M&S betting on customer patience as cyber-attack threatens to ruin 2025’s strong start Fashion revival and warm weather had boosted the retailer – but the attack has halted website sales The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2025
M&S cyber-attack: when will orders be back, and is my data at risk? Marks & Spencer has halted orders on its website and apps, giving customers a refund for those placed after Wednesday The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2025
Everything we know about the M&S cyber attack that halted online orders Three teens and a 20-year-old have been arrested accused of the attack on the British retailer Evening Standard · Apr 28, 2025
Massive powercut in Spain and Portugal could last 10 more hours, reports say A MASSIVE power outage in Spain and Portugal could last for another 10 hours, reports have said. The National (Scotland) · Apr 28, 2025
Spain power outage LIVE: State of emergency declared amid major power outage across Iberian peninsula Outage hits cities across Spain and Portugal, including capitals Madrid and Lisbon, knocking out metro networks, phone lines, traffic lights and ATM machines Evening Standard · Apr 28, 2025
Spain, Portugal hit by massive power outage, leaving residents scrambling Spain’s prime minister says there is no conclusive information on the cause of the massive blackout. Al Jazeera · Apr 28, 2025
M&S pauses deliveries of some food items to Ocado after cyber-attack Hack has wiped more than £500m off Marks & Spencer’s stock market value in the past week The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2025
M&S tells agency warehouse staff to stay at home after cyber attack The company confirmed on Monday that the retailer is stopped taking orders from its website and app for a fourth day. Evening Standard · Apr 28, 2025
From Streets to Cyberspace: Jalisco Cartel Behind Spike in Attacks on Mexican Security Agencies Recent investigations by the Mexican military revealed that cybercriminals tied to the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) have attempted to infiltrate the networks of security agencies Latin Times · Apr 25, 2025
Hegseth Likely Targeted by 'Spyware' After Same Phone Number Used to Send Plans on Signal Connected to Facebook, Whatsapp, Experts Say Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's phone number may have been compromised, with experts noting that the number has been published on the internet, potentially allowing access to classified information and posing a risk to national security. Latin Times · Apr 25, 2025
TP-Link under DOJ investigation for alleged predatory pricing practices and national security concerns The U.S. DOJ launched an antitrust investigation on TP-Link, just as the U.S. Commerce Department continues its probe on the company's impact to American national security. Tom’s Hardware · Apr 25, 2025
M&S suspends online orders as cyber attack causes further chaos for shoppers Disruption deepens as supermarket giant halts taking orders on both its website and app Evening Standard · Apr 25, 2025
Pete Hegseth reportedly had unsecured office internet line to connect to Signal Defense chief had line set up to bypass official security protocols and use Signal app on personal computer, AP says The Guardian - US · Apr 25, 2025
Hegseth had an unsecured internet line set up in his office to connect to Signal, AP sources say Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had an internet connection that bypassed the Pentagon’s security protocols set up in his office to use the Signal messaging app on a personal computer The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2025 Ofcom accused of prioritising interests of tech firms over child safety online Watchdog’s new codes of practice are not strong enough, says children’s commissioner for England
The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2025 What are the Ofcom measures to protect children online – and will they work? Communications regulator has brought in more than 40 new rules for tech firms designed to keep under-18s safe
Evening Standard · Apr 24, 2025 Celebrity stalking victims have confidence to report offenders, prosecutor says The number of prosecuted stalking offences has more than doubled since 2020.
Evening Standard · Apr 24, 2025 Ofcom sets out new rules to force tech firms to protect children online The regulator has published its final version of the Children’s Codes of practice, which firms have until July to come into line with.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 23, 2025 Dutton refuses to specify what Coalition’s $21bn of pledged defence spending would be used on Opposition leader insists costings will be released prior to the election as Andrew Hastie says ‘America-first’ US means Australia’s defence must be prioritised
The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2025 Ofcom closes technical loophole used by criminals to intercept mobile calls and texts Regulator acts on leasing of ‘global title’ numbers after industry efforts to tackle problem were ineffective
The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2025 Spain unveils €11bn plan to reach long-delayed Nato defence spending target Spanish PM says ‘industrial and technological plan’ will ensure country commits to spending 2% of GDP on defence
Evening Standard · Apr 22, 2025 Teach young people about ransomware risks before they enter work, expert urges Cybersecurity can be improved by better preparing young people for the cyber threats they will face when they join the workforce, an expert has said.
Al Jazeera · Apr 21, 2025 ‘A cancer’: UN warns Asia-based cybercrime syndicates expanding worldwide Agency says gangs caused $37bn in losses in Asia as they gain new footholds in Africa, South America, and Middle East.
International Business Times · Apr 21, 2025 Asian Scam Centre Crime Gangs Expanding Worldwide: UN Asian crime networks running multi-billion-dollar cyber scam centres are expanding their operations across the world as they seek new victims and new ways to launder money, the UN said on Monday.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 21, 2025 Gen Z students in Manchester to learn ‘soft skills’ such as empathy and time management Thousands of ‘digital natives’ to be taught social skills, as employers say they are too afraid to speak on phone