The Security Briefing | IT & Cybersecurity (2)

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October 06, 2026 by Mark Tilley

Cyber Security Industry Reacts to ASOS Data Breach

Online clothing and beauty store ASOS are the latest UK company to fall victim to a damaging cyber security breach.

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TfL Cyber-Attack Hackers Sentenced to Jail

Two men who live-streamed a cyber-attack on Transport For London (TfL) have both been sentenced to five years ...

Jul 16 2026

UK to stage biggest home defence exercise in decades as national resilience takes centre stage

The UK Government has announced plans to stage its biggest home defence exercise in decades in 2027, as it ...

Jul 14 2026

Will this be ASIO's last warning on Australia's Critical Infrastructure?

For years, conversations around cyber security have largely focused on ransomware, data breaches and ...

Jun 17 2026

BT Become First UK Company to Join Project Glasswing

Broadband and telecoms giant BT has announced they have become the first UK company to join Anthropic's ...

Jun 9 2026

How Secure is your Video Call?

Every day, schools and government departments join virtual meetings without thinking too much about what ...

May 14 2026

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International Cyber Attack Disrupts Universities Worldwide

A cyber attack has hit several universities and schools in the US, Canada and Australia, causing widespread ...

May 11 2026

NCSC Urges Organisations to 'Prepare to Respond' to Middle East Conflict

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is advising that UK organisations should take the opportunity to ...

Mar 9 2026

Beware of Old Men in Dangerous Professions

In cybersecurity, older software and long‑serving platforms are often treated as liabilities; insecure, ...

Feb 23 2026

UK Commits £279m to New Cyber Security Barracks as Threats Intensify

The UK government has confirmed a major new investment in its military cyber capabilities, announcing plans ...

Jan 21 2026

New Cybersecurity Laws Proposed for Jersey

The government of Jersey has introduced draft legislation aiming to strengthen cybersecurity protections for ...

Dec 9 2025

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Social Media Ban for Under 16s in Australia

A world-first social media ban for children under the age of 16 in Australia will come into effect today, ...