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The Independent UK · Oct 13

IonQ Fell 9% on a $1.3 Billion Deal—Is Wall Street Missing Something?

IonQ shares fell about 9% after it agreed to acquire cybersecurity firm Elisity for roughly $1.3 billion in an all-stock deal, as it expands into post-quantum enterprise security.

MarketBeat · Oct 13

Hackers Remotely Defrost Hundreds of Supermarket Freezers in France, Causing Fires and Millions in Losses

A large-scale cyberattack disrupted refrigeration at French supermarkets, spoiling food and prompting an ANSSI investigation into vulnerable connected systems.

International Business Times UK · Oct 13

EU Commissioner on Cyber Attack on French Supermarkets: Food Weaponization Now a 'Reality'

A cyberattack disrupted connected refrigeration systems at French supermarkets, affecting hundreds of stores and spoiling food, while authorities investigated broader ransomware risks.

International Business Times UK · Oct 13

AI could give terrorists access to bioweapons if guardrails fail – MI5 chief

Sir Ken McCallum gave his annual speech on threats to the UK at Thames House on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Oct 13

Terrorists could use AI to target UK with drones and bioweapons, MI5 chief warns

Sir Ken McCallum said UK was entering ‘new era of national security’ with most threats since the Cold War, as he warned against rising danger from Russia and Iran

The Independent UK · Oct 13

Cyber attacks: Which UK companies have recently been targeted by hackers?

The retail sector has been targeted many times in the past two years, with M&S, Co-op and Harrods among the biggest names being hit by hackers.

Evening Standard · Oct 13

All the UK companies targeted recently by cyber attacks: ‘Brutal alarm call’

The owner of fashion brands Hobbs and Whistles, fashion giant H&M and fast fashion business ASOS are all investigating potential hacks in the past week

The Independent UK · Oct 13

Regulators Ramp up Scrutiny on Banks Fearing AI Could 'Lock Customers Out of Their Accounts'

US and European regulators are intensifying scrutiny of banks' AI use, focusing on autonomous systems, cyber recovery, third-party providers and threats to financial stability.

International Business Times UK · Oct 13

Hobbs and Whistles owner investigates hack that may have exposed customer data

Cyber-attack on TFG London comes less than a week after online fashion seller Asos was hit by hackers

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13