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Hobbs and Whistles owner investigates hack that may have exposed customer data

Cyber-attack on TFG London comes less than a week after online fashion seller Asos was hit by hackers

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13

French PM Lecornu Orders Probe After 'Unprecedented' Cyberattack Heats Supermarket Fridges to 50°C

Hackers reportedly raised refrigeration temperatures to 50°C in around 400 French supermarkets, spoiling food and prompting an investigation into a possible vulnerability in Danfoss equipment.

International Business Times UK · Oct 13

France supermarket cyberattack: How hackers turned fridges into furnaces at 122 degrees and what it reveals about connected devices

A cyberattack on French supermarket chains reportedly manipulated connected refrigeration systems, forcing some units to heat up to 50°C. The incident affected hundreds of stores, caused food losses and was linked to reports of fires. French authorities are investigating how hackers accessed the systems and whether other countries were affected.

The Economic Times · Oct 13

Bank customer spots huge unknown deposit in account, receives a call pressuring to return it immediately, ends up approving even higher amount; warns SBI

State Bank of India (SBI) has warned customers about the ‘Jumped Deposit Scam’, in which fraudsters use unexpected bank credits and urgent refund calls to pressure people into approving larger UPI payments. The bank has advised customers to verify transactions, avoid suspicious payment requests, block suspected callers and report incidents…

The Economic Times · Oct 12

63 Moons Technologies shares rally 9% as subsidiary raises FY27 revenue guidance to Rs 600 crore

Shares of 63 Moons Technologies rallied after subsidiary 63SATS Cybertech reported Rs 218 crore in first-half FY27 billings and raised its full-year billed revenue guidance to Rs 600 crore from Rs 350 crore, citing strong execution and a growing business pipeline.

The Economic Times · Oct 12

Someone Has Your Name, Phone Number and Address — Here’s What They Can Do With It

Imagine receiving a phone call from someone who knows your full name, home address, and telephone number. They sound professional, mention your neighborhood, and claim...

Saving Advice · Oct 11

Florida cyber owner accused of misleading ransomware victims; firm charged $19M, secretly paid hackers $8M

Zohar Pinhasi, the owner of MonsterCloud, faces charges of wire fraud related to his cybersecurity business. Prosecutors allege he misrepresented his firm's capabilities to clients facing ransomware attacks. Instead of recovering data without ransom payment, he secretly paid attackers and charged clients significantly higher fees. Pinhasi allegedly collected over $19…

The Times of India · Oct 10

King sends message for National Cyber Security Centre’s 10th anniversary

Charles hailed the ‘remarkable’ work the agency had carried out to ‘safeguard our democratic institutions’.

Evening Standard · Oct 10

WEF urges leaders to treat cybersecurity as economic investment, not just a cost

Decision-makers are urged to develop a common vocabulary to address cybersecurity as an economic stabilizer. The World Economic Forum report highlights the need for translating digital risks into measurable economic outcomes. Current investments in cybersecurity are often reactive rather than strategic, impacting organizational resilience. Establishing standardized metrics is critical for…

The Economic Times · Oct 10

Florida ransomware expert charged clients $19 million while secretly paying hackers $8 million

A Florida cybersecurity expert has been charged with fraud for allegedly misleading ransomware victims. Prosecutors say Zohar Pinhasi claimed his company could recover encrypted data without paying hackers but secretly sent over $8 million in ransom payments while charging clients more than $19 million. He faces three federal charges carrying…

The Times of India · Oct 9