Analysis
Balanced, thoughtful looks at the big questions in technology and security.
Why one cloud outage can take down half the internet
When a single cloud region fails, banks, games, messaging and smart doorbells can all stop at once. What the October 2025 AWS outage showed about how the internet is built, and what resilience really means.
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Cyber attacks on small businesses: what the numbers really say
Is ransomware the biggest threat to a small business? The UK's official survey suggests phishing is far more common. What the 2025/26 figures show and where to spend limited time and money.
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Is public Wi-Fi still risky in 2026?
Cafe and airport Wi-Fi used to be a hacker's playground. Most websites now encrypt everything, so is the old advice still true? A balanced look at what has changed and what risks remain.
6 min read · Beginner
Why old devices become a security risk
An old phone, router or laptop may still work perfectly, but once updates stop it becomes easier to attack every month. Why that happens, what the UK NCSC advises and how to decide what to replace first.
6 min read · Beginner
AI and electricity: how much power do data centres need?
Every AI chat and video stream runs in a data centre that needs power and cooling. What the International Energy Agency projects for data centre electricity use, why AI is driving it and what it means for climate goals.
6 min read · Beginner
Why crypto exchanges keep getting hacked
From Bybit's $1.5 billion in 2025 to Binance's reported $6.3 billion in 2026, crypto exchanges are prime targets. Why they are attacked, who is behind it and what it means for anyone holding crypto.
6 min read · Beginner
Software supply chain attacks: when trusted updates turn bad
In October 2026 attackers slipped malicious code into a popular AI developer tool through its own release pipeline. Why attacks on the software supply chain are rising and how organisations can defend against them.
6 min read · Beginner
Why do big data breaches keep happening?
Hardly a week passes without news of another data breach. A balanced look at the main reasons, based on 2026 research, and what that means for you.
8 min read · Beginner
Are smart home devices safe?
Smart doorbells, cameras, speakers and thermostats make life easier, but are they safe? A balanced look at the risks, the new laws in the UK, EU and US, and what you can do.
8 min read · Beginner
What AI means for trust online
AI can now copy faces, voices and websites convincingly. A balanced look at how that is changing trust online, what is being done about it, and the habits that protect you.
8 min read · Beginner
