2025 was a wild ride for cyber security. The landscape is shifting faster than ever, and several themes stand out when I think about the most important cyber security lessons from the year. Nation-state risk remains constant. In June, US authorities urgently warned companies to prepare for Iranian cyber attacks. This is just one example…

Mamun_Sheikh/Shutterstock Waze sets itself apart from the competition, like Google Maps, by making the experience more engaging. For starters, it’s focused on car and bike drivers, versus generalized maps and traffic alerts. That means, Waze is a great app to use if you’re looking to find the best possible route to somewhere, especially fast. But…

The use of “trusted” digital ID software to verify your identity online in the UK has taken on a statutory footing as of 1 December. The measures contained in the Data (Use and Access) Act, which became law in June this year, have now taken effect, introducing a formal and legally backed set of standards…

Off the back of its expanding agentic AI security vision, identity specialist Okta has turned in a solid third quarter, with revenues up 12% to $742m (£562m), along with reversing a 12 month-ago multimillion dollar GAAP operating loss and booking GAAP net income of $43m, up from $16m year-on-year. In a signal that strategic decisions…

The UK’s failed attempt to bring a prosecution against two alleged Chinese spies was “shambolic”, “beset by confusion” and suffered from “systemic failures”, a cross-party group of MPs and peers has concluded. The high-profile espionage case against Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry collapsed in 2024, when the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) decided there was not…

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Your Wi-Fi network is basically the beating heart of your smart home. And just like a real heart thrives on good food and exercise, your home network performs best when you optimize a few key variables. The biggest factor? Having a solid router. Sure, your internet…

The US states of Oregon, California and Nevada are home to key players in the artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud ecosystem, all of whom totally rely on low latency and high fibre count to conduct operations. To support their needs, Zayo has completed the build of a long-haul fibre route along a 622-mile corridor spanning…

NHS England is investigating the possibility that it has fallen victim to a prolific ransomware operation, after the Cl0p (aka Clop) gang claimed to have hacked its systems via a post to its dark web leak site made on 11 November. At the time of writing, Cl0p has not named any specific NHS bodies or…

Georgeclerk/Getty Images It’s common for older Android phones to turn laggy and sluggish over time, which is often one of the reasons why many people start thinking about upgrading their phones. However, buying a new device can be a costly endeavor, and you need to avoid common mistakes while buying Android phones. But if you…

Stepan Skorobogadko/Shutterstock The Steam Deck is a nifty little piece of tech that you can use to play games even when you’re out and about. While it’s feature-packed in itself, you can even add some Steam Deck mods and upgrades to improve its functionality further. But, like any electronic device, it’s important to take care of and…