Cyber Attack

A cyber attack is a deliberate exploitation of computer systems, networks, and technology-dependent enterprises. These attacks use malicious code to alter computer code, logic, or data, resulting in disruptive consequences that can compromise data and lead to cybercrimes such as information and identity theft.

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UK supermarket supplier hit with ransom demand

Peter Green Chilled, a transport provider serving several major UK supermarkets, has fallen victim to a cyberattack involving a ransom demand.

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Cyber-attack on the UK Legal Aid Agency’s online digital services

On Wednesday 23rd April, the UK Government became aware of a cyber-attack on the Legal Aid Agency’s online digital services. These are the services through which legal aid providers log their work and receive payment from the Government.

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M&S admit customer data stolen in recent cyber attack

M&S have issued a statement on their website where they confirm that some personal customer data has been taken in a recent cyber attack.

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Co-op hackers stole large amount of customer data

The cyber criminals behind this attack claim to have the private information of 20 million people who signed up to Co-op’s membership scheme, but the co-op would not confirm that number. The criminals are using the name DragonForce, say they are also responsible for the attack on M&S and Harrods.

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M&S stop taking online and phone order after major cyber attack

Marks & Spencer (M&S) has announced that it has suspended online orders as it works to recover from a cyber attack. Customers first reported issues over the weekend, and by Tuesday, the retailer confirmed it was dealing with a “cyber incident.”

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UK law firm fined £60,000 following cyber attack

In June 2022, Merseyside-based DPP Law Ltd (DPP) suffered a cyber attack which affected access to the firm’s IT systems for over a week. A third-party consulting firm established that a brute force attempt gained access to an administrator account that was used to access a legacy case management system.

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Multiple Australian superannuation funds targeted in a coordinated cyberattack

Multiple Australian superannuation funds have been targeted in a coordinated cyberattack that has compromised thousands of accounts and resulted in some members losing thousands in savings.

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Russian telecom Beeline hit by cyberattack

Yesterday, a targeted distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack disrupted internet service for some Russians, affecting the telecom provider Beeline. This marks the second significant attack on the Moscow-based company in recent weeks.

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Romania’s electricity distributor tackles ongoing cyber attack

Electrica Group, a company listed on the Bucharest and London stock exchanges that supplies energy to over 3.8 million customers

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Ransomware attack disrupts UK supermarkets

A ransomware attack targeting supply chain firm Blue Yonder has caused widespread disruption to British supermarkets, just weeks before the

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