BBC
CompanyThe British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is a British public service broadcaster headquartered at Broadcasting House in London, England. Originally established in 1922 as the British Broadcasting Company, it evolved into its current state with its current name on 1 January 1927. It is the oldest and largest local and global broadcaster by stature and by number of employees, with a total staff of 22,000.
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Facts
- Country
- United KingdomSource: Wikidata
- Founded
- 1927Source: Wikidata
- Founded by
- George Villiers, 6th Earl of Clarendon, John Reith, 1st Baron ReithSource: Wikidata
- Parent company
- Department for Digital, Culture, Media and SportSource: Wikidata
- Headquarters
- Broadcasting House, LondonSource: Wikidata
- Employees
- 21,508 (2025)Source: Wikidata
- Sector
- Journalism, BroadcastingSource: Wikidata
- Subsidiaries
- BBC Film, BBC Studios, BBC StudioworksSource: Wikidata
- Products
- broadcasting, radio broadcastingSource: Wikidata
- Wikipedia
- Read on WikipediaSource: Wikidata
Recent news
Scammers use AI-generated images of missing pets to extort owners
The BBC reported that scammers target owners who post missing pet appeals on social media or local sites, sending AI-generated images to make a fake finder claim more convincing. Malwarebytes says it has seen three similar attempts in the past month, including a "we found your missing cat" message with photos and a fake callback voicemail. Victims are pressed for a reward or emergency treatment payment, often with threats.
North Korean hackers are the prime suspect in a record-making Binance hack
Binance, the cryptocurrency exchange, suffered a record-making theft, and North Korean hackers are the prime suspects. The BBC article frames these accusations as unproven and focuses on how capable such state-linked groups have become.