Tag: phishing
M&S hackers demand ransom for one billion customer records
A notorious cybercriminal alliance responsible for hacking Marks & Spencer has dramatically escalated its corporate extortion campaign. Claiming to have stolen one billion customer records from 39 major companies, Scattered […]
Amazon Prime Day Warning: over 120,000 scam sites target bargain hunters
With Amazon Prime Day approaching on July 8, shoppers are being urged to exercise extreme caution when seeking out deals, as cybercriminals have launched over 120,000 malicious websites impersonating the […]
These are the top 6 cyberscams of 2025, so far
Cybercrime has become more sophisticated in 2025, and it’s affecting more of us ever. With advances in artificial intelligence, social engineering and data breaches, scammers have new tools to exploit […]
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.” […]
AI lowering barriers to cyber attacks. 5 steps for businesses to become more AI aware
AI is “lowering the barrier to entry” for cyberattacks, warns an expert, with two-thirds of organizations reporting an increase in attacks over the last year, according to Hiscox’s Cyber Readiness […]
M&S cyber attack sparks 7 critical cybersecurity lessons, says expert
M&S has faced a severe cyber incident that took down key internal systems, including payment platforms, online ordering and its app. The disruption forced the retailer to pause all online […]
Tech expert reveals 4 key hacker warning signs as Co-op and M&S systems shutdown over cyber attack
The Co-op has shut down part of its IT system due to an attempted hack, just days after M&S was forced to suspend online orders, deliveries and stock intake after […]
Phishing kits and ‘Phishing-as-a-Service’ fuelling surge in data theft
Cybersecurity experts are raising the alarm over the increasing accessibility of sophisticated phishing tools, which are empowering even novice cybercriminals to launch damaging data-stealing attacks. The rise of readily available […]
Google Calendar users warned of spoofing scam
Cybersecurity experts are warning of a new threat targeting Google Calendar users involving fake invitations designed to dupe people into revealing sensitive information Google Meet has also been subject to […]
AI in the Wrong Hands: How Unregulated Technology Could Fuel Cybercrime
AI’s potential as a cybersecurity threat is being overlooked amid regulatory debates and innovation hype. As AI becomes more integrated into business operations, it also creates new vulnerabilities that existing […]
