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Cyber SecurityNews

General Jim Hockenhull – Leading the cyber and electromagnetic domain

General Jim Hockenhull explained how the UK Strategic Command leads the cyber domain for Defence during a speech at the

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BroadbandNews

One million UK premises upgraded to gigabit broadband by government

More than one million homes, businesses and public buildings can now access the best internet speeds on the market as

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NewsSecurity Vulnerabilities

Microsoft Windows Internet Shortcut SmartScreen Bypass Vulnerability [CVE-2024-21412]

CVE number – CVE-2024-21412 This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass the SmartScreen security feature to execute arbitrary code on

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New Products

Orca Scan launches three-step solution to connect millions of retail products to the internet

Cambridge-based software company Orca Scan has partnered with GS1 UK, the UK arm of the global not-for-profit association that sets and maintains standards

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Product Recalls

Product Recall – UPP Battery E-Bike Battery Packs sold via Amazon, AliBaba, eBay

Product: UPP Battery E-Bike Battery Packs sold via Amazon, AliBaba, eBay, Made in China and Desertcart Hazard: The product presents

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BroadbandNews

Over £1 billion awarded to roll out lightning-fast broadband in hard to reach UK towns and villages

The UK government’s rollout of next-generation broadband is steaming ahead with around £1.1 billion in contracts now signed to connect

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ElectricalNews

Rollout of electric vehicle chargepoints to be accelerated across the UK

New measures to support electric vehicle drivers from the government’s Plan for Drivers have launched today (5 February 2024), including grants for

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NewsSecurity News

Cloudflare systems hacked using credentials stolen during the Okta hack

Yesterday (1st February 2024) web security firm Cloudflare disclosed a security breach where an unauthorized actor utilized stolen credentials to

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NewsTelecoms

CMA launches formal investigation into Vodafone / Three merger

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in the UK has started its Phase 1 investigation looking into Vodafone UK’s joint

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GamingMicrosoftNewsSoftware

Microsoft video games division lays off almost 2000 staff

A workforce reduction looms for almost 2,000 employees within Microsoft’s gaming division following the finalization of its $69 billion (£54.3

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