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The G7 Cyber Expert Group, chaired by the US Department of the Treasury and the Bank of England, has released a public statement highlighting the potential cybersecurity risks associated with developments in quantum computing. Quantum computers, scheduled to be built in the near future, will be able to solve computational
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In June 2024, a cyber-attack was launched against training organization Competenz, resulting in unauthorized access to its IT system and the theft of sensitive personal information. The organization immediately notified its learners, stakeholders, and relevant authorities, and has since been working to contain the breach and inform those affected. Key
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The royal household has prioritized its cyber-security defences after a series of high-profile attacks and threats, with a focus on protecting sensitive data and preventing reputational damage. The sovereign grant report for 2023-24 revealed that the palace's computer networks were subjected to various penetration tests, with top-level external
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In a world increasingly dependent on interconnectedness, a recent incident involving a flawed security update by cybersecurity platform CrowdStrike highlighted the potential risks of a flawed global network. On a day when Windows machines around the world suddenly encountered a critical error, identified as a blue screen of death (BSOD)
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Cyberattacks have become an increasingly pressing concern for businesses worldwide, with a new report by Check Point Research revealing a sharp rise in cyber threats. The report highlights the alarming trend of businesses facing a 30% increase in attacks per week compared to last year, with the average organization experiencing
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As Pakistan continues to navigate its digital transformation, it faces a pressing need to address the growing threat of cybercrimes. With data breaches and cyber threats increasing at an alarming rate, the government has decided to establish a national forensics and cybercrime agency (NFSA) to tackle these issues through the
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The Northern Governorate in Bahrain has taken a significant step towards promoting cybersecurity awareness among the youth through its summer activity program "Our Homeland and Our King Unite Us". In collaboration with the "Together" programme, the governorate organized a lecture on "Means of Protection from
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A cyber attack has targeted Fettes College, a prestigious boarding school in Scotland, with hackers attempting to defraud families of students by stealing their personal details. The school, known for its high fees of over £40,000 per year, said it is taking the incident seriously and has launched a
