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Adidas data breach highlights supply chain risk for retailers
Data Protection

Adidas data breach highlights supply chain risk for retailers

Adidas has suffered a data breach via a third-party provider, exposing customer information and highlighting rising cyber risks in retail supply chains.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Marks & Spencer cyber attack sparks customer data security fears
Data Protection

Marks & Spencer cyber attack sparks customer data security fears

Marks and Spencer's recent ransomware attack exposed customer data, raising concerns over cyber security and highlighting the need for robust protection and swift response.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
International code targets responsible cyber intrusion use
Cybersecurity

International code targets responsible cyber intrusion use

Seventeen countries, including the UK, France, Japan, and Italy, have adopted a new Code of Practice to regulate commercial cyber intrusion capabilities responsibly.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025
Ransomware attacks rise 50% in February, Cl0p leads surge
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks rise 50% in February, Cl0p leads surge

Ransomware attacks surged by 50% in February, totalling 886 incidents, with cyber gang Cl0p responsible for 37%, according to NCC Group's report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2025
Ransomware attacks reach record levels in January 2025
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks reach record levels in January 2025

January witnessed an unprecedented rise in ransomware attacks, surging to 590 incidents, as NCC Group warns of escalating cyber threats amid global instability.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
Cyber report reveals record 5,263 ransomware attacks
Ransomware

Cyber report reveals record 5,263 ransomware attacks

A record 5,263 ransomware attacks were documented in 2024, according to NCC Group, raising serious concerns over cyber security vulnerabilities worldwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2025
Ransomware attacks hit record high in December 2024
Malware

Ransomware attacks hit record high in December 2024

NCC Group's December 2024 threat report reveals a record 574 ransomware incidents, driven by new players like Funksec, signalling a turbulent cybersecurity landscape.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
Cybersecurity predictions warn of AI, quantum threats ahead
Encryption

Cybersecurity predictions warn of AI, quantum threats ahead

Cybersecurity experts warn of rising threats, predicting a NotPetya-like incident due to AI, quantum advancements, and increased geopolitical tensions.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024
Ransomware attacks rise by 19% in October according to NCC Group
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks rise by 19% in October according to NCC Group

Ransomware attacks surged 19% in October, totalling 486 incidents globally, as threat actors increasingly targeted critical infrastructure sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2024
eBPF Foundation unveils security threat model & audit
Supply Chain

eBPF Foundation unveils security threat model & audit

The eBPF Foundation has unveiled two reports on eBPF security, including a threat model and a verifier code audit, aiming to enhance safe deployment.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024
Record $75m ransom amid rise in ransomware attacks
Ransomware

Record $75m ransom amid rise in ransomware attacks

Ransomware attacks surged by 14% in August, with 450 incidents reported. RansomHub led with 72 attacks, and a record ransom of USD$75 million was paid.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2024
Ransomware attacks rise 20% in July, industrial sectors hit hardest
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks rise 20% in July, industrial sectors hit hardest

Ransomware attacks surged by 20% in July, targeting critical sectors like industry and healthcare, reports NCC Group, with North America facing 220 incidents.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024

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NCC Group stories

Ransomware attacks down 31% but retail sector hit hard
Malware

Ransomware attacks down 31% but retail sector hit hard

Global ransomware attacks fell 31% in April, but key UK retailers like M&S and Harrods faced disruptive incidents amid a complex cyber threat landscape.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Cyberattack on Peter Green Chilled raises UK supply chain fears
Ransomware

Cyberattack on Peter Green Chilled raises UK supply chain fears

UK food logistics firm Peter Green Chilled faces ransomware attack, threatening supply chains and client retailers like Tesco and Aldi amid rising cyber threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
UK unveils £16 million plan to boost retail cyber defences
Marketing Technologies

UK unveils £16 million plan to boost retail cyber defences

The UK Government launches £16 million cybersecurity boost for retailers amid rising attacks, including a high-profile Dior data breach affecting global customers.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
UK unveils Cyber Security & Resilience Bill advancements
EduTech

UK unveils Cyber Security & Resilience Bill advancements

The UK government has unveiled the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, aiming to bolster protections for critical infrastructure against rising cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025
NCC report reveals cyber threats to UK emergency services
Ransomware

NCC report reveals cyber threats to UK emergency services

A new NCC Group report reveals a worrying 15% rise in ransomware attacks on UK emergency services, with over 5,263 incidents recorded in 2024.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Mike Upton joins e2e-assure as Head of Public Sector
EduTech

Mike Upton joins e2e-assure as Head of Public Sector

e2e-assure has named Mike Upton as Head of Public Sector to spearhead strategic cyber defence initiatives amid rising threats to UK Public Sector infrastructure.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024