Aston Cyber Project Tackles Online Abuse of Women
A new initiative addressing online abuse women cyber threats is helping tackle the growing scale of digital harm, particularly targeting young women and girls. Researchers at Aston University, working with Birmingham-based Forensic Pathways, have developed a series of tools to detect and prevent abuse linked to the dark web and online platforms. As a result, […]
UK Cyber Hygiene Risks Expose Businesses to Attacks
Rising UK cyber hygiene risks are leaving businesses exposed to avoidable security threats, according to new research from SailPoint. The report shows that many organisations still fail to manage identity and access controls effectively. As a result, critical security gaps continue to grow. For example, 77% of businesses do not immediately deactivate accounts when employees […]
UK Cyber Talent Investment Strengthens Public Sector
The UK cyber talent investment programme is accelerating efforts to secure public services, as the government reports major improvements in how quickly it fixes cybersecurity vulnerabilities. According to new figures, the average time to resolve critical cyber issues has fallen from 50 days to just eight. At the same time, the backlog of unresolved vulnerabilities […]
Blockchain Money Laundering Detection System Unveiled
A new blockchain money laundering detection system developed by University of Birmingham researchers promises faster and more accurate tracking of illicit crypto transactions. The system, called SynapTrack, was unveiled at the CyberASAP Demo Day in London. As blockchain activity continues to grow rapidly, regulators and financial institutions face increasing pressure to identify suspicious transactions in […]
CyberQ Group Global Tour Expands International Reach
The CyberQ Group global tour signals a major international push for the Birmingham-based cybersecurity specialist. The award-winning firm has launched a month-long expansion drive across India, South East Asia and South Africa. Backed by venture capital investment, CyberQ Group aims to strengthen partnerships along fast-growing digital trade routes. As cyber threats intensify worldwide, demand for […]