All articles by Aninda Chakraborty
Aninda Chakraborty
Firms to spend more on GenAI than security in 2025, study finds
Generative AI has emerged as the leading IT investment priority for this year, with 45% of organisations placing it at the top of their list, surpassing security.
Microsoft identifies security risks in default Kubernetes Helm charts
Microsoft has identified significant security vulnerabilities in default Kubernetes Helm charts, warning that these pre-configured setups can expose sensitive data and cloud resources due to inadequate authentication and network restrictions.
Co-op admits data breach in cyberattack after DragonForce claims responsibility
In a statement, the company said that ongoing forensic investigations confirmed that hackers gained access to its systems and extracted member data.
Ransomware attacks decline in April 2025, healthcare sector sees uptick
Ransomware incidents decreased in April 2025 following RansomHub’s disappearance, but major attacks continued to affect government and healthcare sectors.
Harrods becomes third UK retailer this week hit by cyberattack
Harrods has confirmed a cyberattack attempt on its systems, following similar breaches at Marks & Spencer and the Co-op. The department store restricted online access while assuring customers that its physical stores remain open and online shopping continues unaffected.
Co-op joins M&S as latest victim in wave of cyberattacks on UK retail sector
Co-op temporarily shut down parts of its IT systems following the attempted breach, though its retail and funeral services continue to operate as usual.
Survey finds one in seven employees reject new workplace technology
The survey found that younger employees are more open to adopting new workplace technology, but ease of use and input from staff are key to wider adoption.
Cyber incident at Marks & Spencer suspected to involve Scattered Spider hackers
M&S confirmed last week that it was targeted by a cyberattack, resulting in significant operational challenges such as payment disruptions, delivery delays, and the temporary suspension of online orders.
Microsoft releases Recall AI feature following delay over security concerns
Originally unveiled in May 2024, Microsoft’s Recall faced criticism for potential privacy risks, prompting the company to postpone its launch and test the feature with Windows Insiders.
AI-driven data leaks hit 68% of firms, finds report
The report found that 84% of security leaders continue to consider customer and internal data breaches a top concern.