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Welsh data sharing code formalises public sector governance
An ICO-approved code will impose a common governance framework for organisations sharing personal information across Welsh health, education, social care, safeguarding, and other public services.
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UK cyber workforce growth slows sharply
Britain’s cyber workforce grew by only 2% to an estimated 145,900 people in 2025, while new government research projects a 10,200-person supply requirement during 2026.
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SGS expands cyber assurance with NetSentries stake
SGS has acquired a majority stake in NetSentries, extending the testing and certification group into offensive security, AI assurance, cyber resilience, and post-quantum readiness.
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Cyber risk slows enterprise AI rollouts
Sixty per cent of large companies surveyed by FTI Consulting say they have slowed, paused, or withdrawn planned AI deployments as cyber risk, regulation, and trust complicate adoption.
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Dutch institutions restrict Citrix after NetScaler warning
Dutch hospitals and government services restricted remote access after warnings over actively exploited NetScaler vulnerabilities, showing how precautionary containment can itself disrupt critical services.
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Star Blizzard scales phishing with RedFlick
Microsoft says Russia-linked Star Blizzard has expanded from tightly targeted spear phishing into larger campaigns while adopting a lower-friction malware delivery technique known as RedFlick.
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EU states loosen telecom supplier phase-out timetable
EU governments have removed a proposed fixed three-year deadline for telecom operators to phase out high-risk suppliers, adding flexibility to one of the bloc’s most consequential supply chain security measures.
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HMRC starts final MFA activation phase
HMRC has begun the final activation window for multi-factor authentication on remaining tax-agent Government Gateway accounts, with the rollout running until 15 October.
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NHS trust investigates patient-record access
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust has opened an urgent investigation after concerns that a child patient’s medical records may have been viewed without a legitimate clinical reason.
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L&Q attack exposes resident correspondence
London housing association L&Q says unauthorised access exposed emails and webform messages from around 12,000 residents while its website and online services remain unavailable.