Brits advised to stay vigilant as 10 million new online threats estimated over festive period
It’s estimated that people will see an extra 10 million malicious URLs, files, and apps on Christmas and New Year’s Day, according to McAfee Labs Luxury brand scams have surged since September, including spikes of 600% over normal seasonal levels, says McAfee Labs data. Scammers lure customers into clicking links or sharing payment details by…
Osprey celebrates 1000 high power EV chargers in UK
Salmon's Leap - Osprey's 16 bay dedicated EV charging location on the A38 Devon Expressway EV rapid-charging network Osprey Charging has now installed over 1,000 high-power EV charging points throughout the UK, more than doubling the size of its network in the last year. 2023 was, Osprey claims, its most successful…
Full-fibre broadband now available to 17 million UK homes, claims Ofcom
Ofcom today publishes its Connected Nations report, which details the availability of broadband and mobile services in the UK, including the rollout of full-fibre and 5G. Full-fibre broadband is available to more than 17 million homes across the UK, which equates to 57% of homes and is an increase on last year’s 42%. For the first…
Telcos agree to protect personal alarm users when upgrading to digital
UK phone providers agree new measures to protect vulnerable customers when upgrading phone lines to digital Technology Secretary asks all providers not to force people to switch over until protection in place Vulnerable households will have better access to emergency services during power outages The most vulnerable people across England will be better protected following…
X investigated over breaking EU law, Huawei co-develops Luxeed S7 EV
The social media platform X, formerly Twitter, is being investigated for allegedly breaking EU law on disinformation, illegal content and transparency, the European Commission has announced. The decision to launch formal infringement proceedings against the company, owned by the US billionaire Elon Musk, comes weeks after X was asked to provide evidence of compliance with new…
Virgin Media O2 reveals Brits’ connectivity, digital and TV habits of 2023
Virgin Media O2 has today released its ‘Year in Review’ - a deep dive of trends, habits and behaviours across its broadband, mobile and TV services. It reveals that 2023 saw usage records smashed, the King’s Coronation topping the TV charts and Wednesday emerging as the most popular office day. The pandemic and Covid restrictions…
Is the UK Doing Enough to Keep Online Gambling Safe?
With the explosive international growth of the iGaming industry, there are many opinions on the sector among both gamblers and those seeking to protect them. Punters have been praising the industry’s expansion, as it gives access to greater gaming options and better chances to win. However, those looking out for players have been eager to…
3 in 4 over 65s find language of broadband providers confusing
Almost three-quarters of over-65s (73%) believe that the language broadband providers use to describe deals is confusing, according to research by comparison site Broadband Genie Compared to other age groups, half of Gen-Z customers (50%) aged 16-24 also believe that broadband lingo could be clearer, while 56% of Millennials agreed, and called for more clarity.…
UK ban on social media for under-16s? Naughty Dog cancels Last of Us game
Rishi Sunak is considering limiting social media access for teenagers under the age of 16 to try to protect them from online harm, with reports suggesting a potential ban is on the cards. The government is considering further action despite bringing in the Online Safety Act, which requires social media platforms to shield children from harmful…
Meta’s Threads launches in EU, GCHQ tests kids on puzzle skills
Meta's social media app Threads has launched in the European Union, five months after its release in other parts of the world. It debuted to much fanfare as a rival to Elon Musk's X, formerly Twitter. But it was not made available in the EU, which has strict rules around data and big tech. Meta…
