Tag: cyber attack
Cyber attack on London councils stops tax revenue reaching Treasury
A crippling cyber attack on three of London’s wealthiest councils is threatening to block billions in tax revenue from reaching the Treasury. The co-ordinated strike has paralyzed IT systems across […]
Discord cyber attack exposes 70,000 User ID photos
Discord, the messaging and community platform used by hundreds of millions globally, has confirmed that official identification photos of approximately 70,000 users were potentially compromised in a recent cyberattack. The […]
Hold my beer: Asahi becomes latest victim in cyberattack wave
Japanese brewing giant Asahi Group has been forced to suspend production at some of its 30 domestic factories following a major cyberattack that has brought order and shipment operations to […]
Cyber attack cost The Co-Op over £200 million in lost sales
The Co-op has disclosed that a cyber-attack in April resulted in a staggering £206 million loss in revenue, pushing the retailer into a pre-tax loss of £75 million in the […]
Man arrested in connection with airport cyber attacks, Google reveals Android for PC coming next year
A person has been arrested in connection with a cyber attack which has caused days of disruption at several European airports, including Heathrow. The National Crime Agency (NCA) said a […]
Two teens charged over Transport for London cyber attack
Two teenagers have been formally charged in connection with a major cyber attack on Transport for London (TfL) which caused millions of pounds in losses and months of disruption. The […]
Jaguar Land Rover suppliers face bankruptcy due to cyber attack
A two-week-long cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is threatening to cripple its vast supply chain, with experts and industry leaders warning that some small and medium-sized businesses could […]
UK public sector IT leaders braced for cyber attacks – phishing biggest threat
New research from cybersecurity firm Trend Micro reveals a stark reality: 60% of IT leaders within the UK public sector believe a successful cyber-attack is “only a matter of time.” […]
M&S faces ‘unprecedented’ Scottish lawsuit over cyber attack data breach
Marks & Spencer is now facing an “unprecedented” class action lawsuit in Scotland, stemming from the major cyberattack that has disrupted the retailer’s operations for over a month. Scottish law […]
Cartier and North Face become latest retailers hit by cyber attacks
Luxury jeweller Cartier and outdoor fashion brand The North Face have become the latest high-profile retailers to confirm customer data breaches following separate cyber attacks. These incidents add to a […]
