The UK has launched a new Government Cyber Unit and a Software Security Ambassador Scheme as part of a £210m Cyber Action plan. The move follows high-profile attacks on Jaguar Land Rover, Marks & Spencer, and an NHS supplier in 2025.
The IRS is turning to AI agents from Salesforce to handle taxpayer services after massive staff reductions. The agency has lost one-third of its tax auditors since 2024, potentially costing billions in uncollected revenue. This comes as the agency faces unprecedented staffing challenges.
The UK tax authority received £1.6 billion for IT modernization but is struggling to achieve the 15% efficiency savings Treasury demanded. Legacy systems from the Aspire era continue to haunt HMRC’s digital transformation efforts despite massive spending.
Senior US and Chinese officials are engaged in critical negotiations in Malaysia to prevent a major escalation of the trade war. The talks aim to salvage next week’s planned meeting between Presidents Trump and Xi amid threats of new 100% tariffs and expanded export controls.
Top economic officials from the United States and China have reportedly launched emergency talks in Kuala Lumpur this weekend, racing against the clock to prevent a dramatic escalation of their ongoing trade war. According to sources familiar with the negotiations, the discussions represent a critical effort to salvage next week’s planned meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
A sophisticated cyber-espionage campaign targeting Indian government entities using Linux systems has been uncovered by security researchers. The operation, attributed to Pakistan-linked hacking group TransparentTribe, employs a new remote access tool and sophisticated phishing tactics. Researchers suggest the campaign aims to collect intelligence during periods of political tension between the neighboring nations.
Security researchers have uncovered a sophisticated cyber-espionage campaign targeting Indian government entities running Linux systems, according to a new report from threat intelligence firm Sekoia.io. The operation, which began in June 2025, primarily targets systems running the Bharat Operating System Solutions (BOSS) Linux distribution endorsed by the Indian government.
UK Regulator Confirms Apple and Google Hold Strategic Market Status The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has officially designated…
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority has placed Apple and Google under enhanced regulatory scrutiny for their mobile dominance. The decision could force changes to app store fees, browser choices, and payment systems affecting millions of users.
The UK’s competition watchdog has designated both Apple and Google as holding “strategic market status” for their mobile ecosystems, according to reports, marking a significant escalation in regulatory pressure on the tech giants. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) stated that both companies require stricter oversight due to their “substantial, entrenched” power in mobile operating systems, app stores, and browsers.
Strategic Focus on Technological Self-Sufficiency This week’s gathering of over 200 Communist Party leaders in Beijing signals a crucial moment…
Strategic Shift in Nuclear Energy Policy The United States is embarking on a groundbreaking initiative to transform weapons-grade plutonium from…
US Trade Representative Proposes Sweeping Tariffs on Nicaraguan Imports The United States is considering imposing 100% tariffs on imports from…
