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The 1,000% Surge: Why SIM Swapping Is the UK’s Most Systemic Identity Threat
As Thames Valley organisations strengthen defences against sophisticated attacks, criminals are finding success by exploiting the simplest, most trusted vulnerability: your mobile phone number.
Agentic AI Isn’t Coming… It’s Already Here: The Strategic Challenge of Machine-Speed Threat Actors
The term “Agentic AI” might sound like science fiction, but for those in the Thames Valley security community, it represents the most significant shift in threat capability since the introduction of cloud computing.
The End of the Ignorance Defence: Why the UK’s Cyber Resilience Bill Makes Security a Boardroom Liability
The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill (CSRB), introduced in the UK Parliament on November 2025, marks the most significant shift in UK cyber governance since the 2018 NIS Regulations.
The Quiet January Threat: Why Post-Holiday Cyber Incidents Surge Every Year
December gets most of the attention when it comes to online risk, but the period that follows often carries greater long-term impact. January consistently sees a rise in account breaches, payment disputes, device infections, and privacy issues across the UK.
The Complete Holiday Cyber Safety Guide: Simple Steps Every Household Can Take
December is one of the busiest digital months of the year. New devices arrive, shopping moves online, travel picks up, and social media lights up. All that activity gives cybercriminals a perfect opening because people are distracted and rushing.
Why Shared Homes Become High-Risk Digital Environments in December
Many households welcome guests, relatives, or returning students during December. This creates a unique cyber risk that most people never consider. Every additional person brings new devices, different security habits, and a level of unpredictability that can overwhelm even a normally well-managed home network.
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