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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 …