Cybercriminals are intensifying their methods, departing from conventional data encryption tactics to adopt a more aggressive form of extortion known as quadruple extortion. This concerning development is detailed in the latest Ransomware Report 2025: Building Resilience Amid a Volatile Threat…
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“Scattered Spider Linked to Cyberattacks on M&S and Co-op, Resulting in Up to $592M in Damages”
June 21, 2025
Cyber Attack / Critical Infrastructure
The April 2025 cyberattacks on U.K. retailers Marks & Spencer and Co-op have been deemed a “single combined cyber event” by the Cyber Monitoring Centre (CMC), an independent non-profit organization established by the insurance industry to assess significant cyber incidents. The CMC noted, “Given that one threat actor claimed responsibility for both M&S and Co-op, along with their close timing and the similar tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), we have classified these incidents as a single combined cyber event.” These disruptions have been categorized as a “Category 2 systemic event,” with estimated financial repercussions ranging from £270 million ($363 million) to £440 million ($592 million). However, the cyberattack on Harrods, occurring around the same period, has not been included due to insufficient information regarding its cause.
Scattered Spider Linked to Cyberattacks on M&S and Co-op, Resulting in Significant Financial Losses In April 2025, the U.K. retailers Marks & Spencer (M&S) and Co-op fell victim to a series of coordinated cyberattacks, now recognized as a “single combined…
In a recent cybersecurity incident, attackers leveraged physical access to install a Raspberry Pi device directly into a bank’s internal network, as reported by Nam Le Phuong, a Senior Digital Forensics and Incident Response Specialist at Group-IB. This device was…
Endpoint Security, Internet of Things Security Unauthenticated Vulnerabilities Enable Complete Remote Code Execution Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • July 30, 2025 A Dahua Hero C1 smart camera. (Image: Dahua) Unauthenticated attackers can remotely control Dahua Hero C1 smart cameras by exploiting…
The Rising Threat of Shadow AI: A Growing Challenge for Organizations Organizations are increasingly facing a hidden risk known as Shadow AI, a phenomenon that has been tagged as a staggering $670,000 issue that many aren’t even aware exists. Recent…
June 23, 2025
Hacktivism / Cyber Warfare
The U.S. government has issued a warning regarding possible cyber attacks from pro-Iranian groups in response to airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, a key development in the ongoing Iran–Israel conflict that began on June 13, 2025. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) highlighted a “heightened threat environment,” indicating that cyber actors are poised to target U.S. networks.
According to the DHS bulletin, “Low-level cyber attacks against U.S. networks by pro-Iranian hacktivists are likely, and actors linked to the Iranian government may also initiate attacks.” The department emphasized that both hacktivists and Iranian state-affiliated actors frequently exploit inadequately secured U.S. networks and internet-connected devices for disruptive cyber operations. This alert follows President Donald Trump’s announcement of U.S. military airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites at Fordo, Natanz, and…
DHS Issues Alert on Potential Cyber Threats from Pro-Iranian Hackers Following Military Strikes On June 23, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a warning regarding an increased risk of cyber-attacks from pro-Iranian hacker groups. This alert follows the…
The infamous INC Ransomware group has asserted responsibility for a significant data breach involving Dollar Tree, a prominent American retail chain recognized for offering products primarily at $1.25 or lower. Despite its budget-friendly pricing strategy, Dollar Tree ranks among Fortune…
Critical Infrastructure Security, Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Senator Maintains Hold on Trump’s CISA Nominee Amid Report Delays Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta)• July 30, 2025 Image: Adam McCullough/Shutterstock The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) plans to…
