Latest Internet & Cybersecurity News
NCFE Shuts Down Systems After Cybersecurity Incident
NCFE, a major UK awarding body, took its IT systems offline after detecting suspicious activity, disrupting assessments and learner registrations. Forensic investigations are underway to determine if data was compromised .
London Councils Hit by Cyberattacks
Several London councils, including RBKC and Westminster, suffered serious cyber incidents, with ongoing investigations by the NCSC and Metropolitan Police. Connectivity issues persist as authorities work to restore services .
Major Escalation of NPM Supply Chain Attack
A second wave of the Sha1-Hulud malware has compromised thousands of NPM packages, leading to widespread data exfiltration and destructive actions across GitHub repositories .
Iberia Notifies Customers of Data Breach
Spanish airline Iberia is notifying customers about a data security incident stemming from a breach at a third-party supplier, resulting in unauthorized access to customer information .
Coupang Exposes Nearly 34 Million Customer Records
South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang confirmed that almost 34 million customer records were exposed in a major data incident, with ongoing investigations .
Google Patches Android Zero-Days
Google patched 107 vulnerabilities in its December 2025 Android update, warning that two of them are actively exploited zero-day flaws .
Cryptomixer Targeted in Operation Olympia
Cryptomixer, a cryptocurrency mixer, was targeted by law enforcement in Operation Olympia for facilitating cybercrime and money laundering activities .
Michael Clapsis Sentenced for Data Theft
Michael Clapsis was sentenced to over seven years in prison for stealing sensitive information, highlighting the ongoing threat of insider attacks .
G7 Publishes Cyber Incident Response Guidelines
The G7 Cyber Expert Group released new guidelines for collective cyber incident response and recovery in the financial sector, aiming to strengthen global resilience .
Cyber Insurance Trends: Decoupling Encryption from Extortion
In 2025, attackers increasingly use double extortion tactics, stealing data before encrypting systems, as improved backup strategies reduce the effectiveness of traditional ransomware .