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Assurances sought over protecting Eurovision voting from possible Russian threat

Science and technology minister Paul Scully flagged the work of the National Cyber Security Centre.

The Independent UK

TikTok to be banned from public service devices over security concerns

Following a review by the National Cyber Security Centre, it has been advised that TikTok should be removed from official Government and public sector devices

Dublin Live

TikTok to be removed from public sector devices due to security concerns

Following a review by the National Cyber Security Centre, it has been advised that TikTok should be removed from official Government and public sector devices

Irish Mirror

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Ukraine’s success in cyberwarfare could create ‘concerning precedents’ – study

A report by the European Cyber Conflict Research Initiative said that Ukraine is facing an ‘unprecedented’ volume of Russian-linked cyber attacks.

The Independent UK

Not enough being done to combat Russia-aligned threats, cyber chief warns

Cabinet Office minister Oliver Dowden warned that the ‘cyber equivalent of the Wagner group’ posed a serious threat to the UK.

The Independent UK

Russia-linked hackers want to ‘destroy’ UK, Tory minister warns

Moscow-aligned groups have turned their attention to UK in recent months, says Oliver Dowden

The Independent UK

Russia-linked groups ‘pose ideologically motivated cyber threat to UK’

The National Cyber Security Centre is issuing an ‘official threat notice’ to operators of critical national infrastructure.

The Independent UK

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Scottish Government bans TikTok from work devices over cybersecurity fears

Deputy First Minister John Swinney said the ban is effective immediately.

The Independent UK

Manchester businessman on Twitter hack as GCHQ issues cyber attack warning

Manchester firms are less likely than those in the rest of the UK to have a cyber incident response plan in place

Manchester Evening News

Small businesses urged to act after almost half targeted by cyber criminals

The range of attacks against small businesses can vary widely, from business email compromise to denial of service and ransomware attacks

Birmingham Post

Parliament warns MSPs to remove TikTok amid security fears over sensitive data

IT official says 'We are giving this advice based on a precautionary approach'

Insider UK

Scottish Parliament 'strongly advises' MSPs and staff to delete TikTok

In an email to all parliamentary staff and MSPs, a senior IT official at Holyrood urged them to remove the app.

Daily Record

Parliament warns MSPs to remove TikTok over security fears

Concerns have been raised about the security of the app.

The Independent UK

TikTok banned from phones of people who work for the Welsh Government

The decision has been made after a review by the National Cyber Security Centre failed to rule out that sensitive data held on official phones

Wales Online

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Why has the UK government banned TikTok?

The UK government has officially banned the TikTok app from devices across government due to national security concerns. Oliver Dowden, chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, confirmed the decision during an address in House of Commons on Thursday. Dowden's speech followed days of speculation that the UK would follow the…

The Independent UK

Science Secretary ‘confident’ data laws mean public can continue to use TikTok

TikTok has been banned on federal government devices in the US.

The Independent UK

UK has not ruled out a full ban on TikTok, minister says

Decision will be based on ‘risks’ and ‘threats’ posed by Chinese-owned app

Manchester Evening News

UK government minister doesn't rule out TikTok ban over security fears

Tom Tugendhat confirmed that he is waiting for a review from the National Cyber Security Centre after concerns were raised about TikTok's links to China

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Bristol Post

TikTok fans slam plans to ban app

The Chinese-owned app could be banned over safety fears

Evening Standard

Security minister Tom Tugendhat does not rule out full TikTok ban

Cyber experts investigating whether millions of Britons are being spied on by China through Apps on their phone

Chronicle Live

Security minister does not rule out UK ban on TikTok over security fears

Tom Tugendhat has said he is awaiting a review from the National Cyber Security Centre before making a decision about TikTok

Wales Online

Full ban on TikTok in UK over security fears could still be on the cards

Security minister Tom Tugendhat has not ruled out a full ban

The Independent UK

Security minister does not rule out full TikTok ban as he orders cyber review

Tom Tugendhat said he is awaiting a review from the National Cyber Security Centre before deciding on the ‘hugely important question’.

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