UK considers new rules to tackle rogue AI risks as autonomous systems grow more complex

The UK Government is reviewing whether stronger AI regulation is needed to address rising concerns about rogue AI behaviour and the risks posed by increasingly autonomous systems.  

Recent incidents involving advanced AI models acting outside expected parameters have intensified concerns about cybersecurity and whether the current voluntary guidance is still fit for purpose. 

The Government’s priority remains public safety, with officials signalling that mandatory pre-deployment testing could be introduced if existing approaches no longer provide sufficient protection.
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HKC expands platform capabilities with SW-10270 and SmartLink700 upgrades

HKC Security has announced upgrades to SW-10270 and SmartLink700, introducing significant new functionality that gives installers greater flexibility when configuring Technical Zones, while enhancing system performance and supporting the next generation of HKC devices. 
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Hanwha Vision launches ultra-sensitive VGA AI thermal camera series with sub-16mK NETD

Hanwha Vision has launched its new VGA AI Tele lens Thermal Camera series, introducing a next-generation thermal surveillance solution designed to deliver highly accurate AI-based detection across both land and maritime environments.

Combining ultra-sensitive thermal imaging, advanced AI analytics, mission-critical cybersecurity, and rugged durability, the new series is engineered to support critical infrastructure, perimeter protection, coastal monitoring, and border security operations in the most challenging conditions.
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Zimperium Deep Insights cuts mobile incident investigation time from weeks to minutes

Advanced mobile forensics made simple for every security team.Zimperium, a global leader in AI-empowered mobile security, has announced Zimperium Deep Insights, the industry's only enterprise-wide solution to unify real-time Mobile Threat Defence with automated mobile forensics. This solution enables security teams to investigate AI-powered mobile attacks in minutes instead of weeks or months.
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Salto's XS4 Double Reader for monitored entry and exit

Salto has launched its XS4 Double Reader wire-free smart locking range, introducing a new electronic lock with two integrated readers designed to monitor and record both entry and exit through a single door.

Simply Keys - you simply can't miss it! This weekend!

Hickleys Simply Keys Auto Locksmithing show returns this weekend at the GTG Centre in Wolverhampton. The show will be full of great money-saving deals and demos of the latest remote programming capabilities.

Headline demos at the show include latest PSA, Volvo & Fiat Ducato key programming (on vehicle) plus bench demos of Volvo 2019+ and Fiat Ducato direct into BCM. Also, there will be news of VW 5C programming coming soon. Advanced Diagnostics will be on hand with first to market key programming on BYD vehicles as well as demos on the latest MG models. Hickleys will also be demoing a new solution for adding keys to G30 BMWs and Transit Customs. This solution is budget friendly, quick and simple. Even better, it requires no tokens or subscriptions.
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UK auto locksmith develops automated vehicle-key pricing platform

Hi Locks and Security News,

I'm James Buckley, founder of AccuKey Auto Locksmith, and over the last three years I've seen first hand just how manual the process of quoting for replacement vehicle keys remains.

A customer typically calls or messages, provides their registration and photographs of their existing key, and the locksmith then has to identify the vehicle, key technology and programming requirements before manually producing a price.
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Mitie and TfL continue the journey with intelligence-led security contract extension

Mitie has retained its security contract with Transport for London (TfL), continuing to provide physical security, reception and associated services across the transport body's estate.

Under the new five-year agreement, which has an option to extend until 2032, more than 480 Mitie colleagues will work closely with TfL to help protect passengers and key transport infrastructure across London, including 58 London Underground sites, the Elizabeth line, river piers and the London Transport Museum.
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3DX-Ray expands security detection capability through acquisition of ClanTect

3DX-Ray has announced the acquisition of ClanTect, a specialist developer of human presence detection technology, marking a significant expansion of the company's security technology portfolio and creating new opportunities across global security and critical infrastructure markets. 

The acquisition adds a highly complementary detection capability to 3DX-Ray's established range of X-ray screening and security inspection technologies. Together, the technologies provide security operators with additional tools to detect and identify threats across a wide range of operational environments. 
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AI-driven attacks have more than doubled in frequency over the last year

New research from Databarracks has revealed that the number of UK businesses facing AI-driven cyber attacks has more than doubled in the last twelve months, increasing to 25% from 12% in 2025.Unsurprisingly given this increase in volume, the research also found that for the second year running, AI-driven cyber threats are identified as the biggest resilience challenge facing organisations over the next five years. 

The findings are revealed in Databarracks’ Data Health Check 2026, an annual survey of 500 IT decision-makers across UK businesses. The report revealed that businesses are taking steps to respond to the growing AI threat, with 85% of organisations now assessing AI risk at least annually.
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House of Commons hit by over 51 million cyber attacks over the last three years

London, 11th August: House of Commons have rejected over 51 million malicious emails over the past three years, highlighting the relentless spike in cyber threats threatstargeting the UK's public sector and government institutions.

The data, obtained through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request and analysed by Parliament Street think tank, reveals the scale of these malicious attacks towards House of Commons between July 2023 - May 2026. Among the 51,145,419 emails rejected were likely a mixture of phishing attempts, malware, and spam.
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Tradespeople moving away from branded vans over tool theft fears

Almost a third (30%) of tradespeople are switching to unbranded vans to avoid becoming targets for tool thieves, according to new research.

The findings, from specialist insurer Tradesman Saver, reveal many tradespeople are changing how they operate because of worries that vehicle branding could advertise valuable tools and materials to criminals.

They are also taking wider preventative measures to reduce the risk of theft with more than half (54%) completely emptying their vans at night, and a similar amount (53%) investing in additional physical security such as upgraded locks, tracking devices and secure storage.
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