel attack known as Whisper Leak, capable of inferring the topics of encrypted conversations with large language models (LLMs). Despite the use of HTTPS encryption, the attack exploits metadata patterns in network traffic to breach user privacy, raising serious concerns for enterprises and individuals alike. Whisper Leak works by exploiting […]

Government Urges UK Businesses to Strengthen Cyber Defences Amid Rising Threats

Yesterday Government ministers along with the National Cyber Security Centre and the National Crime Agency wrote to the UK’s leading companies urging them to take action on cyber security.  The letter says hostile cyber activity in the UK is growing more intense, frequent and sophisticated. In light of recent cyber incidents, the Government is urging large businesses to take […]

Outsourcing IT? Here’s How to Keep Your Business Secure

Outsourcing IT services can be a game-changer for businesses—cutting costs, boosting efficiency, and giving access to specialist skills. But with all that convenience comes a serious question: how do you keep your data safe when someone else is managing it? In today’s interconnected world, nearly every organisation relies on third-party vendors for something—whether it’s cloud […]

The Linux Intruder You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

For over a year, a stealthy piece of malware has been quietly worming its way into Linux systems, and hardly anyone noticed. Dubbed “Plague”, this digital parasite doesn’t crash systems or steal files in obvious ways—it’s far more subtle, and that’s what makes it so dangerous. At the heart of its trickery is something called the Pluggable […]

ShinyHunters vs Google: The Cybercriminals Who Called Their Way In

In a striking example of how cybercrime is evolving, a group known as ShinyHunters has pulled off a sophisticated attack targeting some of the world’s most recognisable brands — including Google, Pandora, Chanel, Air France and KLM. But rather than relying solely on technical wizardry, they picked up the phone. The attackers used a method known as voice […]

Business Fit for Future Launches: supporting Cyber businesses in Wiltshire

Wiltshire Council is excited to announce the launch of its Business Fit for Future programme, designed to support businesses in priority sectors, particularly cyber companies, in starting up, growing, and thriving in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. This initiative aligns with the central government’s investment priorities as part of the UK Shared Prosperity programme (UKSPF). […]