Security News

Apple Breaks Silence on UK Probe, Removes Data Protection Tool From UK Users
2025-02-21 20:30

The U.K. government demanded a backdoor into Apple’s Advanced Data Protection.

Apple pulls iCloud end-to-end encryption feature in the UK
2025-02-21 15:40

Apple will no longer offer iCloud end-to-end encryption in the United Kingdom after the government requested a backdoor to access Apple customers' encrypted cloud data. [...]

Medusa ransomware gang demands $2M from UK private health services provider
2025-02-20 07:34

2.3 TB held to ransom as biz formerly known as Virgin Care tells us it's probing IT 'security incident' Exclusive HCRG Care Group, a private health and social services provider, has seemingly...

US lawmakers press Trump admin to oppose UK's order for Apple iCloud backdoor
2025-02-13 16:58

Senator, Congressman tell DNI to threaten infosec agreements if Blighty won't back down US lawmakers want newly confirmed Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard to back up her tough talk...

The UK’s secret iCloud backdoor request: A dangerous step toward Orwellian mass surveillance
2025-02-13 05:30

The United Kingdom government has secretly requested that Apple build a backdoor into its iCloud service, granting the government unrestricted access to users’ private data. This revelation deeply...

UK, US, Oz blast holes in LockBit's bulletproof hosting provider Zservers
2025-02-11 18:26

UK foreign secretary says Putin is running a 'corrupt mafia state' One of the bulletproof hosting (BPH) providers used by the LockBit ransomware operation has been hit with sanctions in the US,...

UK armed forces fast-tracking cyber warriors to defend digital front lines
2025-02-10 09:30

High starting salaries promised after public sector infosec pay criticized The UK's Ministry of Defence (MoD) is fast-tracking cybersecurity specialists in a bid to fortify its protection against...

UK is Ordering Apple to Break its Own Encryption
2025-02-08 15:56

The Washington Post is reporting that the UK government has served Apple with a “technical capability notice” as defined by the 2016 Investigatory Powers Act, requiring them to break the Advanced...

UK Government Reportedly Demands Access to Encrypted iCloud Files Worldwide
2025-02-07 22:13

As reported by The Washington Post, Apple received notice of a possible request in March 2024, but the official ask occurred in January 2025.

UK Home Office silent on alleged Apple backdoor order
2025-02-07 17:03

Blighty’s latest stab at encryption? A secret order to pry open iCloud, sources claim The UK's Home Office refuses to either confirm or deny reports that it recently ordered Apple to create a...