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Alleged LockBit developer extradited to the US
News A Russian-Israeli man has been extradited to the US amid accusations of being a key LockBit ransomware developer.
By Emma Woollacott Published
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Organizations urged to act fast after GitHub Action supply chain attack
News More than 20,000 organizations may be at risk following a supply chain attack affecting tj-actions/changed-files GitHub Action.
By Emma Woollacott Published
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Businesses must get better at sharing cyber information, urges former GCHQ chief
Jeremy Fleming, the former head of GCHQ, has warned businesses face increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks on critical national infrastructure (CNI).
By Rory Bathgate Published
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February was the worst month on record for ransomware attacks
News February 2025 was the worst month on record for the number of ransomware attacks, according to new research from Bitdefender.
By Emma Woollacott Published
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CISA issues warning over Medusa ransomware after 300 victims from critical sectors impacted
News The Medusa ransomware as a Service operation compromised twice as many organizations at the start of 2025 compared to 2024
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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How Volt Typhoon eluded detection in the US electric grid for nearly a year
Analysis Lengthy OT lifespans give attackers time to penetrate networks underpinning critical infrastructure and plan future disruption
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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The UK cybersecurity sector has huge untapped potential
Analysis A new report released by the DSIT revealed the UK’s cybersecurity sector generated £13.2 billion over the last year
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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How the IT channel can help on the route to cybersecurity regulatory compliance
Industry Insights New regulations have transformed the cybersecurity landscape and the channel has an important role in helping organizations adapt
By Patrick Scholl Published
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Cybersecurity teams face unparalleled pressure, but they’re stepping up to the plate
News While cybersecurity teams are contending with rising workloads and chronic staffing issues, new research shows practitioners are still charging ahead and meeting targets.
By Emma Woollacott Published
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More than 300,000 US healthcare patients impacted in suspected Rhysida cyber attacks
News Two US healthcare organizations have warned threat actors were able to breach their internal systems, exposing more than 300,000 individuals.
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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Addressing cybersecurity skills gaps in 2025
In-depth The cybersecurity skills gap is widening, despite multiple initiatives to fill core roles – leaders must act to redress the balance
By Kate O'Flaherty Published
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3.9 billion credentials were exposed to cyber criminals last year
News The threat of infostealer malware is on the rise, with 4.3 million machines infected last year alone
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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