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Cyberattacks on UK retail giants spark security concerns
Breach Prevention

Cyberattacks on UK retail giants spark security concerns

Harrods, Marks & Spencer and Co-op face a surge in cyberattacks, highlighting cybersecurity challenges within the UK retail sector amid rising digital threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 5th May 2025
Blue Yonder cyberattack exposes UK-US supply chain flaws
Ransomware

Blue Yonder cyberattack exposes UK-US supply chain flaws

A ransomware attack on software provider Blue Yonder has disrupted supply chains for grocery retailers in the UK and US, highlighting security vulnerabilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024

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Experts warn of surge in Google, Apple, Microsoft breaches
Crypto

Experts warn of surge in Google, Apple, Microsoft breaches

Experts warn of a rise in Chrome extension attacks and a breach exposing 184 million stolen log-ins, highlighting urgent cybersecurity risks worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
LexisNexis data breach exposes 364,000 personal records
Data Protection

LexisNexis data breach exposes 364,000 personal records

LexisNexis has suffered a data breach exposing personal details of over 364,000 people via a third-party software platform, raising security concerns.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Coinbase offers USD $20 million bounty after insider data breach
Data Protection

Coinbase offers USD $20 million bounty after insider data breach

Coinbase says a data breach affected around 1% of users, with cybercriminals demanding a USD $20 million ransom, which was firmly rejected by the firm.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
AttackIQ launches Academy Enterprise for cybersecurity training
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

AttackIQ launches Academy Enterprise for cybersecurity training

AttackIQ has launched Academy Enterprise, offering security leaders interactive dashboards to track and evaluate team cybersecurity training progress globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025
Organisations increasingly refuse ransom demands, says DBIR report
Malware

Organisations increasingly refuse ransom demands, says DBIR report

The Verizon DBIR reveals ransomware remains prevalent in 44% of breaches, yet 64% of firms now refuse to pay ransoms amid evolving cyberthreat tactics.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Apr 2025
AttackIQ expands with DeepSurface's cybersecurity expertise
Data Protection

AttackIQ expands with DeepSurface's cybersecurity expertise

AttackIQ has acquired DeepSurface to enhance its cybersecurity services, aiming to improve risk management and bolster protections against cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
AttackIQ releases Flex 3.0 with Splunk integration
Security Information and Event Management

AttackIQ releases Flex 3.0 with Splunk integration

AttackIQ has launched Flex 3.0, an agentless security control validation tool integrated with Splunk, enhancing organisations' threat detection capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024
MoneyGram cyberattack highlights financial sector vulnerabilities
Ransomware

MoneyGram cyberattack highlights financial sector vulnerabilities

MoneyGram confirms a cyberattack that crippled its services, raising alarms about vulnerabilities in the financial sector amid ongoing digital transformation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
AttackIQ commits to CISA's Secure by Design initiative
Cybersecurity

AttackIQ commits to CISA's Secure by Design initiative

AttackIQ signs CISA's Secure by Design pledge, aiming to integrate robust security measures into all products, enhancing global digital safety and inspiring industry standards.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
AttackIQ launches Flex 2.0 for advanced security testing
Firewalls

AttackIQ launches Flex 2.0 for advanced security testing

AttackIQ releases Flex 2.0, an agentless breach simulation solution with enhanced performance insights and compliance support for DORA and NIST frameworks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2024
Microsoft Azure outage causes global disruption across industries
Supply Chain

Microsoft Azure outage causes global disruption across industries

The Microsoft Azure outage, triggered by a faulty CrowdStrike update, disrupted banking, aviation, and healthcare globally, highlighting cybersecurity flaws.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
AttackIQ launches Mission Control to simplify BAS management
DevOps

AttackIQ launches Mission Control to simplify BAS management

AttackIQ launches Mission Control, enhancing Enterprise Breach and Attack Simulation for distributed teams. The new feature aims to streamline security testing and improve ROI.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
AttackIQ and Trium Cyber partner to grow security solutions
DevOps

AttackIQ and Trium Cyber partner to grow security solutions

AttackIQ has partnered with Trium Cyber to provide policyholders with AttackIQ Flex, aiming to boost cybersecurity maturity and mitigate risks.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2024
Reactions to Ticketmaster data breach exposing 500 million users' data
DevOps

Reactions to Ticketmaster data breach exposing 500 million users' data

Ticketmaster confirms a massive data breach affecting over 500 million customers, with personal information reportedly sold on the dark web. Experts call for urgent cybersecurity measures.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024

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Lab data breach exposes sensitive records of 1.6 million people
Firewalls

Lab data breach exposes sensitive records of 1.6 million people

The Laboratory Services Cooperative has suffered a data breach exposing sensitive info of 1.6 million people across 35 states, highlighting risks in healthcare.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025