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Retail hacks serve as wake-up call In recent weeks the, Marks & Spencer, Co-op, and Harrods hacks have disrupted payments, deliveries, and day-to-day operations; the UK government has issued a blunt warning: cyberattacks aren’t going away, and artificial intelligence is about to make things worse. Speaking at the CyberUK 2025 conference in Manchester, Cabinet Office Minister Pat … Read more
High-profile cyberattacks on UK retailers are spotlighting the ongoing cyberattack vulnerabilities businesses face. From the Co-op to M&S to the Harrods hack, these crimes are costing firms millions. Beyond stock value, there is also a personal cost, like the couple left without their wedding cake, highlighting cybercrime’s very real human impact. It has been reported … Read more
In a striking shift in enterprise cybersecurity, a majority of U.S. businesses are now shaping their defense strategies to meet cyber insurance compliance. According to Pentera‘s 2025 State of Pentesting report, 59% of surveyed enterprises implemented new security solutions specifically at the request of their insurance providers. This trend sees insurers now acting not just … Read more
Social Engineering Used to Breach M&S Systems A cyberattack on Marks & Spencer (M&S) has raised concerns over digital security in the UK retail sector. Sources told BleepingComputer that threat actors allegedly used social engineering to reset an employee password and access internal systems. The tactics mirror those used in other recent attacks on retailers. … Read more
The NFL Draft called an unexpected audible last week; one that didn’t involve a playbook but a privacy breach. A prank caller impersonating an NFL general manager during the draft spotlighted two pressing cybersecurity issues: the protection of confidential data and the risks tied to remote work. SentinelOne notes that the remote workforce has grown … Read more