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Detmold Group boosts global operations with unified cloud IT
Data Protection

Detmold Group boosts global operations with unified cloud IT

Australian packaging firm Detmold Group has modernised its global IT with 11:11 Systems, enhancing scalability and data protection across 17 countries.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025

Global Stories

Supply Chain Security stories

Malware hits 16 React Native npm packages, 1m downloads at risk
Malware

Malware hits 16 React Native npm packages, 1m downloads at risk

A malware attack has hit 16 React Native npm packages, putting around 1 million weekly downloads at risk of Remote Access Trojan infection.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sun, 8th Jun 2025
Retail cyber-attacks surge as weak defences lure criminals
DevOps

Retail cyber-attacks surge as weak defences lure criminals

Retailers face a surge in cyber-attacks as weak defences and lapses in multi-factor authentication make them prime targets for criminals seeking valuable data.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Retailers urged to strengthen cybersecurity after global attacks
Ransomware

Retailers urged to strengthen cybersecurity after global attacks

Retailers worldwide face mounting cyber attacks, with experts urging stronger security and supply chain oversight after breaches at Adidas, Victoria's Secret and Cartier.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Adidas data breach highlights supply chain risk for retailers
Data Protection

Adidas data breach highlights supply chain risk for retailers

Adidas has suffered a data breach via a third-party provider, exposing customer information and highlighting rising cyber risks in retail supply chains.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
LexisNexis data breach exposes 364,000 personal records
Data Protection

LexisNexis data breach exposes 364,000 personal records

LexisNexis has suffered a data breach exposing personal details of over 364,000 people via a third-party software platform, raising security concerns.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Exclusive: Dell integrates security at the heart of AI innovation
Network Infrastructure

Exclusive: Dell integrates security at the heart of AI innovation

Dell integrates security throughout its AI factory, aiming to secure AI innovation from design to deployment amid rising cyber threats and regulatory demands.

By Moritz Florian • 5 min read • Tue, 27th May 2025
Fintech sector faces mounting third-party security breach risks
Multi-factor authentication

Fintech sector faces mounting third-party security breach risks

Nearly 42% of data breaches in top fintech firms stem from third-party vendors, highlighting critical supply chain vulnerabilities despite strong internal security.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Cloud Security Alliance report urges new defences for cloud
DevOps

Cloud Security Alliance report urges new defences for cloud

The Cloud Security Alliance's 2025 report reveals repeated cloud security failures, urging firms to bolster identity controls and shared defence measures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025
Black Kite launches tool for third-party vulnerability insight
Ransomware

Black Kite launches tool for third-party vulnerability insight

Black Kite launches Vulnerability Intelligence Briefs to help organisations identify and manage third-party cyber risks, enhancing supply chain security.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025
Experts urge strong identity measures as password risks grow
Data Protection

Experts urge strong identity measures as password risks grow

Cyber security experts warn organisations to strengthen password and identity management as breaches rise globally, highlighting risks from both human and machine identities.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
Chinese APT group linked to cyber attack on US defence firm
Endpoint Protection

Chinese APT group linked to cyber attack on US defence firm

ReliaQuest reveals a Chinese APT group targeted US defence tech firm in February 2025, stealing sensitive IP using advanced, stealthy cyber espionage tactics.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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Ransomware attack hits food supply chain, exposes retail risks
Multi-factor authentication

Ransomware attack hits food supply chain, exposes retail risks

Peter Green Chilled faces a ransomware attack disrupting UK food deliveries, highlighting escalating cyber threats to retail supply chains nationwide.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Cyber attack on M&S exposes UK food supply chain risks
DevOps

Cyber attack on M&S exposes UK food supply chain risks

Marks & Spencer's recent cyber attack exposes vulnerabilities in the UK's food supply chain, prompting urgent calls for stronger cyber security measures.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
UK firms face rising cyber incidents from unknown IT assets
DevOps

UK firms face rising cyber incidents from unknown IT assets

A Trend Micro survey reveals 70% of UK firms faced cyber incidents from unknown IT assets amid rising risks from AI tools and shadow IT.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
in-toto reaches CNCF graduation, boosting software supply chain
Supply Chain

in-toto reaches CNCF graduation, boosting software supply chain

The Cloud Native Computing Foundation has awarded its highest maturity status to in-toto, a security framework ensuring integrity in software development workflows.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
ETSI sets global baseline for AI cyber security with new standard
Data Protection

ETSI sets global baseline for AI cyber security with new standard

ETSI has launched a new technical specification to bolster cybersecurity for AI systems, setting standards to protect users and guide global AI security practices.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025