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The UK plans to ban ransomware payments by public sector and critical infrastructure groups to curb rising cyberattacks targeting essential services.

Okta and NCC Group have partnered to enhance customer identity and access management, combining cybersecurity expertise with adaptive multi-factor authentication.

Ransomware attacks on retail surged 40% in May, with Safepay emerging as the top threat actor amid shifting cyber risks globally, NCC Group warns.

The UK’s GBP £2 billion AI plan ignites optimism for tech growth, but experts stress urgent need to close the widening AI skills gap across industries.

Retailers worldwide face mounting cyber attacks, with experts urging stronger security and supply chain oversight after breaches at Adidas, Victoria's Secret and Cartier.

Adidas has suffered a data breach via a third-party provider, exposing customer information and highlighting rising cyber risks in retail supply chains.

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.

UK food logistics firm Peter Green Chilled faces ransomware attack, threatening supply chains and client retailers like Tesco and Aldi amid rising cyber threats.

The UK Government launches £16 million cybersecurity boost for retailers amid rising attacks, including a high-profile Dior data breach affecting global customers.

Marks and Spencer’s recent ransomware attack exposed customer data, raising concerns over cyber security and highlighting the need for robust protection and swift response.

Seventeen countries, including the UK, France, Japan, and Italy, have adopted a new Code of Practice to regulate commercial cyber intrusion capabilities responsibly.

The UK government has unveiled the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, aiming to bolster protections for critical infrastructure against rising cyber threats.

A new NCC Group report reveals a worrying 15% rise in ransomware attacks on UK emergency services, with over 5,263 incidents recorded in 2024.

Ransomware attacks surged by 50% in February, totalling 886 incidents, with cyber gang Cl0p responsible for 37%, according to NCC Group's report.

January witnessed an unprecedented rise in ransomware attacks, surging to 590 incidents, as NCC Group warns of escalating cyber threats amid global instability.

A record 5,263 ransomware attacks were documented in 2024, according to NCC Group, raising serious concerns over cyber security vulnerabilities worldwide.

NCC Group's December 2024 threat report reveals a record 574 ransomware incidents, driven by new players like Funksec, signalling a turbulent cybersecurity landscape.

Cybersecurity experts warn of rising threats, predicting a NotPetya-like incident due to AI, quantum advancements, and increased geopolitical tensions.

Ransomware attacks surged 19% in October, totalling 486 incidents globally, as threat actors increasingly targeted critical infrastructure sectors.

The eBPF Foundation has unveiled two reports on eBPF security, including a threat model and a verifier code audit, aiming to enhance safe deployment.