SIM swapping stories

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.

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

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

Peter Green Chilled faces a ransomware attack disrupting UK food deliveries, highlighting escalating cyber threats to retail supply chains nationwide.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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