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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.
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Marks & Spencer cyber attack sparks customer data security fears

Thu, 15th May 2025
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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.
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Scattered Spider & DragonForce target UK retail in new attacks

Thu, 15th May 2025
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Recent UK retail cyber attacks linked to Scattered Spider group and the DragonForce ransomware signal an evolving threat with sophisticated tactics targeting IT infrastructure.
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Infosecurity Europe 2025 explores geopolitics & cyber threats

Wed, 14th May 2025
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Rory Stewart and NCSC's Paul Chichester headline Infosecurity Europe 2025, focusing on geopolitics' impact on cybersecurity at London event in June.
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Andy Frain notifies 100,000 after major ransomware breach

Tue, 13th May 2025
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Andy Frain Services disclosed a data breach affecting 100,964 individuals in October 2024, with ransomware group Black Basta claiming responsibility.
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Ransomware surge sees hackers demand up to USD $8.6 million

Tue, 13th May 2025
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Cybersecurity experts warn ransomware threats are surging, targeting cloud systems and exploiting human error, amid rising attacks in the UK and beyond.
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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.
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Cyber experts urge resilience amid rise in sophisticated ransomware

Mon, 12th May 2025
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Organisations worldwide are urged to bolster defences as ransomware threats intensify, with attacks becoming more sophisticated and costly, experts warn.
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Scattered Spider exploited UK retailer service desks

Thu, 8th May 2025
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Cybercriminal group Scattered Spider targets UK firms like Marks & Spencer and Harrods by tricking IT service desks in social engineering attacks.
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Rise in AI-driven cyberattacks prompts urgent action for SMEs

Mon, 5th May 2025
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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.
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UK banks see spike in mobile fraud as scams shift from calls

Mon, 5th May 2025
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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.
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Harrods cyber attack spotlights retailer risk amid cutbacks

Fri, 2nd May 2025
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The recent cyber attack on Harrods highlights rising cyber threats to retailers, linked to economic pressures potentially weakening security defences.
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Cyber attack on M&S exposes UK food supply chain risks

Thu, 1st May 2025
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Marks & Spencer's recent cyber attack exposes vulnerabilities in the UK's food supply chain, prompting urgent calls for stronger cyber security measures.
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AI security report warns of rising deepfakes & Dark LLM threat

Thu, 1st May 2025
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Check Point Research reveals AI's rising role in cybercrime, highlighting risks like deepfakes, data poisoning, and Dark LLMs threatening digital security worldwide.
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World Password Day highlights risks & best practices for firms

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Experts warn poor password management risks account fraud as 27% of businesses lack strong password policies, spotlighting security on World Password Day.
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Low-tech phishing scams on the rise as criminals shift tactics

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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VIPRE Security Group's Q1 2025 report reveals a rise in human-focused cyberattacks, with callback phishing making up 16% of attempts globally.
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Barracuda warns of surge in advanced phishing email threats

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Barracuda warns of three new global phishing threats exploiting calendar invites, ShareFile, and voicemail alerts to bypass security and steal credentials.
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Cybercriminal groups use RDGAs in scams, phishings

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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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.
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IRONSCALES launches Deepfake Protection to fight phishing surge

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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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%.
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Proofpoint launches unified cybersecurity solution to cut costs

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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Proofpoint has launched Proofpoint Prime Threat Protection, uniting multichannel cyberdefence and employee education to cut costs and cyber risks globally.