Several European oil and transport companies have fallen victim to a cyberattack, leaving dozens of terminals across Europe with IT systems severely disrupted. Oiltanking in Germany, SEA-Invest in Belgium and Evos in the Netherlands, were targeted. Orange Cyberdefense’s UK Product Manager, Dominic Trott, said: “Critical national infrastructure (CNI) is becoming an increasingly popular target for […]
Aviation services company, Swissport International, has disclosed a ransomware attack that has impacted its IT infrastructure and services, causing flights to suffer delays. The Swiss company provides services for cargo handling, security, maintenance, cleaning and lounge hospitality for 310 airports in 50 countries. It handles 282 million passengers and 4.8 million tons of cargo every year, […]
UK organisations are being urged to bolster their cybersecurity resilience in response to the malicious cyber incidents in and around Ukraine. It comes after the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), which is part of GCHQ, recently updated its guidance to UK companies and organisations. The NCSC is investigating the recent reports of malicious cyber incidents in Ukraine. […]
It has been reported that Canada’s Foreign Affairs Department was hit by a cyberattack, according to the Treasury Board of Canada. The hack of Global Affairs Canada, the government entity responsible for diplomatic and global relations, occurred on January 19, according to a statement provided by the Treasury Board. As a result of the attack, some access to […]
Red Cross has been hit by a cyberattack that has exposed over 515,000 vulnerable people’s data, forcing the organisation to shut down systems and operations. The attack compromised personal data and confidential information on more than 515,000 highly vulnerable people, including those separated from their families due to conflict, migration and disaster, missing persons and […]
It has been reported that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is warning that Russia may pursue a cyberattack against the US as tensions escalate over Moscow’s build-up of forces near the border with Ukraine. The DHS bulletin outlined that Russia could launch such an attack if it perceived any US or NATO response to be […]
It has been reported that Italian luxury fashion giant, Moncler, has suffered a data breach after files were stolen by the AlphV/BlackCat ransomware operation in December and published on the Dark Web. The attack unfolded in the final week of 2021 when the luxury fashion brand announced an interruption in its IT services but assured that the attack would […]
Sydney-based Murray Mills, Manager – Cybersecurity at Tecala, tells us how companies can identify cybersecurity gaps that may require external assistance or additional resourcing. With 2022 now underway it’s worth reflecting on the year that was, exploring what we’ve learned and what can be applied to your strategic planning for the next 12 months. Last […]
It has been reported that Spar, a leading UK convenience store, has experienced a cyberattack which hit more than 300 convenience stores across the north of England. Some stores have been forced to close their doors. Shops are not taking card payments, with those remaining open taking cash only. The National Cyber Security Centre and […]
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has announced its provisional intent to impose a potential fine of just over £17 million on Clearview AI Inc – a company that describes itself as the ‘World’s Largest Facial Network’. In addition, the ICO has issued a provisional notice to stop further processing of the personal data of people […]
