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Drax datacentre could create nearly twice the yearly emissions of all Gatwick flights
Drax’s proposed North Yorkshire datacentre could emit 8.6 million tonnes of carbon dioxide a year if powered as planned, according to an analysis by the Natural Resources Defense Council. That would be nearly twice the annual emissions attributed to flights from Gatwick, raising concerns about the project’s impact on the UK’s climate targets. The estimate…
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Asos investigates app message threatening to expose customer data
The hackers have given Asos a two-week deadline to pay ransom, with cyber-security experts describing the approach as “unusually brazen” and designed to whip up panic. Messages on the hackers’ Telegram channel claim customer information is safe and “will not be touched for a designated period”, suggesting this is an extortion attempt. Asos has confirmed…
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Legacy sign-on service comes back to bite school software provider Bromcom
Bromcom, a UK school software provider serving over 5,000 schools and 390 multi-academy trusts, has notified customers of a data breach affecting its legacy single sign-on (SSO) system. An unauthorised third party accessed email addresses and registration information associated with SSO accounts, with the incident discovered on 6 September and publicly announced on 24 September.…
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Ofcom probes Meta’s risk checks before Instagram Instants launch
Ofcom has launched an investigation into Meta over whether it breached UK online safety laws when launching Instagram’s Instants feature without conducting proper risk assessments. The feature, introduced in May, allows users to share images that disappear after viewing, and Ofcom says Meta failed to adequately evaluate the risks to users, particularly children. The probe…
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KPMG faces criticism over £100 offer to staff at risk of redundancy
KPMG is preparing to make around 200 UK staff redundant, about 4 per cent of its workforce, with employees in AI, Cyber, SAP and Testing teams particularly affected. The cuts matter because staff were told the consultation had ended and will learn by email on 9 October whether they have been selected. Sources say KPMG…
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Informa to buy events rival Clarion from Blackstone for £2.24bn
Informa, a FTSE 100-listed events organiser, has agreed to purchase Clarion, a London-based events business, from private equity firm Blackstone for £2.24 billion. The acquisition will add over 100 events to Informa’s portfolio, including the DSEI defence and security exhibition and the pop culture-focused AwesomeCon convention. This move represents Informa’s strategic focus on consolidating its…
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BougeRV’s motorised wagon hauls heavy loads over steep slopes and sand
BougeRV’s DuneRover is a motorised wagon with remote control and LED lighting that initially appears frivolous but proves genuinely capable for hauling outdoor gear. The Kickstarter prototype successfully transported over 200 pounds up steep 10 percent grades with minimal additional effort and traversed soft sand that would defeat conventional wagons. Priced at $467 for early-bird…
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Lego fraudster among last year’s most high-profile insurance scammers
A man has been jailed for 28 months after an investigation found he made false home insurance claims about supposedly stolen Lego sets. The case has been highlighted by the insurance trade body the ABI as one of last year’s most high-profile insurance fraud cases. Insurance fraud increases the cost of premiums for honest customers,…
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Escape From Tarkov’s New PvE Update Officially Makes the Game Easier for Newbies
Escape From Tarkov has released update 1.2.0.0 with a focus on making the extraction shooter more accessible to new players. The standout feature is the “EXFIL Brothers” programme, which rewards veteran players for mentoring newcomers through raids with both players earning bonuses and rewards as they progress together. The programme pairs level 30+ “operators” with…