Cyber attacks stories
Exclusive: Logistics firms face rising OT cyber threats amid global tensions
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Cyber attacks on logistics OT systems are rising, risking $500K+ losses as nation states target supply chains for strategic disruption amid global tensions.
Hornetsecurity launches AI cyber assistant for Microsoft 365
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phishing
Hornetsecurity unveils an AI Cyber Assistant within 365 Total Protection Plan 4 to boost Microsoft 365 security with automated email and Teams threat defence.
Over half of spam emails now generated by AI, new study finds
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firewalls
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phishing
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email security
New research finds AI now generates over half of spam emails and 14% of business email compromise attacks, enhancing their sophistication and evasion.
Cloudflare thwarts record 7.3 Tbps DDoS attack with automation
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firewalls
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network security
Cloudflare blocked a record 7.3 Tbps DDoS attack targeting a client, marking the largest ever publicly disclosed, using its fully automated global defence system.
Australian cloud data risk rises as report finds widespread flaws
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data protection
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cloud security
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breach prevention
A new report reveals widespread cloud security flaws in Australian firms, exposing millions of sensitive records and escalating regulatory compliance risks.
UK councils report 12,700 data breaches with GBP £268,000 paid
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data protection
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breach prevention
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data privacy
UK Metropolitan Councils reported over 12,700 data breaches in three years, paying more than GBP £268,000 in compensation claims.
Thai organisations face surge in cyberattacks after border clash
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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threat intelligence
Cyberattacks on Thai organisations have surged following a deadly border clash with Cambodia, with hacktivist group AnonSecKh claiming dozens of attacks since March 2025.
CISOs brace for rise in AI-driven cyber attacks & domain threats
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Almost all CISOs foresee a rise in AI-driven cyber attacks and domain threats over the next three years, citing complex risks and low confidence in defences.
Escalation drives heightened Israeli-Iranian cyber conflict risk
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mfa
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cloud security
Escalating tensions following Israel’s Operation Rising Lion heighten risks of cyberattacks by Iranian actors against Israel and beyond, warn security experts.
Just 3% of New Zealand domains enforce top anti-phishing policy
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edutech
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data protection
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phishing
Just 3% of New Zealand domains enforce the strict DMARC p=reject policy, leaving most vulnerable to phishing despite upcoming government mandates.
Fake booking sites push malware as HP warns of click fatigue
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malware
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data protection
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phishing
HP Wolf Security warns of rise in malware attacks using fake Booking.com sites exploiting users' click fatigue during the busy 2025 summer holiday season.
UK firms face rising cyber threats despite record investment
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malware
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ransomware
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digital transformation
Despite record cybersecurity investment, 80% of UK firms faced cyber incidents last year, with 34% reporting increased breaches, reveals Logicalis UKI's 2025 CIO Report.
APAC financial sector faces 245% surge in DDoS attacks, report finds
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network security
Financial institutions in APAC faced a 245% surge in DDoS attacks last year, accounting for 38% of global incidents amid rising digital vulnerabilities.
CyberSentriq launches to target USD $100m ARR in MSP market
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
CyberSentriq launches, aiming for USD $100m ARR by 2028, offering MSPs a unified AI-driven cybersecurity platform from TitanHQ and Redstor’s merger.
How managed XDR boosts cyber security visibility for SMEs
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
Data#3 launches Managed XDR service, using AI and 24/7 monitoring to boost cyber security visibility for resource-limited SMEs.
Healthcare faces surge in cyberattacks & AI-driven threats
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application security
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partner programmes
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supply chain
Healthcare organisations face a surge in cyberattacks and AI-driven threats, with 46% reporting increased attacks and only 29% feeling prepared for AI risks.
Cloud security gaps widen as AI threats outpace defences
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firewalls
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Check Point’s 2025 report reveals 65% of firms faced cloud security incidents last year as AI-driven threats outpace defences, widening security gaps in multi-cloud setups.
OWASP unveils first top 10 business logic abuse threats list
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application security
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cybersecurity
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software development
OWASP has released its first Business Logic Abuse Top 10, spotlighting critical cross-domain threats beyond traditional technology-specific vulnerabilities.
Scattered Spider targets UK retailers with advanced phishing
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
The cybercriminal group Scattered Spider has launched sophisticated phishing attacks targeting UK retailers, exploiting social engineering and advanced MFA-bypass tools.
HMRC hit by GBP £47 million phishing scam affecting 100,000
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data protection
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phishing
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physical security
HMRC has lost GBP £47 million in a phishing scam affecting 100,000 taxpayers, exposing vulnerabilities in government cybersecurity protocols.