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Researchers demonstrate the UK’s first long-distance ultra-secure communication over a quantum network

Researchers have successfully demonstrated the UK’s first long-distance ultra-secure transfer of data over a quantum communications network, including the UK’s first long-distance quantum-secured video call.

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UK Government gets £121 million boost for quantum technology

Cutting-edge quantum technology is being put to work to deliver the UK government’s Plan for Change, with a new £121 million investment to help tackle challenges including crimefighting, spotting the first signs of fraud and halting money laundering which could save billions for the economy.

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NewsElectronics

Donald Trump exempts smartphones and computers from new tariffs

The U.S. government has issued tariff exemptions for smartphones, computers, and various other electronics—most of which are imported from China—shielding them from President Donald Trump’s substantial 125% reciprocal tariffs.

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NewsSecurity Vulnerabilities

Jenkins Host key reuse in SSH build agent Docker images (CVE-2025-32754 and CVE-2025-32755)

CVE numbers CVE-2025-32754 and CVE-2025-32755. In jenkins/ssh-slave Docker images based on Debian, SSH host keys are generated on image creation

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NewsRadio

Green light given to three new BBC DAB+ stations in the UK

In November 2024, the BBC published proposals to launch four new DAB+ stations: Radio 1 Dance, Radio 1 Anthems, a Radio 2 extension, and Radio 3 Unwind. The Corporation also published proposals to extend the broadcasting hours of Radio 5 Sports Extra to a service broadcasting daily from 9am-7pm.

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Ofcom investigates online suicide forum

Ofcom has today (09-04-2025) launched an investigation into whether the provider of an online suicide forum has failed to comply with its duties under the UK’s Online Safety Act.

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NewsSecurity Vulnerabilities

Fortinet FortiWeb cgi_xmlprotection_xmlschemafile_post Directory Traversal Arbitrary File Write Vulnerability (CVE-2024-55597)

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to create arbitrary XML schema files on affected installations of Fortinet FortiWeb.

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Trend Micro Cleaner One Pro Link Following Denial-of-Service Vulnerability (CVE-2025-27529)

This vulnerability (CVE-2025-27529) allows local attackers to create a denial-of-service condition on affected installations of Trend Micro Cleaner One Pro.

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NewsArtificial Intelligence (AI)

AI Energy Council to ensure UK’s energy infrastructure ready for AI revolution

Industry heavyweights from the energy and technology sectors will descend on Whitehall today (8th April 2025) for the first meeting of the UK’s new AI Energy Council.

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NewsSocial Media

TikTok fined £1.875m for providing inaccurate data on safety controls

Ofcom has today (07-04-2025) fined TikTok £1.875 million for failing to accurately respond to a formal request for information about its parental controls safety feature.

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