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‘Blundering’ Bank of England loses hundreds laptops and phones amid rising cyber threat

London: The Bank of England (BoE) has come under fire for losing hundreds of remote working devices worth nearly £300,000.

Official figures, obtained under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act revealed that the historic institution saw 333 laptops, mobile phones and tablet computers reported lost or stolen over the last three years.

The data revealed that a total of 216 laptops were recorded as lost, worth a total of £3114. Meanwhile, 109 mobile phones went missing worth an estimated

£1737.

: THE EDITORIAL TEAM; Industry News; Posted On Friday, 20 June 2025 22:54

The Law Society welcomes Data Act but raises concerns

As the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 receives Royal Assent, the Law Society of England and Wales welcomes its impetus to modernise data use but remains concerned over data protection, legal safeguards and data adequacy.

The Act makes it easier to share information for public services like the NHS and gives businesses better access to data to improve services and customer satisfaction. However, checks and balances must be able to ensure privacy protections, especially about personal data.

: THE EDITORIAL TEAM; Industry News; Posted On Friday, 20 June 2025 22:51

Phone Theft Epidemic Demands Urgent Industry Response, Report Warns

Mobile phone theft affects nearly one in three UK consumers
84% of victims face hurdles protecting personal data after phone theft
Unauthorised access to bank cards and accounts is the top concern for 67% of consumers
Lack of clear responsibility between users, tech firms, and police hinders effective security

London, UK: A report out today reveals a staggering rise in mobile phone thefts, calling for urgent industry action. The report, commissioned by UK fintech Nuke From Orbit, highlights alarming statistics about the scale of the issue and calls for greater collaboration between manufacturers, network providers, and consumers to stem the tide of phone-related crimes.

: THE EDITORIAL TEAM; Vigilance; Posted On Thursday, 19 June 2025 00:18

Appdome is the First to Detect Agentic AI Malware on Mobile Devices

New Android & iOS Plugins Detect Agentic AI Assistants Performing In-App Surveillance and Data Exfiltration in Consumer and Enterprise Apps

Redwood City, Calif.: Appdome has announced the availability of new dynamic defense plugins to detect and defend against Agentic AI Malware and unauthorized AI Assistants controlling Android & iOS devices and applications. The new Detect Agentic AI Malware plugins allow mobile brands and enterprises to know when Agentic AI applications interact with their mobile applications and use the data to prevent sensitive data leaks and block unvetted on-device AI Agents from accessing transaction, account, or enterprise data and services.