New viruses that leak passwords and sensitive data, called Spectre and Meltdown, were expected to wreak havoc this year, technology security companies have warned. They are expected to affect various computing devices. Many different vendors’ processors and operating systems are vulnerable, including Apple’s iPhones, iPads and Mac...
The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant claimed responsibility for the London attacks on Sunday night as the first victim was named as Chrissy Archibald from Canada. Seven people were killed and 48 injured in the attack on Saturday, with 21 fighting for their lives in...
Security London understand an assailant stabbed a policeman and was shot by police just outside Britain's parliament building in London on Wednesday in what police described as a "terrorist incident". Amid confusing scenes, it appeared the incident may have unfolded in several locations, including on the...
Fleming joins UK surveillance agency amid row with White House over claims it spied on Donald Trump MI5’s deputy director, Jeremy Fleming, has been named the new head of GCHQ as the UK surveillance agency finds itself embroiled in a very public row with the White...
The Electronics Division saw strong growth but the Asset Protection arm has been hit hard by reduced sales to the Post Office. In what was a tough half-year period for Newmark Security PLC (LON:NWT), the reception given to two new products has provided some cheer. Read...
Under an anti-terror law enforced by the UK government, students at King's College London (KCL) have been told their email activity on campus computer systems is "monitored and recorded" as part of a scheme to help prevent radicalisation. Critics of the law – including the National...
A restricted internal Ministry of Defence report has strongly criticised an investigation into major security lapses at a secret nuclear weapons site. The report was produced following an investigation into allegations that MoD police officers protecting the Atomic Weapons Establishment’s site at Burghfield, Berkshire, where the...
Concrete barriers have been erected at Birmingham's German Market to prevent suicide bombers as armed police patrol Newcastle amid fears of terror attacks. The bollards were put up this week to safeguard the thousands who flock to the seasonal city centre attraction each day. It is estimated that...
Britain's foreign secretary Boris Johnson is hosting talks with other western powers on how to end the wars in Syria and Yemen. The Syria talks come after discussions between US secretary of state John Kerry and Russia's foreign minister Sergei Lavrov on Saturday. That meeting, held in...
Concerns have been raised about immigration controls at London's Heathrow Airport after it was claimed security checks have been scaled back to shorten passenger queues. Border Force agents no longer have to use facial-recognition technology on all travellers who are rejected by self-service biometric ePassport gates...
