Marks & Spencer Cyberattack to Cost $400 Million Amid Ongoing Disruptions
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has revealed that a sophisticated cyberattack will result in an estimated £300 million ($403 million) loss in operating profit, with disruptions expected to continue into July 2025. The British retail giant, which operates 565 stores and employs 64,000 people, announced that the attack has significantly impacted its online operations, particularly in the clothing, home, and beauty division.
Telegram’s Pavel Durov Alleges French Spy Chief Pressured Him to Censor Romanian Conservatives
Telegram founder Pavel Durov has accused France’s top intelligence official, Nicolas Lerner, of pressuring him to ban conservative Romanian voices from the platform ahead of Romania’s presidential elections. Durov claims he refused the request, citing his long-standing policy against political censorship.
Telegram Shuts Down Two Major Black-Market Services
Xinbi Guarantee and Huione Guarantee removed as Telegram cracks down on cybercrim
Microsoft Launches ARC Initiative to Strengthen Cybersecurity Across Africa
Microsoft has launched the Advancing Regional Cybersecurity (ARC) Initiative, a new effort designed to bolster regional cybersecurity resilience, with a focus on Africa’s rapidly evolving digital landscape. Announced at the Global Conference on Cyber Capacity Building (GC3B) in Geneva, the initiative kicks off with a strategic partnership with Kenya’s National Computer and Cybercrime Coordination Committee (NC4). This partnership marks a key step in improving cybersecurity preparedness, response, and collaboration across Africa and the Global South.
Google Warns U.S. Retailers: Scattered Spider Hackers Now Targeting American Companies After U.K. Attacks
U.S. retailers are now in the crosshairs of a notorious hacking group known as Scattered Spider, following a wave of cyberattacks on major U.K. retail businesses, according to a warning issued by Google’s cybersecurity division on Wednesday.
Hacker Admits to Sending Death Threats and Bullets to Star Health Executives After Major Data Leak
The cyber attacker who exposed a massive trove of confidential data from Star Health and Allied Insurance has now claimed responsibility for sending violent threats, including live bullets, to the company’s senior leadership. Using the alias “xenZen,” the hacker detailed these actions in a March 31 email to Reuters, admitting to orchestrating the delivery of […]
TikTok Faces €530 Million Fine from EU Over Unlawful Data Transfers to China
ByteDance’s TikTok has been hit with a substantial €530 million ($600 million) fine by the European Union for unlawfully transferring user data to China, violating the bloc’s stringent privacy regulations. The penalty was issued by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC), which serves as TikTok’s lead EU regulator, given the company’s European headquarters in Dublin. Breach […]
Nigerian Government Sounds Alarm Over Escalating Cyber Slavery in West Africa
The Nigerian Federal Government has raised serious concerns over the alarming rise of cyber slavery targeting its citizens across various parts of West Africa. In a warning issued on Sunday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs cautioned that thousands of young Nigerians are being lured abroad with deceptive promises of lucrative employment, particularly in cryptocurrency-related sectors, […]
The Power of Collaboration in Advancing Software Engineering Innovation
The evolution of software engineering is increasingly shaped by dynamic ecosystems where collaboration fuels technological advancements. These environments bring together professionals from diverse backgrounds, including developers, researchers, and industry leaders, fostering an exchange of knowledge that accelerates the development of innovative solutions. As the demand for secure, efficient, and scalable software grows, the significance of […]
China Accuses U.S. NSA of High-Level Cyberattacks During Asian Winter Games
Chinese officials have publicly accused the United States National Security Agency (NSA) of conducting sophisticated cyber intrusions aimed at critical Chinese industries during the 2024 Asian Winter Games. Authorities in Harbin, a city in northeastern China’s Heilongjiang Province, announced on Tuesday that three individuals allegedly linked to the NSA had been placed on a national […]
