Ollie Holman was sentenced to prison for selling over 1,000 phishing kits that caused estimated losses of over $134 million.
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UK’s Ransomware Payment Ban: Bold Strategy or Dangerous Gamble?
Critics warn that a ban on ransomware payments may lead to dangerous unintended consequences, including forcing victims into secrecy or incentivizing attackers to shift tactics.
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UK Sanctions Russian Hackers Tied to Assassination Attempts
The UK government has sanctioned three Russian APTs and 18 individuals for their involvement in cyber operations against Ukraine, NATO allies, and EU.
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Four Arrested in UK Over M&S, Co-op Cyberattacks
Three teens and a woman have been arrested by the UK’s NCA over the hacking of M&S, Co-op and Harrods.
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Hackers Access Legacy Systems in Oxford City Council Cyberattack
Personal data of former and current council workers, including election staff, may have been accessed by hackers.
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The UK Brings Cyberwarfare Out of the Closet
The UK’s 2025 Strategic Defence Review outlines a unified approach to modern warfare, integrating cyber, AI, and electromagnetic capabilities across military domains.
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UK Legal Aid Agency Finds Data Breach Following Cyberattack
The UK’s Legal Aid Agency was targeted in a cyberattack in April and it recently determined that hackers have stolen sensitive data.
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Valarian Bags $20M Seed Capital for ‘Isolation-First’ Infrastructure Tech
British startup exits stealth with $20 million in seed-stage financing led by US investors Scout Ventures and Artis Ventures.
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Ransomware Group Claims Attacks on UK Retailers
The DragonForce ransomware group has claimed responsibility for the recent cyberattacks on UK retailers Co-op, Harrods, and M&S.
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UK Retailers Co-op, Harrods and M&S Struggle With Cyberattacks
Major UK retailers Co-op, Harrods, and M&S are scrambling to restore services that were affected by cyberattacks.
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