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Qantas data breach exposes systemic weaknesses in third-party access controls
Qantas has confirmed a significant cyber breach impacting the personal information of up to six million customers. The compromise occurred via a third-party call centre platform, where cybercriminals exploited inadequate access controls. Early invest …
Marks & Spencer cyberattack: what happened and what it means
On 8 July, Marks & Spencer publicly confirmed the cause and scale of the cyberattack that crippled its online retail operations for over six weeks. The breach, first detected in late April, was traced to a targeted impersonation campaign linked t …
The Legal Aid Agency cyber attack: what went wrong, and what happens next
What happened In April 2025, the Legal Aid Agency (LAA), part of the Ministry of Justice, suffered a catastrophic cyber attack. The breach exposed deeply personal and sensitive information of individuals who applied for legal aid services — potential …
The Retail Crisis: M&S, Co-op, and Harrods Under Siege
What Has Happened So Far In April 2025, three of the UK's most prominent retailers—Marks & Spencer (M&S), the Co-operative Group (Co-op), and Harrods—fell victim to coordinated UK cyber attacks. These breaches exploited vulnerabilities in IT …
Harrods, M&S, Co-Op: cyber attacks signal urgent need for action
The UK retail sector is facing a cyber crisis. In just a few weeks, three household names, Marks and Spencer, Co-Op, and Harrods, have all been hit by significant cyber attacks. From disrupted logistics to exposed employee data, the incidents are str …
DeepSeek: The AI disruption with hidden dangers for businesses
A new AI giant has emerged, causing waves across the global tech industry. DeepSeek, a Chinese-developed chatbot, has taken the market by storm, becoming one of the fastest-downloaded AI applications in both the UK and the US. However, as businesses …
Harvey Nichols cyber attack: securing retail against data breaches
The recent data breach in September at Harvey Nichols, a leading luxury retailer, underscores the escalating cyber threats businesses face today. Retail organisations often have additional appeal to attackers as their clientele includes affluent indi …
Manchester Move Cyber Attack: Learnings and how to stay protected
In July 2024, the Locata housing software breach affecting Manchester, Salford, and Bolton councils highlighted the ongoing vulnerability of public services to cyber-attacks. The attack exposed personal data and led to a widespread phishing scam, tar …
Disney Slack Data Breach: Lessons for UK Businesses
Disney's recent decision to phase out Slack following a significant data breach highlights the growing challenges faced by organisations in securing their technology. Hackers accessed over 1.1TB of sensitive information, raising questions about data …
Cyber Security Lessons From The MOD
The cyberattack back in May 2024 on the Ministry of Defence (MoD) payroll system, which is managed by Shared Services Connected Ltd (SSCL), has sent ripples through the UK's public and private sectors. It’s clear that the exposed personal and financi …