Into the Furnace
Figure AI taught its retired humanoid robots to jump into a furnace. The machines felt nothing—but the spectacle still raises an uncomfortable question about the habits humans are forming around intelligent machines.
When a threatening email reaches a school: respond first, interpret later
Malicious messages can disrupt a school even when they are later assessed as hoaxes. A calm response protects people, preserves evidence and keeps decisions aligned with police advice.
The trusted route is becoming the attack route: this week’s global cyber warnings
Recent disclosures involving stolen identities, convincing workplace documents, trusted cloud services and third-party suppliers show why organisations must defend business processes—not simply rely on staff spotting bad emails.
When an innocent photograph becomes an AI safeguarding risk
Ordinary photographs of children—including family snapshots and images published by schools—can now be copied and manipulated into sexualised abuse imagery using readily available AI tools.
Parental controls are not enough: why regular online-safety conversations matter
New evidence from the Information Commissioner’s Office shows why parental controls are useful—but regular, calm online-safety conversations remain essential for families and schools.
UK Children's Online Safety: What Is Law Today — and What Changes Next?
What UK children's online-safety law requires now, what is planned for early 2027, and the practical steps parents, schools and safeguarding organisations should take today.
The Identity Gap: What This Week's Cyber Incidents Teach Us About Trust
Recent cyber incidents show why identity—not just passwords—is now the critical control. Practical lessons for businesses, schools, charities and public-facing people.
Get Ready With Me
The Risks of “Get Ready With Me” Videos – Protecting Kids in a Social Media World
Navigating Social Media Safely:
Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives, connecting us with friends, family, and the wider world. While it offers numerous benefits, it also presents risks to our privacy and security. Understanding how to navigate social media safely is essential in protecting your personal information and well-being.
Understanding Situational Awareness:
Situational awareness is the ability to identify, process, and understand what’s happening around you, whether in a physical space or online. It’s a crucial skill for staying safe, protecting sensitive information, and preventing potential risks in both personal and professional settings.
Understanding Social Engineering: How It Affects Us Digitally and Physically
Social engineering—it might sound technical, but at its core, it’s simple: the art of manipulating people to give up confidential information or perform actions that benefit an attacker. Instead of hacking systems through technical means, social engineers exploit human behaviour to gain access to sensitive data, passwords, or even secure locations.
