First introduced in 1990, the Computer Misuse Act prohibited anyone from gaining unauthorised access to a computer, it also encompassed unauthorised modification of a computer's files.

Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is analysing more than 10,000 emails, SMS messages, social media posts and phone scams that use the Covid-19 pandemic as their theme, a new report from the Lanop Accountancy Group states.

Although businesses have much to deal with at the moment, compliance is still hugely important.

The UK is the second most frequent target of “serious” cyberattacks, according to a new report from cybersecurity firm Specops Software.

The government is to invest £10m through March 2024 from various sources to fund nine academic cyber security projects selected as the winners of the Digital Security by Design (DSbD) grant competition.

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has formally “stood up” a dedicated cyber security regiment tasked with protecting the UK’s defence networks.

The UK government has launched a £400,000 funding pot for innovators to design schemes to boost the security of internet-connected products, Digital Infrastructure Minister Matt Warman announced yesterday.

The UK is preparing the official launch of a specialist cyber force that will target terror groups and hostile nation states, it is being reported.

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has warned that cyber criminals and scammers are targeting unsuspecting drivers with various scams

British police have reportedly warned of a cyber threat posed by a not often thought about data stealer, namely the use of office cleaners.

The government thinks the ability to remain anonymous online is important and has no intention of introducing laws banning social media users from hiding their identity, a minister has indicated.

Hackers are 'no longer winning the cyber crime war' following years of public and private investment and cross-industry collaboration, said KPMG's global head of cyber futures David Ferbrache.

Images of seven people were passed on by local police for use in a facial recognition system at King’s Cross in London in an agreement that was done in secret, the details of which have been made public for the first time.

The use of facial recognition technology in public central London area is continuing to stir controversy with an admission this week that the Metropolitan Police Service shared images with a developer as a part of a trial run of a surveillance system.

The UK cyber security services market is one of the most advanced in the world.

The Ministry of Justice is looking for a partner to assist with a “comprehensive review” and subsequent update of its security policies and guidance.

The UK Office for National Statistics (ONS) will use Google Cloud services to support its business operations and maintain continuity as the organisation adapts to its post-pandemic future.

As more UK and European governments turn to tracing apps in the fight against the coronavirus, a deep-rooted tension between the need for public health information and privacy rights has been thrust into the spotlight.

The FCA, the UK financial watchdog, has confirmed it fell victim to a breach last year that exposed confidential consumer information.

There are two awards on offer, with each giving cyber security companies police/BSI accreditation for a year.