Data centres in the UK are to be classified as critical national infrastructure, making them eligible for extra government support during major incidents such as cyber attacks. Public services, finance, healthcare, and energy and water supplies among others are considered critical national infrastructure. The ruling supports AI applications, data processing and streaming despite criticism over energy and water use.

Smokeloader Users Identified and Arrested in Operation Endgame
Authorities in North America and Europe are arresting users of the Smokeloader botnet, marking a shift in cybercrime enforcement. Following Operation Endgame in May 2024