Lumma Infostealer: A Growing Threat in Cybercrime Recent insights from cybersecurity experts indicate that a diverse range of cybercriminals are utilizing the Lumma infostealer, an increasingly popular tool linked to various cyber threats including credit card fraud, cryptocurrency theft, and initial access sales. This information, highlighted by cybersecurity professional Kivilevich,…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Incident & Breach Response Scattered Spider Compromises Tata Consulting Services Employee Credentials in Cyber Attack Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • May 20, 2025 Image: Ceri Breeze/Shutterstock Marks & Spencer, a prominent UK retailer, has fallen victim to a cyber attack orchestrated by the group known as…
In a significant cybersecurity breach, Peter Green Chilled, a prominent logistics firm responsible for distributing refrigerated goods to major UK supermarket chains like Tesco, Aldi, and Sainsbury’s, has fallen victim to a ransomware attack. This incident marks another alarming development in a series of cyber-attacks plaguing the retail sector, which…
A significant cybersecurity breach has recently taken place, targeting the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Justice (MOJ). Preliminary reports indicate that hackers accessed approximately 2.7 million sensitive records, including criminal data. The ramifications of this incident are still being evaluated, highlighting a critical need for enhanced cybersecurity protocols to safeguard sensitive…
Cybersecurity experts from Google have issued a warning about the Scattered Spider hacking group, which is now shifting its focus from the UK to retail sectors in the United States. Scattered Spider, a group infamous for its disruptive attacks on UK retailers, is now actively targeting US retail companies. This…
Google Alerts U.S. Retailers to Potential Threat from Scattered Spider Cybercriminals Google’s Threat Intelligence unit has released a critical advisory for U.S. retailers, warning them of the imminent risk posed by the cybercriminal group known as Scattered Spider. This group is suspected of orchestrating a range of significant cyberattacks targeting…
Marks and Spencer Confirms Data Breach Following April Cyber Attack Pierluigi Paganini May 13, 2025 Marks and Spencer Group plc (M&S) has confirmed that adversaries successfully infiltrated its systems during a ransomware attack in April, leading to the theft of customer data. The company previously reported managing a cyber incident…
Insurers anticipate increased claims and heightened concerns over sophisticated breaches, with cyber insurance rates poised to rise by as much as 10%. / Credit: Billion Photos via Shutterstock Major UK retailers are bracing for double-digit hikes in cyber insurance premiums following a surge in cyberattacks, marking a reversal of a…
In a noteworthy development, DragonForce Ransomware, the group behind the recent cyber assault on UK retailer Marks & Spencer, has issued an unusual public request. They are urging other hacking entities to steer clear of attacking businesses based in Russia and countries that were part of the former Soviet Union.…
