Social Engineering stories - Page 20
Scattered Spider hackers shift focus from UK to US retailers
Fri, 16th May 2025
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Cybercriminal group Scattered Spider, known for targeting UK retailers, has shifted focus to major US retailers, raising fresh cybersecurity concerns.
Marks & Spencer cyber attack sparks customer data security fears
Thu, 15th May 2025
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data protection
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phishing
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martech
Marks and Spencer's recent ransomware attack exposed customer data, raising concerns over cyber security and highlighting the need for robust protection and swift response.
Scattered Spider & DragonForce target UK retail in new attacks
Thu, 15th May 2025
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threat intelligence
Recent UK retail cyber attacks linked to Scattered Spider group and the DragonForce ransomware signal an evolving threat with sophisticated tactics targeting IT infrastructure.
Infosecurity Europe 2025 explores geopolitics & cyber threats
Wed, 14th May 2025
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ncsc
Rory Stewart and NCSC's Paul Chichester headline Infosecurity Europe 2025, focusing on geopolitics' impact on cybersecurity at London event in June.
Andy Frain notifies 100,000 after major ransomware breach
Tue, 13th May 2025
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data protection
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breach prevention
Andy Frain Services disclosed a data breach affecting 100,964 individuals in October 2024, with ransomware group Black Basta claiming responsibility.
Ransomware surge sees hackers demand up to USD $8.6 million
Tue, 13th May 2025
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cloud security
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breach prevention
Cybersecurity experts warn ransomware threats are surging, targeting cloud systems and exploiting human error, amid rising attacks in the UK and beyond.
Why is ransomware still a thing in 2025?
Tue, 13th May 2025
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Ransomware persists in 2025 as attackers exploit easy targets, with cybercrime losses hitting USD $16.6 billion despite soaring cybersecurity investments.
Cyber experts urge resilience amid rise in sophisticated ransomware
Mon, 12th May 2025
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email security
Organisations worldwide are urged to bolster defences as ransomware threats intensify, with attacks becoming more sophisticated and costly, experts warn.
Scattered Spider exploited UK retailer service desks
Thu, 8th May 2025
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cybersecurity
Cybercriminal group Scattered Spider targets UK firms like Marks & Spencer and Harrods by tricking IT service desks in social engineering attacks.
Rise in AI-driven cyberattacks prompts urgent action for SMEs
Mon, 5th May 2025
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semiconductors
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phishing
Two thirds of global firms saw a rise in cyberattacks last year, with AI-driven threats and lack of expertise raising security concerns, says Hiscox report.
UK banks see spike in mobile fraud as scams shift from calls
Mon, 5th May 2025
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email security
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UK mobile banking fraud surged 11% in 2024 as scammers shift from voice scams, with card fraud and remote iOS attacks also on the rise, reports BioCatch.
Harrods cyber attack spotlights retailer risk amid cutbacks
Fri, 2nd May 2025
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email security
The recent cyber attack on Harrods highlights rising cyber threats to retailers, linked to economic pressures potentially weakening security defences.
Cyber attack on M&S exposes UK food supply chain risks
Thu, 1st May 2025
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
Marks & Spencer's recent cyber attack exposes vulnerabilities in the UK's food supply chain, prompting urgent calls for stronger cyber security measures.
AI security report warns of rising deepfakes & Dark LLM threat
Thu, 1st May 2025
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phishing
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email security
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digital twins
Check Point Research reveals AI's rising role in cybercrime, highlighting risks like deepfakes, data poisoning, and Dark LLMs threatening digital security worldwide.
World Password Day highlights risks & best practices for firms
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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encryption
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biometrics
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mfa
Experts warn poor password management risks account fraud as 27% of businesses lack strong password policies, spotlighting security on World Password Day.
Low-tech phishing scams on the rise as criminals shift tactics
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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malware
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data protection
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hyperscale
VIPRE Security Group's Q1 2025 report reveals a rise in human-focused cyberattacks, with callback phishing making up 16% of attempts globally.
Barracuda warns of surge in advanced phishing email threats
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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firewalls
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phishing
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email security
Barracuda warns of three new global phishing threats exploiting calendar invites, ShareFile, and voicemail alerts to bypass security and steal credentials.
Cybercriminal groups use RDGAs in scams, phishings
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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malware
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email security
Cybercriminal groups Reckless Rabbit and Ruthless Rabbit use registered domain algorithms to carry out investment scams costing US consumers USD $5.7 billion in 2024.
IRONSCALES launches Deepfake Protection to fight phishing surge
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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phishing
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email security
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IRONSCALES has launched Deepfake Protection, using AI to detect and neutralise deepfake email threats, as phishing attacks surge globally by up to 1,740%.
Proofpoint launches unified cybersecurity solution to cut costs
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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uc
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data protection
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ransomware
Proofpoint has launched Proofpoint Prime Threat Protection, uniting multichannel cyberdefence and employee education to cut costs and cyber risks globally.