All articles by Claudia Glover

Claudia Glover

Why has the FCA banned cryptocurrency exchange Binance?

Concerns about money laundering could be behind the move, but hitting coin exchanges is also one of the only ways to regulate digital currencies.

Meet the ransomware gangs fuelling a global cybercrime spree

REvil and Conti top the list of the most prolific ransomware gangs so far this year, according to malware analysis.

The EU joint cybercrime unit is a positive step but faces significant hurdles

A joint approach across the bloc has been proposed to tackle hacking groups. But convincing the private sector of its merits might be tricky.

North Korea is ramping up cyberattacks on South Korean targets

Breach at nuclear research institution is the latest in a string of hacks on public sector targets.

Hyper-personalisation will change the role insurance plays in our lives

Big data and behavioural influence are changing the way insurance providers spread risk among their customers.

A lack of ‘follow-on’ funding for UK deep tech start-ups jeopardises their economic potential

VC funding in UK deep tech start-ups is growing, a new study reveals, but they are more likely to fold or sell up before raising a second round than US counterparts.

Ransomware is the biggest cyber threat to the UK – and the government could do more to help

NCSC boss Lindy Cameron highlighted the significance of ransomware in a speech yesterday. Businesses could do with more help to stop it.

GP data-sharing debacle shows the vital importance of public engagement

The public outcry that followed NHS Digital’s announcement of a new data-sharing scheme revealed a lack of engagement with patients, experts say

The FBI’s seizure of the Colonial Pipeline ransom will not deter hacking gangs

The FBI is celebrating after recovering funds paid to hacking group DarkSide. But it may prove a fleeting victory in the war against ransomware.

Can the UK become a quantum computing world leader?

New £210m innovation centre is the first part of a plan to gain leadership in the much-hyped emerging technology.