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Four arrested in connection with M&S, Co-op ransomware attacks
Four individuals suspected of having been involved in the ransomware attacks that hit UK-based retailers earlier this year have been arrested by the UK National Crime Agency. …
Qantas data breach could affect 6 million customers
Qantas has suffered a cyber incident that has lead to a data breach. “The incident occurred when a cyber criminal targeted a call centre and gained access to a …
Microsoft introduces protection against email bombing
By the end of July 2025, all Microsoft Defender for Office 365 customers should be protected from email bombing attacks by default, Microsoft has announced on Monday. What is …
Attackers fake IT support calls to steal Salesforce data
Over the past several months, a threat group has been actively breaching organizations’ Salesforce instances and exfiltrating customer and business data, Google Threat …
TikTok videos + ClickFix tactic = Malware infection
Malware peddlers are using TikTok videos and the ClickFix tactic to trick users into installing infostealer malware on their computers, Trend Micro researchers have warned. …
Fake AI platforms deliver malware diguised as video content
A clever malware campaign delivering the novel Noodlophile malware is targeting creators and small businesses looking to enhance their productivity with AI tools. But, in an …
The many variants of the ClickFix social engineering tactic
As new malware delivery campaigns using the ClickFix social engineering tactic are spotted nearly every month, it’s interesting to see how the various attackers are …
How cybercriminals exploit psychological triggers in social engineering attacks
Most attacks don’t start with malware; they begin with a message that seems completely normal, whether it comes through email, a phone call, or a chat, and that is exactly …
UK retailers under cyber attack: Co-op member data compromised
UK-based retailers Marks & Spencer, Co-op, and Harrods have been targeted by cyber attackers in the last few weeks. Whether the attacks have been mounted by the same …
Property renters targeted in simple BEC scam
Emails purportedly sent by rental property management firms are being used to steal money from people in France and Canada, Proofpoint researchers have warned. A BEC scam …
When confusion becomes a weapon: How cybercriminals exploit economic turmoil
It begins with a simple notification: “Markets in Free Fall.” Within moments, the headlines multiply: new tariffs, emergency actions, plummeting consumer confidence. Across …
The Zoom attack you didn’t see coming
Did you know that when participating in a Zoom call, you can grant permission to other participants to control your computer remotely? While this feature may come in handy …
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