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Can quantum computing tech kill fraud? The UK government thinks so, but with £100 million, I'm not so sure

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published

The UK government has announced a huge(ish) investment into quantum technology - but will it have any real effect?

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"Slopsquatting" attacks are using AI-hallucinated names resembling popular libraries to spread malware

By Sead Fadilpašić published

AI doesn't always hallucinate a different open source package, and this error can be mapped out and used in attacks.

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UnitedHealth is now asking doctors to repay the loans it gave out following major hack

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published

The company issued temporary funding following huge cyberattack, but now wants to recoup costs.

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TotalAV review

By Sead Fadilpašić last updated

TotalAV's security products pack in a lot of features but have a hard time keeping up with rivals.

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This worrying Microsoft 365 phishing kit has seen a huge upgrade, experts warn

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Tycoon2FA has gotten a major upgrade, making it more difficult to spot and analyze.

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Best firewall software of 2025

By Benedict Collins last updated

Updated We've tested all the best firewall software, to help defend your computer or IT systems against unauthorized intrusions.

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Millions of Google Chrome users could be at risk from these dodgy extensions

By Sead Fadilpašić published

It's possible that some of the Chrome extensions act as infostealers, researchers are saying.

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Top US lab testing firm hit with major data leak, exposes health info on 1.6 million users

By Sead Fadilpašić published

LSC confirms data breach in a press release.

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Microsoft Defender is getting a useful upgrade to help stop endpoint attacks

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Undiscovered IP addresses will not be trusted by default, but admins will be able to change the settings at any time.

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IKEA black Friday ransomware attack cost franchise firm millions

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published

Ikea’s online store and customer management system was disrupted in the attack.

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