Geopolitics, Quantum Risk, and AI Attacks: Why Cybersecurity Is Being Rewritten
- Prime Minister Sir Keir stated at a NATO summit on 2025-06-27 that Iran and Russia are carrying out regular cyberattacks targeting the UK.
- This surge in cyberattacks follows escalating Middle East tensions and increased collaboration between pro-Iranian and pro-Russian hackers.
- Recent cyberattacks have targeted UK companies, particularly within the defense industry, with Serco confirming that its strong security measures successfully blocked an attempted denial-of-service assault.
- Ted Carefoot cautioned that attackers leveraging quantum computing will soon outpace defenders by breaking cryptographic protections, taking over active connections, and corrupting AI models at unprecedented speeds.
- Authorities emphasize that all organizations must urgently strengthen cybersecurity measures, as attacks are broad and resilience strategies become mandatory worldwide.
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Businesses urged to strengthen cyber defences amid increase in Iran-adjacent attacks
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer warned today of regular cyberattacks emanating from the like of Russia and Iran against the UK. Information shared with Sky News shows a rise in Iran-adjacent attacks since their conflict with Israel began.
Is Q-Day the next threat? - Colt Technology Services
By Buddy Bayer, chief operating officer, Colt Technology Services Twenty-five years ago, the Millennium Bug threatened to put a dampener on everyone’s turn-of-the-century celebrations. Also known as Y2K, the bug was an issue inherent to computer systems and was expected to cause major problems as the year ticked over from 1999 to 2000. Thankfully, patches, fixes and updates set in place by hardworking IT teams meant that most systems were abso…
UK SMEs must strengthen cybersecurity as geopolitical threats escalate, warns Espria – Your Capital Minds
UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are being urged to bolster their cyber defences amid a growing wave of politically motivated attacks, as global tensions and conflicts intensify the threat landscape. The warning comes after a recent Sky News investigation revealed an increase in cyberattacks linked to the Iran conflict, with businesses across multiple sectors increasingly being targeted. Speaking at the NATO Summit this week, Prime M…
Far from being a distant perspective, quantum computing is already needed in cybersecurity.
UK SMEs must strengthen cybersecurity as geopolitical threats escalate, warns Espria
UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are being urged to bolster their cyber defences amid a growing wave of politically motivated attacks, as global tensions and conflicts intensify the threat landscape. The warning comes after a recent Sky News investigation revealed an increase in cyberattacks linked to the Iran conflict, with businesses across multiple sectors increasingly being targeted. Speaking at the NATO Summit this week, Prime M…
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