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NCC Group warns Iran cyber threats spread worldwide

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Iran-linked cyber attacks are spreading beyond the Middle East, with firms tied to Israel or the US warned they face heightened global risk.
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Iranian cyber shift raises risk to Western infrastructure

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Iranian state-aligned hackers are shifting from spying to destructive cyber strikes, putting Western critical infrastructure on high alert.
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OpenAI rolls out age checks ahead of ChatGPT adult mode

Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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OpenAI deploys behavioural age prediction for ChatGPT as it prepares a 2026 adult mode, raising fresh privacy and child-safety concerns.
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Chirp CEO criticises telecom sector, advocates for DePIN solutions

Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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Tim Kravchunovsky, CEO of Chirp, criticises traditional telecoms and finance, urging for decentralized blockchain networks, especially after the US ACP's end.
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Cybersecurity alerts surge 37% for UK SMBs in a year

Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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UK small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) experience a 37% surge in cybersecurity alerts, prompting a race against time as security professionals scramble to tackle daily threats, reveals Censornet.
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PIA launches VPN pass to bolster digital rights in high-risk areas

Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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Private Internet Access launches PIA Privacy Pass, offering free VPN subscriptions to journalists and NGOs in high-risk areas.
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Private Internet Access expands global server network to 91 countries

Fri, 13th Oct 2023
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Private Internet Access (PIA) has expanded its global server network to 91 countries, strengthening its position in the cybersecurity sector.
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New research reveals most desired blocked internet content

Fri, 14th Aug 2020
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Over 80% of internet users searching how to unblock something online want access to YouTube content, a study has found.
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Revealed: The countries with the worst internet freedom

Thu, 27th Feb 2020
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Turkmenistan tops Tech.co's list of worst countries for internet freedom, followed by North Korea and China. Western net neutrality also faces scrutiny.
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US military stores to ban Medal of Honor

Fri, 3rd Sep 2010
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GameStop stores on US military bases globally to ban Medal of Honor game for letting players be Taliban, citing respect for troops.
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[UPDATE] Google redirects, China retaliates

Tue, 23rd Mar 2010
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The decision by Google to move some of its Chinese search<br />services to Hong Kong may have kept its promise that searches on Google.