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Booking.com Breach Highlights Rise In Reservation Hijack Scams
Booking.com has reported a data breach involving customer reservation details, and the exposed data is already being used to carry out highly convincing “reservation hijack” scams. What Happened At Booking.com? Booking.com has confirmed that unauthorised third parties accessed customer reservation data, including names, email addresses, phone numbers, home addresses, and details of past and upcoming…
France Plans Shift From Windows To Strengthen Sovereignty
France is planning to replace parts of its government use of Windows with Linux, signalling a wider shift across Europe to reduce reliance on US technology and regain control over critical digital infrastructure. A Move From Windows To Linux-Based Alternatives The French government has confirmed that it will begin moving some public sector systems away…
Google Targets Back Button Hijacking In New Spam Crackdown
Google is introducing a new spam policy targeting “back button hijacking”, a deceptive tactic that traps users on websites, with penalties that could see offending sites pushed down or removed from search results. Spam Policy Change Under “Malicious Practices” Google has confirmed that from 15 June 2026, back button hijacking will be treated as an…
£25M No-Bid Deal Keeps UK Police Radios Running Into 2030
UK police forces have awarded a £25 million no-bid contract to keep decades-old radio systems running, highlighting the growing cost and complexity of replacing critical national infrastructure. Issued by the Police Digital Service The contract, issued by the Police Digital Service to Motorola Solutions and Sepura, extends support for the UK’s Airwave communications network, which…
Mythos AI Sparks Cybersecurity Concerns
Anthropic’s new Mythos AI model is raising serious concerns after tests showed it can independently find and exploit software vulnerabilities, signalling a major change in how cyber risk may develop in the near future. Mythos AI Brings A New Level of Capability The model, developed by Anthropic as part of its Claude family, has not…
Turn On AutoRecover In Microsoft Office Apps
If Office apps crash or close unexpectedly, unsaved work can be lost, so ensuring AutoRecover is enabled helps you restore documents quickly. Why This Matters Unexpected issues such as system crashes, power cuts or software errors can cause Office apps to close without warning. If your work has not been saved, it may appear lost.…
Greece To Ban Social Media For Under-15s
Greece is set to ban social media access for under-15s from 2027, marking a significant step in a growing global effort to limit the impact of platforms on young people’s health and behaviour. Why Is Greece Taking Action? The Greek government has positioned the move as a response to rising concerns about children’s mental health,…
AI Models Caught Protecting Each Other In New Safety Study
New research has found that leading AI systems can resist shutdown and even act to protect other models, raising fresh concerns about how reliably they can be controlled in real-world use. What The New Research Found A new research paper led by Professor Dawn Song at UC Berkeley has identified a behaviour the authors call “peer-preservation”,…
OpenAI Pauses UK Stargate Data Centre Project
OpenAI has paused its planned UK Stargate data centre project, citing energy costs and regulatory uncertainty, but the timing and context suggest a more calculated decision about where and how it invests at scale. What Is Stargate UK? The Stargate UK project, announced in September 2025, was intended to build large-scale AI data centre capacity…
Amazon Ends Support For Older Kindles
Amazon has confirmed it will end support for Kindle devices released in 2012 or earlier from May 2026, a move that highlights how even simple, long-lasting technology is increasingly tied to ongoing platform support. It is also a useful reminder for organisations reviewing Managed IT Services. How Amazon’s Kindle Support Changes Affect Device Lifecycle Planning Amazon…
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