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Phishing-as-a-Service drives surge in cybercrime for 2025
Software-as-a-Service

Phishing-as-a-Service drives surge in cybercrime for 2025

Phishing-as-a-Service, powering 60-70% of attacks, is lowering barriers in cybercrime, letting novices launch large-scale scams in 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Over 80,000 Microsoft Entra ID accounts hit by major takeover campaign
Malware

Over 80,000 Microsoft Entra ID accounts hit by major takeover campaign

Over 80,000 Microsoft Entra ID accounts have been targeted in the UNK_SneakyStrike takeover campaign exploiting the TeamFiltration penetration testing tool.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Semperis adds detection for dMSA attacks in Windows Server
Physical Security

Semperis adds detection for dMSA attacks in Windows Server

Semperis enhances its Directory Services Protector to detect BadSuccessor attacks exploiting dMSAs in Windows Server 2025, before any official patch is available.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
Basic security controls could prevent most major data breaches
Malware

Basic security controls could prevent most major data breaches

Basic cyber security controls could prevent the majority of major data breaches, says analysis of UK and Australian data affecting tens of millions annually.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sun, 8th Jun 2025
Bitdefender unveils GravityZone tool for easier compliance
Data Protection

Bitdefender unveils GravityZone tool for easier compliance

Bitdefender launches GravityZone Compliance Manager to simplify regulatory compliance with real-time monitoring, automated reports, and streamlined audit readiness.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Rapid7 Q1 2025 incident response findings
Malware

Rapid7 Q1 2025 incident response findings

Rapid7's Q1 2025 report reveals stolen credentials without MFA cause 56% of breaches, while manufacturing faces the highest threat from ransomware attacks.

By Christopher Boyd • 8 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025
Russian Market remains key player in cyber credential theft
Software-as-a-Service

Russian Market remains key player in cyber credential theft

Russian Market remains pivotal in cyber credential theft, with over 136,000 alerts in 2024 for stolen credentials sold at just USD $2 each.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Experts warn of surge in Google, Apple, Microsoft breaches
Crypto

Experts warn of surge in Google, Apple, Microsoft breaches

Experts warn of a rise in Chrome extension attacks and a breach exposing 184 million stolen log-ins, highlighting urgent cybersecurity risks worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
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
LexisNexis data breach exposes 364,000 personal records
Data Protection

LexisNexis data breach exposes 364,000 personal records

LexisNexis has suffered a data breach exposing personal details of over 364,000 people via a third-party software platform, raising security concerns.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
AI-powered ransomware surge despite fewer ransoms paid
Ransomware

AI-powered ransomware surge despite fewer ransoms paid

A Delinea report reveals 69% of organisations faced AI-driven ransomware attacks in the past year, despite fewer victims paying ransoms.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025

Stories from Other Regions

UK public sector unprepared for cyber-attacks, survey reveals
Ransomware

UK public sector unprepared for cyber-attacks, survey reveals

Survey shows 60% of UK public sector IT leaders see cyber-attacks as inevitable, with phishing and ransomware posing top threats amid weak defences.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Why unified data security is crucial in today's cloud era
Software-as-a-Service

Why unified data security is crucial in today's cloud era

The growing data sprawl demands unified data security to boost visibility, control risks, and streamline compliance in today's complex cloud and AI environments.

By Bob Gilbert • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Retail cyber attacks surge as United Natural Foods hit by breach
Ransomware

Retail cyber attacks surge as United Natural Foods hit by breach

United Natural Foods suffered a cyber attack that disrupted operations and hit its share price by 9.3%, amid rising ransomware threats targeting major retailers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
Exclusive: Commvault on cyber resilience as the new battleground for enterprise data
Disaster Recovery

Exclusive: Commvault on cyber resilience as the new battleground for enterprise data

Commvault's CTO Pranay Ahlawat warns cyber resilience is crucial as cyberattacks surge, costing enterprises an average of USD $5 million and 24 days to recover.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025
Distology partners with Flare to boost threat intelligence tools
Ransomware

Distology partners with Flare to boost threat intelligence tools

Distology partners with Flare to enhance threat intelligence and dark web monitoring for UK and European security resellers and MSSPs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Check Point launches AI-powered cybersecurity platform in Singapore
Firewalls

Check Point launches AI-powered cybersecurity platform in Singapore

Check Point unveils AI-powered cybersecurity platform in Singapore, combining local data residency with proactive threat intelligence for enhanced protection.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
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