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Six months after cyberattack

Marks & Spencer parts ways with IT service provider TCS

27. October, 2025 - 13:13

The retail chain Marks & Spencer is ending its partnership with Tata Consultancy Services in the helpdesk sector. A hacker attack in spring cost the company around £300 million. However, both sides emphasize that the decision was made independently of the incident.

Technical issues

Canva experiences massive outage – platform unavailable

20. October, 2025 - 09:05

The popular online design platform Canva is currently struggling with significant technical issues. Numerous users are unable to access the service.

New security feature

Google introduces Recovery Contacts: Friends or Family as account helpers

16. October, 2025 - 15:20

Google is expanding its security options with a social component. Trusted contacts can now assist with account recovery without gaining access to user data.

Takeover

LevelBlue acquires XDR provider cybereason

15. October, 2025 - 11:42

Managed security services provider LevelBlue is taking over XDR specialist Cybereason. The acquisition is part of a buying spree – it’s already the third purchase this year.

Potential security incident

Oracle exploit puts Harvard University data at risk

14. October, 2025 - 15:17

Harvard University is investigating a possible data theft incident. According to the institution, a critical vulnerability in Oracle software that affects numerous customers may have been exploited.

Suspected widespread email campaign

Google warns of extortion campaign targeting executives

02. October, 2025 - 08:44

Google has issued a warning about an ongoing wave of extortion emails being sent to executives at numerous companies. The messages claim that the senders have stolen sensitive data from Oracle business applications. According to Google, the group is posing as members of the well-known Cl0p ransomware gang.

Japan operations affected

Cyberattack paralyzes Japan’s largest brewery Asahi

01. October, 2025 - 08:26

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.

Luxury goods group Kering

Cyberattacks on Gucci, Balenciaga and Alexander McQueen

18. September, 2025 - 15:05

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.

Internet veteran

Apollo Global Management explores sale of AOL

17. September, 2025 - 12:18

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.

Lack of reserves

Cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover: Suppliers fear for their existence

17. September, 2025 - 10:32

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.