Thought LeadershipCyberattack paralyzes Japan’s largest brewery Asahi
Asahi Group Holdings is grappling with a severe IT security incident that has brought large portions of its Japan operations to a standstill. Orders and deliveries are completely suspended.
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Cyberattacks on Gucci, Balenciaga and Alexander McQueen
Cyber criminals have stolen personal information from customers of luxury brands Gucci, Balenciaga and Alexander McQueen. The parent company Kering confirms the incident and speaks of "limited" customer data.
Cyber attack on BMW? Hackers blackmail automotive giant
According to the Everest ransomware group, the BMW Group has been successfully attacked. The cyber criminals claim to have captured sensitive company data.
Apollo Global Management explores sale of AOL
According to The Wall Street Journal, the investment company Apollo Global Management is examining the sale of AOL. This is due to unsolicited purchase inquiries received by the financial investor.
Cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover: Suppliers fear for their existence
The car manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has been struggling for more than two weeks with the consequences of a serious cyber attack. According to the company, production will not restart until September 24 at the earliest. However, industry insiders warn of disruptions into November.
Albania appoints AI bot as “Minister against Corruption”
Prime Minister Edi Rama is relying on artificial intelligence in the fight against bribery in public tenders. The virtual minister "Diella" is supposed to be incorruptible.
EU Data Act takes effect today
The coffee machine as a treasure trove of data? A new EU law makes appliance data accessible to users. They are not the only ones to benefit from this.
Amazon is apparently planning AR glasses for delivery staff
Amazon is apparently working on augmented reality glasses - initially only for delivery drivers. The device developed under the code name "Jayhawk" is to have a full-color display and integrate microphones, speakers and a camera.
iPhone Air relies on eSIM: “Digital turning point”
Apple has completely dispensed with physical SIM cards for the new iPhone Air - even outside the USA. Industry experts see this as a turning point for mobile phone providers worldwide.
New variant of the macOS malware “ChillyHell” discovered
Jamf's Threat Labs team has identified a new variant of the macOS malware family "ChillyHell", which was previously only documented in limited specialist circles. The malware continues to operate with a valid Apple developer signature from 2021 and thus remained undetected by antivirus solutions for a long time.