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Cloudflare, Microsoft & police disrupt global malware service
Malware

Cloudflare, Microsoft & police disrupt global malware service

Cloudflare and Microsoft, with global law enforcement, have disrupted LummaC2, a major malware service stealing data worldwide and used for cybercrime.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Scattered Spider hackers shift focus from UK to US retailers
Ransomware

Scattered Spider hackers shift focus from UK to US retailers

Cybercriminal group Scattered Spider, known for targeting UK retailers, has shifted focus to major US retailers, raising fresh cybersecurity concerns.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Marks & Spencer cyber attack sparks customer data security fears
Data Protection

Marks & Spencer cyber attack sparks customer data security fears

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Australia, New Zealand invest AUD $7 million in cyber education
Phishing

Australia, New Zealand invest AUD $7 million in cyber education

Australia and New Zealand rank third globally for phishing risk with a 36.8% vulnerability rate, above the global average of 33.1%, says KnowBe4's report.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
Security training cuts phishing risk by 86% globally in a year
Phishing

Security training cuts phishing risk by 86% globally in a year

Security awareness training cuts global phishing click rates by 86% over a year, reducing employee risk from 33.1% to 4.1%, says new KnowBe4 report.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
Andy Frain notifies 100,000 after major ransomware breach
Data Protection

Andy Frain notifies 100,000 after major ransomware breach

Andy Frain Services disclosed a data breach affecting 100,964 individuals in October 2024, with ransomware group Black Basta claiming responsibility.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025
Ransomware surge sees hackers demand up to USD $8.6 million
Ransomware

Ransomware surge sees hackers demand up to USD $8.6 million

Cybersecurity experts warn ransomware threats are surging, targeting cloud systems and exploiting human error, amid rising attacks in the UK and beyond.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025
Why is ransomware still a thing in 2025?
Malware

Why is ransomware still a thing in 2025?

Ransomware persists in 2025 as attackers exploit easy targets, with cybercrime losses hitting USD $16.6 billion despite soaring cybersecurity investments.

By Christiaan Beek • 7 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025
Facebook ads scam uses celebrity faces to spread malware
Malware

Facebook ads scam uses celebrity faces to spread malware

Facebook malvertising exploits images of stars like Elon Musk, promoting fake crypto brands to spread malware in Australia, New Zealand, and beyond.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 9th May 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Social Engineering stories

Phishing attacks become harder to spot as hackers adapt tactics
Multi-factor authentication

Phishing attacks become harder to spot as hackers adapt tactics

Phishing remains the top US cybercrime, with 193,000 complaints; attackers now use subtle linkless emails and fake MFA alerts to trick users.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Scattered Spider & DragonForce target UK retail in new attacks
Ransomware

Scattered Spider & DragonForce target UK retail in new attacks

Recent UK retail cyber attacks linked to Scattered Spider group and the DragonForce ransomware signal an evolving threat with sophisticated tactics targeting IT infrastructure.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 2 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Infosecurity Europe 2025 explores geopolitics & cyber threats
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Infosecurity Europe 2025 explores geopolitics & cyber threats

Rory Stewart and NCSC's Paul Chichester headline Infosecurity Europe 2025, focusing on geopolitics' impact on cybersecurity at London event in June.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
Cyber experts urge resilience amid rise in sophisticated ransomware
Ransomware

Cyber experts urge resilience amid rise in sophisticated ransomware

Organisations worldwide are urged to bolster defences as ransomware threats intensify, with attacks becoming more sophisticated and costly, experts warn.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025
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
Rise in AI-driven cyberattacks prompts urgent action for SMEs
Ransomware

Rise in AI-driven cyberattacks prompts urgent action for SMEs

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.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 5th May 2025
UK banks see spike in mobile fraud as scams shift from calls
Email Security

UK banks see spike in mobile fraud as scams shift from calls

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.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 5th May 2025
Harrods cyber attack spotlights retailer risk amid cutbacks
Ransomware

Harrods cyber attack spotlights retailer risk amid cutbacks

The recent cyber attack on Harrods highlights rising cyber threats to retailers, linked to economic pressures potentially weakening security defences.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025