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Check Point Research has released its first AI Security Report, revealing the proliferation of AI-driven cybercrime and offering guidance for organizations to combat these emerging threats. The report highlights how cyber criminals are utilizing artificial intelligence to manipulate digital identities and carry out sophisticated attacks.
Bitwarden has introduced a new feature called Access Intelligence, designed to help businesses address credential risks and counter AI-driven phishing threats. This product aims to streamline the process of identifying and fixing security vulnerabilities related to access credentials.
Marks and Spencer (M&S) has been facing a significant cyber attack linked to the Scattered Spider hacking collective, which has disrupted its systems and caused serious operational issues. Reports suggest that Scattered Spider may have compromised M&S's systems back in February 2025, gaining access to sensitive files such as the NTDS.dit file, which contains critical information for Windows Active Directory operations. This breach has allowed the attackers to infiltrate M&S's Windows domain and deploy a ransomware called DragonForce, which has severely affected M&S's e-commerce capabilities and contactless payment systems.
Marks and Spencer (M&S) is currently dealing with a significant cyber attack that has severely impacted its operations. The attack has led to the suspension of online ordering systems and has resulted in empty shelves across various stores. Initial reports indicate that a ransomware group known as DragonForce may be behind the attack, which has raised concerns about the potential extortion of the retailer.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is significantly enhancing its security offerings across the HPE Aruba Networking and HPE GreenLake cloud solutions. These updates, announced at RSA Conference 2025, are designed to bolster secure connectivity and hybrid cloud operations by integrating multi-layered and zero trust security strategies to counteract rising cyber threats.
More than 31,000 passwords belonging to Australian customers of the Big Four banks have been shared among cybercriminals online, often at no cost. An investigation by cyber intelligence researchers revealed that credentials from at least 14,000 Commbank customers, 7,000 ANZ customers, 5,000 NAB customers, and 4,000 Westpac customers are available through platforms like Telegram and the dark web. This follows recent attacks targeting Australian superannuation funds where hackers exploited leaked passwords to access members' accounts.
ISACA’s global Quantum Computing Pulse Poll indicates a pressing concern within the tech community regarding quantum computing developments. A striking **62%** of technology and cybersecurity professionals express worry that quantum computing will disrupt current encryption methods. However, only **5%** prioritize it in their near-term plans. The poll surveyed over **2,600 global professionals** in digital trust, cybersecurity, IT audit, governance, and risk.
As generative artificial intelligence develops, new threats are emerging, particularly in the realm of cybersecurity. One notable concern is *slopsquatting*, a term coined by Seth Larson, a security developer at the Python Software Foundation. This attack leverages the phenomenon of AI hallucinations, where generative AI models recommend non-existent software packages, leading to potential supply chain attacks.
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