UK Retail Cyberattacks Escalate, Prompting Government Intervention and Urgent Warnings

May 2, 2025, 9:20 am more...

British authorities and the National Cyber Security Centre have flagged a series of coordinated cyberattacks targeting major UK retailers, with Harrods emerging as a recent victim. In response, government agents are actively investigating the breaches as the retail sector faces mounting cybersecurity concerns.

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bleepingcomputer.com / Co-op confirms data theft after DragonForce ransomware claims attack

bloomberg.com/technology / ‘DragonForce’ Hacking Gang Takes Credit for UK Retail Attacks - Bloomberg.com

reuters.com/business / Britain's M&S enters second week of sales disruption after cyberattack - Reuters

bleepingcomputer.com / UK NCSC: Cyberattacks impacting UK retailers are a wake-up call

theregister.com / British govt agents step in as Harrods becomes third mega retailer under cyberattack

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Harrods hit by cyberattacks amid rising retail security concerns

May 1, 2025, 2:20 pm more...

London's iconic department store confirmed it was targeted in a cyberattack, joining other high-profile breaches affecting major UK retailers. Security experts are questioning existing safeguards as investigations continue into these persistent vulnerabilities.

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bleepingcomputer.com / Harrods the next UK retailer targeted in a cyberattack

www.ft.com/ / Harrods is latest UK retailer to suffer cyber attack - Financial Times

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World Password Day Prompts Push for Modern Digital Security Measures

May 1, 2025, 7:20 am more...

On World Password Day, experts and commentators are calling attention to long-standing weaknesses in password security. The event underscores the urgent need for robust, modern authentication methods to combat increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, while cheekily reminding users that even “password123” might deserve an upgrade.

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Apple alerts users to government-sponsored spyware

April 30, 2025, 3:20 pm more...

Apple has issued notifications to affected users after detecting alleged government-backed spyware attacks. The warnings, delivered via email and iMessage, target individuals globally and underscore mounting concerns over digital privacy in an age when state-sponsored surveillance tactics are reportedly on the rise.

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appleinsider.com / Apple sends warnings about mercenary spyware attacks on iOS

macrumors.com / Apple Warns More Users About Mercenary Spyware Attacks

techcrunch.com / Apple notifies new victims of spyware attacks across the world

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