UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s cyber security, digital and data legislation plans were unveiled in King Charles III’s parliamentary speech. In the wake of the Synnovis ransomware attack, a new Cyber Security and Resilience Bill will be introduced to enhance regulation, increase incident reporting and empower regulators. Additionally, a Digital Information and Smart Data Bill will facilitate innovative data uses, boost the economy, and establish digital verification services.

Ransomware 2.0 How AI-Powered Attacks Are Evolving
Ransomware attacks have evolved with AI, introducing Ransomware 2.0, which combines data theft and encryption with “double” and “triple extortion” tactics, making them harder to