Following the cyberattack that affected the retailer for a month, Marks & Spencer is reportedly facing a multimillion-pound lawsuit over the loss of customer data. It acknowledged earlier this month that customer information, including names, email addresses, postal addresses,…
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Brushing Scam Targets Amazon Customers with Unsolicited Packages and Hidden Cyber Threats
Ray Simmons was confused when he received an unexpected Amazon package containing beet chews. Initially, he thought it might be a joke from someone encouraging him to eat healthier. However, it turned out to be part of a broader…
China Launches Advanced Quantum Security Network Said to Be “Unhackable”
A major Chinese telecom company has launched what it claims is the first commercial security system that can protect digital communication from even the most powerful future hackers — including those using quantum computers. China Telecom Quantum, a state-owned…
Malware Discovered in Procolored Printer Software, Users Advised to Update Immediately
For at least six months, the official software bundled with Procolored printers reportedly included malicious code, including a remote access trojan (RAT) and a cryptocurrency-stealing malware. Procolored, a Shenzhen-based manufacturer known for its affordable Direct-to-Film (DTF), UV DTF, UV,…
Crypto Crime Shocker: DOJ Charges 27 In $263 Million Crypto Theft
A multi-national cryptocurrency fraud ring that allegedly defrauded victims worldwide over a quarter of a billion dollars has come under increased scrutiny from the US Department of Justice (DOJ). The case now has 27 defendants in total after the…
Klarna Scales Back AI-Led Customer Service Strategy, Resumes Human Support Hiring
Klarna Group Plc, the Sweden-based fintech company, is reassessing its heavy reliance on artificial intelligence (AI) in customer service after admitting the approach led to a decline in service quality. CEO and co-founder Sebastian Siemiatkowski acknowledged that cost-cutting took…
Surge in Skitnet Usage Highlights Evolving Ransomware Tactics
Today’s cyber threat landscape is rapidly evolving, making it increasingly difficult for adversaries to tell the difference between traditional malware families, as adversaries combine their capabilities to maximise their impact. Skitnet, an advanced multistage post-exploitation toolkit, is one of…
Cybercriminals Are Dividing Tasks — Why That’s a Big Problem for Cybersecurity Teams
Cyberattacks aren’t what they used to be. Instead of one group planning and carrying out an entire attack, today’s hackers are breaking the process into parts and handing each step to different teams. This method, often seen in cybercrime…
Microsoft Uncover Password Stealer Malware on 4 lakh Windows PCs
Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit (DCU) and global partners have halted Lumma Stealer, one of cybercriminals’ most common info-stealing malware tools. On May 13, Microsoft and law enforcement agencies seized nearly 2,300 domains that comprise Lumma’s infrastructure, inflicting a significant…
Global Surveillance Campaign Targets Government Webmail Through XSS Exploits
Amid the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the digital battlefield remains just as active as the one on the ground. Researchers have identified a sophisticated and ongoing global hacking campaign known as “Operation RoundPress” as a disturbing escalation…
Cyberattack Forces Nucor to Halt Some Operations Amid Ongoing Investigation
Nucor, the largest steel manufacturer and recycler in North America, has disclosed a cybersecurity incident that forced the company to temporarily shut down some of its production operations. The Charlotte, North Carolina-based firm confirmed the event in a recent…
Generative AI May Handle 40% of Workload, Financial Experts Predict
Almost half of bank executives polled recently by KPMG believe that generative AI will be able to manage 21% to 40% of their teams’ regular tasks by the end of the year. Heavy investment Despite economic uncertainty, six…
Quantum Computing Could Deliver Business Value by 2028 with 100 Logical Qubits
Quantum computing may soon move from theory to commercial reality, as experts predict that machines with 100 logical qubits could start delivering tangible business value by 2028—particularly in areas like material science. Speaking at the Commercialising Quantum Computing conference…
Dior Confirms Hack: Personal Data Stolen, Here’s What to Do
Christian Dior, the well-known luxury fashion brand, recently experienced a cyberattack that may have exposed customer information. The brand, owned by the French company LVMH, announced that an outsider had managed to break into part of its customer database. This…
Tech Executives Lead the Charge in Agentic AI Deployment
As it turns out, what was once considered a futuristic concept has quickly become a business imperative. As a result, artificial intelligence is now being integrated into the core of enterprise operations in increasingly autonomous ways – and it…
Ransomware Hackers Target SAP Servers Through Critical Flaw
A newly discovered security hole in SAP’s NetWeaver platform is now being misused by cybercriminals, including ransomware gangs. This flaw allows attackers to run harmful commands on vulnerable systems from a distance—without even needing to log in. SAP issued…
Pen Test Partners Uncovers Major Vulnerability in Microsoft Copilot AI for SharePoint
Pen Test Partners, a renowned cybersecurity and penetration testing firm, recently exposed a critical vulnerability in Microsoft’s Copilot AI for SharePoint. Known for simulating real-world hacking scenarios, the company’s redteam specialists investigate how systems can be breached just like…
Here’s How to Safeguard Your Smartphone Against Zero-Click Attacks
Spyware tools have been discovered on the phones of politicians, journalists, and activists on numerous occasions over the past decade. This has prompted worries regarding the lack of protections in the tech industry and an unprecedented expansion of spyware…
AI Can Create Deepfake Videos of Children Using Just 20 Images, Expert Warns
Parents are being urged to rethink how much they share about their children online, as experts warn that criminals can now generate realistic deepfake videos using as few as 20 images. This alarming development highlights the growing risks of…
India’s Cyber Scams Create International Turmoil
It has been reported that the number of high-value cyber fraud cases in India has increased dramatically in the financial year 2024, which has increased more than fourfold and has resulted in losses totalling more than $20 million, according…