Harrods has issued a posh panic alert! A data breach linked to a third-party provider has exposed some customer names and contact details. While your payment info remains under lock and key, Harrods is working with cybersecurity experts to ensure your next shopping spree is a secure one. Stay fabulous and informed!

The former MI5 chief drops a bombshell, suggesting the UK might already be in a cyber war with Russia. With hostile cyberattacks and intelligence operations from The Kremlin, it’s a peculiar “peace” we’re living in. Who knew global conflict would one day involve more keyboards than tanks?

Check Point Software Technologies and Wiz have teamed up like Batman and Robin to deliver a fully integrated cloud security solution. This dynamic duo combines Check Point’s prevention-first cloud network security with Wiz’s CNAPP to tackle cloud security challenges. Together, they aim to prevent threats before they cause damage, offering enterprises real-time visibility and streamlined…

The new OT security guidance is like a superhero manual for cybersecurity practitioners—minus the cape. It offers step-by-step advice to keep systems running smoothly, ensuring your lights stay on and water keeps flowing. With seven countries backing this initiative, it promises to be the ultimate guide for operational technology security.

Cisco 0-Day Flaws Under Attack! Cybersecurity agencies warn of hackers exploiting Cisco firewalls in zero-day attacks, introducing new malware like RayInitiator and LINE VIPER. This is your cue to double-check those security patches and ensure your Cisco defenses aren’t the equivalent of a welcome mat for hackers.

ChatGPT routes some conversations to different models than expected, sparking user confusion. This “safety” feature kicks in when discussions get sensitive, switching to a specialized model, GPT-5-chat-safety. OpenAI assures us it’s not evil, just a precautionary measure, but users can’t turn it off. Classic AI—always thinking it knows best!

Security leaders are diving into AI for triage, threat hunting, and detection engineering as alert volumes and burnout reach breaking points. The survey shows AI is now essential in Security Operations Centers, with 55% already using AI assistants. In this digital chaos, AI is becoming the security team’s best friend.

Infostealer alert! DarkCloud is back with a vengeance, now rewritten in VB6. Cybercriminals are phishing their way into your data, snatching everything from passwords to cryptocurrency wallets. But fear not! eSentire’s Threat Response Unit is on the case, offering tools to decode this digital menace. Stay secure and keep those phishing emails at bay!

Akira ransomware is skipping past OTP MFA like it’s a queue at a coffee shop, exploiting SonicWall SSL VPNs with stolen OTP seeds. Despite updates, these cyber tricksters are sliding into SonicWall’s DMs faster than you can say “two-factor authentication”. Early detection is key before your data takes a not-so-fun ride on the ransomware express!

Planning your digital legacy is just as crucial as planning for physical assets. Without it, your accounts may languish in a data center. Services like Apple and Facebook recognize this, but many don’t. Use password managers with digital legacy features like NordPass or 1Password to ensure your digital life doesn’t vanish into the ether.

Jaguar Land Rover has secured a £1.5 billion loan guarantee from the UK government after a cyberattack wreaked havoc on its systems. The bailout aims to stabilize JLR’s supply chain, but experts warn it might embolden cybercriminals to target the UK. Looks like hackers might start seeing the UK as a “pound” of opportunity!

The UK government may follow the lead of some MPs and consider leaving Elon Musk’s X. Energy minister Ed Miliband criticized Musk for spreading disinformation and inciting violence, labeling him “a dangerous person.” Meanwhile, cities like Southampton and Barcelona have already ditched the platform due to misinformation concerns.

SafeHill, the artist formerly known as Tacticly, has strutted onto the scene with a $2.6 million pre-seed funding round led by Mucker Capital and Chingona Ventures. With a rockstar team including a reformed hacker, this Chicago-based company offers SecureIQ, a platform blending AI with human expertise for continuous threat exposure management.

Harrods is embroiled in its second cybersecurity scandal of 2025, with criminals swiping 430,000 customers’ data. While the retailer assures us their systems weren’t hacked, they won’t name the third-party supplier responsible. It seems Harrods is now offering luxury data breaches along with luxury goods.

Organizations are facing a cybersecurity skills shortage, with 65% reporting unfilled positions and teams understaffed. This shortage has left cybercriminals free to frolic, while companies struggle to hire and retain talent. And just when you thought it couldn’t get worse, 56% think the board doesn’t prioritize cybersecurity. Priorities, am I right?

Tile trackers are great for finding lost keys but apparently also for finding trouble. Researchers discovered Tile’s unencrypted data broadcasts mean that while you’re searching for Fido, someone could be searching for you. With design flaws like these, even your lost luggage might file a missing persons report on you!

Akira ransomware exploits a SonicWall vulnerability so old, it’s practically a classic. Using tools already on your system, they sneak in like a ninja at a library. With dwell times shorter than a TikTok, early detection is crucial. If you spot unexpected logins or network shenanigans, act fast to thwart these digital mischief makers.

A surge in Akira ransomware activity is targeting SonicWall SSL VPN appliances, exploiting a legacy vulnerability. With threat actors bypassing OTP multi-factor authentication, early detection is crucial. Arctic Wolf advises monitoring VPN logins and blocking suspicious infrastructure to combat these speedy attacks. The window for response is hilariously slim, like a diet soda.

Microsoft warns of a new phishing campaign targeting U.S. organizations, using SVG files and AI-generated code to sneak past security defenses. Cybercriminals craft emails appearing as business dashboards, with jargon-rich obfuscation, showcasing AI’s role in mischief-making. Remember, not every business file is about quarterly growth; sometimes it’s about grabbing your credentials!

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered the first-ever malicious MCP server, stealthily forwarding thousands of emails to a developer’s server. This rogue npm package, postmark-mcp, highlights the growing threat to software supply chains. It’s a reminder that even a single line of code can wreak havoc, making vigilance crucial in the open-source ecosystem.