Online age verification for adult content in the UK was implemented on July 25, 2025 to the chagrin of online safety advocates and myriad netizens. It requires any web service or social media site hosting content that could be deemed inappropriate to children to set up a system to prove users are over 18. This is all thanks to The Online Safety Act. 

All of us, in one way or another, work with the web — some write code, others test features, support users, launch new products, or simply like to surf. There’s one thing that connects nearly all our efforts: a website’s visibility and success in search engines. And we all have search engine optimization (SEO) to thank for that.

Over the past few years, a cybercrime group called Scattered Spider has been wreaking havoc across numerous industries. Here’s everything you need to know.

The world of online tech is defined by continual change, though some changes come slower than others. The latest change is set to impact a familiar sight for Windows users: The Blue Screen of Death (BSOD).

If you’ve used any AI system, you’ve likely noticed that guardrails are in place to prevent misuse, harm, and bias. These guardrails prevent users from requesting forged documents or encouraging it to say something offensive. However, your mileage may vary on how adequate these guardrails are. And what happens if these guardrails are not just ineffective, but purposefully compromised?

In May 2024, cybercriminals infiltrated the systems of NHS Professionals (NHSP) and stole its Active Directory — which was never disclosed publicly by the healthcare organization.

All IoT devices are at cybersecurity risk if you don’t take the time to secure them properly. That’s something that’s been hammered home a lot over the past few years. But sometimes things fall through the cracks. Worryingly, the latest thing seems to be solar power systems. Recent research has shown that many solar power devices are exposed to the Internet and not properly secured. And when solar power systems are vulnerable, it’s not just individuals who are impacted but potentially entire power grids.