Newsletter 2025 February #3
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US Researchers Launch A DeepSeek Competitor
Fine-Tuning: DeepSeek's low-cost development model has been quickly replicated, producing a functioning AI at astonishingly low cost. read more
US & Britain Refuse to Sign International AI Declaration
Despite being the original champion of international rules for AI Governance, the UK has sided with the US in rejecting the next steps. read more
US DOGE.gov Website Found Wide Open
Transparency Gone Too Far: Elon Musk’s DOGE.gov website set up to identify government efficiency has been found open to be edited by anyone. read more
Britain Fast-Tracks Military Recruitment For Cyber Defence
Less Rifle Drill, More Keyboard Drill: New cyber service personnel will have reduced basic training before three months of special cyber security training. read more
Ukraine Warns Of Growing Russian Use Of AI In Cyberwar Operations
Ukrainian cyber experts say Russia is using AI tools to analyse data stolen in cyber attacks, making its operations more precise & effective. read more
Backdoor Access To Apple User Data Condemned
Right To Privacy: US Lawmakers & Human Rights advocates oppose a UK government order to get access to Apple users' encrypted data. read more
British Agencies Target Russian Cyber Crime Network
ZSERVERS: A Russian cyber crime syndicate responsible for facilitating ransomware attacks around the world is the target of sanctions by British law enforcement. read more
Thai Police Arrest Russian Hackers
Phobos Ransomware: Hackers stole $16m through ransomware attacks targeting Swiss & US targets, affecting over 1,000 victims. read more
Business Interruption Is The #1 Cyber Risk
Cyber security risk, including ransomware, data breaches and IT disruptions, remain the top business concern worldwide over the past year. read more
The Difference Between Perception & Reality In Email Security
Mind The Gap: Outbound email security doesn’t get much attention beyond compliance, but it is the silent security killer. By Rick Goud read more
TikTok Returns To US App Stores
President Trump allows TikTok back into Apple and Google App stores in the US, contradicting an earlier Supreme Court ruling to ban it. read more
Indian Banks Aim To Reduce Online Fraud
Additional Factor Authentication: A Central Bank initiative to improve the security of cross-border & online payments where a card is not present. read more
NATO Technology Partner Expands UK Operation
Goldilock: British manufacturing business expands operations to supply demand for its network isolation technology, used to secure critical infrastructure. read more
Navigating New Paths In Cybersecurity Certification
Organisations are looking for people with specialized cyber skills, and one of the best ways to validate your expertise is to have reputable certification. read more
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