Saturday, 04 October 2025

 

  • ‘123456’ tops the list as the most compromised password, appearing in over 132 million data breaches[1]

  • Nearly a quarter (24.8%) of commonly used passwords are numbers only, making them easy to crack[1]

  • Almost half (49.2%) consist of letters only, often using predictable words or names[1]

  • Keyboard patterns, such as qwerty, and simple number sequences, remain alarmingly common[1]

  • Uswitch broadband experts share tips to create strong, unique passwords and protect your online accounts from cybercriminals. 

Google has warned its 2.5 billion users to change their login details following reports of attackers gaining access to Gmail accounts[2]. Reflecting growing public concern, searches for “what makes a strong password” have surged by 133% over the past 12 months in the UK[3]. 

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In response to this weekend's cyber-attack on Collins Aerospace, which has caused widespread disruption at major European airports, Tom Kidwell, a former British Army and UK Government intelligence specialist, and co-founder of Ecliptic Dynamics, shares his views on why this attack is a stark reminder of the dangers facing Europe's most critical organisations.

 "This attack is another wake up call that the risk of our CNI being targeted by malicious actors is growing, and without fresh approach to managing that risk, breaches will continue to occur."

Talking Point
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The office didn’t disappear; it just stopped being physical. As remote and hybrid work models settle into permanence, collaborative working has shifted from walls and whiteboards to workspaces built entirely on screens. More than 20% of the workforce in the US now work remotely at least half of the time. It’s largely effective, and many argue a cost-cutting exercise, but without shared hallways or impromptu desk chat, a new productivity-killer has emerged in the form of ambiguity. Who owns what? What’s blocking progress? Why was a decision made, or left unmade? These small uncertainties can spiral into business-breaking problems, and they underline something that has been very much missing from the remote working conversation – transparency.

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  • The Malloy T-150 and Peregrine drones are now operational, enhancing Royal Navy and Royal Marines capabilities.
  • The Malloy T-150 delivers critical supplies in challenging environments for the Royal Marines, while the Peregrine boosts intelligence and reconnaissance for the Fleet.
  • After rigorous trials worldwide, these systems are set to transform modern military operations

Royal Navy warships and Royal Marines operating behind enemy lines will be supported from the air by two drone systems now ready for front-line operations.

After two years of trials and development, including collaboration with operational partner forces, a fleet of Malloy T-150 Uncrewed Air Systems will be deployed to carry ammunition, weaponry, food, personal and medical supplies to Royal Marines Commandos operating in all manner of extreme environments.

International Security, Safety & Strategic Defence
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  1. Security Robots Arrive in the UK for the First Time with Star Robotics
  2. Historic first as Royal Navy makes drone delivery between ships
  3. SECURITAS UK APPOINTS VICKI BEYNON TO LEAD SECURITY OPERATIONS CENTRES
  4. MoD does not know exact cost to date of Afghan data breach resettlement scheme
  5. UK Offers £2.7m to Regulators to Trial AI and Streamline Business Approvals
  6. Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few
  7. The MSP Consolidation Trap: What SMEs risk when their IT provider gets bought out
  8. HMS Prince of Wales arrives in Tokyo for historic visit
  9. The emerging defence technologies set to shape UK, European, and NATO power projection
  10. Invincible Defense Technology — A Strategic Shield Against AI-Driven Warfare and Terrorism
  11. International Dog Day: The Secret Lives of Working Canines in Security
  12. Invincible Defense Technology — A Strategic Shield Against AI-Driven Warfare and Terrorism
  13. Threat Intelligence Market.
  14. Live and Vulnerable: The Modern Cyber Risks Lurking in Media Operations
  15. A High-Tech Solution to Protecting Critical Infrastructure



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