New plans to supercharge UK cyber sector
– The UK’s growing and cutting edge cyber security sector will be boosted by millions in new investment and a roadmap for growth, as part of the Plan for Change.
Read MoreCyber Security
Cyber security is the practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks. These cyber attacks are typically aimed at accessing, changing, or destroying sensitive information, extorting money from users, or interrupting normal business processes.
UK supermarket supplier hit with ransom demand
Peter Green Chilled, a transport provider serving several major UK supermarkets, has fallen victim to a cyberattack involving a ransom demand.
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Cyber-attack on the UK Legal Aid Agency’s online digital services
On Wednesday 23rd April, the UK Government became aware of a cyber-attack on the Legal Aid Agency’s online digital services. These are the services through which legal aid providers log their work and receive payment from the Government.
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M&S admit customer data stolen in recent cyber attack
M&S have issued a statement on their website where they confirm that some personal customer data has been taken in a recent cyber attack.
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DDoS-for-hire empire taken down by Poland and US
EuroPol reports that in the latest blow to the criminal market for distributed denial of service (DDoS)-for-hire services, Polish authorities have arrested four individuals who allegedly ran a network of platforms used to launch thousands of cyberattacks worldwide.
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Co-op hackers stole large amount of customer data
The cyber criminals behind this attack claim to have the private information of 20 million people who signed up to Co-op’s membership scheme, but the co-op would not confirm that number. The criminals are using the name DragonForce, say they are also responsible for the attack on M&S and Harrods.
Read MoreM&S stop taking online and phone order after major cyber attack
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has announced that it has suspended online orders as it works to recover from a cyber attack. Customers first reported issues over the weekend, and by Tuesday, the retailer confirmed it was dealing with a “cyber incident.”
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UK law firm fined £60,000 following cyber attack
In June 2022, Merseyside-based DPP Law Ltd (DPP) suffered a cyber attack which affected access to the firm’s IT systems for over a week. A third-party consulting firm established that a brute force attempt gained access to an administrator account that was used to access a legacy case management system.
Read MoreCISA Extends Funding to Support MITRE’s Critical CVE Program
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has announced the continuation of government funding for the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) program, securing its ongoing operations.
Read MoreMITRE Issues Warning: CVE Program Funding Runs Out Today
MITRE Vice President Yosry Barsoum has issued a warning that U.S. government funding for the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) and Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) programs is set to expire today—an event that could significantly disrupt the global cybersecurity landscape.
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