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Scattered Spider exploited UK retailer service desks
Ransomware

Scattered Spider exploited UK retailer service desks

Cybercriminal group Scattered Spider targets UK firms like Marks & Spencer and Harrods by tricking IT service desks in social engineering attacks.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Cyber attack on M&S exposes UK food supply chain risks
DevOps

Cyber attack on M&S exposes UK food supply chain risks

Marks & Spencer's recent cyber attack exposes vulnerabilities in the UK's food supply chain, prompting urgent calls for stronger cyber security measures.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025

Global Stories

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Yubico picks Singapore for new Asia Pacific HQ push
Data Protection

Yubico picks Singapore for new Asia Pacific HQ push

Yubico has chosen Singapore for a new global HQ, bolstering Asia Pacific operations as demand for phishing-resistant authentication grows.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026
CrowdStrike unveils FalconID to combat AI-driven phishing
Privileged Access Management

CrowdStrike unveils FalconID to combat AI-driven phishing

CrowdStrike launches FalconID, a “zero-friction” biometric MFA tool that binds logins to trusted devices to counter AI-powered phishing.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026
AI-driven 'Truman Show' trading scam hits app stores
Multi-factor authentication

AI-driven 'Truman Show' trading scam hits app stores

AI-powered 'Truman Show' scam uses OPCOPRO app and fake trading rooms in official stores to steal cash and victims' digital identities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026
Q2 2025 ransomware trends analysis: Boom and bust
Ransomware

Q2 2025 ransomware trends analysis: Boom and bust

Q2 2025 saw a 14.47% drop in active ransomware groups but a 41.18% rise year-on-year, with new alliances and arrests shaking the cybercrime landscape.

By Chris Boyd • 14 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Aviation & retail urged to boost defences after Qantas cyber hit
Unified Communications

Aviation & retail urged to boost defences after Qantas cyber hit

A surge in ransomware attacks linked to the Scattered Spider group urges aviation and retail sectors to strengthen cyber defences after a Qantas breach.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
Scattered Spider targets UK retailers with advanced phishing
Firewalls

Scattered Spider targets UK retailers with advanced phishing

The cybercriminal group Scattered Spider has launched sophisticated phishing attacks targeting UK retailers, exploiting social engineering and advanced MFA-bypass tools.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
New data breaches spark cybersecurity fears as Twilio confirms attack
Multi-factor authentication

New data breaches spark cybersecurity fears as Twilio confirms attack

ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for compromising 33 million Twilio users' phone numbers via the Authy 2FA app, sparking major security concerns.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
Keeper Security introduces hardware key as sole 2FA method
Encryption

Keeper Security introduces hardware key as sole 2FA method

Keeper Security boosts cybersecurity with new support for hardware security keys as the solitary Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) method to deter remote attacks.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024
SIM swapping: What is it and should you be worried?
Unified Communications

SIM swapping: What is it and should you be worried?

Due to the growing reliance on mobile phones, SIM swapping is increasingly targeted as a way to take over a victim's online accounts.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2019

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Super fund cyberattacks highlight risks to Australian savings
Multi-factor authentication

Super fund cyberattacks highlight risks to Australian savings

Several Australian superannuation funds suffered cyberattacks in April 2025, compromising thousands of accounts and raising urgent security concerns.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025
NZ businesses face urgent mobile cybersecurity gaps
Malware

NZ businesses face urgent mobile cybersecurity gaps

New Zealand businesses have a glaring gap in mobile cybersecurity, risking costly breaches. Merge Communications promotes Samsung Knox as the solution.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024