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UK set to ban ransomware payments in public sector crackdown
Virtualisation

UK set to ban ransomware payments in public sector crackdown

The UK plans to ban ransom payments in the public sector and mandate private firms to report such payments, aiming to curb rising ransomware attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
UK firms warned of risks in relying on outdated technology
Data Analytics

UK firms warned of risks in relying on outdated technology

UK firms relying on outdated legacy systems risk security breaches, inefficiencies, and missed growth, warns Essenkay amid rising cyber threats and economic pressures.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Retail cyber attacks surge as United Natural Foods hit by breach
Ransomware

Retail cyber attacks surge as United Natural Foods hit by breach

United Natural Foods suffered a cyber attack that disrupted operations and hit its share price by 9.3%, amid rising ransomware threats targeting major retailers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
Cyberattacks expose weaknesses in UK retail & supply chains
Data Protection

Cyberattacks expose weaknesses in UK retail & supply chains

Recent cyberattacks targeting UK retailers and suppliers like M&S and Peter Green Chilled expose critical weaknesses in the nation's retail and supply chains.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Ransomware attack hits food supply chain, exposes retail risks
Multi-factor authentication

Ransomware attack hits food supply chain, exposes retail risks

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

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Cyberattack on Peter Green Chilled raises UK supply chain fears
Ransomware

Cyberattack on Peter Green Chilled raises UK supply chain fears

UK food logistics firm Peter Green Chilled faces ransomware attack, threatening supply chains and client retailers like Tesco and Aldi amid rising cyber threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Marks & Spencer cyber breach highlights vulnerabilities in UK's retail sector
Ransomware

Marks & Spencer cyber breach highlights vulnerabilities in UK's retail sector

Marks & Spencer faces a cyberattack disrupting contactless payments and online orders, exposing serious digital security flaws during peak retail season.

By Catherine Knowles • 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
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
UK retailers face £1 million daily losses after cyberattacks
Data Protection

UK retailers face £1 million daily losses after cyberattacks

Recent cyberattacks on UK retailers like M&S and Harrods threaten sales and trust, costing M&S up to GBP £1 million daily amid growing ecommerce risks.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 2 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
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
Marks & Spencer tops Christmas social media supermarket war
Social Media

Marks & Spencer tops Christmas social media supermarket war

Marks & Spencer has dominated social media this Christmas, amassing an earned media value of GBP £6.7 million through a robust influencer campaign.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024

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Aviation & retail urged to boost defences after Qantas cyber hit
Unified Communications

Aviation & retail urged to boost defences after Qantas cyber hit

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

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
Scattered Spider targets UK retailers with advanced phishing
Firewalls

Scattered Spider targets UK retailers with advanced phishing

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

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Most high-traffic email domains still vulnerable to phishing
Phishing

Most high-traffic email domains still vulnerable to phishing

New research reveals 92% of the world's top email domains remain vulnerable to phishing due to inadequate DMARC enforcement, exposing businesses globally.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Adidas data breach highlights supply chain risk for retailers
Data Protection

Adidas data breach highlights supply chain risk for retailers

Adidas has suffered a data breach via a third-party provider, exposing customer information and highlighting rising cyber risks in retail supply chains.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Cyberattacks highlight urgent need for Zero Trust security
Encryption

Cyberattacks highlight urgent need for Zero Trust security

Recent cyber attacks are raising calls for stronger, identity-focused cybersecurity, including Zero Trust principles, with traditional password hygiene no longer sufficient.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025

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