Latest Cyber Headlines
All the headlines from our Cyber Topic Page, ordered by recency.
Insurer Says Tech Services Firms Should Pay for Insured’s Ransomware Damages
Sep 19 2025 // ACE American Insurance Co. is suing to recover $500,000 it paid in ransomware damages to a staffing company, claiming cloud computing and cybersecurity firms contracted by its policyholder should instead be held...
UK Teenager Charged by US for Role in Yearslong Hack Spree
Sep 19 2025 // The US Justice Department accused a British teenager on Thursday of engaging in a yearslong spree of cyberattacks that targeted 47 American organizations and netted more than $100 million in ransom payments. Thalha Jubair,...
People Moves: Arch Insurance Taps AXA XL’s Martins as Head of Executive Assurance for France; DUAL Europe Announces Key Cyber Appointments
Sep 17 2025 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Arch Insurance and DUAL Europe. A summary of these new hires follows here. Arch Insurance Taps AXA XL’s Martins as Head of Executive Assurance,...
Jaguar Land Rover Cyberattack Fallout Spreads to Suppliers
Sep 17 2025 // The cyberattack that’s brought Jaguar Land Rover Automotive Plc factories to a standstill is affecting suppliers, with some European parts makers forced to pause or scale back their own production. German company...
Microsoft Seizes 340 Websites Linked to Growing Phishing Subscription Service
Sep 17 2025 // Microsoft Inc said on Tuesday that it seized nearly 340 websites tied to a rapidly growing Nigerian-based service that allowed users to carry out phishing operations that stole at least 5,000 Microsoft user...
Gucci Owner Kering Says it Was Hacked, Limited Data Accessed
Sep 16 2025 // Kering SA, whose luxury brands include Gucci, Saint Laurent and Balenciaga, said Monday it was the victim of a data breach that was discovered in June, the latest in a string of attacks on the consumer goods...
Reuters: AI Chatbots Were Happy to Help Craft a Phishing Scam
Sep 15 2025 // The email seemed innocent enough. It invited senior citizens to learn about the Silver Hearts Foundation, a new charity dedicated to providing the elderly with care and companionship. “We believe every senior...
North Korean Hackers Used ChatGPT to Help Forge Deepfake ID
Sep 15 2025 // A suspected North Korean state-sponsored hacking group used ChatGPT to create a deepfake of a military ID document to attack a target in South Korea, according to cybersecurity researchers. Attackers used the artificial...
Senator Pushes FTC to Investigate Microsoft for ‘Gross Cybersecurity Negligence’
Sep 11 2025 // U.S. Democratic Senator Ron Wyden on Wednesday requested the Federal Trade Commission “investigate and hold Microsoft responsible” for its role in a string of high-profile cybersecurity incidents in recent...
Report: Ransomware Attackers ‘More Systematic,’ Claims Become Costlier
Sep 10 2025 // A portfolio claims analysis shared by Resilience, a cyber risk solutions company, showed the year-over-year average cost of individual ransomware attacks rose by 17% in the first half of 2025. The new report found that...
Markets/Coverages: IQUW Re Bermuda Adds Mortgage, Credit, Cyber to Product Suite
Sep 10 2025 // IQUW Re Bermuda, announced plans to expand its predominantly property cat reinsurance product suite with the additions of mortgage, credit, and cyber reinsurance to its portfolio. This continued product expansion comes at...
Chinese Hackers Impersonated Republican Lawmaker, Panel Says
Sep 10 2025 // Suspected cyber attackers linked to the Chinese Communist Party impersonated the Republican chair of the House Select Committee on China in a series of attempts to steal sensitive data on trade negotiations, the panel...
Former WhatsApp Employee Says Bosses Ignored Cybersecurity Flaws
Sep 9 2025 // A former employee at Meta Platforms Inc.’s WhatsApp filed a federal lawsuit Monday alleging he repeatedly raised cybersecurity concerns about the messaging app with his superiors but was ignored and retaliated...
Cyber Buyers See Added Limits, Low Premium in Mature Market: Report
Sep 8 2025 // Cyber insurance remains an area of growth opportunity for property and casualty insurers, particularly in the face of large-scale risk factors. According to a new report, “CYBER: Insights on the current and future...
‘It’s Scary’ – Crypto Workers Under Siege From North Korean Hackers
Sep 5 2025 // North Korean hackers are saturating the cryptocurrency industry with credible-sounding job offers as part of their campaign to steal digital cash, according to new research, raw data, and interviews. The problem is...
Jaguar Land Rover Hit by Cyber Incident That Disrupts Production, Sales
Sep 3 2025 // Jaguar Land Rover’s retail and production activities have been “severely disrupted” following a cybersecurity incident, the British luxury carmaker said on Tuesday, adding that it was working to restart...
Cyberattack on Evertec’s Sinqia Hits HSBC, Others in Brazil
Sep 2 2025 // Hackers on Friday broke into Sinqia, a financial technology provider owned by Evertec, attempting to steal around 420 million reais ($77.4 million) from several Brazilian financial institutions including HSBC Holdings...
DHS Secretary Noem Fires Two Dozen at FEMA Citing Cyber Lapses
Sep 2 2025 // Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that she fired two dozen employees from the Federal Emergency Management Agency after a review determined significant flaws had allowed a hacker to access to FEMA’s...
WhatsApp Finds New Hacking Campaign Targeting Fewer Than 200 People
Sep 2 2025 // WhatsApp said Aug. 29 it discovered an advanced cyberespionage effort that took advantage of a chain of security vulnerabilities in the app and Apple devices to hack them. A researcher with Amnesty International said...
US, Allies Step Up Fight Against North Korean Cyber Activities
Aug 29 2025 // The US, Japan and South Korea pledged to intensify efforts to block North Korea’s use of overseas IT workers to raise money for its weapons programs, warning that Pyongyang’s operatives are using increasingly...
