Mark Sellman

Join Mark Sellman, Technology Correspondent for The Times, as he delves into the world of cybercrime and the notorious group Scattered Spider. He reveals how this group orchestrated significant attacks on major retailers, including Marks and Spencer, using tactics like social engineering and SIM swapping. Sellers discusses the financial repercussions of these cyberattacks, effective defense strategies for businesses, and the critical importance of cybersecurity in our interconnected world for protecting personal data.

Mark Sellman, a Technology correspondent at The Times, and Helen Rumbelow, a Feature writer also from The Times, dive into Australia’s groundbreaking law that blocks social media access for users under 16. They discuss the potential of AI age-verification tools to enforce this ban and the implications for kids and parents alike. The conversation touches on the psychological effects of social media, the challenges of regulation, and firsthand insights from the tech industry about the current state of age estimation technologies.

Mark Sellman, a technology correspondent at The Times, and Helen Rumbelow, a features writer focusing on social media's impact on children, delve into Australia's groundbreaking ban on under-16s accessing social media. They discuss the potential of AI-driven age verification technology like Yoti, examining its accuracy and possible failures. The conversation raises critical questions about the effectiveness of such bans, ethical concerns, and whether similar legislation could be implemented in the UK, while capturing teens' candid reactions to the proposed restrictions.