Ransomware Attack Disrupts Manufacturing at KP Snacks

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British snacks producer Kenyon Produce (KP) Snacks has fallen victim to a ransomware attack that caused some disruptions to its manufacturing and distribution operations.

The German-owned company says it became aware of the attack on January 28, and that it immediately took the necessary steps to contain the incident.

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European Oil Port Terminals Hit by Cyberattack

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Major oil terminals in some of Western Europe’s biggest ports have fallen victim to a cyberattack, sources confirmed on Thursday.

Belgian prosecutors have launched an investigation into the hacking of oil facilities in the country’s ports, including Antwerp, Europe’s second biggest port after Rotterdam.

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FBI Confirms It Bought Spyware From Israel’s NSO Group

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The FBI has confirmed purchasing NSO Group’s powerful spyware tool Pegasus, whose chronic abuse to surveil journalists, dissidents and human rights activists has long been established. It suggested its motivation was to “stay abreast of emerging technologies and tradecraft.”

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