Google security researcher says M&S, Co-op hackers also targeting US firms, highlights probable link to 2023 hacks of MGM and Caesars casinos
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Co-op Hopes For Weekend Improvements After Cyber-Attack
Co-op says it has brought ordering system back online after hack two weeks ago and expects availability to improve this weekend
Marks & Spencer Warns Customers Over Data Theft
Marks & Spencer acknowledges that customer data was stolen in disruptive cyber-attack that has halted online orders for past three weeks
M&S Tells Distribution Centre Staff To Stay At Home
Marks & Spencer tells agency staff at central England distribution hub to stay at home on Monday as it grapples with cyberattack
China Names US Operatives For Alleged Cyberattacks
China is reportedly pursuing three alleged US NSA operatives, after cyberattacks on Chinese infrastructure
Singapore Banks Hit By Ransomware Data Breach
DBS, Bank of China Singapore say customer data compromised after printing services supplier hit by ransomware attack
NHS Software Provider Fined £3m Over Breach
NHS software services provider Advanced Computer Software Group fined £3m over ransomware breach that compromised data, shut down services
Medusa Ransomware Hits Critical Infrastructure
Medusa ransomware group has affected more than 300 critical infrastructure organisations in US alone, warn CISA, FBI, MS-ISAC
US DoJ Charges Chinese Contract Hackers, Plus Police Officers
Chinese contract hackers, as well as Chinese law enforcement and intelligence officers, have been charged by US DoJ
WhatsApp Users Targeted By Israel-Based Spyware
Dozens of WhatsApp users, including journalists and other members of civil society, targeted by Paragon Solutions spyware hacking
US Executive Order Aims To Shore Up Cyber-Defences
Order from outgoing Joe Biden administration aims to respond to multiple hacks by China targeting government, infrastructure
US Sanctions Chinese Tech Company Over Infrastructure Hacks
US Treasury sanctions Beijing-based Integrity Tech over alleged links to state-backed hacking group 'Flax Typhoon'
Hacker Sentenced After Stealing Unreleased Coldplay Tracks
London hacker received suspended sentence after making £42,000 from sale of unreleased tracks from Coldplay, Upsahl tracks stolen from cloud
US Treasury Workstations Hacked By China In ‘Major...
US Treasury says workstations accessed by China-backed attackers and files accessed after compromise of third-party security provider
Japan Airlines Flights Delayed By Cyber-Attack
Japan Airlines says hours-long delay to dozens of flights caused by denial-of-service attack amidst New Year travel rush
Ninth Telecoms Firm Hacked By China
Probe finds ninth US telecommunications firm hacked by China-backed 'Salt Typhoon' hacking group, as companies close security loopholes
North Koreans Stole $1.34bn In Crypto This Year
North Korea-liked hackers have stolen a record $1.34bn in cryptocurrency so far this year, as Bitcoin hits record prices
QR Codes Enable New Enterprise Phishing Threat
Enterprises increasingly targeted by scam QR codes embedded in PDF documents attached to emails, in latest twist to damaging attack model
China Hackers Targeted Harris, Trump, Vance Phones
China-linked hacking group believed to have tried to hack phones of presidential candidates Harris, Trump, Vance
US Lawmakers Seek Answers From Telcos Over China Hack
US Congressional Representatives ask for answers from AT&T, Verizon, Lumen Technologies after wiretap networks reportedly hacked by China
Ukraine Hackers Disrupt Russian Broadcaster On Putin’s Birthday
Ukrainian hackers disrupt online services of Russian state broadcaster VGTRK on Vladimir Putin's birthday, amidst ongoing conflict
Police Arrest Youth Over London Transport Hack
National Crime Agency arrests 17-year-old in Walsall over hack of Transport for London that compromised customer data
Iran Government-Backed Hackers ‘Making Cash From...
Iran government-backed hackers working with ransomware gangs to exploit hacked organisations for share of profits, FBI warns
FBI Investigates After Trump Campaign Hacked By Iranians
Hacking group linked to Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard steals documents from Donald Trump campaign ahead of elections
Ransomware Group BlackSuit Upgrades Capabilities
Ransomware group formerly known as Royal changes name to BlackSuit, adds capabilites to malware, say FBI and CISA
Russia Microsoft Hack Accessed Home Office Data
Russian attack on Microsoft systems in January led to breach of Home Office email data, report finds, amidst criticism of company's security
Hacked Blood Testing Provider Expects Autumn Recovery Date
Hacked blood testing provider Synnovis says more services are back online but full restoration not expected until early autumn
US Sanctions Russian Hackers Over Infrastructure Attacks
US Treasury sanctions two members of Russian hacking group over critical infrastructure attacks as hacktivists threaten Olympics
Pro-Russia Hacktivists Target Olympic Games
Pro-Russia hackers expected to pose major disruption threat to Paris Olympic Games against backdrop of ongoing conflict in Ukraine
Experts Expect Ransomware Surge After Police Disruption
Security firm predicts rise in ransomware activity in second half of year as gangs recover from LockBit takedown, AlphV scam