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Data Breaches

NHS breach helpline left staff carrying a 'significant emotional burden'

Team given a day's notice faced distressed callers, safeguarding decisions during project that stretched from 2 weeks to 11

UK ministers seek powers to investigate when AI agents are let off the leash

Cyber Security and Resilience Bill could pave way for searches, seizures, and inspections when operators lose control of automated systems

Ransomware

Britain on notice: AI-powered ransomware attacks to arrive by 2028

Cyber agency warns critical infrastructure is a likely target as chief urges bosses to stop doing 'tech on the cheap'

British intelligence agency misplaced 'thousands' of storage devices, years later still can't say how many

Other agency errors included an unchecked software bug that led to Terrorism Act detentions

Shortlist of age checks for the UK's under-16 social media ban is out, 'some' adults will need verifying

Some adults may not need to prove it, but many will