Cyber Shenanigans Unleashed: The Security Affairs Newsletter That’ll Keep You Up at Night!
In this thrilling edition of the SecurityAffairs newsletter, cybercrime takes center stage with Grinex’s probable rebranding from Garantex. Meanwhile, Marks & Spencer are reeling from a ransomware attack, and a Santa Clarita man admits to hacking Disney. Stay updated with Pierluigi Paganini’s weekly insights on all things cybersecurity!
Hot Take:
Welcome to the wild world of cybersecurity where hackers seem to have more aliases than a secret agent in a spy thriller. Whether it’s Grinex or Garantex, someone is always up to no good, and retailers like Marks & Spencer and Harrods are apparently the new playgrounds for cybercriminals. Meanwhile, SonicWall and Apple are on the defense as if they’re starring in the latest action blockbuster. It’s a digital drama with more plot twists than a soap opera, and we’re all just trying to change the channel to something safer. Stay tuned, folks, because the cybersecurity saga is far from over!
Key Points:
- Grinex is suspected to be a rebranding of the infamous Garantex platform.
- Marks & Spencer fell victim to the notorious Scattered Spider ransomware.
- Various high-profile entities are battling cyber attacks, including Harrods and Co-op.
- AI and automation are reshaping the threat landscape, according to the Verizon 2025 DBIR.
- Ireland fined TikTok €530 million for privacy violations involving data transfers to China.