The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has issued a preliminary opinion which opens the way for data obtained from an encrypted phone network hacked by French police to be lawfully used as evidence in prosecutions in Europe, but leaves critical legal questions for national courts to resolve. The advocate general of the European Court of … Leer más
A gang of native English-speaking cyber criminals who began their careers as social engineers in support of so-called SIM swapping attacks and cryptocurrency fraud, and have since graduated to cyber extortion, is rapidly emerging as one of the most dangerous financially motivated cyber crime groups operating today, according to information on the gang released by … Leer más
The government’s controversial Online Safety Bill has become law amid continued concerns from tech companies that it could damage the privacy of encrypted communications. The Online Safety Act, which aims to make the internet safer for children, received royal assent in Parliament on 26 October 2023. The act places legal duties on technology companies to … Leer más
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Very comfortable typing experience Hugely customisable Great software Takes pressure off of hands, wrists and shoulders Cons Expensive Sharp inclined positions are not comfortable Takes time to relearn typing positions Our Verdict The Dygma Raise is an impressive achievement both in terms of design and usability. Yes, it’s a … Leer más
Some of the UK’s most prominent charities working to prevent violence against girls and women have warned that the automatic opening up of NHS GP records for patients to view online or via the NHS app – which comes into effect on 31 October – will put the personal safety of victims of domestic abuse … Leer más
Chinese company Oppo has been at the forefront of smartphone innovation for a while now. The firm has released several foldables, but it’s also doing exciting things with regular handsets. This is particularly apparent in its flagship Find X series, which combine cutting-edge design. Disappointingly, 2023’s Find X6 and X6 Pro were exclusive to China. … Leer más
The policing minister’s “egregious proposal” to link the UK’s passport database with facial recognition systems is “unethical and potentially unlawful”, according to the Scottish biometrics commissioner. At the start of October 2023, policing minister Chris Philp, speaking at a fringe event of the Conservative Party Conference, outlined his plans to integrate data from the police … Leer más
The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee recently took evidence from Ofcom and other regulators looking at the governance of artificial intelligence (AI). Regulator readiness Ofcom sees part of its role as the regulator for online safety and it supports the government’s proposed non-statutory approach to AI regulation. In written evidence submitted to the committee, Ofcom … Leer más
If you’re looking for a great smartphone but don’t want to pay premium prices, Xiaomi has plenty of options. The company’s Redmi sub-brand is a great place to start, and 2023’s Redmi Note 12 series saw four new phones come to the UK and Europe. The cheapest of these is the 4G Redmi Note 12, … Leer más
Google is taking steps to address cyber risks associated with generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) by expanding its bug bounty scheme, the Vulnerability Rewards Program (VRP) to encompass attack scenarios specific to the generative AI supply chain. Laurie Richardson, vice-president of trust and safety, and Royal Hansen, vice-president of privacy, safety and security engineering, said the … Leer más
