All articles by Swagath Bandhakavi
Swagath Bandhakavi
CMA clears IBM-HashiCorp deal, citing limited competition overlap
The UK regulator will not refer IBM’s proposed acquisition of HashiCorp to a phase two investigation, finding no realistic prospect of a substantial lessening of competition in the UK market.
Hackers breach major Australian superannuation funds in large-scale cyberattack
National Cyber Security Coordinator Michelle McGuinness said cyber criminals had targeted Australia’s A$4.2 trillion superannuation sector, with a coordinated government response now underway.
Amazon Kuiper satellite launch to begin April 9 with 27 satellites aboard Atlas V
The KA-01 mission marks the first stage in the rollout of Amazon’s first-generation satellite network, which is expected to grow to more than 3,200 low Earth orbit satellites.
Royal Mail probes possible breach after cybercriminal posts customer data
Royal Mail has confirmed that its postal operations remain unaffected by the incident and that no disruption to services has been recorded.
Cybersecurity remains top investment for manufacturers amid widening digital maturity gap
The survey by ABI Research shows that nearly two-thirds of manufacturers consider strengthening cybersecurity their top investment priority.
UK risks global AI isolation under strict copyright rules, report claims
A report from the Tony Blair Institute claims that mandatory licensing for UK content used in AI training could drive companies to shift development abroad to more permissive regulatory environments.
UK financial, tech, and telecom sectors launch real-time data sharing to combat fraud
The initiative’s participants are moving from trials to active live data exchanges on suspicious URLs and abnormal transactions to enhance fraud detection and prevention.
UK government details scope of upcoming Cyber Security and Resilience Bill
Nearly 1,000 service providers are set to be included in the new legislative framework, aimed at safeguarding organisations that deliver crucial IT services from cyber threats.
Vishay Intertechnology commits £250m investment in Welsh semiconductor fab
The investment is anticipated to boost the UK’s electric vehicle production capacity, supporting the government’s Plan for Change.
Cleo AI settles US FTC lawsuit with $17m payout to consumers
Cleo AI, a British fintech which provides online cash advance services, has agreed to pay $17m to settle a lawsuit filed by the US FTC.