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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Apple hit with record penalty in UK patent infringement case

May 1, 2025, 11:20 am more...

In a dramatic legal twist, Apple faces a massive financial setback after the UK Court of Appeal ruled that its previous payment to patent troll Optis fell far short of what was due. The ruling forces Apple to pony up a hefty $502M, highlighting the high stakes of technology patent disputes.

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techinasia.com / Apple must pay Optis Cellular $502m in UK 4G patent dispute

appleinsider.com / Apple slapped with $502M bill for UK cellular patent infringement

macrumors.com / Apple Must Pay Over $700 Million in Major Patent Damages Case

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